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An Evening With Kelli O'Hara


“The undisputed queen of Broadway” (The Times), Kelli O’Hara has enchanted audiences in such musicals as Kiss Me Kate, The Bridges of Madison County, South ...

Bohemian Rhapsody


Virginia National Ballet is making its NYC Debut at the Ailey Citigroup Theater with "Bohemian Rhapsody".  See an international cast of beautiful, powerful dancers performing ...

THE Z OPEN MICS: The Z Unplugged


"OPEN MIC SERIES: Step on stage and showcase your talents! Writers, comedians, musicians and performers of all kinds can test-drive works-in-progress, debut new pieces, or ...

Which Way to the Stage by Ana Nogueira


In this playful yet profound comedy -- all about friendship and ambition -- Broadway superfans Jeff and Judy eagerly await their idol Idina Menzel after ...

Dinner Detective Interactive Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show


America’s LARGEST interactive true crime mystery dinner show is now playing in Virginia Beach at Apex Entertainment in Town Center!  At The Dinner Detective Murder ...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat


Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" is a musical retelling of the biblical story of Joseph, a young man favored by his father Jacob, who ...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat


One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his ...

Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones
5/17 - 5/18/2025


Created by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, the team that brought you  Dear Edwina , comes  Junie B. Jones, The Musical  – a delightful adaptation ...

As You Love It
As You Love It
5/9 - 5/24/2025


"Transporting audiences to an alternate 20th-century New York, AS YOU LOVE IT follows a spirited young woman who concocts a daring scheme to impress her ...

Plan B: Comedy Show


"Plan B Comedy: Your go-to for sidesplitting improv! While riffing on audience ideas and crafting wild scenarios, you’ll be amazed as they turn unexpected twists ...

Dinner Detective Interactive Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show


America’s largest interactive true crime mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in Richmond, VA! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic ...

I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff: The Absolutely True Story of the Big Bad Wolf


"One of CTHR’s most beloved productions is back! You think you know the story. Pigs. Houses. Red Cloaks. Taking baskets to Grandma's house. But you've ...

Memphis the Musical
Memphis the Musical
5/9 - 6/1/2025


Inspired by actual events,  MEMPHIS  is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready ...

Dinner Detective Interactive Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show


America’s LARGEST interactive true crime mystery dinner show is now playing in Virginia Beach at Apex Entertainment in Town Center!  At The Dinner Detective Murder ...

THE Z OPEN MICS: The Undiscovered


"Dust off your sheet music, warm up those vocal chords, and step into the spotlight! Join your fellow musical theater enthusiasts for a night of ...

ECHOES Artist Showcase


"Three rising stars return to The Z stage to take you on a musical journey through echoes of their past and visions of their electrifying ...

Dinner Detective Interactive Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show


America’s largest interactive true crime mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in Richmond, VA! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic ...

Dinner Detective Interactive Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show


America’s LARGEST interactive true crime mystery dinner show is now playing in Virginia Beach at Apex Entertainment in Town Center!  At The Dinner Detective Murder ...

Plan B: Comedy Show


"Plan B Comedy: Your go-to for sidesplitting improv! While riffing on audience ideas and crafting wild scenarios, you’ll be amazed as they turn unexpected twists ...

Ripcord
Ripcord
5/23 - 6/15/2025


Ripcord is a sharp comedy that unfolds in a senior living facility, showcasing the rivalry between two mismatched roommates who engage in a high-stakes game ...

Dinner Detective Interactive Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show


America’s largest interactive true crime mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in Richmond, VA! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic ...

To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird
5/7 - 6/22/2025


Experience the timeless story of justice, morality, and courage as Riverside Center for the Performing Arts presents To Kill a Mockingbird on stage from May ...

The Heart Sellers
7/11 - 7/20/2025


The Heart Sellers is a poignant play by Lloyd Suh, directed by Desdemona Chiang, that centers on the friendship between two young immigrant women, Luna ...

A Strange Loop: Book, Music, and Lyrics by Michael R. Jackson


The ground-breaking and critically acclaimed winner of every ‘Best Musical’ award on Broadway, plus the Pulitzer Prize, bursts onto the RTP stage in its Virginia ...

The Producers
The Producers
7/18 - 8/10/2025


Little Theatre of Virginia Beach will present Mel Brooks’ musical The Producers, which tells the story of a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his accountant who ...

May We All
May We All
8/8 - 8/17/2025


Singer Jenna Coates left Harmony years ago to chase fame in Nashville - only to return disillusioned and discouraged. Now Jenna will need to face ...

Daddy Long Legs
Daddy Long Legs
9/12 - 9/21/2025


Jerusha Abbott is the “Oldest Orphan in the John Grier Home” until a mysterious benefactor decides to send her to college to be educated as ...



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Latest Central Virginia Reviews


Review: Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive with Adam Ben-David on Piano at Paramount Theater


by Kirk Cramer - April 29, 2024

A poignant and reflective journey through the celebrated artist's career and personal contemplations on life and mortality. Despite showing signs of vocal aging, Patinkin's mastery in blending song with deeply personal storytelling captivates the audience, making each song a narrative of its own. Th...



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