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Cast And Creative Team Announced for THE HEART SELLERS At The Virginia Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2025
The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of playwright Lloyd Suh’s The Heart Sellers. The Heart Sellers will run from July 11-July 20 and will be directed by Desdemona Chiang, who returns to VTF, where she directed Harvey in 2018.
RIPCORD Comes to Little Theatre Of Virginia Beach
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2025
The Little Theatre of Virginia Beach has announced its upcoming production of Ripcord, a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy by David Lindsay-Abaire. Learn more about the show here!
INTO THE WOODS Cast Announced At Virginia Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2025
The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced the cast and creative team for its season-opening production of Into the Woods. Set to run June 27-July 6 in Culbreth Theatre at the University of Virginia.
FOOTLOOSE Opens In May At NextStop Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2025
NextStop Theatre Company has announced its season finale production: the iconic musical Footloose, with previews beginning on May 8 and opening on May 10, running through June 8.
Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, & More Join Hampton Jazz & Music Festival Lineup
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2025
The 55th Annual Hampton Jazz & Music Festival has unveiled new details, including the lineup coming to Hampton Coliseum from Friday, June 27 – Sunday, June 29, 2025.
Cadence Brings SMOKE By Enid Graham to the Firehouse Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2025
Cadence has announced its spring production, SMOKE by Enid Graham, a deeply dark horror comedy, that encapsulates the meaningless preoccupation and capitalistic gaslighting as our country becomes further divided.
TINA, THE MUSIC MAN, and More Set For Broadway in Tysons 2025-26 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2025
Experience the magic of Broadway in Tysons, VA. Capital One Hall has announced Season 5 of Broadway in Tysons coming in 2025/2026! New subscriptions go on sale May 7 and current subscribers can renew now!
Ann Talman Brings ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW Of HER SMILE To Wells Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
Ann Talman brings her award-winning show Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile to the Wells Theatre in Norfolk, Virginia, on Friday, April 18 at 7:30 PM; Saturday, April 19 at 7:30 PM; and Sunday, April 20 at 2:00 PM.
Russell Dickerson and John Fogerty Will Perform at SERVPRO Presents Atlantic Union Bank After Hours
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2025
Two new shows have been added to the 2025 lineup at SERVPRO presents Atlantic Union Bank After Hours in Doswell, Virginia. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!
WOMAN ON FIRE Comes to Creative Cauldron
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2025
As a part of Creative Cauldron’s Bold New Voices Initiative, this April we will be producing the Regional premiere of Woman on Fire, written by award winning playwright Marisela Treviño Orta.
Durra Leung Awarded Fellowship To Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
Durra Leung of Astoria, NY, has been awarded a fellowship by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Learn more about Leun and about the fellowship here!
Durra Leung Awarded Fellowship To The VCCA With Support From The Bequest Of Bethea Scott Owen
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
Durra Leung of Astoria, NY, has been awarded a fellowship by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA). Durra Leung will be among approximately 22 Fellows focusing on their own creative projects at this working retreat for writers, visual artists, and composers.
World Premiere and More Set for Virginia Stage Company 2025-2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2025
Virginia Stage Company has revealed a new season of musicals, thrillers, classics, and a world premiere! Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
World Ballet Company's THE GREAT GATSBY Ballet Coming to Norfolk in May
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2025
The World Ballet Company production of The Great Gatsby will visit more than 140 cities across the United States, including a stop in Norfolk on May 3 at Chrysler Hall.
ODU Opera to Present IL CAMPANELLO DI NOTTE in April
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
Join ODU Opera for Il Campanello di Notte, a hilarious one act opera by Donizetti this April. Learn more about the upcoming performances and see how to purchase tickets.
The BLK Virginia Theatre Alliance Will Perform SUNSET BABY
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
The BLK Virginia Theatre Alliance will present Dominique Morisseau's gripping and emotionally charged drama Sunset Baby, beginning next month. Learn more here!
Chase Rice Comes to SERVPRO Presents Atlantic Union Bank After Hours This Summer
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2025
Diamond-certified singer/songwriter Chase Rice is bringing his Go Down Singin' International Tour to SERVPRO presents Atlantic Union Bank After Hours in Doswell, Virginia with special guest Drake White.
Firehouse Theatre And The Virginia War Memorial Foundation Present WAR IN PIECES
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2025
The Firehouse Theatre will partner with the Virginia War Memorial Foundation on War In Pieces, four original one-act plays written by Virginia veterans. War In Pieces will open on Friday, April 4th, 2025.
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) Comes to Richmond Shakespeare
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2025
Richmond Shakespeare will bring high-energy hilarity to the stage with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) this month. Learn more about the performance here!
ORDINARY DAYS to Play at Generic Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2025
Generic Theater, Norfolk's innovative underground theater venue, will present Ordinary Days, a contemporary musical that celebrates the extraordinary nature of everyday life in New York City.
SHUCKED and More Set for Broadway in Norfolk 2025-26 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2025
The lineup has been revealed for the 2025-2026 Broadway in Norfolk season at Chrysler Hall featuring weeklong engagements of six hit musicals, including five Norfolk debuts. Learn more!
THE PROM Will Open at Four County Players in March
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2025
As the next production of their 52nd Season in Barboursville, Four County Players will present THE PROM, opening in March on the Mainstage. Learn more here!
Photos: Louisa May Alcott’s LITTLE WOMEN Opens At The American Shakespeare Center
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2025
The American Shakespeare Center is presenting Louisa May Alcott’s beloved American classic LITTLE WOMEN, as part of their 2025 Spring Repertory Season. See photos from the production.
Debbie Tucker Green's HANG Will Play at 1st Stage Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - February 09, 2025
One crime. One room. Three people. A woman’s unspeakable decision as the criminal’s fate hangs in the balance. Set in a haunting world where every word is a revelation and every silence speaks volumes, this electrifying production will take you on a journey through the complexities of justice and human nature.
FAT HAM Announced At Virginia Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2025
Virginia Rep has announced their third title of the 2024/2025 season - Fat Ham playing March 1 - March 23 on the Majorie Arenstein stage at the historic November Theatre.

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