Zeiders American Dream Theater
4509 Commerce StreetVirginia Beach, VA
Central Virginia Critics Wanted
BWW is always seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage our over 130 regional areas. As a Contributing Editor, you will have the opportunity to review the shows of your choice, conduct interviews with local and touring talent, design features of your own choosing for publishing, and work/network with your local theater press reps to bring exposure to the theatrical offerings in your area.All applicants should have excellent writing skills and an interest for giving local theaters and productions some prominence on BroadwayWorld.com.
Your compensation as a featured writer with us not only includes exclusive press seats to all of the shows you cover (as is standard in your area and arranged between you and the theater) but also the opportunity to be published under your own byline and publishing profile on both the local and main pages of the site for maximum exposure to our 5M+ monthly visitors.
If this sounds like you, please send a resume and one writing sample to social@broadwayworld.com.
Past Shows
Vocal Jazz Summit
The Vocal Jazz Summit is a multi-day festival returning for its sixth year, combining live performance, artist development, networking, and late-night jam sessions for singers...
Kenny Washington
Acclaimed jazz vocalist Kenny Washington headlines the Vocal Jazz Summit Mainstage Concert series on June 6. The performance is part of the multi-day festival celebrating...
Songs of Home & Belonging
Songs of Home & Belonging is a Mainstage Concert featuring Matt Baker and Virginia native Veronica Swift as part of the Vocal Jazz Summit. The...
Dr. Smile
In 1989, as fear closed doors to people living with HIV, a young Black dentist signs on to run a new dental clinic and becomes...
Dr. Smile: A New Musical
Dr. Smile: A New Musical, running May 15–30 at Zeiders American Dream Theater in Virginia Beach, tells the true story of Dr. Valli Meeks, a...
Proteus Festival
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...
Medusa
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
As You Love It
"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...
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...
ImmortALL Grand Finale
"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 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...
Live at The Z presents the Proteus Music Contest Winner: Troy Breslow
"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...
Plan B Jam: Open Mic for Improv Games
"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 Z OPEN MICS: The Word
"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...
Goode Earth
"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...
VBGIGs presents Red Crooked Sky
"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...
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...
Z Fringe Festival
"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...
Kids Comedy Show
"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 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...
BLAQ REVIVAL II
"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...
UPAC Presents: Black Girl Magic
"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...
The Z Unplugged Open Mic
"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 & Chris Brydge Bass Duo
"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...
CTHR: The Three Musketeers
"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...
My Brother Death
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 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’s 40 Whacks, the nightmare of Lizzie Borden
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...
Rathskeller: A Musical Elixir
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....
Plan B: Comedy Show
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...
More Than True: Folk and Fairy Tales with Character
Standard $20Military/Senior $17Student $10The winner of the Proteus Music Contest performs live at The Z!...
More Than True: Folk and Fairy Tales with Character
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: A Spoken Word Open Mic
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...
The Undiscovered: Musical Theater Open Mic
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...
Fringe Festival Meet Me at The Z: Arts Mixer
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...
Plan B Jam: Open Mic for Improv Games
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...
Holidivas
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...
A Motown Christmas
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...
LOCO: Likker Outta Control
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...
Proteus New Plays Festival
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...
C*CKtail Hour: The Show by Ballets with a Twist
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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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Virginia Beach (7/25-7/25) |
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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet Capital One Hall (11/29-11/29) |
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Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour: The Final Leg Capital One Hall (10/16-10/16) |
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Blackberry Smoke: 25th Anniversary Tour 2026 Capital One Hall (9/05-9/05) |
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Turnpike Troubadours Allianz Amphitheater (10/08-10/08) |
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Josh Groban Chartway Arena (8/16-8/16) |
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Hello, Dolly! Nativity Players Theatre Ministry (7/23-8/01) |
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Music From The Sole Center for the Arts (9/26-9/26) |
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Lingerie Store Virginia Beach Lingerie Store Virginia Beach (5/27-11/23) |
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Iron Maiden & Megadeth at Jiffy Lube Live Jiffy Lube Live (9/11-9/11) |