Rosie the Riveter: A Spectacular Experience, An All-American Story of Grit and Determination

Set in vast the Military Aviation Museum’s airplane hangar filled with WWII aircraft, ‘Rosie the Riveter: A Spectacular Experience’ is an action-packed, music-filled journey into the heart of WWII-era America. Audiences will move through a giant museum space, following Rosie and her fellow factory workers as they experience the struggles, triumphs, and unwavering resilience of the time. Click HERE for tickets.

This large-scale, immersive event by ROŪGE Theatre Reinvented brings the world of Rosie the Riveter to life at the Military Aviation Museum, in Pungo, Virginia, creating an unforgettable performance adventure.

The story unfolds in January 1942, as the U.S. finds itself in the midst of World War II. Eddie’s Auto Parts Factory faces hardships due to the freeze on car part production, and Rosie, Eddie’s secretary, wonders if the factory might secure a government contract to pivot to airplane part manufacturing. In an era reliant on radio and mail for news and when ration books were household staples, Rosie defies tradition, rolls up her sleeves, and helps shape history. She became the iconic figure who inspired countless women to join the war effort. Virginia playwright Trey Clarkson’s celebrated script is brought to life in this immersive adaptation by ROŪGE Theatre Reinvented at the Military Aviation Museum.

This production is funded in part by the citizens of Virginia Beach through a grant from the City of Virginia Beach Arts and Humanities Commission. To learn more about the performance and to view available dates, HERE. VIP tickets and reserved tables are still available!

Moreno Aguiari

Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.

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