Virginia Stage Company Launches Fundraiser After Wells Theatre Flood
Virginia Stage Company is seeking donations to repair flood damage at the Wells Theatre in Hampton Roads, with COME FROM AWAY still expected to open as scheduled.
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COME FROM AWAY to Proceed at Wells Theatre After Storm Damage
Virginia Stage Company is assessing water damage and cleaning up at Norfolk's Wells Theatre after a storm caused ceiling collapses, while performances of COME FROM AWAY continue as planned.
Jeff Goldblum, VOCES8, Music From The Sole and More Set for George Mason University's Center for the Arts
The Center for the Arts at George Mason University will open its Great Performances at Mason season with dance, theater and music, including VOCES8 and Compagnie Hervé Koubi.
ArtsFairfax Boosts FY27 Operating Support Grants by $10,000
ArtsFairfax awarded $601,900 in Operating Support Grants to 65 local arts nonprofits across Fairfax County, an increase of $10,000 and nine grantees over the previous fiscal year.
Martha Graham Dance Company to Present 2026-27 Season and Global Tour
Martha Graham Dance Company will present masterworks, new commissions, and Lamentation Variations while touring the US, Canada, England, Spain, Mexico, and China.
Full Cast Set For MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American Tour
Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon will reprise their Broadway roles as the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American tour launches in Baltimore on September 13, 2026, with over 30 additional cities to follow.
BLUEY'S BIG PLAY Will Come to the Harrison Opera House in 2027
Bluey's Big Play – The Stage Show will bring Australia's favorite family to life in May at the Harrison Opera House.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST to Close Richmond Shakespeare's 2026 Fest
Richmond Shakespeare will present Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Richmond Triangle Players' Robert B.
CONFEDERATES by Dominique Morisseau to Open at Firehouse Theatre
Firehouse Theatre will present Confederates by Dominique Morisseau, directed by Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, to open its 33rd Mainstage Season in Richmond.
DEREK HOUGH DANCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Tour to Make Multi-City Debut This Fall
Four-time Emmy winner Derek Hough announced a multi-city DANCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS tour, kicking off in Phoenix and wrapping in San Jose, with stops in Seattle, Austin, Salt Lake City, and Nashville.
SEPARATE WAYS THE BAND to Return to Innsbrook Pavilion for Journey Tribute Show
Separate Ways The Band, a Journey tribute act known for recreating the Steve Perry era sound, is set to perform at SERVPRO After Hours Concerts at The Innsbrook Pavilion in Glen Allen, Virginia.
ArtsFairfax Presents to Place Local Artists in Fairfax County Public Spaces
ArtsFairfax launched a new initiative to bring visual art into public and private spaces across Fairfax County, beginning with exhibitions at Lincolnia Senior Center in partnership with Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services.
Christina Rose Hall and Aaron Kaburick Join BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will celebrate its one-year anniversary, and welcome new cast members.
ArtsFairfax Adds Three New Board Members and Reshapes Executive Team
ArtsFairfax announced three new board members and updated executive officers for its upcoming fiscal year, expanding leadership with professionals from law, arts administration, and business.
DISNEY'S NEWSIES to Open at Virginia Theatre Festival With Broadway Vet at the Helm
The Virginia Theatre Festival will present DISNEY'S NEWSIES at the Culbreth Theatre, directed and choreographed by Broadway veteran Matthew Steffens, with a cast of 37 actors including 13 local young artists.
Full Cast Set For DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL North American Tour
The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical, a new stage production based on the beloved film Dirty Dancing.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Launches 25th Anniversary North American Tour
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL announced a multi-city anniversary tour celebrating 25 years since its debut in a 76-seat Orlando theater.
TAMBO & BONES to Open at 5th Wall Theatre
5th Wall Theatre and Blk Virginia Theatre Alliance will present Dave Harris's TAMBO & BONES in Richmond, VA, directed by Jeremy V.
SISTER ACT Will Come to Little Theatre of Virginia Beach This Summer
Little Theatre of Virginia Beach will present SISTER ACT, featuring music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater, at its Virginia Beach venue.
KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY to Open Virginia Theatre Festival's 52nd Season
The Virginia Theatre Festival will open its 52nd season with Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE, featuring Holmes, Watson, and Irene Adler facing off against Professor Moriarty in a tale of blackmail and international intrigue.
