About the Theatre
Virginia Repertory Theatre is a not-for-profit professional theater headquartered in downtown Richmond, and one of the largest performing arts organizations in Central Virginia. With programming for all ages, including the Jessie Bogese Family Series, performances are held at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre on the Marjorie Arenstein stage, at the historic Hanover Tavern in Hanover, VA, and in the Theatre Gym - a more intimate theatre located in the November Theatre complex. In addition to their season programming, Virginia Rep acts as a community partner by offering other theatre companies the opportunity to produce shows in the Theatre Gym free of charge.
A Christmas Carol
11/28 - 12/28/2025
A beloved classic - this heartwarming story of second chances comes to Richmond this holiday season. Experience Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey through Christmas Past, Present, and ...
Richmond Shakespeare To Present KING JAMES By Rajiv Joseph
by A.A. Cristi - December 16, 2025
Richmond Shakespeare will present KING JAMES, the acclaimed comedy by Rajiv Joseph, at Virginia Repertory Theatre’s Theatre Gym. The play follows two men whose friendship is shaped by their shared devotion to basketball and the career of LeBron James....
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards; THE LIGHTNING THIEF Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards; Riverside Center for the Performing Arts Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 08, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards; KINKY BOOTS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...
A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented At VA Rep This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 05, 2025
Virginia Repertory Theatre will present their holiday production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol - adapted and directed by Rick Hammerly. A beloved classic - this heartwarming story of second chances comes to Richmond this holiday season....
Broadway’s Nance Returns To Richmond To Star As Miss Hannigan In ANNIE
by A.A. Cristi - October 17, 2025
Broadway performer Nance will return to her hometown this holiday season to play Miss Hannigan in Cadence Theatre’s production of Annie, running December 12–21, 2025, at the Dominion Energy Center’s Libby Gottwald Playhouse....
WITCH Comes to Richmond Shakespeare
by Stephi Wild - September 25, 2025
Richmond Shakespeare will open its 27th Season with Witch, a bold and bitingly funny new play by Jen Silverman, beginning in October. Learn more about the performance here!...
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS to Opens at VA Rep This September
by Emmy Rice - August 23, 2025
Virginia Repertory Theatre has announced the first production of their 2025-2026 season - Agatha Christie’s masterful mystery Murder on the Orient Express adapted for stage by Ken Ludwig and directed by Rick Hammerly. ...
NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Comes to the Firehouse Theatre
by Stephi Wild - July 22, 2025
The Firehouse Theatre will present the Broadway hit Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812! A 12 time Tony Award nominee for Best Musical and the winner of the Drama Desk Awards, this play by Dave Malloy opens next month. ...
Richmond Shakespeare Reveals 2025–26 Season Featuring WITCH, MACBETH, and More
by A.A. Cristi - June 30, 2025
Richmond Shakespeare has announced the lineup for its 27th season, a five-play slate featuring a bold mix of classic and contemporary works that delve into questions of identity, morality, and ambition....
Past Shows
Murder on the Orient Express
9/11 - 10/12/2025
Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig, Agatha Christie’s masterful mystery, Murder on the Orient Express , is a suspenseful ride in which every passenger ...
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
4/10 - 5/19/2024
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience Non-Equity Open Call In-person auditions on Jan. 14, 2024. Please direct questions to casting@virginiarep.org . (TYA) Book ...
On Air
3/15 - 4/14/2024
Amidst the turbulent 1920's, Frank and Flora Conrad were on the edge of discovering mass broadcasting. These two unsung radio pioneers broke through the static ...
The Music Man
6/28 - 8/4/2013
One of the world’s favorite musical comedies! This award-winning, critically acclaimed Broadway classic is an all-American institution, with its quirky characters, charming situations, and one-of-a-kind, ...
Richard Scarry's Busytown
7/5 - 7/28/2013
Some of your favorite children’s books come to life! Based on the wildly popular children’s books by Richard Scarry, this zany, colorful musical will tickle ...
Red
4/26 - 6/16/2013
Winner of 6 Tony Awards including Best Play! A searing portrait of an artist’s ambition and vulnerability, Red is a moving and compelling account of ...
Next to Normal
4/25 - 5/18/2013
Next to Normal is the acclaimed, groundbreaking musical "that pushe[d] Broadway in new directions" (Rolling Stone). With a thrilling contemporary score, Next to Normal is ...
Cotton Patch Gospel
1/25 - 4/18/2013
Hanover Tavern: - Tom Key, Russell Treyz; lyrics: Harry Chapin; music: Harry Chapin....
A Lug Nuts Christmas
11/23 - 1/6/2013
Hanover Tavern: - Bruce Miller....
Videos
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The Music Man
Capital One Hall (5/29 - 5/31) | |
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Girlfriend In A Coma
Capital One Hall (1/23 - 1/23) | |
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American Roots Series: Buckwheat Zydeco, Jr. and the Ils Sont Partis Band
Hylton Performing Arts Venue (5/9 - 5/9) | |
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Attucks Jazz Orchestra - Miles & Trane: Giants of Modern Jazz
Attucks Theatre (5/9 - 5/9) | |
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James Kealey
Christ and St. Luke's Church (5/10 - 5/10) | |
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Virginia Opera: Intelligence
Center for the Arts at George Mason University (2/15 - 2/15) | |
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A Christmas Carol
Virginia Repertory Theatre (11/28 - 12/28) | |
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