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Central Virginia Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Central Virginia from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Contest: Win Two Tickets & More To THE GREAT GATSBY On Broadway
Win a pair of tickets to any weekday performance of The Great Gatsby on Broadway starring Ryan McCartan, Sarah Hyland plus a $145 merch bundle, and more.
Cast and Creatives Set For GET HAPPY at the Virginia Theatre Festival
The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced the creative team for its season-ending production of Get Happy! A Celebration of the World’s Greatest Entertainer with Jenna Pastuszek.
National Chamber Ensemble To Present Vivaldi's Four Seasons
The National Chamber Ensemble will present one of its most dynamic and entertaining performances of the season: Vivaldi's Extraordinary Four Seasons - Nancy Peery Marriott Discovery Concert - a grand finale to the 2024-2025 concert series.
The Driver Era And Sam Hunt Added To 2025 Lineup At ATLANTIC UNION BANK AFTER HOURS
Two new shows have been added to the 2025 lineup at SERVPRO presents Atlantic Union Bank After Hours in Doswell, Virginia.
Darren Criss Will Headline ARTS By George! 2025 Benefit
The ARTS by George! benefit event, presented by George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA), celebrates its 20th year with Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor, singer, and songwriter Darren Criss.
After Hours Concerts Introduces Military Appreciation Tents At Series In Doswell And Glen Allen
EventMakers-USA will honor and celebrate the military community with Military Appreciation Tents presented by Metadata Forensics on site at both venues during the 2025 season.
Cast And Creative Team Announced for THE HEART SELLERS At The Virginia Theatre Festival
The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of playwright Lloyd Suh’s The Heart Sellers.
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Interview: Ricky Drummond On Directing FOOTLOOSE at NextStop Theatre
NextStop Theatre’s season finale production of Footloose opens May 10, directed by Ricky Drummond.
RIPCORD Comes to Little Theatre Of Virginia Beach
The Little Theatre of Virginia Beach has announced its upcoming production of Ripcord, a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy by David Lindsay-Abaire.
FOOTLOOSE Opens In May At NextStop Theatre
NextStop Theatre Company has announced its season finale production: the iconic musical Footloose, with previews beginning on May 8 and opening on May 10, running through June 8.
INTO THE WOODS Cast Announced At Virginia Theatre Festival
The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced the cast and creative team for its season-opening production of Into the Woods.
Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, & More Join Hampton Jazz & Music Festival Lineup
The 55th Annual Hampton Jazz & Music Festival has unveiled new details, including the lineup coming to Hampton Coliseum from Friday, June 27 – Sunday, June 29, 2025.
Cadence Brings SMOKE By Enid Graham to the Firehouse Theatre
Cadence has announced its spring production, SMOKE by Enid Graham, a deeply dark horror comedy, that encapsulates the meaningless preoccupation and capitalistic gaslighting as our country becomes further divided.
TINA, THE MUSIC MAN, and More Set For Broadway in Tysons 2025-26 Season
Experience the magic of Broadway in Tysons, VA.
Ann Talman Brings ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW Of HER SMILE To Wells Theatre
Ann Talman brings her award-winning show Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile to the Wells Theatre in Norfolk, Virginia, on Friday, April 18 at 7:30 PM; Saturday, April 19 at 7:30 PM; and Sunday, April 20 at 2:00 PM.
Final Round Voting Open for 2nd Annual Ultimate Best Musical Broadway Bracket
Voting for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Best Musical 2025 Bracket is now open.
Russell Dickerson and John Fogerty Will Perform at SERVPRO Presents Atlantic Union Bank After Hours
Two new shows have been added to the 2025 lineup at SERVPRO presents Atlantic Union Bank After Hours in Doswell, Virginia.
WOMAN ON FIRE Comes to Creative Cauldron
As a part of Creative Cauldron’s Bold New Voices Initiative, this April we will be producing the Regional premiere of Woman on Fire, written by award winning playwright Marisela Treviño Orta.
Durra Leung Awarded Fellowship To The VCCA With Support From The Bequest Of Bethea Scott Owen
Durra Leung of Astoria, NY, has been awarded a fellowship by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA).
Durra Leung Awarded Fellowship To Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
Durra Leung of Astoria, NY, has been awarded a fellowship by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts.
Round 5 Voting Open for 2nd Annual Ultimate Best Musical Broadway Bracket
Voting for the fifth round of BroadwayWorld's Best Musical 2025 Bracket is now open.
World Premiere and More Set for Virginia Stage Company 2025-2026 Season
Virginia Stage Company has revealed a new season of musicals, thrillers, classics, and a world premiere! Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
BroadwayWorld Launches Global Theater & Fringe Festival Database
BroadwayWorld's Theater & Fringe Festival Database provides artists with festival deadlines, fees, and submission info, and helps audiences find shows around the world.
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Josh Groban: Stage, Screen, and Symphony with Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chartway Arena (8/16-8/16) |
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Mariachazo 2026 Capital One Hall (8/23-8/23) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue CNU's Ferguson Center (10/18-10/18) |
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A Decade of Harmony: Novasian Chorus 10th Anniversary Concert Capital One Hall (9/11-9/11) |
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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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Danger Bird - Bringing You The Music of Neil Young Capital One Hall (11/21-11/21) |
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Blackberry Smoke: 25th Anniversary Tour 2026 Capital One Hall (9/05-9/05) |
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Centre Company presents The Nutcracker Capital One Hall (12/06-12/06) |
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John Crist Live Special Taping Capital One Hall (9/26-9/26) |
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Masterworks in Motion Capital One Hall (10/11-10/11) |