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ZEIDERS AMERICAN DREAM THEATER

4509 Commerce Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23462



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!...

NOLAN'S WAKE Premieres at The Z's Studio Theater


by Stephi Wild - October 29, 2025

The Zeiders American Dream Theater will present Nolan’s Wake by playwright Patti Veconi, directed by Katherine Hammond, opening in November in the Studio Theater....

Past Shows

Proteus Festival
Proteus Festival
10/9 - 10/11/2025


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 ...

Medusa
Medusa
7/11 - 7/19/2025


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
As You Love It
5/9 - 5/24/2025


"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
Z Fringe Festival
4/4 - 4/6/2025


"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 ...

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
My Brother Death
1/23 - 2/1/2025


By Jordan Noble Directed by Donovan E. Mitchell Jeremy’s little brother Kevin is different. He never speaks, always wears that oversized black hoodie, and he ...

A Soulful Christmas
A Soulful Christmas
12/5 - 12/15/2024


A Soulful Christmas: A Groovy Musical Revue by Kendrell Bowman and Anthony Wayne Presented by Underground Performing Arts Collective A Soulful Christmas: A Groovy Musical ...

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 ...

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 $20 Military/Senior $17 Student $10 The 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
Holidivas
12/14 - 12/16/2023


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
A Motown Christmas
11/30 - 12/9/2023


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
LOCO: Likker Outta Control
11/4 - 11/12/2022


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
Proteus New Plays Festival
9/30 - 10/7/2022


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 ...

Videos


The Leila in Central Virginia The Leila
Perry Pavilion (6/10 - 6/10)
Virginia Opera: Intelligence in Central Virginia Virginia Opera: Intelligence
Center for the Arts at George Mason University (2/15 - 2/15)
Attucks Jazz Club: Joel Frahm, saxophone in Central Virginia Attucks Jazz Club: Joel Frahm, saxophone
Attucks Theatre (1/17 - 1/17)
Mnozil Brass in Central Virginia Mnozil Brass
Center for the Arts at George Mason University (3/1 - 3/1)
Coffee Concert: Olga Kern and Virginia Arts Festival Chamber Players in Central Virginia Coffee Concert: Olga Kern and Virginia Arts Festival Chamber Players
Robin Hixon Theater, Clay and Jay Barr Education Center (5/21 - 5/21)
Danish Radio Big Band with Cécile McLorin Salvant, vocalist and Miho Hazama, conductor in Central Virginia Danish Radio Big Band with Cécile McLorin Salvant, vocalist and Miho Hazama, conductor
Attucks Theatre (2/22 - 2/22)
Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem in Central Virginia Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem
Wells Theatre (4/8 - 4/26)
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