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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever


The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world--so when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the ...



Review: STEP AFRIKA! MAGICAL MUSICAL HOLIDAY STEP SHOW at Arena Stage


by Emily Berger - December 07, 2025

DC’s own Step Afrika! returned to Arena Stage on Friday for its annual Magical Musical Holiday Step Show. What did our critic think of STEP AFRIKA! MAGICAL MUSICAL HOLIDAY STEP SHOW at Arena Stage?...

Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Shakespeare Theatre Company


by Peter Rouleau - December 07, 2025

A charming and engaging musical romp....

Poiema Artistry Theatre Co.'s IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS


by Jeffrey Kare - December 07, 2025

Based on Michael Curtiz’ 1954 Academy Award nomination film musical of the same name. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas follows veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis who have formed a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. ...

Review: JOHN SCHNEIDER Has Hits And Misses at The Green Room 42


by Stephen Mosher - December 07, 2025

There are steps forward and steps backward when trying something new. As he enters the world of cabaret and concert, John Schneider takes those steps....

Review: THE SNOW QUEEN, Perth Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 07, 2025

Join Grannie Frannie, Gerda, McKay and all their friends (and foes!) in Perth Theatre's The Snow Queen, their 'coolest’ panto yet, from the team that brought you Mother Goose, Aladdin, Jack & The Beanstalk and Cinderella!...

Review: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, Dundee Rep


by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 07, 2025

Starring a dynamic 10-strong ensemble of actor-musicians, this lively reimagining of the much-loved story is bursting with heart, humour, and catchy songs. A joyous celebration of friendship, community, and the little things that bring us together, it’s a festive treat for the whole family....

REVIEW: Taking The Rom Com Hit To Stage, PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL Remains Faithful To The Movie


by Jade Kops - December 07, 2025

PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL brings Gerry Marshall (Director) and J.F. Lawton’s (screenwriter) unexpected hit romantic comedy to the musical theatre stage. ...

Review: Corinna Sowers Adler's ALL THAT MATTERS A Master Class in Cabaret at Don't Tell Mama


by Stephen Mosher - December 07, 2025

With her highly personally informed show, Corinna Sowers Adler shows the people how it's done....

Review: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone


by Sandra Harberger - December 06, 2025

You will meet a young single mother, Doris, played by Bryn Walker and her daughter Susan, played by Savannah Desrocher. A painful divorce lead her to close her heart off to love and lean heavily toward cynicism. A good hearted old man, Kris Kringle, helped heal her heart and restored her faith, and ...

Review: ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE is a Christmas Celebration for the Senses at the Eccles Theater


by Tyler Hinton - December 06, 2025

‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is a Christmas celebration for the senses. It is brought to us by Cirque du Soleil’s storied brand of world class talent and exciting entertainment — a creative amalgamation of circus, dance and story. ...

Past Shows

The Haunting of Hill House
The Haunting of Hill House
10/17 - 10/26/2025


Cut off from the outside world by its remote location and shunned by all who know its forbidding and sinister reputation, Hill House has remained ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hattie Big Sky
Hattie Big Sky
3/28 - 4/6/2025


Hattie Big Sky is based on the 2006 Newberry Honor young adult novel of the same name by Kirby Larson. Loosely based on the experiences ...

The Undeniable Sound of Right Now


It's 1992. Chicago. Hank is struggling to keep his legendary rock club going amid changing times and changing tastes. But when his beloved daughter, Lena, ...

Treasure Island
Treasure Island
1/23 - 1/26/2025


Presented by The Shenandoah Valley Governor's School After being given a map to untold treasures, young Jennifer Hawkins finds herself on a deserted island, on ...

Videos


Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel Mozart and Friends—Beethoven, Haydn, and Clementi in Central Virginia Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel Mozart and Friends—Beethoven, Haydn, and Clementi
Center for the Arts at George Mason University (3/15 - 3/15)
Hadestown (Non-Equity) in Central Virginia Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Ferguson Center for the Arts [Concert Hall] (2/3 - 2/3)
Justin Willman: One For The Ages Tour in Central Virginia Justin Willman: One For The Ages Tour
Capital One Hall (2/21 - 2/22)
Modi in Central Virginia Modi
Capital One Hall (3/1 - 3/1)
Adam Ray: Who Is Me Tour in Central Virginia Adam Ray: Who Is Me Tour
Capital One Hall (12/26 - 12/28)
American Roots Series: Buckwheat Zydeco, Jr. and the Ils Sont Partis Band in Central Virginia American Roots Series: Buckwheat Zydeco, Jr. and the Ils Sont Partis Band
Hylton Performing Arts Venue (5/9 - 5/9)
Orava Quartet, Olga Kern in Central Virginia Orava Quartet, Olga Kern
Robin Hixon Theater, Clay and Jay Barr Education Center (6/3 - 6/3)
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