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Interview: Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme Are Rewriting Christmas Again
Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme return with a brand-new holiday spectacular.
Photos: WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY to Present 130+ Free Performances Across 46 States
The Flynn Center and The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize present over 130 free performances and readings of WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY spanning 46 states, Washington D.
Review Roundup: THE BODYGUARD Launches North American Tour
Performances are now underway for the new North American tour of THE BODYGUARD the Musical.
Review Roundup: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Kicks Off North American Tour
Boop-Oop-a-Doop! BOOP! The Musical is now on tour, starring Aliya Grace in the title role.
THE HUMANITARIAN to Open at Zeiders American Dream Theater
Irene Ziegler's new thriller moves into a full workshop production at The Z in Virginia Beach, following a public rehearsed reading.
DRAGON FAIRE to Take Over Norfolk's NEON District in November
A free Renaissance and fantasy faire produced by Push Comedy Theater will feature live music, theatrical performances, costumed characters, interactive workshops, and over 30 vendors in Norfolk's arts district.
Video: Watch a First Look at the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American Tour
A new montage from the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American tour features Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon, who reprise their Broadway roles as Oliver and Claire on the road.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 25, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword: 17 answers on 11 Broadway names, two shows and three theatre terms.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE MUSICAL to Open at Riverside Center
Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens' musical adaptation of the Dickens classic will run at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with Alan Hoffman starring as Ebenezer Scrooge.
Watch BOOP! THE MUSICAL Hit The Road With First Look at North American Tour
Watch a first look at the BOOP! The Musical North American tour, starring Aliya Grace as Betty Boop.
Voting Now Open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage: Season 7
The talent has shown up, and now it's your turn to have a say! Season 7 of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage kicked off with a record-breaking number of submissions from talented young performers across the country, and now the competition is officially heating up.
MIRACULOUS LADYBUG & CAT NOIR: THE LIVE STAGE SPECTACULAR to Launch in February
The stage adaptation of the animated series will premiere as a limited 15-city North American tour running from February 27 through the end of March.
Jim Messina to Extend Fall Tour Through November
Singer-songwriter Jim Messina has extended his 2026 tour through November with 15 shows across the United States, including stops in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Maine, and Pennsylvania.
Photos: First Look at THE WHO'S TOMMY National Tour
The North American Tour of The Who’s TOMMY has officially hit the road! The national tour will be taking the stage in Tucson, where audiences can catch performances from October 20 – 25.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 18, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword, with 15 answers drawn from the week's theatre news.
Review Roundup: MYSTIC PIZZA Launches National Tour
Mystic Pizza: A New Musical has launched a national tour that began in September 2026 at the Clemens Center in Elmira, New York.
THE 666 PROJECT to Return to Push Comedy Theater
The horror-comedy anthology returns to Norfolk with six original short plays blending scares and dark humor across multiple performances.
Northern Virginia Local Arts Agencies and NYFA to Offer Five Free Professional Development Workshops
Northern Virginia Local Arts Agencies and the New York Foundation for the Arts will offer five free online workshops for artists and arts administrators covering topics from AI protection to fundraising strategies.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 11, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword, 15 answers across a 17x17 grid drawn from the week's theatre news.
FLOYD COLLINS to Open at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond
Firehouse Theatre will present the musical FLOYD COLLINS, based on the true story of a Kentucky cave explorer whose pursuit of fame becomes a fight for survival.
Review Roundup: OH, MARY! Opens National Tour
Alaska Thunderf*ck stars as 'Mary Todd Lincoln' in the national tour of Oh, Mary! The tour is now underway, having opened in Hartford, CT in September 2026.
Photos: First Look at the MYSTIC PIZZA National Tour
Big League Productions is now presenting Mystic Pizza: A New Musical, the new production embarking on a national tour that began September 26, 2026 at the Clemens Center in Elmira, New York.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from September 2026
We head inside rehearsals and share a first look at the DEATH BECOMES HER North American tour, starring Jackie Burns, Kristen Beth Williams, Ken Marino and Nasia Thomas ahead of its launch at Cleveland's Playhouse Square.
Exclusive: First Look at OPERATION MINCEMEAT North American Tour
Take an exclusive first look at the North American tour cast of Operation Mincemeat! The photos feature Mariah Copeland, Katie Kleiger, Luke Antony Neville, Erin Ramirez, and Jake Bentley Young.
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The Dinner Detective Virginia Beach True Crime Murder Mystery Show The Dinner Detective Virginia Beach True Crime Murder Mystery Show (11/14-11/21) |
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The Dinner Detective Virginia Beach True Crime Murder Mystery Show The Dinner Detective Virginia Beach (11/21-11/21) |
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Attack on Titan - Symphony from Paradis Capital One Hall (7/15-7/16) |
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Be Like Blippi Tour! Capital One Hall (11/27-11/27) |
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Sue Foley / GA-20: Together for the Holidays Capital One Hall (12/15-12/15) |
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Pink Martini with Storm Large, Jimmie Herrod Hilton Norfolk The Main (3/22-3/22) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Virginia Beach (10/31-10/31) |
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The Dinner Detective Richmond True Crime Mystery Show The Dinner Detective Richmond (12/05-12/05) |
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The Book of Mormon Capital One Hall (2/26-2/28) |
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Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Comedy Tour Capital One Hall (11/24-11/24) |
