Central Virginia Theatre Newsroom

The Capital City Showcase returns with The Comedy Karaoke Trivia Funtime Show is on Saturday, January 11th at 7:30pm.

Creative Cauldron's annual Holiday Cabaret Series, produced by Associate Artistic Director, Matt Conner, features performances by veterans of past Cauldron performances and cabarets, and some talented newcomers.

Cadence will present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, for eight performances at the Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse at Dominion Energy Center. Learn more about the show here!

Tickets are now available for SigWorks: MOTHER MARY at Signature Theatre. Discover this compelling new play that explores themes of faith and family, running from December 5 to December 22, 2024.

ArtsFairfax announced Angelique Palmer as the 2024-2027 Fairfax County Poet Laureate, highlighting her contributions to the local literary community and her plans to engage residents through poetry.

From the same creative team as JABARI DREAMS OF FREEDOM, HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, book by Nambi E. Kelley with lyrics, composition, and music direction by Joe Plummer, directed by Daniel Carlton, will tour. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Featuring a diverse range of comedians, including Lavell Crawford (“Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul”), Don DC Curry (“Next Friday”) and Arnez J (BET's “Comic View”), the all-star lineup offers something for everyone to enjoy.

EventMakers-USA announced a new partnership with Highwoods Properties  to bring live music back to the Innsbrook Pavilion starting in June 2025. Learn more here!

Members of the cast and crew of the Broadway national touring production of “Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations,” visited NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia on Nov. 6, where they learned more about the center’s work in air, space, and science. The show was in the area performing at the Ferguson Center for the Arts in Newport News. Check out photos from the production.

Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards. Don't miss Thursday's October 31st deadline!

Explore the ROSIE THE RIVETER immersive experience at Pungo's Military Aviation Museum, celebrating women's contributions to America's progress. This event offers a unique historical journey. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Z in Virginia Beach revealed an expanded holiday line-up for 2024, featuring family-friendly events like Plan B Comedy's The Leftovers Show and A Soulful Christmas musical revue. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards. Don't miss next week's October 31st deadline!

Step into the vibrant world of Miami's Wynwood arts district with a joyous and downright hilarious snapshot of Cuban and Colombian-American culture.

There are just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

The American Shakespeare Center is presenting the mad-cap comedy THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR as part of their 2024 Summer/Fall Repertory Season at the Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, Virginia. See photos of the production!

Join in this November to experience an enchanting tale. Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical.

Little Theatre of Virginia Beach has announced its upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. 

Alton Brown announced his final U.S. tour, set to take place at Chrysler Hall on February 25. The tour promises a blend of culinary science, humor, and live music, offering a memorable experience.

THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER will be performed at Chrysler Hall on December 19, blending Tchaikovsky's classic score with modern hip-hop choreography.

The Firehouse Theatre will present the Virginia Premiere of WATER BY THE SPOONFUL, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Quiara Alegría Hudes. Water by the Spoonful, a haunting and melodic Pulitzer Prize-winning play, shines a light on the power of human connection. Learn how to purchase tickets.

In the fall of my sophomore year, I was cast as a swing in JMU STAD's production of 'Sunday in the Park with George'. While covering three tracks sounds daunting, here's how Megan's experience went. Spoiler alert, it was phenomenal!

The cast for the upcoming Broadway revival of SWEENEY TODD has been announced, featuring Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford in lead roles. The production is set to open in March 2023.

1st Stage has announced that The Waverly Gallery, written by Kenneth Lonergan and directed by 1st Stage Artistic Director Alex Levy, has been extended through October 13.

 Virginia Stage Company has announced the return of its Seasonal Mistletoe Market, set to take place on November 23, 2024. This festive event, which coincides with Norfolk’s beloved Grand Illumination Parade, promises to be a delightful celebration of local artistry, holiday cheer, and community spirit.