In the Press
A Productive Pipeline
Anna Senechal Johnson was a fan of David Lindsay-Abaire before his plays were produced on Broadway, before he won a Pulitzer Prize, before she had even met him.
“He was in an acting class I was in,” remembers Johnson, the artistic director of Cadence, a Richmond theater, film and arts education organization.
Long Day’s Journey Into Night
Eugene O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey into Night stands out as a hauntingly authentic exploration of family bonds, dysfunction, addiction, and shadows from the past. From the very first moments, the play immerses the audience in a poignant portrayal of the Tyrone family, using the power of simplicity.
Life In Four Acts
Eugene O’Neill’s magnum opus “Long Day’s Journey Into Night” storms the stage in Cadence’s new production.
For actor Matthew Radford Davies, the title of the play he’s currently starring in, “Long Day’s Journey Into Night,” has special resonance.
Family Drama Unfolds in One Long Day’s Journey Into Night
Rusty Wilson was 17 years old when he first saw Eugene O’Neill’s landmark drama Long Day’s Journey Into Night with his father. The teen was blown away.
‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ Cadence Brings One of America’s Greatest Plays to Richmond
Cadence Theatre is staging Long Day’s Journey Into Night at Firehouse Theatre from September 26 through October 11, 2025. Hailed as one of the greatest American plays of the 20th century, it untangles the knots of family, addiction, love, and regret across the span of a single summer day.
LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT – Cadence
Cadence proudly presents Eugene O’ Neill’s Long Day’s Journey Into Night September 26 through October 11, 2025, for ten performances on the Carol Piersol Stage at Firehouse Theatre. Recognized as one of the greatest plays in the history of theatre, this production explores themes that resonate today despite being written in the early 1940’s.
Critics’ Convo
Richmond’s theater companies kick off their new seasons in the fall and, with many of the prominent productions planned for the upcoming months, you’ll know the name even if you won’t know the specifics of the show’s story.
‘SMOKE’ at Firehouse, Fire in my Belly
Once again, a trip to the Firehouse Theatre has found a way to send me home with a boiling pit of emotions churning in my gut and fiery rants on the tips of my fingers.
The World Is Burning and Everyone’s on Instagram—SMOKE Opens May 22
A horror-comedy about America’s favorite pastime—looking the other way.
Sparks Fly
Cadence premieres “Smoke,” a dark comedy written by Tony Award-nominated Enid Graham.
Looking for a Miracle
World premiere “WillJee” finds a comedic twist in a story about death, psychosis and faith.
Film and Blackness: Filmmakers Explore Race at William & Mary’s Second Annual Inclusive Inquiry Speaker Series
William & Mary’s second annual Inclusive Inquiry Speaker Series turned to motion pictures to rebuild forms of connection. The speaker series, led by Arts & Sciences Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Wanjirũ Mbure, hosted four filmmakers and screened their films to spark conversations on intersections of Black and African American experiences.
Cadence's ACTION Film Fest Heads to William & Mary!
The Arts & Sciences Inclusive Inquiry Speaker Series brings transformational organizations and speakers to our community to explore shared values around DEI, engage with diverse perspectives, and enhance our inclusive teaching and research practices through community dialogue and collaboration.
In alignment with William & Mary's celebration of 2023-2024 as the Year of the Arts, the 2024 series will host a two-day film festival on February 22nd and 23rd featuring Cadence Theatre Company's Sitelines BLM ACTION short films.