From disappearing goldfish to a woman floating into the air, this evening of dynamic illusions and clever magic is sure to knock you off your feet! Illustrious illusionist Jason Bishop brings his modern twist to astonishing acts of wonder through his witty personality, pop and rock soundtrack, and impossible acts like no other. Jason Bishop is a master of all types of magic, from intimate card tricks and sleight of hand to larger-than-life levitation and disappearing acts. Cutting edge tricks such as the unbelievable Double Levitation and Plasma Illusion quickly made The Jason Bishop Show one of the most acclaimed acts of its kind, leading to a Broadway run in November 2016. Get ready to believe the unbelievable in this evening of jaw-dropping feats!

The fourth Shakespeare in the ‘Burg theater festival will be held March 31-April 2, 2017 in beautiful, historic Middleburg, Va. This year’s event will feature a new theater company as well as a greater opportunity to support emerging playwrights—all in an intimate and lovely new venue.

Shakespeare in the Square, based in New York, NY, will perform Two Gentlemen of Verona; a play many scholars believe may be the first Shakespeare ever wrote. The troupe will also perform the winning plays from the festival’s one-act playwriting competition, a feature of the festival that has grown over the years. For younger theater fans, Nicolo Whimsey will introduce Shakespeare through music, comedy, juggling and more.

PIED PIPER THEATRE’S production of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Disney’s romantic tale of Beauty & the Beast comes to life on the stage when Pied Piper Theatre presents this captivating musical production. As the beautiful Belle tries to save her father from the Beast, she brings compassion and hope to the bewitched Beast and his household. Fighting off wolves and the angry villagers, she undertakes to transform him from Beast to Prince. With breathtaking sets, stunning costumes, and the melodic sounds of the orchestra, the cast of 48 of the area’s most talented young actors will bring merriment and magic to the stage. The musical portfolio of characters includes Lumiere the candlestick, Cogsworth the clock, Mrs. Potts and her son Chip, along with a hilarious cast of plates, dishes, forks, spoons – and don’t forget the napkins – as everyone bursts into song with the unforgettable “Be Our Guest!” Beauty & the Beast performs Saturday, April 29 at 2pm and 7:00pm and Sunday, April 30 at 3:00pm at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle in Manassas. Purchase tickets at the Hylton box office or online at www.hyltoncenter.org. The early bird special through April 26 is $15 for general admission and $12 for children ages 12 and under. After April 26, the tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for children ages 12 and under. Group tickets for organizations are also available by calling the Center for the Arts at (703) 330-2787.

(Disney’s Beauty and the Beast with music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice, and book by Linda Woolverton was originally directed by Robert Jess Roth and originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions and is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MtiShows.com.)

PETER PAN AUDITIONS
Auditions for Broadway’s musical version of PETER PAN presented by the Center for the Arts’ Pied Piper Theatre will be held Friday and Saturday, October 27 and 28 (callbacks Oct. 29) at the Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA. Young actors, singers, and dancers ages 8-18 are needed for over 40 roles, including Peter Pan, Wendy, Hook, pirates, Indians, lost boys, and many more characters from Neverland. Three performances are scheduled at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on January 20-21, 2018. Auditions are by appointment only by calling the Center for the Arts at 703-330-2787. Rehearsals will be held Tue/Thu/Sat. How to Audition classes are also offered 10/23-26 for those that would like to hone their audition skills. Audition information and requirements are available at www.center-for-the-arts.org. Directed by Kelly Glyptis, Peter Pan, the musical, is based on the play by Sir J.M. Barrie with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, additional lyrics by Betty Comden & Adolph Green, music by Morris Charlap, additional music by Jule Styne. Originally directed, choreographed & adapted by Jerome Robbins.

Windmore Presents “It’s a Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play”. This beloved American holiday classic comes to life as a full stage production depicting a live 1940s radio broadcast. The play is adapted by Joe Landry from the screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, and Jo Swerling. Produced by special arrangement with Playscipts, Inc. and directed by local Jeff Walker. Locally cast from Culpeper and Fauquier counties. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.windmorefoundation.org. The production will take place on Saturday December 9 at 7 pm and Sunday December 10 at 2:30 pm. The shows take place at the Warrenton Middle School located at 244 Waterloo Street. Tickets are $10 in advance online here: www.windmorefoundation.org or $12 at the door. Complimentary refreshments. For more information call: 540-547-4333. The production is funded in part by a PATH Foundation grant.

Neverland awaits for all those who are young or young at heart, as Pied Piper Theatre brings to life James M. Barrie’s captivating classic tale of PETER PAN. Fly away with Peter to the land of the lost boys, pirates, Tiger Lily and Captain Hook! Enjoy the familiar and popular songs “I Won’t Grow Up,” “I’ve Got to Crow,” and “I’m Flying.” This rousing musical, complete with a pirate ship and 45 of the area’s most talented young actors, will entertain the entire family.
PETER PAN will be presented on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 2pm and 7pm and Sunday, January 21 at 3:00pm. Performances are at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle in Manassas. Purchase tickets at the box office or order tickets on-line at hyltoncenter.org. Early bird special runs through Jan. 17 with tickets $15 general admission and $12 for children 12 and under. Starting Jan. 18 tickets will be $20 general admission and $15 for children 12 and under. Group tickets for organized groups such as scouts, school drama clubs, and church groups are also available by calling the Center for the Arts at (703) 330-2787.
Directed by Kelly Glyptis with music directed by Veronica Sharpe, Peter Pan is a musical
based on the play by Sir J.M. Barrie with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, music by Morris Charlap with additional lyrics and music by Betty Comden, Adolph Green, and Jule Styne. The show was originally directed, choreographed and adapted by Jerome Robbins.

Madcap mastermind Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo) reinvents Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s 1902 classic mystery, The Hound of the Baskervilles, into a hilarious romp about everyone’s favorite detective and his most famous case. The male heirs of the Baskerville line are being murdered one by one, and Sherlock Holmes, along with his trusted sidekick Dr. Watson, must work feverishly to crack the mystery of the curse before it dooms the newest heir. With only five energetic actors playing the roles of more than 40 quirky characters, this production from America’s oldest theater company takes the audience on a sidesplitting caper through the Devonshire moors, crowded railway stations, foggy London streets, and gloomy baronial mansions, where the duo searches for clues, runs into dead ends, and puzzles out the truth for the shockingly funny conclusion.

For more than 45 years, these Swiss entertainers have dazzled and delighted audiences of all ages with their unique form of silent visual and whimsical theater. A playful yet compelling experience, Mummenschanz offers timeless and lighthearted insights into the human condition with the creative use of shadow and light and the ingenious manipulation of common objects. The result is a visually stunning spectacle that transcends cultural barriers and sparks the imagination. In this brand new creation, you & me, the Mummenschanz troupe brings to life their famous large-scale masks and revives a tradition of acrobatics. The show will also include some of the classic sketches that have stood the test of time. “Mummenschanz succeeds brilliantly because of its originality, exceptional ingenuity, sense of surprise, and deft satirical touches.” (San Francisco Chronicle)