Central Virginia Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Central Virginia from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
FAT HAM Announced At Virginia Repertory Theatre
Virginia Rep has announced their third title of the 2024/2025 season - Fat Ham playing March 1 - March 23 on the Majorie Arenstein stage at the historic November Theatre.
45 SECONDS FROM BROADWAY Comes to the Little Theatre Of Virginia Beach
The Little Theatre of Virginia Beach will present 45 Seconds From Broadway, a witty and heartwarming comedy by legendary playwright Neil Simon.
Creative Cauldron Announces Grand Opening Of New Theater
Creative Cauldron will officially open the doors to a brand-new theater in the Broad and Washington Development on February 13, 2025.
INTO THE WOODS And More Announced for Virginia Theatre Festival 2025 Season
The Virginia Theatre Festival's 2025 season will open on Friday, June 27 with Stephen Sondheim's classic musical Into the Woods.
1st Stage Announces New Dates For THE LAKE EFFECT
1st Stage has announced new dates for The Lake Effect, written by Pulitzer Prize Finalist Rajiv Joseph, directed by 1st Stage Artistic Director Alex Levy.
Creative Cauldron Celebrates Theater Grand Opening With STEEL MAGNOLIAS
In February, Creative Cauldron will open its brand-new theater and new home in the Broad and Washington project with the production of Steel Magnolias, written by Robert Harling.
Billy Currington and Kip Moore Come to SERVPRO Presents Atlantic Union Bank After Hours
SERVPRO presents Atlantic Union Bank After Hours in Doswell, Virginia has announced that Billy Currington and Kip Moore will perform in July.
The Firehouse Theatre, Virginia Museum of History and Culture and the Richmond Planet Foundation Announce The John Mitchell Jr. Project
The Firehouse Theatre, in collaboration with the Virginia Museum of History and Culture and the Richmond Planet Foundation, has commissioned playwright Kristen Adele Calhoun to dramatize the life and times of John Mitchell Jr.
Exclusive: First Look at PARADE National Tour
BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at photos from the touring production of the recent Broadway revival of Parade is now on tour across the United States.
Video: Watch the Finale of Next On Stage: Season 5
Tune in for the live finale to find out who will be crowned the winners of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage, sponsored by AMDA.
Firehouse Theatre Presents DETROIT '67
The Firehouse Theatre will present the Richmond Premiere of Detroit ‘67.
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Lucas Hallauer Joins BACK TO THE FUTURE North American Tour as Marty McFly
Lucas Hallauer will assume the role of Marty McFly in the North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical in Denver, CO.
Dana Cimone, Alan Mingo Jr., and More Will Lead National Tour of THE WIZ
Following its run on Broadway, casting has been announced for the touring production of the Tony Award-winning hit musical THE WIZ.
NextStop Theatre Presents NATIVE GARDENS
NextStop Theatre Company has announced its upcoming production of Native Gardens by D.
Dark Family Comedy MY BROTHER DEATH to Open at The Z in January
The Z will present the workshop premiere of 'My Brother Death,' a new play by playwright Jordan Noble, directed by Donovan Mitchell of the Governor's School for the Arts.
INTO THE BREECHES Comes to Little Theatre of Virginia Beach
The Little Theatre of Virginia Beach has announced its upcoming production of Into the Breeches!, a heartwarming and hilarious comedy by George Brant.
1st Stage Announces THE LAKE EFFECT By Rajiv Joseph
The 1st Stage production of The Lake Effect features returning 1st Stage artist Jonathan Del Palmer (The Rainmaker, columbinus, The Member of the Wedding) and welcomes Surasree Das and Shaan Sharma to 1st Stage.
Maria Bamford Comes to Attucks Theatre This Month
Maria Bamford is coming to Attucks Theatre this month.
WICKED North American Tour Celebrates 6000th Performance
The North American Tour of WICKED played its 6,000th performance on Sunday, December 22nd at 1pm.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 3
Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned with to reveal the Top 3 performers in both age groups.
Find Out Who Makes the Next On Stage Top 3
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, will air new episodes on Friday, December 20.
Creative Cauldron Welcomes in the New Year with Annual PASSPORT MUSIC FESTIVAL
Creative Cauldron's popular “Passport Music Festival” concert series is back again for the 14th year.
Voting Open for the Top 3 of Next On Stage: Season 5
The final round of voting begins today, December 16 and ends at 11:59pm ET on Wednesday, December 18.
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Josh Groban: Stage, Screen, and Symphony with Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chartway Arena (8/16-8/16) |
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Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour: The Final Leg Capital One Hall (10/16-10/16) |
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The Wiz Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (10/18-10/18) |
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Dante Gebel World Tour Despedida 2026 Capital One Hall (11/04-11/04) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Academy Center of the Arts (10/14-10/14) |
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John Crist Live Special Taping Capital One Hall (9/26-9/26) |
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Josh Groban Chartway Arena (8/16-8/16) |
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The Wiggles – Tree of Wisdom Spectacular! Capital One Hall (8/18-8/18) |
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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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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Virginia Beach (8/15-8/15) |