Workhouse Cabaret Series
Dreams of New Orleans

Just in time for Mardi Gras! Our musical romp through the Big Easy celebrates the Golden Age of Jazz! Join our cabaret ‘krewe’ of Mary Payne, Calvin Register, Christopher Shaw and Karissa Swanigan-Upchurch on a virtual parade down Bourbon Street led by pianist Jacob Kidder and percussionist James Lawson, featuring both classic and contemporary songs from the stage and screen that evoke the spirit of the famed French Quarter!  Ticket price includes planche campagnarde. A la carte cash bar available in venue.

February 14-15, 2015
Time: Saturday at 8pm (doors open 7:30pm) &
Sunday at 1pm (doors open 12:30pm)
Location: W-3 Theatre
Tickets: $25-$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 performance was originally scheduled for Feb 7 & 8, due to scheduling conflict with venue, new dates have been assigned. Current ticketholders have been notified and are being offered no-cost transfers or refunds.

“The Sixth Generation” St Patrick's Day Dance Party!
Holiday Dance Party - 1960s Style!

Attention all Baby Boomers and Bobby Soxers! Join The Sixth Generation for a St Patrick's Day concert in 60's Dance Hall Style at the Workhouse Arts Center! Award-winning rock-n-rollers, The Sixth Generation, perform live in the McGuireWoods gallery with plenty of room to dance the night away! Formed in Michigan in 1966, this dynamic band is the forefront of musical style reflecting the late 1960s. The Sixth Generation is a Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame inductee whose specialty is playing hits from the 1960s as well as original songs about the era, throughout the Midwest and Mid Atlantic regions. Their crowd pleasing performances bring back fond memories for baby boomers and a surprising appreciation of good music for younger generations. All tickets include the concert and refreshments while VIP tickets include reserved seating at a shared table and one drink token redeemable for beer, wine or soft drink!  Rock in St Patrick's Day at the Workhouse with The Sixth Generation!

Event Date: Saturday March 14 at 8pm
(*will-call, concessions and seating open 45 min prior)
VIP Tickets: $30 per person includes reserved seating at a shared table plus a drink token
General Admission Tickets: $20 per person includes casual seating (not reserved, not at a table)

 Concert will be held indoors, in building W-16 in the McGuireWoods Gallery. Beer, wine and concessions will be sold onsite. (Due to ABC regulations, guest are not permitted to bring their own alcoholic beverages.)

For more information about the band:  http://thesixthgeneration.org/

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS
SAT FEB 21 PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Unquiet Theatre Company Presents :
Alice's Adventures in "Wonderland"
Written by James Michael Shoberg
Directed by Katy Chmura

One part of Pittsburgh playwright James Michael Shoberg's canon of twisted fairy tales, the classic story is re-imagined in a vice-filled urban setting, where Alice's adventures lead her into a "Wonderland" not at all like the one with which we are all familiar. Inspired by the Lewis Carroll original, Shoberg crafts a brand new journey for audiences, and once you will not easily forget. Due to adult language and themes, this performance is intended for mature audiences. This is not a family theatre version of the story. A la carte cash bar, soft drinks and concessions are sold before each performance. Outside food and drink is not permitted.

Tickets: $20 general admission
Performances: Feb 20, 21, 22 & Feb 27, 28, Mar 1
Dates/Times: Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm (doors open 30 minutes prior)
Location: W-3 Theatre

For Tickets and Information:  www.unquiet-theatre.org

The performance on Saturday February 21 is running as scheduled

Mestey Films Productions presents
Live Onstage: All Tangled Up

LIVE onstage!  Rapunzel has let herself down from her tower without waiting for Prince Charming! She has changed her own fairy tale! As soon as she arrives at the cottage of a good and powerful wizard named Magical, she learns that the Fairy Tale Community is going to be upset for changing the story! Can Magical and his famous talking cat, Whiskers, set things right before it is too late? Join us to find out!  Running time 75 minutes with one intermission, appropriate for all ages.

Concessions will be available for sale at intermission. Mestey Films Productions will have souvenirs for sale before the show and at intermission, please note that they can only accept cash for souvenir purchases.

Show dates: February 21 - March 21, 2015
Show Times: Saturdays at 1pm (75 minute show, with one intermission)
Location: W-3 Theatre
Tickets: $13 adults; $9 children under 12 years old

*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 15 minutes prior. Produced by Mestey Films Productions, this is a live-theatre performance for children and families.
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Workhouse Cabaret Series
Heroines of the Stage and Screen

Some of Broadway’s most beloved characters and some of its most memorable music are written for the leading ladies.  In honor of Women’s History Month, our cabaret vocalists will bring some of the best female characters to life on the Workhouse stage!  Our songbook will span nearly a century of music from the stage and screen, as the character of the leading lady evolved through the decades.  Ticket price includes planche campagnarde. A la carte cash bar available in venue.

Saturday March 7, 2015 & Sunday March 8, 2015
Time: Sat at 8pm and Sun at 1pm (doors open 30 minutes prior)
Location: W-3 Theatre
Tickets: $25-$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.
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Cool Cow Comedy Presents :
Tony Deyo
Live Stand Up Comedy at the Workhouse Arts Center W-3 Theatre!

