Rick Hammerly
@rickhammerly.bsky.social
Director; Artistic Director, Virginia Repertory Theatre; Executive Director, WAPAVA; husband to Daryus Gazder & dad to Mr. Fitz & Muchacho.
Happy Birthday, husband!
Through every high, low, laugh, and late night, there’s no one I’d rather be on this journey with. Here’s to another year of adventures, memories, and life with Lamb Chop!
#HappyBirthdayDarGazder 🎂 #loveislove #2dads2dogs 🏳️🌈
Through every high, low, laugh, and late night, there’s no one I’d rather be on this journey with. Here’s to another year of adventures, memories, and life with Lamb Chop!
#HappyBirthdayDarGazder 🎂 #loveislove #2dads2dogs 🏳️🌈
January 6, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Happy Birthday, husband!
Through every high, low, laugh, and late night, there’s no one I’d rather be on this journey with. Here’s to another year of adventures, memories, and life with Lamb Chop!
#HappyBirthdayDarGazder 🎂 #loveislove #2dads2dogs 🏳️🌈
Through every high, low, laugh, and late night, there’s no one I’d rather be on this journey with. Here’s to another year of adventures, memories, and life with Lamb Chop!
#HappyBirthdayDarGazder 🎂 #loveislove #2dads2dogs 🏳️🌈
7 years of marriage, each filled with love, lessons, and a partnership that continues to grow. Forever grateful for the family we’ve built, the journey we continue to share, and the memories still ahead. Happy New Year and Happy 7th Anniversary, Dar Gazder! 🥂
#2dads2dogs 🏳️🌈
#2dads2dogs 🏳️🌈
January 1, 2026 at 6:02 PM
7 years of marriage, each filled with love, lessons, and a partnership that continues to grow. Forever grateful for the family we’ve built, the journey we continue to share, and the memories still ahead. Happy New Year and Happy 7th Anniversary, Dar Gazder! 🥂
#2dads2dogs 🏳️🌈
#2dads2dogs 🏳️🌈
Learning our way through the home-buying process, led and explained by the kindest human ever. Thank you, Alia, for making the process feel far more exciting than scary.
#gratitudepost #RichmondLife
#gratitudepost #RichmondLife
December 31, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Learning our way through the home-buying process, led and explained by the kindest human ever. Thank you, Alia, for making the process feel far more exciting than scary.
#gratitudepost #RichmondLife
#gratitudepost #RichmondLife
Endless gratitude to these two MVPs for braving the nightmare that is I-95 to attend the final performance of @vareptheatre.bsky.social’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL. The lovely late night repast at Rappahannock was just the powdered sugar on the Stollen! 🎁🥂
#gratitudepost #FriendAsFamily
#gratitudepost #FriendAsFamily
December 30, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Endless gratitude to these two MVPs for braving the nightmare that is I-95 to attend the final performance of @vareptheatre.bsky.social’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL. The lovely late night repast at Rappahannock was just the powdered sugar on the Stollen! 🎁🥂
#gratitudepost #FriendAsFamily
#gratitudepost #FriendAsFamily
’Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house,
Our family and joy found a home on the couch.
From our family to yours, wishing you a season filled with warmth, joy, and The Haynes Sisters! Happy Holidays! 🎁
#ChristmasEve2025 #tistheseason🎄 #2dads2dogs 🏳️🌈 #maketheyuletidegay
Our family and joy found a home on the couch.
From our family to yours, wishing you a season filled with warmth, joy, and The Haynes Sisters! Happy Holidays! 🎁
#ChristmasEve2025 #tistheseason🎄 #2dads2dogs 🏳️🌈 #maketheyuletidegay
December 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
’Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house,
Our family and joy found a home on the couch.
From our family to yours, wishing you a season filled with warmth, joy, and The Haynes Sisters! Happy Holidays! 🎁
#ChristmasEve2025 #tistheseason🎄 #2dads2dogs 🏳️🌈 #maketheyuletidegay
Our family and joy found a home on the couch.
