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From Broadway to Norfolk: Every Brilliant Thing on The Daily

From Broadway to Norfolk: Every Brilliant Thing on The Daily

The conversation around Every Brilliant Thing just got a little louder and a little closer to home.

A recent episode of The Daily, from The New York Times, shines a spotlight on the global impact of this deeply personal, life-affirming play. The episode features Daniel Radcliffe, currently performing the show on Broadway, and Mariska Hargitay, who is set to take over the role later this spring.

WTKR Spotlights the Unexpected Origins of Two Icons

WTKR Spotlights the Unexpected Origins of Two Icons

WTKR News 3 recently went behind the scenes at the Wells Theatre to explore Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem. And the real story that inspired it.

Review: Malcolm X and Redd Foxx have marvelous comic timing in historical comedy

Review: Malcolm X and Redd Foxx have marvelous comic timing in historical comedy

β€œMarvelous comic timing” β€” The Virginian-Pilot

Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem is earning praise from The Virginian-Pilot as an β€œimportant historical comedy,” highlighting the β€œmarvelous comic timing” of Edwin Green and Jordan Williams.

Funny, bold, and unexpected, this two-person play explores Malcolm X and Redd Foxx before they became icons.

Read the full review below, then see it for yourself at the Wells Theatre through April 26.

HRS: Malcom X and Redd Foxx, a not to be missed combo | Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) –Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem is happening at the historic Wells Theatre! Edwin Green and Jordan Williams joined HRS with the details on what audience members can expect and why the show is important to experience.

Virginia Stage Company Presents β€œMalcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem”
The run is happening now through April 26.
For tickets, go to vastage.org or give them a call at (757) 627-1234.

Source: https://www.wavy.com/hr-show/hrs-malcom-x-and-redd-foxx-a-not-to-be-missed-combo/

Preview: "Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" from Virginia Stage Company on Coast Live

NORFOLK, Va. β€” Actors Aaron Alcaraz and Jay Roberts-Miller chat with Chandler Nunnally and share their experiences behind the scenes of Virginia Stage Company's production of "Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat."

Virginia Stage Company Presents
Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
March 11 – 29
Wells Theatre, Norfolk
vastage.org
757.627.1234

This beloved musical reimagines the Biblical story of Joseph, a magical tale packed with adventures, beguiling characters (like the Elvis-inspired Pharoah), and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s brilliant score, full of catchy songs from country-western (β€œOne More Angel in Heaven”) to Caribbean (β€œBenjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics β€œAny Dream Will Do” and β€œClose Every Door.”

Source: https://www.wtkr.com/coast-live/joseph-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamcoat-from-va-stage-company-on-coast-live

HRS: A Coat of Many Colors and Community Love Hits the Stage | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) –The vibrant and spectacular, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opens at the historic Wells Theatre! Elisa Galindez and Aaron Alcaraz joined HRS with the details on what audience members can expect.

Virginia Stage Company Presents β€œJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
The run is from March 12 to March 29.
For tickets, go to vastage.org or give them a call at (757) 627-1234.

Source: https://www.wavy.com/hr-show/hrs-a-coat-of-many-colors-and-community-love-hits-the-stage/