Each month (and sometimes twice a month) Cool Cow Comedy's headliners and featured performers take the stage in the W-3 Theare. Host and Comedian Rahmein Mostafavi (who has performed stand-up as such venues as DC Improv, Richmond Funny Bone and Caroline's on Broadway) leads regular sold out shows, making Cool Cow a staple of the entertainment options in Lorton! On March 6, headlining comedian Tony Deyo performs at the Workhouse! Known for his sharp, quick material and near-perfect timing are likely gained from his years as a symphony musician! Heralded by the Village Voice as one of the "tightest joke writers" out there. After appearances on CONAN, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson as well as the HBO Aspen Comedy Festival, Mr Deyo brings his brand of comedy to the Workhouse stage courtesy of Cool Cow Comedy.

A la carte cash bar, soft drinks and concessions are sold before each performance. Due to ABC zoning regulations, guests are not permitted to bring outside alcoholic beverages to performances.

Due to material, all patrons must be 18 years old to attend the performance. Due to the nature of theatrical bookings, line-up of performers subject to change without notice.

Tickets: $15-$20
(Advance reservations strongly recommended, as previous performances have sold out)
Performances: Fri March 6 (8pm)
Location: W-3 Theatre

Purchase tickets at http://www.coolcowcomedy.com/

Workhouse Cabaret Series
Broadway Goes to Hollywood

Lights! Camera! Music!The best of Broadway has been preserved for future generations through their film adaptations!  This month, our cadre of cabareters visits the cinema and celebrates the best music imported from the Great White Way to the Silver Screen! From the Golden Age of the studios to today’s newest box office tuners, our award-winning cast will perform the best of the best!  Ticket price includes planche campagnarde. A la carte cash bar available in venue.

Dates: TBD
Time: TBD (doors open 30 minutes prior)
Location: W-3 Theatre
Tickets: $25-$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.
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Pandemonium Theatrical Productions presents
Live Onstage: The Emperor's New Clothes

Workhouse Cabaret Series
Classic vs. Contemporary, Round Two!

It's Classic Broadway vs. Contemporary Broadway in a head-to-head showdown! Back-to-bcak performances of both classic and new songs, with the audience rooting their favorites and then voting to determine the winner of "Classic vs. Contemporary" and also voting for the show's closing number!  Ticket price includes planche campagnarde. A la carte cash bar available in venue.

Saturday May 2, 2015 & Sunday May 3, 2015
Time: Sat at 8pm and Sun at 1pm (doors open 30 minutes prior)
Location: W-3 Theatre
Tickets: $25-$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.
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Workhouse Cabaret Series
Broadway Club Noir

Break out the fedoras, trench coats and feather boas as our cabaret performers bring the Film Noir era to life onstage at the Workhouse! Ganglanders, molls, femme fatales and the rest of the 'usual suspects' will take over the cabaret this weekend in a musical homage to the jazz clubs and torch singers that defined a style. Featuring songs culled from the Great American Songbook, Broadway favorites and a healthy dose of jazz!  Ticket price includes planche campagnarde. A la carte cash bar available in venue.

Friday June 5 - Sunday June 7, 2015
Time: Fri & Sat at 8pm and Sun at 1pm (doors open 30 minutes prior)
Location: W-3 Theatre
Tickets: $25-$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.
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Mestey Films Productions presents
Live Onstage: Once Upon a Time

LIVE onstage!  This summer you and your family will not want to miss a story that includes....Cinderella, Snow White and The Princess and The Frog. What do these very different childhood fairy tale characters have in common? Why, naturally, an Evil Queen that wants to conquer all three. What will Snow White do to fix all this? Will Cinderella find her slipper? Will the Princess find her true love in a Frog? Leave it to the Evil Queen to change all of their fairy tales. It looks like a real mess and it is. Come and see who gets to fix these tangled up fairy tales. Running time 75 minutes with one intermission, appropriate for all ages.
Concessions will be available for sale at intermission. Mestey Films Productions will have souvenirs for sale before the show and at intermission, please note that they can only accept cash for souvenir purchases.

Show dates: June 27 - July 25  (no performance on July 4)
Show Times: Saturdays at 1pm (75 minute show, with one intermission)
Location: W-3 Theatre
Tickets: $13 adults; $9 children under 12 years old

*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 15 minutes prior. Produced by Mestey Films Productions, this is a live-theatre performance for children and families.
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Workhouse Cabaret Series
Broadway's American Journey

The story of America is as rich and fascinating as the songs, characters and stories it has inspired. Our talented cabaret team will time-travel through American History courtesy of the Broadway songbook, featuring the music that best portrays historic figures as well as fictional characters inspired by historic events. We'll visit times of celebration and times of reflection on our cross-country journey. Ticket price includes planche campagnarde. A la carte cash bar available in venue.

