Workhouse in the News
WTOP Radio – Sip beer and cheer for local artists in BrewWorks art battle in Lorton
“BrewWorks is a long-running event for the Workhouse and it brings all kinds of people out on our quad to taste good beers and ciders”
Workhouse Arts Center’s BrewWorks Set for May 18 – Inside Nova
“This year’s event will showcase about a dozen local breweries, including Bunnyman Brewing…Ono Brewing Company, Fair Winds Brewing Company and Heritage Brewing Company”
Drowsy Chaperone Named a Must-Attend May Event in Northern Virginia Magazine
“Witness a Tony Award– winning musical comedy that lovingly parodies Golden Age musicals.“
BrewWorks Featured in Visit FFXNow
“Pints and palettes will collide next month at the Workhouse Arts Center’s annual BrewWorks beer and arts festival in Lorton.”
‘Every Brilliant Thing’ Review by Fairfax County Times
“I found the production both moving and hopeful. The idea that an audience can listen, learn, and contribute to something often not discussed is revolutionary. ”
‘Every Brilliant Thing’ Review by MD Theater Guide
“Workhouse Arts Center’s production of Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe’s “Every Brilliant Thing” was not at all what I was expecting—it was so much more.”
‘Every Brilliant Thing’ opens hearts with humor at Workhouse Arts Center
“One of the great things about a show like Every Brilliant Thing is that it forces the audience to open their eyes wider and with more focus than most of us are naturally oriented with the natural stresses of daily life.”
WTOP Things To Do Recommends Workhouse Sound Baths
“Members of the public are invited to be “immersed” in soft sound vibrations for 60 minutes in a sound bath hosted at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia. “
Lucy Burns Museum Mentioned in Things To Do in March in Visit Fairfax
“The Lucy Burns Museum at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton is also a great stop - it was once a part of the DC Correctional Facility. The museum explores the story of the suffragists who were imprisoned here in 1917 for picketing the White House for women’s right to vote, as well as an overall look at the 91 years of prison history at the site.”
InsideNova Promotes ‘Every Brilliant Thing’
“Every Brilliant Thing,” based on the book by Duncan Macmillan with Johnny Donahoe, is an interactive solo performance that explores the resilience of the human spirit and the capacity to find joy in all the little things. “
Colonel Greg D. Gadson Book Signing Featured in insideNOVA
“Gadson, a Chesapeake native…was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant of Field Artillery in 1989…On May 7, 2007, while serving as commander of the 2nd Battalion, 32nd Field Artillery in Baghdad, Gadson suffered from the improvised explosive device attack that cost him his legs and normal use of his right arm and hand. Despite the injury, Gadson remained on active duty in the Army and continued to inspire others with his message of determination, courage, perseverance and teamwork.”
Workhouse Receives Five Helen Hayes Awards Nominations - Fairfax County Times
“The Helen Hayes Awards, the Washington-area theater community’s equivalent of the Tony Awards, has nominated the Workhouse Arts Center’s 2023 production of Urinetown for five Helen Hayes Awards.”
Second Saturday Art Walks Featured in Fairfax County Times
“In January, Workhouse Arts Center tweaked its popular Second Saturday Arts Walk program to showcase the breadth of daily activities that can be found on campus. Each walk includes a mix of presentations and hands-on workshops that are fun for everyone.”
Workhouse Production of Urinetown Nominated for Five Helen Hayes Awards
The Helen Hayes Awards, the Washington-area theater community's equivalent of the Tony Awards, has nominated the Workhouse Arts Center’s 2023 production of Urinetown for five Helen Hayes Awards. Theatre Washington announced the nominations for the 40th Helen Hayes Awards at a celebration held on Monday, January 22 at the ATLAS Performing Arts Center.
