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Frida Show Canceled at Virginia Theatre Festival | Charlottesville News
Frida… A Self Portrait, the highly anticipated final show of the Virginia Theatre Festival’s 2026 season, has been canceled due to unforeseen production issues — not the artist’s fault. Brazilian performer Vanessa Severo was set to bring Frida Kahlo to life in a powerful one-person play, but the festival is redirecting fans to Washington D.C., where the Shakespeare Theatre Company will host the performance this fall. Ticket holders in Charlottesville are getting full refunds, with refunds being processed between July 20–24. The festival’s 2026 season, which also featured Moriarty and Newsies…
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