Past Shows
Meet me at The Z for a festival of creativity! Theater, Music, Comedy, Children's Theatre and more!Meet me at The Z for a festival of...
Unjustly cursed to spend her mortal life as a monster in isolation, Medusa seeks vengeance. All attempts to conquer her meet a swift and stony...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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: Your go-to for sidesplitting improv! While riffing on audience ideas and crafting wild scenarios, you’ll be amazed as they turn unexpected twists...
"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...
"The vibrant convergence of poetic expression, civic engagement, and authentic voice takes center stage at the 16th Annual Hampton Roads Youth Poetry Festival. This celebrated...
"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...
"See the 2024 Proteus Music Contest winner live on stage! Troy never treats a single show the same way. He brings a fresh perspective to...
"Join Plan B Comedy’s Improv Jam! This free workshop lets you learn and laugh both on stage and off. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or...
"The Word welcomes diverse voices and fans of poetry, spoken word, and all forms of storytelling. Share a poem, read a story, or even tell...
"We only have one earth, and each of us has a responsibility to protect its resources. Award-winning storyteller Via Goode shares humorous folktales from around...
"Honor Earth Month with members of a variety of Native American Nations and your local Nansemond Nation. Chief Keith Anderson leads Red Crooked Sky in...
"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...
"Art that pushes the envelope is taking over The Z this April. The Z Fringe Festival showcases unique creative works in a weekend of adventurous...
"Plan B Comedy Kids Show. A family favorite, this show offers a delightful mix of laughter, creativity, and memorable moments for everyone in an interactive...
"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...
"An Intimate Session with K’bana Blaq and New Voices. Meet Me at The Z for an evening of music and conversations featuring:KENSIE B.MICHAEL SEANSHORTY ON...
"Black Girl Magic takes its audience on a journey lead by Sister, a young Black woman, struggling to find a place of acceptance in the...
"Calling all singers, songwriters, and musicians! This is your opportunity to take the mic. Test out a new original song or share your favorite cover....
"Jimmy Masters and Chris Brydge join forces to bring you a concert exclusively featuring the double bass. Masters and Brydge will perform solo and duo...
"All for one, and one for all! CTHR’s Three Musketeers is a dashing adaptation of the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas. This rousing coming-of-age adventure...
By Jordan NobleDirected by Donovan E. MitchellJeremy’s little brother Kevin is different. He never speaks, always wears that oversized black hoodie, and he has the...
A Soulful Christmas: A Groovy Musical Revueby Kendrell Bowman and Anthony WaynePresented by Underground Performing Arts CollectiveA Soulful Christmas: A Groovy Musical Revue is the...
CORE Theatre Ensemble presents an original performance based on the infamous trial of Lizzie Borden and the brutal ax murders of her parents.Love lives in...
A mystical dive bar somewhere between heaven and hell, RATHSKELLER is the place John Casey finds himself when he wakes up after a fatal accident....
Get ready to laugh till your sides ache with Plan B Comedy, a dynamic and uproarious improv troupe that knows how to turn unexpected twists...
Standard $20Military/Senior $17Student $10The winner of the Proteus Music Contest performs live at The Z!...
Once upon a time, there was a little girl—or a little boy—or a dog, or a dragon, or a fairy, or a giant. And that...
The Word welcomes diverse voices and fans of poetry, spoken word, and all forms of storytelling. Share a poem, read a story, or even tell...
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...
Meet your fellow artists at The Z for a night of networking, giveaways, and great food from Town Center Favorites! Learn about the latest news...
Unleash your inner comedian and join the fun at the Plan B Comedy Improv Jam! Whether you’re a seasoned improv pro or just looking to...
The Holidivas are back! One of The Z’s most popular cabarets, the different and delightful divas bring the house down with Holiday favorites and new...
Experience a holiday journey through Hitsville USA, as The Underground Performing Arts Collective present their Inaugural Production "A Motown Christmas" a Musical Revue of the...
The Proteus New Plays Festival Audience has voted…and your votes are in! Your winner for the Proteus Audience Favorite Award is back for an extended...
The 2022 Proteus New Plays Festival features four new works written in our American Dreamwrights Workshop. Join us for performances in repertory during Proteus and...
See the Mai Tai, Martini, Manhattan and more spring off the menu and onto the stage in this electrifying production from New York City. Cocktail...
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