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West Virginia Theatre Newsroom

The latest news on live theatre in West Virginia from Broadway shows on tour to regional theatre.

Spotlight: CALENDAR GIRLS at The Old Opera House Theatre Co. & Arts Centre
by BWW Special Offer - February 09, 2025


Calendar Girls at The Old Opera House Theatre Co. & Arts Centre

National Parks, Local Students Take Center Stage at the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - January 29, 2025


Join the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) for Nature. Beauty., a performance celebrating the intersection of nature and music. Learn more about the show here!

Capathia Jenkins Brings SHE'S GOT SOUL! to the Capitol Theatre
by Stephi Wild - January 27, 2025


Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will bring back WSO favorite Capathia Jenkins for She’s Got Soul!, a love letter to the women of soul and R&B. Learn more about the show here!

Hugh Panaro, Scarlett Strallen, and Dee Roscioli Will Perform Broadway Songs With Wheeling Symphony Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - January 24, 2025


The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will perform Bravo Broadway! featuring Broadway stars Hugh Panaro (The Phantom of the Opera), Scarlett Strallen (Mary Poppins), and Dee Roscioli (Wicked)

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards
by BWW Awards - January 16, 2025


Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld West 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.

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Announces HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS IN CONCERT
by A.A. Cristi - January 10, 2025


The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to the Capitol Theatre with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert, the second film in the Harry Potter series on January 18 at 2 pm.

38 Special Comes to the Capitol Theatre in February
by Stephi Wild - January 10, 2025


After more than four decades, 38 Special continues to bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to over 100 cities a year. The band is coming to the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling next month.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards; THE WIZARD OF OZ Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 27, 2024


This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld West 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!

Ashley McBryde Comes to the Capitol Theatre
by Stephi Wild - December 27, 2024


Ashley McBryde is coming to the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, West Virginia next year. Learn more about McBryde and the upcoming concert and find out how to get tickets here!

DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT Comes to the Capitol Theatre in February
by Stephi Wild - December 24, 2024


DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT, the classic film’s first live film-to-concert experience, is coming to the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, WV. Learn more about the upcoming event here!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards; Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College Theater Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 23, 2024


This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld West 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!

MASTERWORKS III: Nature. Beauty. Comes to the Capitol Theatre
by Stephi Wild - December 23, 2024


Masterworks III: Nature. Beauty. is coming to the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, WV in February. This performance pays homage to the landscape of the state with Foggy Moon over the Gorge by West Virginia-based composer Matt Jackfert,.

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards; THE WIZARD OF OZ at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College Theater Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 16, 2024


Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld West 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!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW West Virginia Awards
by BWW Awards - December 09, 2024


Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld West 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!

Rodney Carrington Comes to the Capitol Theatre in January
by Stephi Wild - December 09, 2024


Rodney Carrington comes to the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling next year. The performance is set for January 2025. Learn more about the upcoming show and find out how to get tickets here!

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW West Virginia Awards
by BWW Awards - December 02, 2024


Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld West 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!

AN EVENING WITH PETER BILLINGSLEY & A CHRISTMAS STORY Comes to the Capitol Theatre
by Stephi Wild - November 26, 2024


An Evening With Peter Billingsley & A Christmas Story comes to the Capitol Theatre next month. Learn more about the event and find out how to get tickets here!

HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS IN CONCERT Comes to the Capitol Theatre
by Stephi Wild - November 22, 2024


Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert is coming to the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, WV next year, conducted by John Devlin. Learn more here!

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives Come to the Capitol Theatre 
by Stephi Wild - November 19, 2024


Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives come to the Capitol Theatre with special guests Mae Estes and Wyatt McCubbin later this month. Learn more here!

Voting Open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards
by BWW Awards - November 12, 2024


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

THE DIVINERS to be Presented at Selah Theatre Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 06, 2024


Selah Theatre Project will present THE DIVINERS by Jim Leonard, Jr., in partnership with Laurel Ridge Community College and 2 for 2 Foundation. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Submissions Close 10/31 for Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards
by BWW Awards - October 28, 2024


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

Last Chance To Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards
by BWW Awards - October 21, 2024


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

DISNEY JR. LOVE ON TOUR: LET'S PLAY Comes to the Capitol Theatre
by Stephi Wild - October 21, 2024


Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let's Play comes to The Capitol Theatre on October 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM. Ages 1 year and up require ticket.

Chris Thile Will Perform with the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - October 16, 2024


On October 25, four-time GRAMMY Award winning mandolin player Chris Thile will join the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) for a one-night-only performance.


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Old Opera House Theatre (3/14 - 3/23) Tracker
Hadestown (Non-Equity) in West Virginia Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Clay Center [Maier Foundation Performance Hall] (2/23 - 2/23)
The Spongebob Musical in West Virginia The Spongebob Musical
Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center (4/23 - 4/26)
The Cher Show in West Virginia The Cher Show
Wesbanco Arena (4/17 - 4/17)
Misery in West Virginia Misery
Southern WV Community & Trchnical College Theatre (4/4 - 4/13)
Mean Girls (Non-Equity) in West Virginia Mean Girls (Non-Equity)
Clay Center [Maier Foundation Performance Hall] (3/24 - 3/24)
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