THE NATIONAL VIP MEMBER SPONSORSHIP
 Richmond.Virginia's NATIONAL THEATER at 7th and East Broad Streets opened with much fanfare in 1923. It became part of the thriving downtown theater scene. Touring vaudeville acts
of the era performed on its stage and its screen was lit
up with silent movies, accompanied by live music in
the largest orchestra pit in the state. In its heyday,
such local and national show-biz luminaries as
Eddie Cantor and Orson Welles regularly looked
over the footlights at Richmond audiences
from the National's stage.
An atmospheric theater , the National was
designed by architect Claude K. Howell, who
also created many Monument Avenue residences.
Designed to be handsome, stately, adorned
installed by famed sculptor Ferruccio Legnaioli,
whose touches include nymphs throughout
and a frieze of them near the roof line.
Outside, the National resembles an Italian
Renaissance villa while the interior is more
restrained. Oval domes over the two-level lobby
spaciousness. The theater could then seat 1,114 people and includes 4 holes, still intact. The largest orchestra pit in Virginia could hold a 25 member orchestra, an organ and a player piano. A billiards hall briefly occupied the basement.
Wink Historic Richmond Foundation carpenters cleaned the interior, they uncovered a sealed
nursery. Along the walls are lively, painted stencils
of children dressed as jesters holding a string
from which puppets dangle.
Upon it's opening.the National will see another chapter of its history unfold as Richmond's newest concert venue is rediscovered.
In collaboration with Richmond's James River Entertainment,
THE NATIONAL will be booked and managed by the same principals that own and operate The NorVa. Consequently, the
same artists that play the NorVa
will also play The National. Artists like: Ringo Starr,
Stone Temple Pilots, Matchbox 20,
Bela Fleck,
Willie Nelson,
John Mayer,
Jack Johnson,
Blues Traveler,
Bob Weir & Ratdog,
Jethro Tull,
Cheap Trick,
Blondie,
Gretchen Wilson,
Elvis Costello,
Morrissey,
Joe Cocker, Billy Idol,
Ziggy Marley,
Hilary Duff,
Justin Timberlake,
Melissa Etheridge and
Pal Benatar.
VIP BENEFITS
 • The National VIP Member Sponsorship
entitles the holder to 2 admissions
(free of course) to all shows at The
National for one year from me date
of purchase. We expect to host over 100 shows in 2008.
• Access to a private VIP room, a large area
complete with couches and chairs, a full
staffed bar, private restrooms, coat closet
and a flat screen TV with an incredible
sound system, which broadcasts the live
show.
• Access to exclusive VIP area situated
in the front of the balcony. There will be individual tables and chairs as well as banquettes with tables. The VIP balcony will be the best place to watch any show; as the balcony ia only 50 feet from the stage. Artists will be playing directly to you.
• Access to another adjacent VIP room, which will have several sofas and chairs. This room is the historic nanny room, which Features original hand painted nursery murals. Additionally, this room will not have a sound system or bar, but instead, it will allow VIPs to retreat in this dedicated "quiet" room.
•There is a separate VIP check-in for
shows that have a large attendance.
• Admissions for VIP members can be given to clients, customers, friends, family, or traded with other VIPs so they may attend shows of their choice.
• VIP's, on occasion, will receive extra complimentary admissions to shows
that feature up and coming artists.
• For shows that will be early sellouts,
the National will offer VIP's the
opportunity to purchase extra tickets
before they go on sale to the public.
• The VIP Member Sponsorship cost is $5000 per year.
For additional information contact
Jennifer Alford 757-622-9877 ext 12
Brad Wells 804 928 6386
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