Saturday July 11 & Sunday July 12, 2015
Time: Sat at 8pm and Sun at 1pm (doors open 30 minutes prior)
Location: W-3 Theatre
Tickets: $25-$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.
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Workhouse Cabaret Series
Sizzling Summer Nights!

Our sizzling hot troop of cabaret performers seriously "raise some mercury" during our Sizzling Summer Night serenade! Join us for a raunchy ramble featuring red-hot jazz mixed with some tropical tunes and some of the spiciest sun-drenched songs written for the stage. When you can't "beat the heat" it's time to celebrate it!  It's the hottest ticket in town this weekend, don't miss it!  Ticket price includes planche campagnarde. A la carte cash bar available in venue.

Friday July 31 - Sunday August 2, 2015
Time: Fri & Sat at 8pm and Sun at 1pm (doors open 30 minutes prior) 
Location: Building W3 Theatre
Tickets: $25-$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
Autumn in New York

Our cabaret team performs music to ease us into the Autumn season, and there's no better place for the Fall weather than New York City. Featuring the best songs from Broadway 'selectively harvested' to put us in the mood for the end of the summer heat. Ticket price includes planche campagnarde. A la carte cash bar available in venue.

Saturday September 5 & Sunday September 6, 2015
Time: Sat at 8pm and Sun at 1pm (doors open 30 minutes prior)
Location: W-3 Theatre
Tickets: $25-$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.
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Pandemonium Theatrical Productions presents
Live Onstage: The Sleeping Beauty

LIVE onstage! Sixteen years ago, a beautiful princess was born to the King and Queen while everyone in the entire kingdom celebrated!  Well, almost everyone...  A mysterious and spiteful fairy appeared out of the shadows and placed a curse on the child. The people of the kingdom will do their best to protect the child, but will it be enough?  Will the entire kingdom fall into a 100 year slumber?  Is it possible to break the spell? Is the rumor about a giant dragon guarding the castle true? Running time 75 minutes with one intermission, appropriate for all ages.

Concessions will be available for sale at intermission. 

Show dates: September 12 - October 17, 2015
Show Times: Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm (75 minute show, with one intermission)
Location: W-3 Theatre
Tickets: $13 adults; $10 children under 12 years old

*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 15 minutes prior. Produced by Pandemonium Theatrical Productions, this is a live-theatre performance for children and families.
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Workhouse Cabaret Series
Cabaret Notorious!

Join us for a ride on the ‘wrong-side-of-the-tracks” as we perform the best songs from the most nefarious characters in musicdom. Every good story has a wicked villain, and they’ve usually got the best songs in the show! This month the Workhouse Cabaret welcomes a talented cadre of voices to tackle some of the infamy with a good dose of laughter! A live accompanist leads the cast through the darker side of Broadway's music and characters. Talent TBA. Ticket price includes planche campagnarde. A la carte cash bar available in venue.

Friday October 2 and Sunday October 4, 2015
*Please note that there is no performance on Sat Oct 3 for this title.
Time: Fri at 8pm and Sun at 6pm (doors open 30 min prior)
Location: W-3 Theatre
Tickets: $25-$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.

Hula Performance and Dinner
Hula Hulau O Ke Anuenue Punahele

Discover the Islands through song and dance featuring Hula Hulau O Ke Anuenue Punahele, while enjoying a simple dinner of Hawaiian chili and rice. The Hulau has been featured at many festivals and events throughout the region, including the Cherry Blossom Festival and Celebrate Fairfax. The group has also published its first book which was accepted by the University of Hawaii, and are currently working on a second book. Hula is the heart and soul of Hawaii and is the voice of the Hawaiian ancestors. In addition to learning dance and music, Hula students embrace a physical, mental and emotional life-long journey through the study of Hawaiian history, culture and traditions. During this performance, the cultural significance embedded in each mele (song) and dance (hula) will be discussed. Following the performance, audience members are invited to meet the dancers for a photo opportunity. Ticket includes performance, bowl of chili and rice and one soft drink (water or soda). Beer and wine will be available for a la carte purchase. 

Saturday November 14, 2015
Time: 4pm (doors open 30 min prior)
Location: W-3 Theatre
Tickets: $15 (includes chili and rice bowl with soft drink)  or $10 (performance only, no meal)

*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
Dueling Divas!

Look out! The Divas are back to take over the Workhouse Cabaret Stage and will battle it out in a spectacular showcase of showstopping vocals! Our Dueling Divas will perform songs made famous by the Broadway Stars of yesterday and today, with a good dose of laughter, too. Due to suggestive humor, this performance is intended for mature crowds. Ticket price includes planche campagnarde. A la carte cash bar available in venue. 

Friday November 13 - Sunday November 15, 2015
Time: Fri & Sat at 8pm (doors open 7:30pm) &
Time: Sun at 1pm (doors open 12:30pm)
Location: W-3 Theatre
Tickets: $25-$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
Naughty or Nice...?

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. Ticket price includes planche campagnarde. A la carte cash bar available in venue.

Friday December 11 - Sunday December 13, 2015
Time: Fri & Sat at 8pm and Sun at 1pm (doors open minutes prior) 
Tickets: $25-$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.