From our family to yours, wishing you a season filled with warmth, joy, and The Haynes Sisters! Happy Holidays! 🎁
#ChristmasEve2025 #tistheseason🎄 #2dads2dogs 🏳️🌈 #maketheyuletidegay
Reposted by Rick Hammerly
FINAL FIVE performances of @vareptheatre.bsky.social’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL! Join us for this holiday classic and new RVA tradition through 12/28!
Tickets are on sale now at www.va-rep.org or by calling our box office at 804-282-2620.
#VARepCarol
Tickets are on sale now at www.va-rep.org or by calling our box office at 804-282-2620.
#VARepCarol
December 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
FINAL FIVE performances of @vareptheatre.bsky.social’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL! Join us for this holiday classic and new RVA tradition through 12/28!
Tickets are on sale now at www.va-rep.org or by calling our box office at 804-282-2620.
#VARepCarol
Tickets are on sale now at www.va-rep.org or by calling our box office at 804-282-2620.
#VARepCarol
Long overdue, but finally experiencing one of RVA’s most beloved spots, Joe’s Inn.
#2dads2dogs 🏳️🌈 #RVAeats #holidaylatelunch #marriedlife
#2dads2dogs 🏳️🌈 #RVAeats #holidaylatelunch #marriedlife
December 24, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Long overdue, but finally experiencing one of RVA’s most beloved spots, Joe’s Inn.
#2dads2dogs 🏳️🌈 #RVAeats #holidaylatelunch #marriedlife
#2dads2dogs 🏳️🌈 #RVAeats #holidaylatelunch #marriedlife
All I need this holiday season is right here.
#gratitudepost #tistheseason🎄 #2dads2dogs 🏳️🌈 #meandtheboys
#gratitudepost #tistheseason🎄 #2dads2dogs 🏳️🌈 #meandtheboys
December 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
All I need this holiday season is right here.
#gratitudepost #tistheseason🎄 #2dads2dogs 🏳️🌈 #meandtheboys
#gratitudepost #tistheseason🎄 #2dads2dogs 🏳️🌈 #meandtheboys
Thank you, SDC!
December 19, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Thank you, SDC!
This season has been extra special. So thankful for family I don’t get to see often enough coming out to see @vareptheatre.bsky.social’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Thanks, Babe & Kevin. What a wonderful holiday gift!
#VARepCarol #tistheseason🎄 #rvatheatre #familyphotoshoot
#VARepCarol #tistheseason🎄 #rvatheatre #familyphotoshoot
December 15, 2025 at 11:35 PM
This season has been extra special. So thankful for family I don’t get to see often enough coming out to see @vareptheatre.bsky.social’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Thanks, Babe & Kevin. What a wonderful holiday gift!
#VARepCarol #tistheseason🎄 #rvatheatre #familyphotoshoot
#VARepCarol #tistheseason🎄 #rvatheatre #familyphotoshoot
A huge thanks to @8NEWS for welcoming @audreyykkate & me to Good Morning Richmond yesterday to discuss @vareptheatre.bsky.social’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL! #VARepCarol
December 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A huge thanks to @8NEWS for welcoming @audreyykkate & me to Good Morning Richmond yesterday to discuss @vareptheatre.bsky.social’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL! #VARepCarol
Reposted by Rick Hammerly
Danger, deception, and double-crosses! @vareptheatre.bsky.social’s DEATHTRAP opens this week at historic Hanover Tavern!
December 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Danger, deception, and double-crosses! @vareptheatre.bsky.social’s DEATHTRAP opens this week at historic Hanover Tavern!
Reposted by Rick Hammerly
... It reminded me of one of those broadcast TV guest-star-a-minute “Very Special Christmas Episodes” from the 80’s. My time at the theatre was pure smiles. I guarantee you, if you go, yours will be too.
A Christmas Carol at Virginia Rep: Tradition Done Right
Virginia Rep brings A Christmas Carol back to the November Theatre with a faithful, warm, and beautifully staged production. This review explores why the classic story still works, highlights standout...
rvamag.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
... It reminded me of one of those broadcast TV guest-star-a-minute “Very Special Christmas Episodes” from the 80’s. My time at the theatre was pure smiles. I guarantee you, if you go, yours will be too.
