Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
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Central Virginia Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Central Virginia from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
BroadwayWorld Launches Producer Fantasy Game
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
SAFETY to Make World Premiere at Firehouse Theatre
Firehouse Theatre will present the world premiere of Safety a new musical by Irene Ziegler and composer John Winn, directed by Nathaniel Shaw and starring Grey Garrett on the Carol Piersol Stage in Richmond, VA.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS to Return for 12th Year With 39-City National Tour
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.
AS YOU LIKE IT, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, and More Set For Richmond Shakespeare Festival
Richmond Shakespeare announced its 2026 Shakespeare Festival, featuring productions of AS YOU LIKE IT, THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED), and THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST staged across gardens, amphitheatres, and historic venues in Richmond and Williamsburg, VA.
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.
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.
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Josh Groban: Stage, Screen, and Symphony with Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chartway Arena (8/16-8/16) |
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Attack on Titan - Symphony from Paradis Capital One Hall (7/15-7/16) |
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Australia's Thunder From Down Under Capital One Hall (11/12-11/12) |
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Virginia National Ballet presents The Nutcracker Capital One Hall (12/13-12/13) |
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The Bodyguard Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (11/24-11/24) |
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Violent Femmes Elmwood Park Amphitheate (9/22-9/22) |
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Centre Company presents The Nutcracker Capital One Hall (12/06-12/06) |
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Be Like Blippi Tour! Capital One Hall (11/27-11/27) |
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Heroes Off Duty Comedy Tour Capital One Hall (11/08-11/08) |
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Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Comedy Tour Capital One Hall (11/24-11/24) |