What’s Booming RVA: Fiddler and the Nutcracker
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Kindness is always in season, as a very special adaptive fashion show demonstrates. Plus performances of classic favorites and the sights and sounds of Christmases from the 1600s to 1900s. In “What’s Booming RVA: Fiddler and the Nutcracker.”
“Fiddler on the Roof”
Dec. 5 to 15 at the Jewish Family Theatre and Sara Belle November Theater, Richmond
The heartwarming tale of Tevye and his family’s struggles in a changing Russia is a musical tradition whose themes continue to be relevant.
Christmas Through the Centuries
Dec. 7, 10 a.m., at Henricus Park, Chester
Explore what Christmas looked like, smelled like, and sounded like to Virginians throughout the 17th through 20th centuries in England, the American colonies, and the United States – includes a greeting from Father Christmas.
“The Nutcracker”
Dec. 7 to 23 at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond
The Richmond Ballet is accompanied by the Richmond Symphony for the classic Christmas ballet, with Richmond’s classic choreography by Stoner Winslett.
Disability and Adaptive Fashion Show
FREE. Dec. 8, 3 to 5 p.m., at Virginia Repertory at Hermitage Road, Richmond
In partnership with the VCUArts Department of Fashion Design + Merchandising, Friendship Circle present a show of adaptive fashions designed for people of all ages and various disabilities. It spotlights local and national clothing companies, models, and artists, celebrating creativity, diversity, and the innovative designs that make fashion accessible for everyone. It seeks to inspire and promote inclusivity in the fashion industry.
“Mamma Mia!”
Dec. 10 to 15 at Altria Theater, Richmond
Broadway in Richmond presents the fan favorite and global smash hit musical Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA.
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