MURDER ON THE POLAR EXPRESS aka when @vareptheatre.bsky.social casts collide!
#alifeinthetheatre #directorlife
#alifeinthetheatre #directorlife
December 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
MURDER ON THE POLAR EXPRESS aka when @vareptheatre.bsky.social casts collide!
#alifeinthetheatre #directorlife
#alifeinthetheatre #directorlife
Reposted by Rick Hammerly
Virginia Rep opens a brand new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”
Bah! Humbug!
Virginia Rep opens a brand new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”
dlvr.it
December 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Virginia Rep opens a brand new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”
Reposted by Rick Hammerly
Hammerly knows this story well. He spent a decade performing it at Ford’s Theatre in D.C. and once promised himself he’d never revisit the material. Of course, human beings are famous for breaking promises, especially to themselves. “I’m living Christmas Carol,” he said. “I wake up singing carols.”
Preview | Virginia Rep’s 'A Christmas Carol' Sets Its Sights on a New Richmond Tradition
Virginia Repertory Theatre brings a fresh, visually striking production of A Christmas Carol to the November Theatre, adapted and directed by Artistic Director Rick Hammerly. Featuring top regional ta...
rvamag.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Hammerly knows this story well. He spent a decade performing it at Ford’s Theatre in D.C. and once promised himself he’d never revisit the material. Of course, human beings are famous for breaking promises, especially to themselves. “I’m living Christmas Carol,” he said. “I wake up singing carols.”
The doors are open & the magic has begun! @vareptheatre’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL has officially taken the stage and will be lighting up Richmond through December 28! More than 1,500 patrons joined us on opening weekend to begin this unforgettable journey.
Tickets on sale at virginiarep.org
Tickets on sale at virginiarep.org
November 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The doors are open & the magic has begun! @vareptheatre’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL has officially taken the stage and will be lighting up Richmond through December 28! More than 1,500 patrons joined us on opening weekend to begin this unforgettable journey.
Tickets on sale at virginiarep.org
Tickets on sale at virginiarep.org
From our family to yours, wishing you a warm and joyful Thanksgiving filled with love and gratitude. 🍁
November 28, 2025 at 2:41 AM
From our family to yours, wishing you a warm and joyful Thanksgiving filled with love and gratitude. 🍁
Nothing says HAPPY THANKSGIVING like a photo op in front of a 30-foot Christmas tree at Short Pump Town Center.
#TisTheSeason🎄
#TisTheSeason🎄
November 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Nothing says HAPPY THANKSGIVING like a photo op in front of a 30-foot Christmas tree at Short Pump Town Center.
#TisTheSeason🎄
#TisTheSeason🎄
Reposted by Rick Hammerly
Richard Brody reflects on why DVD owners shouldn’t throw away their collections just yet. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/-FJfq5
What We Lose When Streaming Companies Choose What We Watch
Maybe don’t throw away all your DVDs just yet.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Richard Brody reflects on why DVD owners shouldn’t throw away their collections just yet. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/-FJfq5
November 11, 2025 at 1:15 AM
November 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Reposted by Rick Hammerly
VA Rep’s first preview of A CHRISTMAS CAROL is already SOLD OUT! A merry beginning to the season that even Scrooge would approve of. And that’s no humbug!
Tickets on sale now at virginiarep.org, or by calling our box office at (804) 282-2620!
#VARepCarol
Tickets on sale now at virginiarep.org, or by calling our box office at (804) 282-2620!
#VARepCarol
November 8, 2025 at 4:49 AM
VA Rep’s first preview of A CHRISTMAS CAROL is already SOLD OUT! A merry beginning to the season that even Scrooge would approve of. And that’s no humbug!
Tickets on sale now at virginiarep.org, or by calling our box office at (804) 282-2620!
#VARepCarol
Tickets on sale now at virginiarep.org, or by calling our box office at (804) 282-2620!
#VARepCarol
🏳️🌈 It's not gay marriage. It's not straight marriage. It's just marriage.
November 7, 2025 at 10:07 PM
🏳️🌈 It's not gay marriage. It's not straight marriage. It's just marriage.