Workhouse Exhibitions Featured in Fairfax County Times
“The Workhouse Arts Center combines studio space for artists, galleries, and more. ”
NOVA Magazine Recommends 9th Annual Glass National for Weekend Fun
“You’ve probably never seen glass creations like this. The annual juried exhibit is full of technical and beautiful pieces, including the best in show “Cherry Pie,” or “Hail, Hail.” ”
Rock ‘n’ roll classic ‘The Who’s Tommy’ plays Workhouse Arts Center
“The Who’s Tommy perseveres as a rock opera because these are themes that had not been featured in musical theater…Yet his music and lyrics are a moving tribute to others who have endured pain like him, and realize the greatness within themselves. And it is an awesome rock concert.”
The Who’s rock opera hits the Workhouse this winter
“At the Workhouse, there’s more music than anything, and it carries the story through the ups and downs of Tommy’s life.”
Holiday Happenings at the Workhouse Arts Center
“The Workhouse Arts Center has a full schedule of holiday events planned this season, including theater performances, comedy shows, a winter celebration and an ornament-making workshop.”
One-Man Show Tackles The Christmas Carol at the Workhouse
“It takes a certain amount of skill and finesse to put on a production of “A Christmas Carol,” with only one person. John Hardy has been doing this for the past 12 years and is taking his play to the stage at the Workhouse Art Center this holiday season.” Mike Salmon
News Archive
Workhouse Arts Center Appoints Rebecca Super as Lucy Burns Museum Director
Lorton, VA – 10:00 AM August 10, 2021. The Workhouse Arts Foundation, Inc. is excited to announce that Rebecca “Becky” Super has been appointed as the Lucy Burns Museum Director. She is an experienced museum professional, and she will begin her new role on August 23, 2021.
New Workhouse President and CEO Leon Scioscia in the news:
Connection Newspapers Workhouse Arts Center names new President and CEO June 10-16 2021
South Fairfax Chamber of Commerce The Workhouse Arts Center has named a new President and CEO! June 2021
Feel Good Friday: Suffrage at The Workhouse Arts Center (Lucy Burns Museum)
Visit Fairfax – March 2021
Workhouse Military Artist in Residence reflects Iraq combat in oil paintings.
Belvoir Eagle – March 2021
The Smithsonian and National Gallery of Art are closed. Here’s what’s open now.
Washington Post – February 2021
Workhouse Arts Center Holding Mardi Gras Celebration Parade
InsideNOVA – February 2021
Celebrate Mardi Gras at the Workhouse Arts Center
Potomac Local – February 2021
What’s New that Virginia has to Offer Its Tourists in 2021?
