MORIARTY, Disney’s NEWSIES and More Set for Virginia Theatre Festival 2026 Season
The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced its 2026 season, which will include three productions presented in Charlottesville.
Central Virginia Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Central Virginia from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Comedian Nikki Glaser Adds New Dates To THE STUNNING TOUR
Due to high demand, comedian Nikki Glaser will perform an additional show at Barbara B.
Creative Cauldron to Stage SNAPSHOTS: A MUSICAL SCRAPBOOK in Falls Church
Creative Cauldron Stage has announced Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook written by Academy Award winning composer Stephen Schwartz.
Theaters Cancel Performances Due to Severe Weather - Updating Live
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.
Video: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 6 Finale
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 Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards
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 To Present BONNIE & CLYDE: THE MUSICAL At Westlake Cinema
The Lake Players, in association with the Smith Mountain Lake Center and The Willard Companies, will present Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical at Westlake Cinema.
The Marshall Tucker Band and Little River Band Come to Glen Allen, VA This Summer
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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↓D←R←O←W←N←E←R [RENWORD] Comes to NextStop Theatre
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.
THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour Reveals Full Cast
Full casting has been announced for the North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY, a new musical.
WAIT UNTIL DARK Comes to The Wells Theatre
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 To Present Bob Bartlett’s LOVE AND VINYL At Plan 9 Music
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.
Contest: Win Opening Night Tickets to TITANIQUE on Broadway
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.
Why Community Connection Matters More Than Ever for Regional Theater
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.
ICYMI: Meet the Next On Stage: Season 6 Finalists
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.
Watch: Next On Stage Season 6 Finalists Revealed
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 Opens Applications For Paid Summer Internships And Opera Apprenticeships
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is accepting applications for paid summer internships and opera apprenticeships.
BIRTHDAY CANDLES Extends Run at 1st Stage
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 To Present KING JAMES By Rajiv Joseph
Richmond Shakespeare will present KING JAMES, the acclaimed comedy by Rajiv Joseph, at Virginia Repertory Theatre’s Theatre Gym.
Voting Open to Pick the Top 3 of Next On Stage: Season 6
Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 5
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.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 5 Revealed
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 Awarded Arts Fairfax Ticket & Participation Subsidy Grant
Creative Cauldron Stage is the recipient of a $5000 Arts Fairfax Ticket and Participation Subsidy Grant.
SONGS OF TRUTH Featuring Music From TRUTH – A MUSICAL RESURRECTION OF SOJOURNER TRUTH Begins Streaming
Songs of Truth will make its streaming debut featuring original music from TRUTH – A Musical Resurrection of Sojourner Truth.
BroadwayWorld Introduces My Shows Curtain Call and New Merchandise Partnership
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.
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Josh Groban: Stage, Screen, and Symphony with Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chartway Arena (8/16-8/16) |
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Symphonic Quest Capital One Hall (9/13-9/13) |
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The Wiz Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (10/18-10/18) |
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The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals Caroline Community Theatre | CCT (6/04-6/13) |
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Shucked Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (2/03-2/03) |
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Hello, Dolly! Nativity Players Theatre Ministry (7/23-8/01) |
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Lingerie Store Virginia Beach Lingerie Store Virginia Beach (5/27-11/23) |
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Masterworks in Motion Capital One Hall (10/11-10/11) |
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Danger Bird - Bringing You The Music of Neil Young Capital One Hall (11/21-11/21) |
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The Wiggles – Tree of Wisdom Spectacular! Capital One Hall (8/18-8/18) |