Central Virginia Theatre Newsroom

As the next production of their 52nd Season in Barboursville, Four County Players will present THE PROM, opening in March on the Mainstage. Learn more here!

The American Shakespeare Center is presenting Louisa May Alcott’s beloved American classic LITTLE WOMEN, as part of their 2025 Spring Repertory Season. See photos from the production.

One crime. One room. Three people. A woman’s unspeakable decision as the criminal’s fate hangs in the balance. Set in a haunting world where every word is a revelation and every silence speaks volumes, this electrifying production will take you on a journey through the complexities of justice and human nature.

Virginia Rep has announced their third title of the 2024/2025 season - Fat Ham playing March 1 - March 23 on the Majorie Arenstein stage at the historic November Theatre.

The Little Theatre of Virginia Beach will present 45 Seconds From Broadway, a witty and heartwarming comedy by legendary playwright Neil Simon. Learn more here!

Creative Cauldron will officially open the doors to a brand-new theater in the Broad and Washington Development on February 13, 2025. A ribbon cutting and reception will take place Thursday February 13 at 1:00 p.m..

The Virginia Theatre Festival's 2025 season will open on Friday, June 27 with Stephen Sondheim's classic musical Into the Woods. The Virginia Theatre Festival is a program of the University of Virginia.

1st Stage has announced new dates for The Lake Effect, written by Pulitzer Prize Finalist Rajiv Joseph, directed by 1st Stage Artistic Director Alex Levy. The Lake Effect will now run from February 6 – 23, 2025.

In February, Creative Cauldron will open its brand-new theater and new home in the Broad and Washington project with the production of Steel Magnolias, written by Robert Harling. 

SERVPRO presents Atlantic Union Bank After Hours in Doswell, Virginia has announced that Billy Currington and Kip Moore will perform in July. Learn more here!

The Firehouse Theatre, in collaboration with the Virginia Museum of History and Culture and the Richmond Planet Foundation, has commissioned playwright Kristen Adele Calhoun to dramatize the life and times of John Mitchell Jr., the “fighting editor” of The Richmond Planet Newspaper.

The Firehouse Theatre will present the Richmond Premiere of Detroit ‘67. The winner of the Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama Inspired by American History, this play by Dominique Morisseau opens on Friday, March 12th, 2025, on the Carol Piersol Stage at the Firehouse Theatre, 1609 West Broad Street.

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

NextStop Theatre Company has announced its upcoming production of Native Gardens by D.C. based playwright Karen Zacarías, running January 23–February 16, 2025.

The Z will present the workshop premiere of 'My Brother Death,' a new play by playwright Jordan Noble, directed by Donovan Mitchell of the Governor's School for the Arts. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

The Little Theatre of Virginia Beach has announced its upcoming production of Into the Breeches!, a heartwarming and hilarious comedy by George Brant. Learn more here!

The 1st Stage production of The Lake Effect features returning 1st Stage artist Jonathan Del Palmer (The Rainmaker, columbinus, The Member of the Wedding) and welcomes Surasree Das and Shaan Sharma to 1st Stage.

Maria Bamford is coming to Attucks Theatre this month. The performance is set for next week. Learn more about this upcoming event and find out how to get tickets here!

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Creative Cauldron's popular “Passport Music Festival” concert series is back again for the 14th year. The festival features music from some of the most talented and diverse musicians in the DMV and beyond.

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Comedian Nate Bargatze announced 66 dates for his 2025 BIG DUMB EYES WORLD TOUR that will include stops in North America, Europe, and The Middle East including a stop at Scope Arena in Norfolk, VA.