Travel – January 2021
Centennial Suffrage Memorial to be Unveiled at Workhouse Arts Center
Prince William Living – November 2020
Workhouse Arts Center’s Nightmare Alley
VCU News – October 2020
“Nightmare Alley” Offers Northern Virginia’s First-Ever Haunted Drive-Thru
WJLA – October 2020
Workhouse Arts Center Adds Children’s Event to Halloween
Potomac Local – October 2020
Halloween in DC, Maryland, and Virginia: Haunted Tours, Outdoor Movies, More
NBC4 Washington – October 2020
Nightmare Alley Presents Northern Virginia’s First Haunted Drive-Thru
PR Newswire – October 2020
WTTG Television Interview for Haunt 2020
WTTG – October 2020
Live Painting of Suffrage Mural This Week in Nashville’s Centennial Park
PR Newswire – October 2020
Fun for the Brave at Workhouse Arts Center
Connection Newspaper – September 2020
100 years of women voting: Events to honor 19th Amendment
Potomac Local – August 2020
Recognize The Centenary Of The 19th Amendment Across These States
Forbes – August 2020
Here’s how to celebrate the centennial of the 19th Amendment in Fairfax County
Northern Virginia Magazine – August 2020
Artistic power couple takes over LibertyTown in featured exhibit
The Free Lance-Star – August 2020
Less Known Stories Of Women’s Fight For The Right To Vote—19th Amendment
Forbes – August 2020
100 Years and More Important Than Ever!
Colonial Roads – August 2020
14 Ways to Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
Washingtonian – August 2020
As we celebrate 100 years of women’s suffrage, the Lucy Burns Museum reminds us what it took to get there
Washington Post – August 2020
Of Prison Cells and Suffrage
Washington University in St. Louis theSource – August 2020
Workhouse Arts Center Hosts Community Market for Local Business Vendors
LocalDVM.com – August 2020
Celebrate Women’s Suffrage Month at Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton
Fairfax Connection – August 2020
Fairfax County Celebrates Women’s Voting Rights Centennial this August
Prince William Living – August 2020
Women’s Suffrage Events Coming To Workhouse Arts Center
Lorton Patch – August 2020
Fairfax County, VA Celebrates Women’s Voting Rights Centennial This August
Cision PR Web – August 2020
Workhouse Arts Center Teams Up With School Of Rock For Live Music
Lorton Patch – August 2020
Drive-by scares to be offered at Workhouse Arts this Halloween
Potomac Local News – July 2020
The Women’s Suffrage Movement – A Template for Modern Protests
Alexandria Times – July 2020
Fun Things to Do this Summer in Northern Virginia
Alexandria Gazette – July 2020
Fun Things to Do this Summer in Northern Virginia
Mclean Connection – July 2020
The Lucy Burns Museum at Workhouse Arts Center
Virginia Living – July 2020
The Arts Are in Fairfax
Fairfax County Times – July 2020
Here’s a Fascinating Story about the Old Lorton, Virginia Prison
Greater Greater Washington – July 2020
Drive-in movies popular again at Workhouse
Inside Nova – July 2020
Community Market Opens in Lorton
Virginia Connection Newspapers – July 2020
Calendar: Fun Things to Do this Summer in Northern Virginia
Fairfax Connection – July 2020
Workhouse Arts Center Launches Community Market
Fairfax Connection – June 2020
Workhouse Arts Center Launches Community Market
Virginia Connection Newspapers – June 2020
Workhouse Arts Center Drive-In Movies Attract Large Numbers
Lorton Patch – June 2020
Drive-In Movie Theaters Get Local Revival
NBC4 Washington – June 2020
Drive-in Movie Theater Opens in Lorton
Virginia Connection Newspapers – June 2020
Workhouse Arts Center Announces Opening of Drive-In Movie Theater
Potomac Local News – June 2020
Workhouse Arts Center Revives Drive-In Movies During Coronavirus
Patch – June 2020
Workhouse Arts Center offering drive-in movies starting June 12
InsideNOVA – June 2020
Drive-in Movie Theater Opens in Lorton
Connection – June 2020
Workhouse Arts Center announces opening of drive-in movie theater
Newsbreak.com – June 2020
10 Virtual Things To Do In D.C. This Weekend
DCist – June 2020
Food And Culture: The Perfect Road Trip From Washington, DC To Culpeper, VA
TravelAwaits.com – June 2020
Workhouse Arts Center Creates Virtual Campus
InsideNova.com – May 2020
Workhouse Arts Center Goes Virtual, Holds Fundraising Campaign
Lorton Patch – May 2020
Celebrating Women’s History Month 2020 in Fairfax County
Connection Newspaper – March 2020
Silent No More: The New Lucy Burns Museum Speaks to the Centennial of Suffrage
American Alliance of Museums – March 2020
