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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....

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....

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....

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, COME FROM AWAY, and More Set For Virginia Rep 2025/2026 Season


by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2025

Virginia Repertory Theatre has announced its 2025/2026 season, beginning with Murder on the Orient Express in September. Learn more about the full season here!...

Tony-Nominated WAITRESS Begins At Virginia Repertory Theatre In June


by A.A. Cristi - May 08, 2025

Virginia Repertory Theatre has announced Waitress, the Tony-nominated Broadway sensation, with music and lyrics by Grammy award winner Sara Bareilles, is coming to the Arenstein Stage at the historic November Theatre June 21 through August 3. ...

Creative Cauldron Presents Annual Holiday Musical MADELINE'S CHRISTMAS


by A.A. Cristi - November 29, 2024

Creative Cauldron brings back its annual Holiday show with the heart-warming musical Madeline's Christmas. The production runs from December 6 - 22, 2024. ...

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes to Virginia Rep this Holiday Season


by A.A. Cristi - November 25, 2024

Virginia Rep will celebrate the holiday season with an ambitious and scrumdiddlyumptious production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, presented December 5 - January 12 on the Majorie Arenstein stage at the historic November Theatre.  ...

Past Shows

A Christmas Carol
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 ...

Murder on the Orient Express
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


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
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....

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