FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

“THE THORN” BRINGS POPULAR ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS TO RICHMOND STAGE

 

LIVE SHOW TOURS FOLLOWING FILM VERSION RELEASED NATIONWIDE

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, AT 10AM LOCAL

(July 31, RICHMOND, VA) “The Thorn,” a powerful and popular live theatrical event that has been seen live by more than a million people, brings the passion of Jesus to life with performances in Richmond, Virginia this October. “The Thorn” will play two performances October 28-29, 2023, at Dominion Energy Center. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, August 4, at 10AM local. Tickets can be purchased at dominionenergycenter.org.

 

“The Thorn” offers audiences a unique theatrical experience with a show that has been hailed as “Cirque meets ‘The Passion’” thanks to its compelling mix of drama, music, dance, martial arts, aerial acrobatics, emotionally evocative performances, and timeless spiritual perspectives. The script is based on the New Testament.

 

Author John Bolin created “The Thorn” 25 years ago to convey the meaning of Christ’s sacrificial death to a group of young people who knew little about the story of Jesus’ suffering, but were familiar with pain through their own practice of cutting and self-harm.

 

The show has evolved ever since, with the current live version returning to the original format featuring St. John, “the beloved disciple,” recalling his many amazing encounters with Jesus.

 

“It’s a story full of love, sacrifice, spiritual warfare, and redemption,” said Bolin.

 

“The Thorn” creator John Bolin, says God called him “to tell stories on the page, stage, and screen,” an assignment he has now completed with the film version of “The Thorn.” His books include novels (The Eden Project) and Christian growth guides (So Loved, The Two Doors of Heaven, and Life Unlimited).

 

Sarah Bolin, John’s wife, helped create the show and manages the show’s national touring troupes. “God asked us to trust him and open our hands, and he promised to make something beautiful happen,” said Sarah.

 

While previous incarnations of “The Thorn” live show have been performed mostly at churches, the 2023 tour will perform at venues across the nation.

 

“Jesus believes in accessibility,” said Bolin. “He wants everyone to have access to the ultimate story of love and hope. That’s why he came to earth in the first place.”

 

Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, August 4 at 10:00AM. Tickets will be available online at dominionenergycenter.com, by phone at (800) 514-3849 via Etix, or in-person at the Altria Theater Box Office, located at 6 N. Laurel Street, open Monday-Friday, 10AM-2PM local.

 

As a courtesy reminder, Dominion Energy Center urges ticket buyers to buy direct from the Dominion Energy Center website or from the sources listed above. All other ticketing sources are through unauthorized sellers. More information on buying direct can be found at dominionenergycenter.com/tickets-events/etix.

 

For more information, visit dominionenergycenter.com.
 

 

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About ASM Richmond

ASM Richmond is the Richmond, Virginia division of ASM Global, the world’s leading provider of innovative venue services and live experiences. The company manages three local venues including, Altria Theater and Dominion Energy Center on behalf of the Richmond Performing Arts Commission (RPAC), and Bon Secours Training Center on behalf of the Richmond Economic Development Authority. Previously known as SMG Richmond, the company became ASM Richmond in 2019 as a result of the merger between its parent company, SMG Worldwide, and AEG Facilities. ASM Richmond oversees all facets of venue management including, administration and finance, sales and marketing, event production and promotion, and facilities maintenance.

 

About ASM Global

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