As the festive season approaches, the Wayne Theatre in Waynesboro, VA, is set to illuminate hearts and minds with a captivating array of performances. From timeless carols sung by the Dickens Carolers to the enchanting one-man portrayal of 'A Christmas Carol' by Gerald Dickens, and the melodic allure of Irving Berlin's 'White Christmas', the theatre promises a holiday season brimming with artistic splendor. Adding a contemporary flair, Storm Large is set to dazzle audiences with her powerful vocals, while the Paul Taylor Dance Company will bring a touch of modern dance magic to the stage. Join us in celebrating a season of creativity and joy.

Unwrap the Magic: Wayne Theatre's Festive Season of Music, Drama, and Dance

Dancemaker Paul Taylor (1930-2018) first presented his choreography with five other dancers in Manhattan on May 30, 1954. That modest performance marked the beginning of a profound, uninterrupted creative output that shaped the future of American modern dance and continues to this day.

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Storm Large: musician, actor, playwright, author, awesome. She shot to national prominence in 2006 as a finalist on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova, where despite having been eliminated in the week before the finale, Storm built a fan base that follows her around the world to this day. She was seen on the 2021 season of America’s Got Talent. Storm made her debut as guest vocalist with the band Pink Martini in April 2011, singing four sold-out concerts with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. She continues to perform with the band, touring nationally and internationally. Storm has also sung with Grammy winner k.d. lang, pianist Kirill Gerstein, punk rocker John Doe, singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer George Clinton.

Storm Large

Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.

Irving Berlin's White Christmas

In 1993 he created his first one-man show, a theatrical performance of A Christmas Carol inspired by Charles’ own energetic readings of the 1860s.

"A Christmas Carol" with Gerald Dickens

You're invited to join us from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm in our Exhibit Art Gallery here at the Wayne Theatre as we celebrate the opening of 'Destinations', a new exhibit running from Nov. 18, 2024 through Feb. 16, 2025.

Meet The Artist: Conrad Matiuk

Robert Jospé is a distinguished American drummer and educator known for his versatile style and contributions to jazz and world music. Born in Manhattan, New York City, Jospé grew up in a musically rich environment, which fueled his passion for drumming from an early age. He honed his skills through formal education and personal exploration of various musical genres.

Robert Jospe' Quartet

This presentation will introduce audiences to one of the largest and most poorly known groups of animals in the world, the Myriapoda. Myriapods include millipedes, centipedes, and their even less well-known relatives the Symphyla and Pauropoda.

The Hidden Life Beneath our Feet: Millipedes, Centipedes and the other Leaf Litter Organisms (Science Talk)

Join the Studio Wayne Improvisators on our Main Stage for another hilarious night of improv. These teen improvisators will be making things up on the spot—based on your suggestions!  The opening act is the Adult Improv class!This performance will be on our stage at the Wayne Theatre. This is a general admission event.  Get your $5 tickets for this live performance!

Studio Wayne Improvisator Improv Show

In 1957, teens Phil and Don Everly supercharged the vocal sound of Rock’n’Roll with “Bye Bye Love” and “Wake Up Little Susie”, unleashing the sparkling vocal harmonies that would influence The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beach Boys, The Hollies, The Eagles, Peter Paul & Mary, and the Bee Gees.

The Everly Set

IF BRUNO MARS AND FRANK SINATRA MADE A BAND- It'd look and sound like Phat Cat Swinger!

Phat Cat Swinger

Our a cappella quartets, adorned in elegant Victorian dress, will present your favorite holiday carols, both traditional and contemporary, in beautiful four-part harmony. Carolers are available to entertain at your home, private affair, community event, mall, business association, corporate holiday party, or anywhere else you'd like to add some Christmas cheer!

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