Posts by Anna Friesen
Historic Landmark Restoration Recommences at The Byrd Theatre, Carytown, Richmond, VA
Richmond, Va., January 7, 2025 – The Byrd Theatre Foundation, working with general contractor Daniel and Company, has commenced replacing the historic seats in the balcony on January 2, 2025.…
Read MoreThe Byrd Theatre Foundation Announces Benjamin C. Cronly as New Executive Director
Richmond, VA – March 9, 2023: Becky Dixon, General Manager and CFO of The Byrd Theatre Foundation announces the Board’s selection of Benjamin C. Cronly to serve as its new…
Read MoreA Conversation with Joanna Wilson, Author of The Triple Dog Dare
As a pop culture writer specializing in Christmas entertainment, I’m frequently asked each year by readers and journalists if I still watch A Christmas Story marathon on TV. The truth…
Read More42nd Street (Big Screen Classics)
Renowned Broadway producer/director Julian Marsh is hired to put together a new musical revue. It’s being financed by Abner Dillon to provide a starring vehicle for his girlfriend, songstress Dorothy…
Read MoreBill Murray: The Man, the Myth, the Legend
The Byrd Theatre will be hosting a 3-day MurrayFest this Mother’s Day Weekend, celebrating the works of Bill Murray–one of this generation’s most prolific comedians. (After all, what better way…
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