Workhouse in the News

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DC Theater Arts Highlights Performing Arts Newest 24-25 Season Shows

“Workhouse Arts Center Performing Arts, a multiple Helen Hayes Awards nominee, announces its 2024-2025 theater season. From beloved classics to recent Broadway hits, the season features musicals and comedies to entertain audiences of all ages.”

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MD Theater Guide Spotlights Performing Arts New 24-25 Season

“Tickets are on sale now for our new season of theater performances. Every season gets better and better.”

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FFX Now Highlights Bunnyman Location at The Workhouse

“Bunnyman Brewing opened its second location at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton…The Fairfax-based brewery…officially launched its new outpost at 9514 Workhouse Way on June 29”

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Workhouse Arts Center's fireworks light up the Northern Virginia sky

“Friends and families packed the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton Saturday night for early Fourth of July festivities, including a dance party, live music, performances, food vendors and, of course, fireworks.”

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Workhouse FireWorks Mentioned in insideNOVA

“The [Workhouse] center’s annual pre-Fourth of July fireworks show this Saturday, June 29, will illuminate the surrounding landscape of the old Lorton Reformatory in a choreographed display.”

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ABC7News: Military in the Arts Initiative transforming lives at Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Va.

“If this prison’s remarkable metamorphosis, from brutality to beauty, teaches us anything about the power of rehabilitation, it’s that we too can climb out of the deepest and darkest of holes when guided by so much light.”

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Northern Virginia Magazine Features FireWorks in Things To Do

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NBC4’s The Weekend Scene Recommends FireWorks in Things to Do in Virginia

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Workhouse FireWorks on Patch for Events Around Woodbridge

“Enjoy one of the region's largest pre-July 4 fireworks shows. There will be lawn games, a DJ and live music, food trucks and drinks, children's activities and fireworks show.”

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Falls Church News Press Mentions Workhouse FireWorks

“Bring a chair or a blanket to relax on the lawn and enjoy a breathtaking display of vibrant colors, brilliant lights, and ground-shaking explosions, while also providing amazing and fun entertainment for all ages!”

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The Implications of Prison Flipping - Architectural Digest

“…eight prisons that made up Lorton Correctional Complex…have either been torn down or are some combination of an art gallery, a museum, and a supermarket.”

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Keith Gordon named president and CEO of Workhouse Arts Foundation in Lorton - insideNOVA

“Keith Gordon has been named president and CEO of the Workhouse Arts Foundation Inc., which operates the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton.”

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Workhouse Arts Foundation Appoints Keith Gordon as New President and CEO

The Workhouse Arts Foundation, Inc., which operates the Workhouse Arts Center, has appointed Keith Gordon as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, responsible for leading the Workhouse into its next phase of growth.

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MD Theatre Guide Calls Drowsy Chaperone “a unique and enthralling story…a thrilling, musical theatre experience.”

“…a unique and enthralling story…a thrilling, musical theatre experience.”

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Leisure Group Travel Chooses Workhouse as a Virginia Creative Road Trip

“Admiring art is great on its own, but having a community like the Workhouse Arts Center that provides massive community events takes it up a notch.”

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Washingtonian Features New Exhibit in the Lucy Burns Museum

“Counting the Days" captures the monotony, terror, and claustrophobia of "The Hole" at DC's former prison.”

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Workhouse Arts Center delivers a rollicking good ‘Drowsy Chaperone’

“The Drowsy Chaperone at the Workhouse Arts Center is a performance delivered by true professionals and lovers of the craft; and complemented by its meta nature, the show is a perfectly executed love letter to the musical theater genre.”

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BrewWorks promises a sudsy art-filled afternoon – Fairfax County Times

“Get ready for the return of BrewWorks at Workhouse Arts Center on May 18! This year, an exhilarating art battle will be added, promising a unique and thrilling experience.”

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NBC4’s The Weekend Scene Recommends BrewWorks in Things to Do in Virginia

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Georgetowner Mentions BrewWorks in Weekend Roundup

“Head to Lorton, VA Sunday afternoon to enjoy craft beers, cider, food trucks, music, lawn games, and more.”

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.

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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