Cabaret

Book by Joe Masteroff

Based on the Play by John Van Druten

and Stories by Christopher Isherwood

Music by John Kander

Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Directed by Jeff Davis, Mary Payne
Musical Direction by Darin Stringer


In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920’s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the CABARET. With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, CABARET explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Musical numbers include “Willkommen,” “Cabaret,” “Don’t Tell Mama” and “Two Ladies.” Contains mature content and not recommended for children.

Dates: September 9 - October 8, 2017
Time: Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm 
Tickets: $20-$40

*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.

Cabaret is presented by special arrangement with TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC

Join us at the Workhouse for an evening with Mannheim Rocket, the premier period-instrument ensemble of Northern Virginia. Directed by founder and clarinetist Richard Spece, guests will be treated to Mannheim Rocket's incredible performance of Mozart’s Quintet for Clarinet and Strings and other works, using authentic instruments and stylistic performance practices of the 18th Century.

Guests will enjoy a complimentary beverage and hors d'oeuvres with their admission.

Time: Sunday, September 24th at 4:00pm
Tickets: $30
Location: McGuireWoods Gallery, Building W-16

Murder Mystery Will Travel and

Sherwood Road Productions present

"Recipe For Murder"

Celebrity Chef George Woodland has recently won the coveted “Slice and Dice” cooking competition winning $100,000 dollars and a new TV show featuring his culinary concoctions as "The Singing Chef", who cooks with a song in his heart AND in his stomach! At a press conference to showcase his newly released book of recipes he is poisoned! Was the murderer the first runner up who was jealous of the Chef’s success? Did a former business partner who was left having to manage their joint restaurant venture alone seek revenge? Was it the ghost writer of the cookbook who was angry over not receiving credit for her contribution to the recipes? Which suspects are in a hot kettle of fish? Will the truth be known before the night is over? Join us to find out!

Some audience volunteers will be recruited to participate as characters in this mystery story of the rise and fall of The Singing Chef. Your ticket includes admission to the performance, a buffet style dinner and two beverage tokens which may be exchanged for a single serving of beer, wine or soft drink of your choice. Additional beverages may be purchased a la carte.

Date: Saturday September 30, 2017

Time: 6:30pm, doors open 15 minutes prior for seating

Tickets: $65 per person, includes: admission, buffet dinner, and two beverage tokens

 *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.

ALL-ACCESS EEL MARSH LOUNGE

PRE-SHOW VIP RECEPTION

Please note that there are two listings for ticketing for Woman In Black, this listing is for VIP Pre-Show Lounge Access and does not include a ticket to the performance. For standard ticketing, see other listing.

Your All-Access VIP Pass includes access to the "Eel Marsh Lounge" before a performance with a selection of appetizers inspired by the production, two beverages tokens which may be exchanged for a serving of beer, wine or soft drink. VIPs who have also purchased tickets to the production of Woman In Black will be seated in a reserved premium seating area. (Performance tickets sold separately.) The Lounge is open 75 minutes prior to curtain time for each day's performances and will close 5 minutes before curtain time. Appetizer selections are subject to change without notice but past selections have included: Minted Fruit Salad with Grand Marnier, Cheddar Curry Bratwurst in Pretzel Crust, Korean BBQ Sandwich with Asian Slaw, Meatloaf Cupcakes with Mashed Potato Frosting, Morroccan Chickpea Cakes with Tzatziki and Roasted Garlic Pesto Hummus, Potato Latkes with Salmon Cream Sauce, Tomato Soup Shooters with Grilled Cheese Straws, Corn Fritters with Spiced Lime Sauce, Marinated Cheeses, Pink Champagne Cupcakes, Coconut Macaroons, Crème Brulee Caramel Apples, and Spicy Pumpkin Ginger Cheesecake Tarts.

VIP Passes MUST be reserved at least 24 hours before of the performance date. VIP ticket sales will close 24 hours before each performance. No VIP Passes will be sold at the door.

Dates: October 20 - November 5, 2017
Time: Fridays and Saturdays from 6:45pm-7:55pm, Sundays at 12:45-1:55pm 
Tickets: $20-$30

*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.

This listing is for the VIP Admission, and does not include a ticket to the performance. Performance tickets sold separately.

The Woman In Black

Book by Stephen Mallatratt and Susan Hill

Directed by Jason Krage

The framework of this spine tingler is unusual: a lawyer hires an actor to tutor him in recounting to family and friends a story that has long troubled him concerning events that transpired when he attended the funeral of an elderly recluse. There he caught sight of the woman in black, the mere mention of whom terrifies the locals, for she is a specter who haunts the neighborhood where her illegitimate child was accidentally killed. Anyone who sees her dies! The lawyer has invited some friends to watch as he and the actor recreate the events of that dark and stormy night. This production is not intended for the faint of heart. The Daily Mail calls this show a "truly nerve shredding experience".

Dates: October 21 - November 5, 2017
Time: Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm 
Tickets: $20-$30

*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.

Cabaret is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH

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:

August 19: Instructor/Host: Cookie Bell, Mini-Lesson: West Coast Swing

September 16: Instructor/Host: Bobbi Brennan, Mini-Lesson: Mambo

October 21: Instructor/Host: Cookie Bell, Mini-Lesson: Merengue

November 18: Instructor/Host: Bobbi Brennan, Mini-Lesson: Waltz

December 16: Instructor/Host: Cookie Bell, Mini-Lesson: Bolero

Workhouse Cabaret Series
Broadway 2-3-4

The leading man or woman of a show may be the heart, but the ensemble is the soul. This month our cabaret singers will team up in an evening of duets, trios, and quartets, recreating some of the most memorable ensemble magic to ever hit the Broadway stage. A la carte cash bar available in venue.

Your ticket includes admission and a Beverage Token which may be exchanged for a beverage of your choice. Casual pub-style snacks are also included.

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

Dates: November 18 & 19, 2017
Times: Sat at 8pm and Sun at 1pm 
Tickets: $20-$30

*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.

Workhouse Cabaret Series
Broadway 2-3-4

Which of Santa's lists are you on this year?!  Hop into the sleigh and enjoy the ride as we present some of the most memorable songs from the holiday season! Featuring music from our favorite holiday films and those December television perennials, our cabaret cast will start the holiday season on the right note as they tread the thin line between Naughty and Nice. A la carte cash bar available in venue.

Your ticket includes admission and a Beverage Token which may be exchanged for a beverage of your choice. Casual pub-style snacks are also included.

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

Dates: December 21 & 22, 2017
Times: Sat at 8pm and Sun at 1pm 
Tickets: $20-$30

*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.