Rock of Ages

Created by Chris D'Arienzo

Featuring the Music of Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister and many others

This Tony-Award winning musical takes you back to the 1980s era of big: big bands, big egos big guitar solos and big hair! Aqua Net, Lycra and liquor flow freely on the legendary Sunset Strip rock music scene. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star Drew longs to become the next big thing in music, and longs for fresh-off-the-bus newcomer Sherrie, a Kansas kid with stars in her eyes. This musical comedy lovingly nudges the fashion of the 1980s and features some of the best rock hits from the time with music from Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and many more.

Is Rock of Ages Good for Kids?
Due to adult humor and situations, some moments in this production would not be suitable for younger audiences. High schoolers may enjoy the music and humor, but we advise parental discretion.

Dates: April 14 - May 20, 2018
Time: Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm 
Tickets: $20-$35

*Ticket prices may increase, based on demand. Advanced purchase recommended.

*Limited seating, advance ticket reservations are recommended for this event. Reserved tickets may be collected at Will Call beginning 30 minutes prior to event, doors open for seating 30 minutes prior.

Rock of Ages is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French licensing of New York.

DUE TO LARGE EVENT IN GALLERY SPACE-

THERE WILL NOT BE A SOCIAL DANCE IN MONTH OF APRIL 2018

Join us for our monthly Ballroom Social Dance in the McGuire-Woods Gallery (second floor of W-16) featuring dancing, complimentary refreshments and cash bar. The social dance will be led by professional ballroom instructors Bobbie Brennan and/or Cookie Bell beginning at 8:00pm and the music, dance, food and fun continue through 10:30pm. All skill levels welcome!

We are occasionally asked about dress code for the dances hosted at the Workhouse. We do not have a specific dress code, but most attendees tend to wear casual cocktail attire. Some of our attendees dress more casually and some dress up a little more. Most importantly, dress comfortably as you will be dancing all night.

*Need a refresher lesson? Arrive early for a 30 minute mini-lesson! Before each social dance, our professional instructor leads a short class from 7:30pm-8:00pm. While the Ballroom Social Dance will cover many styles over the course of each evening, the mini-lesson will focus on one dance/style each month! Please, note schedule of styles below.

Monthly Dance Series:
Social Dance 8:00pm-10:30pm, $10 per person
Mini-Lesson 7:30pm-8:00pm, $5 per person (mini lesson tickets are sold only at the door, not online)

Mini Lesson Schedule:

March 17: Instructor/Host: Bobbi Brennan, Mini-Lesson: Foxtrot

NO SOCIAL DANCE IN MONTH OF APRIL

May 19: Instructor/Host: Bobbi Brennan, Mini-Lesson:Tango

June 16: Instructor/Host: Cookie Bell, Mini-Lesson: Swing

July 21: Instructor/Host: Bobbi Brennan, Mini-Lesson:Waltz

August 18: Instructor/Host: Cookie Bell, Mini-Lesson: Cha Cha

September 15: Instructor/Host: Bobbi Brennan, Mini-Lesson: Line Dance

October 20: Instructor/Host: Cookie Bell, Mini-Lesson: Samba

November 17: Instructor/Host: Bobbi Brennan, Mini-Lesson: Mambo

December 22: Instructor/Host: Cookie Bell, Mini-Lesson: Bolero

Workhouse Cabaret Series
The Spotlight: Love 'em or Leave 'em!

 
By popular request! An intimate evening featuring Mary Payne and Daniel Felton in a musical showcase inspired by their own favorite songs from Jazz standards, Broadway show stoppers featuring those tumultuous relationships, true romance and unlikely couples that audiences love to pine and sometimes.... whine about! Your ticket includes admission and a Beverage Token which may be exchanged for a beverage of your choice. Additional beverages may be purchased a la carte from our bartender. Light refreshments are also included.

Venue: Vulcan Muse Gallery (Building W16, 1st Floor)

Dates: May 19, 2018
Times: Sat at 8pm
Tickets: $20-$25

*Limited seating, advance ticket reservations are recommended for this event. Reserved tickets may be collected at Will Call beginning 30 minutes prior to event, doors open for seating 30 minutes prior.

Next Reflex Dance Collective was founded by Roxann Morgan Rowley and Erika Surma in 2007.  An award winning modern dance company based in Northern Virginia, NRDC has been presented throughout the region by multiple venues and festivals including The DC Dance Festival, The Charlotte Dance Festival, The Cool NY Dance Festival, Mason/Rhynes Productions “Late Night Series”, The American Dance Institute, Dance Place, The Harman Center for the Arts, The National Theater, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, among others.

It is NRDC’s mission to create art collaboratively with artists of all disciplines and to support the creation of experimental dance work. As a unit, we are committed to creating new work which challenges ideas and broadens perceptions, while also encouraging experimentation at the highest level. We are devoted to being a part of our dance community’s growth through the inclusion of various artists in specific performance and outreach programs.

Venue: W-3 Theatre
Dates: Saturday, June 2, 2018
Time: 7:30pm
Tickets: $15-$25

*Limited seating, advance ticket reservations are recommended for this event. Reserved tickets may be collected at Will Call beginning 30 minutes prior to event, doors open for seating 30 minutes prior.