The latest news on live theater in Central Virginia from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Josh Groban: Stage, Screen, and Symphony with Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chartway Arena (8/16-8/16) |
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Josh Groban Chartway Arena (8/16-8/16) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Virginia Beach (8/08-8/08) |
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REMnant A Tribute to R.E.M. Capital One Hall (8/22-8/22) |
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Full Moon Fever: A Tom Petty Tribute Capital One Hall (11/13-11/13) |
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Richmond Black Theatre Festival Lynn Theatre (8/08-8/09) |
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Gary Allan Live in Concert! Capital One Hall (8/22-8/22) |
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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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Invisible Touch - A Tribute to Phil Collins Capital One Hall (8/21-8/21) |
