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Rumble chats with Lachlan Monaghan from the Royal Birmingham Ballet about the Upcoming "Black Sabbath - The Ballet" at Chrysler Hall this Weekend (Friday 5-30 and Saturday 5-31)
Norfolk's city manager wants to spend a combined $150 million to fully renovate the facilities, which were built in the early '70s.
Lewis checks in from his personal cable access studio for this week's Rantcast! Trump returned to New York to be arraigned and plead not guilty to 34 felony counts. Rumor has it, the Rubber Chicken is caddying in Augusta. At this past weekend's shows, Lewis was able to honor his parents' caregivers. Also, Lewis tells you about a new virtual reality experience in Australia and how inmates escaped a prison. Please remember to take care of each other. It's the most important thing we can do. This week's live rants come from the Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, Virginia on November 16, 2017. Please visit the show's sponsors Chime: https://www.chime.com/ GhostBed: https://www.ghostbed.com/pages/lewis Honey: https://www.joinhoney.com/explore/deals For advertising opportunities email: advertise@thelaughbutton.com SUBMIT RANTS TO LEWIS https://www.lewisblack.com/pages/live Lewis' Grammy-nominated special, "Thanks For Risking Your Life" is available now! https://tlbrecords.lnk.to/LewisWE SUBSCRIBE TO THE RANTCAST https://thelaughbutton.com/podcasts/lewis-blacks-rantcast FOLLOW LEWIS https://www.lewisblack.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thelewisblack/ https://mobile.twitter.com/thelewisblack https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblack/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3FbbI6zNALJhHAhwOJhEyg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
If you've ever picked up an Ebony or Jet magazine or visited the Fashion Fair counter for makeup, you're about the meet the woman in charge. Linda Johnson Rice has been running this multi-million dollar conglomerate for the past three decades and she's coming to Norfolk as a keynote speaker for the Norfolk Forum on Tuesday, January 24th at 7:30 p.m. at the Chrysler Hall. Our Lisa Godley spoke with the woman behind what millions call an American staple.
Virginia Arts Festival presents the Swiss ensemble Mummenschanz on Saturday, October 29 at Chrysler Hall. Rebecca spoke with Artistic Director and Founding Member Floriana Frassetto.
Tony award winning actress, singer and songwriter, Renee Elise Goldsberry is coming to Hampton Roads! Best known for her portrayal of OF Angelica Schuyler in the Broadway sensation “Hamilton,” she will perform with her band locally next month. Our Lisa Godley spoke with the talented performer about being Angelica, her current projects, and what we can expect when her band performs in Norfolk, Friday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Norfolk's Chrysler Hall.
My wife and I met up with James on February 21, 2022, for Jordan Peterson's lecture at the Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, Virginia. He discussed the chapter of his new book, Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life entitled "Imagine who you could be, and aim single-mindedly at that."
Rumble chats with Comedian Bert Kreischer ahead of his show next Thursday at Chrysler Hall
This Week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent previews “The Band’s Visit,” one of the most Tony Award-winning musicals in history. It is currently playing at Chrysler Hall through Sunday, November 3. “The Band’s Visit” is making one of their first tour stops at Chrysler Hall, and will kick off our blockbuster Broadway in Norfolk 2019-20 season. It is currently playing at Chrysler Hall through November 3rd. Tickets are available at the Scope Arena Box Office and online at www.sevenvenues.com/events/detail/the-bands-visit.
Last weekend, Generic Theater opened a striking production of the musical Chess in their space in the black box theater under Chrysler Hall. The show plays until July 21; don’t miss your chance to see this unique, large-scale production of a show the Hampton Roads region has never seen before.
This Week in Mal’s World - Mal Vincent previews Disney’s The Lion King, which is currently playing at Chrysler Hall through June 9th. He also has a confession to make regarding the award-winning Broadway musical. For tickets and information, visit https://www.sevenvenues.com/events/detail/disneys-the-lion-king.
Last weekend, Virginia Arts Festival presented an interpretation of Shakespeare’s play Antony and Cleopatra at the Ferguson Center and Chrysler Hall, in addition to a show featuring Michael Feinstein at the Sandler Center. From classical music and Shakespeare to Broadway and cabaret, the 2019 season had a bit of something for every taste.
Last weekend, Virginia Arts Festival brought us a world premiere and a weekend of spectacular dance at Norfolk’s Chrysler Hall. Dance Theatre of Harlem was born 50 years ago as the first African American classical ballet company. In this engagement at Virginia Arts Festival, Dance Theatre of Harlem performed the pieces “Valse Fantaisie,” “Adagietto,” and “Dougla,” in addition to the world premiere of “Passage,” choreographed by Claudia Schreier with music by Jessie Montgomery.
This week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent comments on the string of sell-out shows in Hampton Roads, the most recent being Steve Martin and Martin Short at Chrysler Hall this past Sunday. As Mal remarks, the high price of tickets has not kept people out of the seats. Mal remembers meeting Steve Martin when he came to Norfolk 40 years ago and before he was a famous movie star.
