February 18 - March 6, 2011
at the Empire Theatre

by Roald Dahl, Adapted for the stage by David Wood

Part of the Acts of Faith Festival

Or CALL (804) 282-2620

Single Tickets: $14-$18
Groups of 15+: $12 - $16 (Call Joy at 783-1688 ext. 1142)

Ricky Ian Gordon, composer Mark Campbell, librettist Kevin Newbury, director Rob Fisher, music director

Tuesday, April 12, 8:00 PM, no discounts on Opening Night
Saturday, April 16, 8:00 PM
Sunday, April 17, 2:30 PM

This moving new music theater work was co-commissioned by the Virginia Arts Festival to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. Its creators, renowned composer Ricky Ian Gordon (creator of the Obie Award-winning Orpheus & Euridice and the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath) and Broadway librettist Mark Campbell were inspired by real diaries, letters, and personal accounts from the period. Enter the lives of Virginians at war-black and white, rich and poor, soldiers, nurses, widows, survivors-through Gordon and Campbell's haunting songs on a stage transformed by projections of Civil War photography, illustrations, and documents. Be among the first to experience this unforgettable new production!

The Velveteen Rabbit

by Burgess Clark; based on the book by Margery Williamsby

Directed by Steve Perigard

Barksdale NY Broadway Celebration Tour

March 4-8, 2011

Bruce Miller and Phil Whiteway, Artistic and Managing Directors at Barksdale Theatre, invite you to join them as they lead the seventh exciting Theatre Celebration Tour, produced in cooperation with Covington International Travel. They’ll share all their fun and informative backstage insights as they take in Broadway like you’ve never experienced it before.

For itinerary and pricing, please see the reservation form. Complete and mail or fax it to the address included. Deadline for signup is January 15.

Nunsense has been extended through February 20th! Book, Music and Lyrics Dan Goggin Part of the Acts of Faith Festival

Winner of four Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Best Off Broadway Musical, in its original New York production, this hilarious international hit is one of Barksdale’s biggest hits! The show is a fundraiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God). Updated with new jokes, additional lyrics, new arrangements and a brand new song, you won’t want to miss this zany musical!

Irving Berlin's White Christmas

Now through - January 9 , 2011

At the Empire Theatre

Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin Book by David Ives & Paul Blake

Broadway's Patti D'Beck (Guys and Dolls, Thoroughly Modern Millie) is BACK to help Barksdale deck the halls of the historic Empire Theatre with this beloved reinvention of the classic film-guaranteeing Richmond an extravagant holiday treat of unforgettable song and dance. Suggested for ages 10+.