The latest news on live theater in Central Virginia from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
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.
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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.
Full casting has been announced for the North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY, a new musical.
Virginia Stage Company will bring gripping suspense to the Wells Theatre with Wait Until Dark, a psychological thriller where perception, trust, and courage collide.
Cadence will present Love and Vinyl, written by Bob Bartlett, February 6 through 22, 2026, at Plan 9 Music, located at 3017 West Cary Street in Richmond.
Enter to win two tickets to opening night on Sunday, April 12, 2026, dinner, and a merch pack from Titanique on Broadway! The prize includes opening night tickets, dinner for two, and a merch prize pack.
A nationwide look at regional theater marketing and community engagement, with lessons from Knoxville, Durham, Fayetteville, Nashville, Atlanta, and Branson on building awareness, loyalty, and support.
Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 3 performers in both age groups.
Tonight's the night! Who will be the finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, December 19 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out! This season is presented by AMDA & Atlantic Acting School and sponsored by MTI, 54 Below, and Westin New York at Times Sq
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is accepting applications for paid summer internships and opera apprenticeships.
1st Stage has announced that Noah Haidle’s Birthday Candles, directed by 1st Stage Artistic Director Alex Levy, has been extended through December 28.
Richmond Shakespeare will present KING JAMES, the acclaimed comedy by Rajiv Joseph, at Virginia Repertory Theatre’s Theatre Gym.
Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students.
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 5 performers in both age groups.
Who’s ready to party? It’s The Great Gatsby week, so every song comes straight from the hit Broadway musical that has audiences cheering every night at the Broadway Theatre! Now starring Jeremy Jordan, it’s the biggest party on Broadway.
Creative Cauldron Stage is the recipient of a $5000 Arts Fairfax Ticket and Participation Subsidy Grant.
Songs of Truth will make its streaming debut featuring original music from TRUTH – A Musical Resurrection of Sojourner Truth.
BroadwayWorld announced today that the My Shows platform has officially launched My Shows Curtain Call, a personalized year-end feature designed to celebrate each user's year in theatre.
Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students.
Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 10 performers in both age groups.
Who will make the Top 10 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, December 5 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out! This season is presented by AMDA & Atlantic Acting School and sponsored by MTI, 54 Below, and Westin New York at Times Square.
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Josh Groban: Stage, Screen, and Symphony with Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chartway Arena (8/16-8/16) |
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Pitbull & Lil Jon Jiffy Lube Live (8/19-8/19) |
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Beetlejuice Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (4/06-4/06) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Richmond (9/19-9/19) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Virginia Beach (9/26-9/26) |
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Dante Gebel World Tour Despedida 2026 Capital One Hall (11/04-11/04) |
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Rod Stewart at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater (8/01-8/01) |
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Blackberry Smoke: 25th Anniversary Tour 2026 Capital One Hall (9/05-9/05) |
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The Wiggles – Tree of Wisdom Spectacular! Capital One Hall (8/18-8/18) |
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Shucked Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (2/03-2/03) |
