Daily Press - Inside the Arts (David Nicholson)

Newport News native has films at Cannes

David Nicholson — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Summer travelers might want to take in the Castleton Festival, a month of outstanding operas, musicals and concerts taking place June 22-July 22 in Rappahannock County.

TRADOC Band moves summer concert series to Fort Eustis

David Nicholson — Sat, 5 May 2012 22:31:00 -0400

Summer, once the time of year when many performers packed away their instruments and their make-up kits, suddenly seems to be buzzing with activity. Here's a look at several upcoming series on both sides of Hampton Roads.

Shakespeare festival auditions prospective pooches for 2012 season

David Nicholson — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:16:00 -0400

The Virginia Shakespeare Festival plans to make a star out of someone's dog.

Shakespeare festival makes changes for its 2012 season

David Nicholson — Sat, 7 Apr 2012 23:12:00 -0400

Construction this summer in Phi Beta Kappa Hall is forcing the Virginia Shakespeare Festival to revamp its 2012 season.

Nauticus and Stage Company team up for swingtime revue

David Nicholson — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 23:00:00 -0400

Nauticus and Virginia Stage Company are teaming up to present "Swingtime Salute, An On-Deck Revue," this summer.

Broadway in Norfolk plans five shows for 2012-13

David Nicholson — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 22:44:00 -0500

Two hot Broadway properties, "Jersey Boys" and "Disney's Mary Poppins," will headline the Broadway in Norfolk series for the 2012-2013 season in Norfolk's Chrysler Hall.

Children are the focus of the statewide 'Minds Wide Open' initiative beginning in March

David Nicholson — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 23:20:00 -0500

In 2010, a statewide arts initiative called "Minds Wide Open" celebrated the many aspects of women with hundreds of performances and visual arts events.

Rous named Virginia Symphony conductor

David Nicholson — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Benjamin Rous has been selected as the new associate conductor of the Virginia Symphony. His first assignment here will be conducting the symphony's free outdoor pre-season concerts in August-September.

Festival showcases young professionals

David Nicholson — Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Famed conductor Lorin Maazel will present the second season of his Castleton Festival July 2-25 in Rappahannock County.