Photos: EMPTY NIGHT to Make Virginia Beach Debut at Z Fringe Festival
Hattimatim-Team has released production photos from EMPTY NIGHT, a new play written and directed by award-winning playwright Abhisek Bhattacharya.
Central Virginia Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Central Virginia from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
SONIC LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch Global Tour With US and UK Premieres
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
Sandeep Das, The Texas Tenors and More Set for Western Piedmont Symphony 2026–2027 Concert Season
Western Piedmont Symphony unveiled its 62nd season, featuring over 15 concerts across Hickory, Morganton, Lenoir, and Boone, with programming spanning Handel to Max Richter and Grammy-winning guest artists.
StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
Virginia Stage Company Secures First-Ever Endowed Leadership Position with Perry Family Gift
Virginia Stage Company announced the establishment of its first endowed leadership role, the Perry Producing Artistic Director, funded by a major gift from the Perry family to permanently support Producing Artistic Director Tom Quaintance.
Jordan Jensen Will Bring Stand-Up Tour to Attucks Theatre in Norfolk
Comedian Jordan Jensen, known for her Netflix special TAKE ME WITH YOU and her role in Bradley Cooper's IS THIS THING ON?, announced a stand-up tour stop at Norfolk's Attucks Theatre.
THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour Adds 26 Cities to 2026-27 Route
The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.
Charlottesville Arts Organizations Unite to Celebrate Frida Kahlo This Summer
The Paramount Theater, The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA, and the Virginia Theatre Festival are joining forces in Charlottesville to celebrate the life and legacy of artist Frida Kahlo with a series of presentations and events.
ArtsFairfax Unveils 2026 Awards Honorees for Fairfax County Arts Recognition
ArtsFairfax, the nonprofit designated as Fairfax County's local arts agency, has revealed the 2026 ArtsFairfax Awards recipients, elebrated as the annual event to recognize visionary contributions to the arts countywide.
VOCAL JAZZ SUMMIT Will Include Free Concert, Workshops, and Jam Sessions in Virginia Beach
The VOCAL JAZZ SUMMIT returns to Zeiders American Dream Theater in Virginia Beach with Mainstage Concerts featuring New York Voices, Veronica Swift, Matt Baker, and Kenny Washington, plus workshops and late-night jam sessions.
KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY To Play Virginia Theatre Festival
The Virginia Theatre Festival announced the cast and creative team for KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE, directed by Nicolas Minas, running at the Ruth Caplin Theatre at the University of Virginia.
GUYS AND DOLLS Will Come to Riverside Center
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts will present GUYS AND DOLLS, featuring Frank Loesser's classic score with a cast led by Ian Federgreen, Kiley Ernest, Dan Klimko, and Sarah Mae Andersen.
38 SPECIAL and HANSON Added to 2026 SERVPRO After Hours Concerts Lineup
38 SPECIAL and HANSON have been added to the 2026 concert season at SERVPRO After Hours Concerts at The Innsbrook Pavilion in Glen Allen, VA, with tickets going on sale soon.
FLOYD COLLINS, PRESS, and More Set For Firehouse Theatre Season 33
Firehouse Theatre announced its 33rd season under incoming Artistic Director Katrinah Carol Lewis, featuring four contemporary plays including CONFEDERATES, FLOYD COLLINS, WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, and world premiere PRESS.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reveals 2026-27 Tour Dates and Cities
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced a full North American tour route spanning over 25 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, as the Broadway production hits 500 performances.
RAGTIME Will Launch National Tour in Fall 2027
Lincoln Center Theater’s Broadway revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, announced today that it will launch a North American Tour in the fall of 2027.
OH, MARY! Reveals Tour Dates and Cities For 2026-27
The North American Tour of Oh, Mary! has announced the dates and cities for its 2026-27 season.
Play Broadway Games Every Day in May and Win a Merch Prize Pack
BroadwayWorld is launching the May 2026 Games Challenge - a month-long streak competition open to fans across the U.
Swift Creek Mill Theatre to Pause Operations in May
Swift Creek Mill Theatre, a professional theater that has operated in Chesterfield County, Virginia for 60 years, will temporarily suspend operations on May 9, 2026.
NEWSIES Unseats LES MISÉRABLES to Win BroadwayWorld's 2026 Ultimate Movie Musical Bracket
After six weeks of voting, BroadwayWorld readers have crowned Newsies the Ultimate Best Movie Musical in the 2026 edition of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket.
WAITRESS, THE BODYGUARD and More Set for Broadway in Norfolk 2026-2027 Season
The lineup has been revealed for the 2026-2027 Broadway in Norfolk season at the Harrison Opera House, featuring weeklong engagements of four hit musicals, including a Norfolk debut.
DISNEY’S NEWSIES Set For Virginia Theatre Festival With Full Cast Announced
The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced casting for its production of Disney’s Newsies, directed and choreographed by Matthew Steffens.
World Ballet Company to Present SWAN LAKE at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House
World Ballet Company will present Swan Lake at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk, VA, featuring a live orchestra performance of Tchaikovsky's score alongside over 150 hand-sewn costumes and hand-painted sets.
BroadwayWorld My Shows is Now Part of the New & Improved App
Since launching last fall, BroadwayWorld My Shows has been the place where theatre fans log every production they've seen, rate performances, write reviews, and document their theatre experiences.
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Josh Groban: Stage, Screen, and Symphony with Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chartway Arena (8/16-8/16) |
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The Legend of Korra in Concert Capital One Hall (2/19-2/19) |
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Arsenic and Old Lace Caroline Community Theatre | CCT (10/02-10/11) |
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Gary Allan Live in Concert! Capital One Hall (8/22-8/22) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Virginia Beach (8/08-8/08) |
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Strings & Ballads Capital One Hall (11/01-11/01) |
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Waitress Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (6/08-6/08) |
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Josh Groban Chartway Arena (8/16-8/16) |
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Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour: The Final Leg Capital One Hall (10/16-10/16) |
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Rt 123. Comedy featuring Zack Lyman Capital One Hall (9/26-9/26) |