Women’s Suffrage Museum Offers A Learning Experience For All
Patch Newspaper – February 2020
Lucy Burns Museum Opens at Workhouse Arts Center
NOVA Daily Flyer – February 2020
The LOVEworks at Lorton Workhouse
Fairfax Station Connection – February 2020
New LOVEworks Sign To Be Revealed At Workhouse Arts Center
Lorton Patch – February 2020
Women’s Suffrage Museum Delivers A Learning Experience For All
Lorton Patch – February 2020
Dance and Live Music Take Center Stage at Workhouse Arts Center
Fairfax Station Connection – January 2020
Virginia Gets New Museum Honoring Suffragists, 100 Years After Women Got The Right To Vote
WAMU – January 2020
Museum Honoring Suffragists Who Fought for Women’s Voting Rights Opening this Weekend
ABC7 WJLA – January 2020
New Lucy Burns Museum Highlights the Suffragists and Area History
Fairfax Connection – January 2020
DCMTA 2019 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Design Elements in Professional Productions
DC Metro Theater Arts – January 2020
How the Vote Was Won
AAA World – January/February 2020
Comedians Featured at the Workhouse on New Year’s Eve
Alexandria Gazette – December 2019
Oculus: A Place of Unseen at the Workhouse Arts Center Artist Talk December 14
Potomac Local – December 2019
Operation Freedom To – OMG! Workhouse Arts Center
Integrative Health VA – December 2019
New Virginia Museum Will Honor Women’s Suffrage Movement
Washington Post – November 2019
New Virginia Museum Will Honour Women’s Suffrage Movement
Toronto City News – November 2019
New museum in Fairfax Co. will honor women’s suffrage movement
WTOP News – November 2019
New Virginia Museum Will Honor Women’s Suffrage Movement
NBC Washington – November 2019
New Virginia museum will honor women’s suffrage movement
Richmond Times Dispatch – November 2019
New Virginia Museum Will Honor Women’s Suffrage Movement
WHSV3 – Harrisonburg – November 2019
A Guide to What’s New with Virginia Museums
Boomer Magazine – November 2019
Promoting Love of Arts in Fairfax Schools
Connection Newspapers – October 2019
Enter at your own risk: all new Haunted Trail 2019 – BREAKOUT!
Fairfax County Times – October 2019
‘Carrie’ is Coming to the Workhouse Theater
Connection Newspapers – October 2019
New Thrills, New Chills in Lorton
Connection Newspapers – October 2019
Review: “Carrie, The Musical” at Workhouse Arts Center
DC Metro Theater Arts – October 2019
Workhouse Brewfest Returns to Lorton
Connection Newspapers – September 2019
Skills of a Clown
Connection Newspapers – September 2019
Fairfax County’s first permanent LOVE letters set up at Workhouse Arts Center
localdmv.com – August 2019
Painting the Sounds and Vibrance of Music
Connection Newspapers – August 2019
Public Outdoor Artwork on Display in Lorton
Connection Newspapers – July 2019
Workhouse Arts Center to Host Inaugural Mural Project and Festival
Northern Virginia Magazine – July 2019
Live painting, live music, alive you!
Fairfax County Times – July 2019
Legendary Puppeteer Bill Diamond helps bring ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ to life at the Workhouse Arts Center
DC Metro Theater Arts – June 2019
Northern Virginia Fourth of July Fireworks and Festivities
Inside Nova – June 2019
Musical Night with ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ in Lorton
Connection Newspapers – May 2019
Review: ‘The Full Monty’ at Workhouse Arts Center
DC Metro Theater Arts – May 2019
Workhouse’s Award Winning Photo taken on the Ganges River
Potomac Local – April 2019
Review: ‘The Explorers Club’ at Workhouse Arts Center
DC Metro Theater Arts – March 2019
Expanded Dance Classes at the Workhouse Arts Center
Connection Newspapers – February 2019
The Workhouse Arts Center 2018 Gala Raised over $200,000 for the Arts
Viva Tysons – February 2019
Glitz and Glamour at the Workhouse Gala
Connection Newspapers – November 2018
Innovative Ideas Sought to Continue Making the Workhouse Arts Center a Vibrant Mixed Use Arts Campus
Fairfax County – November 2018
Celebrating 10 Years of Renovation at the Workhouse Arts Center
Fairfax County Television – September 2018
Next Reflex Dance Collective Now in Residence at the Workhouse Arts Center
DC Metro Theater Arts – September 2018
Workhouse Arts Center to celebrate 10th Anniversary with special events week
Covering the Corridor – August 2018
Forging Ahead: Bladesmithing troops, vets and caregivers a chance to heal
Stripes – August 2018
Workhouse Brewfest Returns
Connection Newspapers – July 2018