SAFETY to Make World Premiere at Firehouse Theatre
Firehouse Theatre will present the world premiere of Safety a new musical by Irene Ziegler and composer John Winn, directed by Nathaniel Shaw and starring Grey Garrett on the Carol Piersol Stage in Richmond, VA.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS to Return for 12th Year With 39-City National Tour
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.
AS YOU LIKE IT, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, and More Set For Richmond Shakespeare Festival
Richmond Shakespeare announced its 2026 Shakespeare Festival, featuring productions of AS YOU LIKE IT, THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED), and THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST staged across gardens, amphitheatres, and historic venues in Richmond and Williamsburg, VA.
EMPTY NIGHT to Make Virginia Beach Debut at Z Fringe Festival
Hattimatim-Team has released production photos from EMPTY NIGHT, a new play written and directed by award-winning playwright Abhisek Bhattacharya.
SONIC LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch Global Tour With US and UK Premieres
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
Sandeep Das, The Texas Tenors and More Set for Western Piedmont Symphony 2026–2027 Concert Season
Western Piedmont Symphony unveiled its 62nd season, featuring over 15 concerts across Hickory, Morganton, Lenoir, and Boone, with programming spanning Handel to Max Richter and Grammy-winning guest artists.
Virginia Stage Company Secures First-Ever Endowed Leadership Position with Perry Family Gift
Virginia Stage Company announced the establishment of its first endowed leadership role, the Perry Producing Artistic Director, funded by a major gift from the Perry family to permanently support Producing Artistic Director Tom Quaintance.
Jordan Jensen Will Bring Stand-Up Tour to Attucks Theatre in Norfolk
Comedian Jordan Jensen, known for her Netflix special TAKE ME WITH YOU and her role in Bradley Cooper's IS THIS THING ON?, announced a stand-up tour stop at Norfolk's Attucks Theatre.
THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour Adds 26 Cities to 2026-27 Route
The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.
Charlottesville Arts Organizations Unite to Celebrate Frida Kahlo This Summer
The Paramount Theater, The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA, and the Virginia Theatre Festival are joining forces in Charlottesville to celebrate the life and legacy of artist Frida Kahlo with a series of presentations and events.
ArtsFairfax Unveils 2026 Awards Honorees for Fairfax County Arts Recognition
ArtsFairfax, the nonprofit designated as Fairfax County's local arts agency, has revealed the 2026 ArtsFairfax Awards recipients, elebrated as the annual event to recognize visionary contributions to the arts countywide.
VOCAL JAZZ SUMMIT Will Include Free Concert, Workshops, and Jam Sessions in Virginia Beach
The VOCAL JAZZ SUMMIT returns to Zeiders American Dream Theater in Virginia Beach with Mainstage Concerts featuring New York Voices, Veronica Swift, Matt Baker, and Kenny Washington, plus workshops and late-night jam sessions.
KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY To Play Virginia Theatre Festival
The Virginia Theatre Festival announced the cast and creative team for KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE, directed by Nicolas Minas, running at the Ruth Caplin Theatre at the University of Virginia.
GUYS AND DOLLS Will Come to Riverside Center
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts will present GUYS AND DOLLS, featuring Frank Loesser's classic score with a cast led by Ian Federgreen, Kiley Ernest, Dan Klimko, and Sarah Mae Andersen.
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The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals Caroline Community Theatre | CCT (6/04-6/13) |
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The Lights of Broadway Capital One Hall (9/12-9/12) |
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Arsenic and Old Lace Caroline Community Theatre | CCT (10/02-10/11) |
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Labrinth: The Undoing Tour - Presented by the cosmic opera with Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chartway Arena (8/23-8/23) |
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Shucked Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (2/03-2/03) |
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Pat McGee Band, Freddy Jones Band, & Jackopierce Capital One Hall (11/07-11/07) |
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Centre Company presents The Nutcracker Capital One Hall (12/06-12/06) |
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Masterworks in Motion Capital One Hall (10/11-10/11) |
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Music From The Sole Center for the Arts (9/26-9/26) |
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Blackberry Smoke: 25th Anniversary Tour 2026 Capital One Hall (9/05-9/05) |