This Week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent talks about meeting Noel Langley who wrote the screenplay for “The Wizard of Oz” and who escaped to peaceful Sandbridge to avoid the Hollywood swells. “The Wizard of Oz” comes to Norfolk this Friday, Feb. 15 for four performances through Sunday at Chrysler Hall. Tickets and show information are available at https://www.sevenvenues.com/events/detail/wizard-of-oz.
Last weekend, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra commenced their 2018-2019 season with performances at the Ferguson Center for the Arts, Chrysler Hall, and the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts. The show, titled Pictures at an Exhibition, featured the orchestra at its finest under conductor JoAnn Falletta, who’s now in her last full season with the VSO, having served as the Music Director since 1991.
This week in Mal’s World, The Virginia Arts Festival presents another year of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra performing the score to a Harry Potter film for audiences at Chrysler Hall this weekend, May 4-5, 2018. This year it’s “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert” and Mal Vincent recalls interviewing the three stars over the 8-year run of the film series. What were their most challenging parts in the second film? Mal shares those stories and more. For more information on tickets, visit www.vafast.org.
Virginia Arts Festival brought magic to the Chrysler Hall stage with Birmingham Royal Ballet’s production of Romeo and Juliet. Arts reporter Rebecca Evans shares her thoughts on the performance.
Major changes are coming to the city of Norfolk: SkyStar, a renovation at Chrysler Hall, a new bike-share program, and a gas pipeline to name a few. Today we're hoping to get your take on the "new" Norfolk. Is the city growing in the right direction? Do you have strong feelings about one of the projects? Join us live at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM. Can't wait to share your thoughts? Leave us a voicemail (757-889-9105), tweet @hearsayradio, or email hearsay@whrv.org.
This week in Mal’s World, we hear what Mal Vincent thinks of Broadway’s “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” now showing at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, through Sunday, March 18th. How does the singer-actress, Sarah Bockel, who does most of the singing in the title role, fill the voice of the icon? Mal also takes a look at whether shows like this are more “Jukebox Musicals” than theatrical performances. For more information visit: http://broadwaynorfolk.com/beautiful-the-carole-king-musical/
Although nowhere as outlandish as Generic’s usual productions, the play Jack Goes Boating offers a refreshing and honest take on relatable characters. Rebecca reviews this regional premiere that runs through February 18.
This Week in Mal’s World, as the stage version of the famous film “Dirty Dancing” hits Chrysler Hall this week, Mal recalls the time he interviewed the movie’s star, the late Patrick Swayze. He’ll also share why the film is so close to Virginia’s Hollywood heart. For more information on tickets, visit http://www.sevenvenues.com/events/detail/dirty-dancing.
This week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent previews the return of “The Book of Mormon” to the Hampton Roads’ theater stage. The irreverent Broadway musical, produced by South Park creators, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, opens this week at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk. The nine-time Tony Award® winning musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world. Mal gives us a little insight on the beginnings of the musical, as he once sat down with the duo just as they were in the midst of writing it. For more information on the upcoming performances, visit http://www.sevenvenues.com/events/detail/the-book-of-mormon.
Richmond-born film legend, Shirley MacLaine, is coming home to Virginia in November 2016 for the Virginia Film Festival. Mal Vincent recalls the time MacLaine sang in Norfolk once at Chrysler Hall, but left on a rather sour note. For a full schedule and the details of the Virginia Film Festival, visit virginiafilmfestival.org.
Segment A: The Norfolk Forum: Dr. Robert Gates As a prelude to his October 3rd speaking engagement at Chrysler Hall, we'll speak with former Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert Gates. Join as we discuss his experiences with the CIA and as a member of the National Security Council and address his goals as The College William & Mary's new Chancellor. Segment B: The Ethics of Everything For twelve years, author Randy Cohen was the New York Time Magzine's resident moral philosopher. He joins host Cathy Lewis to discuss his new book "Be Good: How to Navigate the Ethics of Everything." We'll consider the role of ethics in our modern society and pose the question: "Are there a set of principles so profound and so essentially moral that they are applicable to everyone, everywhere?
The Virginia Symphony opened its 2012 – 2013 season with a bravura program of colorful music and a exciting soloist. Our critic, M.D. Ridge attended the Chrysler Hall concert and has this report.
The young British violinist Nicola Benedetti performs the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the Virginia Symphony conducted by JoAnn Falletta. Also on the program, the Mon,umental Symphony No. 9 by Anton Bruckner. Sat,urday, April 5th at 8:00 PM at Chrysler Hall; Sat,urday, April 6th at 2:30 at the Ferguson Center. For ticket information, 892-6366 or www.virginiasymphony.org
JoAnn Falletta and the Virginia Symphony welcome Sir James Galway back for a musical re-telling of the story of the Pied Piper. Fri,day, March 7th at 8:00 PM at the Ferguson Center; Sat,urday, March 8th at 8:00 PM at Chrysler Hall; Sun,day, March 9th at 2:30 PM at the Sandler Center. Program: Rossini: Cinderella Overture; Kodaly: Hary Janos Overture; Corigliano: Pied Piper Fantasy.
A romantic evening of music, dance and the spoken word, inspired by the Bard, under the direction of Assistant Conductor Matt Kraemer. Sat,urday, February 9th, 8:00 PM, Chrysler Hall, Norfolk.