Harrison Opera House

WAITRESS, THE BODYGUARD and More Set for Broadway in Norfolk 2026-2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026

The lineup has been revealed for the 2026-2027 Broadway in Norfolk season at the Harrison Opera House, featuring weeklong engagements of four hit musicals, including a Norfolk debut.

World Ballet Company to Present SWAN LAKE at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

World Ballet Company will present Swan Lake at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk, VA, featuring a live orchestra performance of Tchaikovsky's score alongside over 150 hand-sewn costumes and hand-painted sets.

Sherri Shepherd to Embark on National 'Make It Make Sense' Comedy Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 6, 2025

Talk show host, actress, comedian, and best-selling author Sherri Shepherd will hit the road with her brand-new stand-up comedy tour, Make It Make Sense, coming to more than 20 cities nationwide beginning January 16, 2026, in Charleston, SC.

CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR to Play Harrison Opera House in December
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2025

Following more than a decade of touring the world as one of the most successful magic shows in history, Champions Of Magic will return this winter with Champions Of Magic: Holiday Spectacular.

Hannah Berner Sets 'None Of My Business' National Headlining Comedy Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2025

Comedian and New York Times Bestselling Author Hannah Berner is bringing her stand-up back to the stage, announcing her upcoming headline comedy tour “None of My Business” with stops at theaters across the country this fall. 

Virginia Opera & Richmond Symphony Partner On LOVING V. VIRGINIA
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2025

Virginia Opera, in collaboration with the Richmond Symphony, will present the world premiere of Loving v. Virginia, composed by Damien Geter on a libretto by Jessica Murphy Moo, with mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves as Stage Director.

Ali Siddiq Comes to the Harrison Opera House in September
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024

Stand-up comedian, Ali Siddiq, has announced 24 more dates to his, I Got A Story To Tell Tour. The star will be in Norfolk on September 7 at the Harrison Opera House.

Tom Segura Brings COME TOGETHER Tour To Scope Arena In October
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2024

Catch comedian Tom Segura's 2nd leg of his global stand-up comedy tour, COME TOGETHER, at Scope Arena on October 26, presented by SevenVenues.

Comedian John Crist to Bring EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TOUR To North Charleston PAC in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023

Comedian John Crist will bring his 'Emotional Support Tour' to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Composer, Conductor & Bass-Baritone Damien Geter Reveals His 2023-2024 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2023

Composer, conductor, and bass-baritone Damien Geter has revealed his 2023-2024 season.

Full Cast Announced for HITS! THE MUSICAL Featuring 29 Young Singers and Dancers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2022

“HITS! The Musical” has announced the cast of 29 singers and dancers who will deliver an unforgettable 90 minutes of non-stop, foot-tapping fun and excitement for music lovers young and old.

Virginia Arts Festival Announces Complete Cast For THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2022

The cast is comprised of established Broadway artists and local rising stars. Part of the Virginia Arts Festival's 25th Anniversary Season, the new production is led by Conductor Rob Fisher, the Festival's Artistic Advisor of Musical Theater & American Songbook and Stage Director Matt Kunkel.

Virginia Arts Festival Announces Complete Cast For THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2022

The Virginia Arts Festival has announced the complete cast for The Sound of Music, co-produced by the Festival and the Virginia Opera May 13-15 at the Harrison Opera House.

Virginia Opera Will Require Proof of Vaccination of Negative COVID Test For Upcoming Performances
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2021

Virginia Opera has announced its updated vaccination policies for all upcoming performances.

Virginia Arts Festival Dance Series Kicks Off With Hong Kong Ballet
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2020

Virginia Arts Festival's 24th season brings a spectacular variety of ballet and dance performances to venues in Norfolk and Virginia Beach this spring.

GUYS AND DOLLS Comes to The Wells Stage
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2019

Prohibition Era New York is bustling with glitz and glamour in this classic Tony Award-winning musical. Nathan Detroit, the city's most infamous craps game organizer, makes the bet of a lifetime with high-roller Sky Masterson. Sky accepts, and tries to win the heart of a?oeSave-A-Soula?? missionary Sarah Brown, while Nathan's fiancé of 14 years, Adelaide, grows tired of him gambling with hers. When it comes to love, these characters discover you've gotta roll the dice if you want to win big.

Composer Ricky Ian Gordon To Receive P.R.I.D.E. Performing Arts Award
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2019

The Playthings Theatre, an LGBTQ+ Company in New York City, will be performing its gala concert PlayFresh on Monday, March 11th at 7:00pm. PlayFresh is an evening of new LGBTQ+ music performed by Broadway's finest. Playthings will be honoring Ricky Ian Gordon with The P.R.I.D.E. Performing Arts Award for his contribution to theatre and the LGBTQ+ community.

Norfolk Welcomes Back Jim Brickman
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2018

Be part of the holiday concert tradition of the season with Grammy nominated songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman as he celebrates A Joyful Christmas at the Harrison Opera House. Special Guests Vocalists Anne Cochran & John Trones and Electric Violinist Tracy Silverman.

Norfolk Welcomes Back Jim Brickman
by Julie Musbach - Nov 15, 2018

Be part of the holiday concert tradition of the season with Grammy nominated songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman as he celebrates A Joyful Christmas at the Harrison Opera House. Special Guests Vocalists Anne Cochran & John Trones and Electric Violinist Tracy Silverman.

The War and Treaty Featured on WXPN'S “World Café'
by Tori Hartshorn - Oct 1, 2018

The War and Treaty were recently featured on WXPN “World Café.” Listen/share HERE. Hosted by NPR's Ann Powers, the performance and interview were recorded live from Nashville's Sound Stage Studios and features songs from the duo's acclaimed debut album,Healing Tide. Of the husband and wife pair—Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Blount-Trotter—World Café praises, “The War and Treaty makes inspirational music pulled from a deep experience of both American roots music and the couple's personal experience of surviving and thriving in the sometimes perilous 21st Century.”