VCUarts Theatre brings Andrew Lippa’s ‘The Wild Party’ to Richmond
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Tonight is opening night for VCUarts Theatre’s production of "The Wild Party" by Andrew Lippa.
"The Wild Party," directed by Wes Seals, will take place at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts — located at 922 Park Ave — with performances running from Friday, April 18, through Sunday, April 27.
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According to VCUarts Theatre, the story follows Vaudevillian performers Queenie and Burrs as they host a party like no other. Set in the Roaring '20s, the musical was inspired by a poem of the same name written in 1928 by Joseph Moncure March. It is said to explore themes of jealousy, violence, overindulgence and extravagance.
8News got a behind-the-scenes look at one of the dress rehearsals. Check out the photos below to see a few moments captured before the curtain officially rises:
VCUarts production of The Wild Party musical (Mariah Shields - VCUarts)
VCUarts production of The Wild Party musical (Mariah Shields - VCUarts)
VCUarts production of The Wild Party musical (Mariah Shields - VCUarts)
VCUarts production of The Wild Party musical (Mariah Shields - VCUarts)
VCUarts production of The Wild Party musical (Mariah Shields - VCUarts)
Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online or in person at the box office -- with only a debit or credit card. All tickets are general admission. Discounted tickets are available for the VCU community. The box office opens up one hour before showtime, and seating begins 30 minutes prior to each performance.
