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DEAR EVAN HANSEN, COME FROM AWAY, and More Set For 2024-25 Broadway in Tysons Season
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2024


Four shows have been set for the 2024-25 Broadway in Tysons season at Capital One Hall. The season kicks off in September with Shrek the Musical. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Virginia Theatre Festival To Host UVA Alums As Artists In Residence On April 22-23
by A.A. Cristi - April 10, 2024


Explore the Virginia Theatre Festival's new initiative, hosting alumni as Artists in Residence. Discover how this exciting program fosters creativity and supports the theatre community.

Bryson Tiller and Elle King Added to Atlantic Union Bank After Hours 2024 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - April 09, 2024


Two new shows have been added to the 2024 Concert Season at Atlantic Union Bank After Hours at the SERVPRO Pavilion in Doswell, Virginia. Bryson Tiller, R&B singer and rapper, is coming on Saturday, June 8, 2024 and country pop singer, Elle King, performs on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Spotlight: THE REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY at Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall
by BWW Special Offer - April 09, 2024


Reduced Shakespeare Company Comes to the Hylton!

Creative Cauldron BOLD NEW VOICES Now Accepting Playwright Submissions
by A.A. Cristi - April 08, 2024


Creative Cauldron is now accepting submissions for its Bold New Voices initiative. Discover the opportunity to showcase your talent in Falls Church, VA.

Virginia Repertory Theatre Announces WAITRESS, FAT HAM, And More for 2024-2025 SEASON
by A.A. Cristi - April 05, 2024


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NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED: THE ROCK EXPERIENCE Opens This Month at Virginia Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2024


Virginia Repertory Theatre will present its next Family Season show, Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience from April 12 – May 5 in the Jessie Bogese Theatre at Virginia Rep Center for Arts and Education.

Spotlight: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Chrysler Hall, Norfolk
by BWW Special Offer - April 04, 2024


Don't Miss an Orchestral Version of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street!

BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY Comes to Virginia Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024


Virginia Stage Company has announced its upcoming production of Blues for an Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage.

BWW Q&A: Rob Fisher on SWEENEY TODD at Virginia Arts Festival
by Joshua Wright - March 26, 2024


Virginia Arts Festival has cast one of Broadway’s leading lights in the role of a new, key position at the Festival: The Goode Family Artistic Advisor for Musical Theater and American Songbook.

Tracy Lawrence Comes to SERVPRO of Chesterfield After Hours This Summer
by Stephi Wild - March 26, 2024


Country music star Tracy Lawrence is coming to SERVPRO of Chesterfield After Hours at the River City Sportsplex in Midlothian, Virginia on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

Music Worcester Presents Violinist Tessa Lark & Guitarist Frank Vignola At Tuckerman Hall
by A.A. Cristi - March 25, 2024


Experience an evening with violinist Tessa Lark and guitarist Frank Vignola, presented by Music Worcester at Tuckerman Hall on May 18th.

Tom Segura Brings COME TOGETHER Tour To Scope Arena In October
by A.A. Cristi - March 25, 2024


Catch comedian Tom Segura's 2nd leg of his global stand-up comedy tour, COME TOGETHER, at Scope Arena on October 26, presented by SevenVenues.

Latin Music Trailblazer Issac Delgado To Be Honored By Hamilton-Garrett Center For Music & Arts
by A.A. Cristi - March 22, 2024


Latin music icon Issac Delgado will be honored at the 2024 MAKE THEM HEAR YOU Concert by Hamilton-Garrett Center for Music & Arts on June 15.

The Handel And Haydn Society Youth Choruses To Celebrate 30 Years During Spring Open House
by A.A. Cristi - March 22, 2024


Join the celebration of 30 years of the HANDEL AND HAYDN SOCIETY YOUTH CHORUSES during their Spring Open House.

RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Returns To Boch Center Wang Theatre In April
by A.A. Cristi - March 20, 2024


Experience the magic of the Beatles with RAIN, returning to Boch Center Wang Theatre for three unforgettable shows on April 12 and 13.

MEAN GIRLS, PRETTY WOMAN, and More Set For Broadway in Norfolk 2024-2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - March 20, 2024


The lineup has been announced for the 2024-2025 Broadway in Norfolk season at Chrysler Hall featuring weeklong engagements of six hit musicals, including four Norfolk debuts.

Broadway In Richmond To Present SHUCKED, SOME LIKE IT HOT, And More In 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - March 19, 2024


Discover the new lineup for the Broadway in Richmond season. From award-winning musicals to captivating dramas, find out what's hitting the stage in Richmond's vibrant theater scene.

Little Theatre Of Norfolk To Bring the Laughs with CHICKEN & BISCUITS
by A.A. Cristi - March 18, 2024


Experience the joy and laughter of the Broadway hit CHICKEN & BISCUITS at Little Theatre of Norfolk. This heartwarming comedy explores love, hardships, and family complexities from March 22nd to April 7th.

5th Wall Theatre Presents RADIANT VERMIN by Philip Ridley
by Blair Ingenthron - March 16, 2024


Catch the latest production of RADIANT VERMIN by Philip Ridley at 5th Wall Theatre from March 14-30, 2024. This exciting announcement comes from Creative Producer, Kaitlin Paige Longoria.

Creative Cauldron Gets Magical With 'Bold New Voices' Premiere of CHICKS IN HEAVEN
by A.A. Cristi - March 15, 2024


Experience the Creative Cauldron premiere of CHICKS IN HEAVEN under the Bold New Voices series.

Handel And Haydn Society to Present BAROQUE LOVE SONGS + OTHER DELIGHTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 14, 2024


The Handel and Haydn Society will explore the beauty and passion of the Baroque with a program full of H+H premiers from Alessandro Scarlatti, George Handel and Nicola Porpora. Learn more about the performances!

Donna Lynne Champlin & More to Star in SWEENEY TODD at Virginia Arts Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 13, 2024


Virginia Arts Festival will present Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical Sweeney Todd in an orchestral performance. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

World Premiere of CHICKS IN HEAVEN Announced At Creative Cauldron
by A.A. Cristi - March 06, 2024


Explore the battle of witches against the patriarchy in the new musical CHICKS IN HEAVEN by author, professor, and performance artist Carol Lee Campbell.

RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES is Coming to SERVPRO of Chesterfield After Hours This July
by Stephi Wild - March 04, 2024


RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES is coming to SERVPRO of Chesterfield After Hours at the River City Sportsplex in Midlothian, Virginia on Saturday, July 13, 2024.


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