The latest news on live theater in Central Virginia from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Go inside Shenandoah University's production of Catch Me If You Can on our Instagram Story! Musical Theatre student Emerson Riley, who leads the production, will be taking over BroadwayWorld's account to give followers a look inside the musical.
BroadwayWorld has a first look at the North American Tour of The Outsiders.
As the next production of their 53rd Season in Barboursville, Four County Players will present SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, A Musical Thriller, opening March 6 on the Mainstage.
The Z Fringe Festival will return to Virginia Beach Town Center for three days of theater, comedy, and new works, alongside a visual arts installation.
Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Best Movie Musical!
Little Theatre of Virginia Beach has announced its upcoming cabaret event, Showbiz: A Music and Dance Celebration Featuring Numbers from Broadway and Film.
Virginia Stage Company will bring Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to life with a 17-member cast of national and Hampton Roads performers in a bold new vision of the beloved musical.
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts will present Little Women The Musical.
On Sunday, March 8, at 2 p.
They say that falling in love is wonderful.
The celebrated MAGIC OF MOTOWN national tour will grace the stage of Norfolk's historic Attucks Theatre, bringing classic hits and timeless performances.
Internationally acclaimed and award-winning Scottish comedian, Daniel Sloss, has announced North American theater tour dates for his brand-new show, Daniel Sloss: BITTER.
Wolf Trap will present a diverse lineup of classical music and opera performances for its 2026 summer season, featuring renowned global artists and ensembles.
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Country singer-songwriter Warren Zeiders is coming to SERVPRO After Hours Concerts at The Innsbrook Pavilion in Glen Allen, Virginia on Thursday, July 23rd as part of the 2026 National Headliners series.
The Pulitzer-Prize winning play Primary Trust will serve as the first Virginia Repertory Theatre production opening in 2026.
The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced its 2026 season, which will include three productions presented in Charlottesville.
Due to high demand, comedian Nikki Glaser will perform an additional show at Barbara B.
Creative Cauldron Stage has announced Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook written by Academy Award winning composer Stephen Schwartz.
As a powerful winter storm moves across large portions of the United States, BroadwayWorld is monitoring performance cancellations, schedule changes, and venue closures affecting Broadway, touring productions, regional theatre, and live events nationwide.
The big day is almost here! After months of hard work, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage: Season 6 will hit the stage in New York City for the our live finale at 54 Below.
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
The Lake Players, in association with the Smith Mountain Lake Center and The Willard Companies, will present Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical at Westlake Cinema.
Two shows have been added as part of the 2026 National Headliners series at SERVPRO After Hours Concerts at The Innsbrook Pavilion in Glen Allen, Virginia.
![↓D←R←O←W←N←E←R [RENWORD] Comes to NextStop Theatre](https://cloudimages2.broadwayworld.com/columnpiccloud/300-9c5e789b9e51d93e4a50ff16cd14e210.jpg?format=auto&width=220)
NextStop Theatre has announced the world premiere of ↓D←R←O←W←N←E←R [Renword], a bold new haunted comedy by acclaimed playwright Nia Akilah Robinson.
|
Josh Groban: Stage, Screen, and Symphony with Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chartway Arena (8/16-8/16) |
|
The Wiz Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (10/18-10/18) |
|
Wolf Trap Presents Art Garfunkel at Capital One Hall Capital One Hall (10/30-10/30) |
|
Blackberry Smoke: 25th Anniversary Tour 2026 Capital One Hall (9/05-9/05) |
|
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Virginia Beach (8/08-8/08) |
|
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet Capital One Hall (11/29-11/29) |
|
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Richmond (8/22-8/22) |
|
Richmond Black Theatre Festival Lynn Theatre (8/08-8/09) |
|
Dante Gebel World Tour Despedida 2026 Capital One Hall (11/04-11/04) |
|
|
The Bodyguard Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (11/24-11/24) |
