Central Virginia Theatre Newsroom

Virginia Stage Company will co-produce with Core Theatre Ensemble two, spooky, live theatrical tales on Halloween night at the Wells Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming shows here!

Nominations are now open for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards. The 2023 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.

The 36th Annual Virginia Film Festival has announced its program lineup. Find out what films and events are in store for this year's festival.

Music Worcester will present The Knights Orchestra joined by mandolinist, composer, and singer Chris Thile in their inaugural Joseph & Joyce Tamer Concert at Mechanics Hall on Friday, October 27th. Get your tickets now and don't miss this extraordinary performance.

Shop merch and souvenirs from The Wiz in BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop! Take a look at items including the News Tambourine, the Lion Plush, the Hair Pick Ornament, and more below.

Xavier Taylor will be presenting a workshop reading of his new musical Abiyoyo: A Story-Song Musical on Wednesday, October 25 at 8pm as part of the August Wilson symposium at the Charlottesville Players Guild at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center.  Learn more about the reading here!

Modern workplace safety owes a debt to the tragic story of the 'Radium Girls.' Little Theatre of Norfolk brings their story to the stage, shedding light on the history of the labor movement. Don't miss this important and compelling play from October 20 to November 5. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

In this video, watch as we catch up with star of the To Kill a Mockingbird National Tour, Richard Thomas! He chats about the importance of this story, why it still resonates with audiences today, and so much more!

5th Wall Theatre and Firehouse Theatre will collaborate to present 'Lonely Planet' by Steven Dietz, directed by Nathaniel Shaw. Get ticket and event information here!