Spotify Unplugged: The Soundtrack of Our Lives at Richmond Theatre

For the first time ever, Spotify Unplugged: The Soundtrack of Our Lives takes the magic of digital music and transforms it into an electrifying, immersive Broadway performance. In an age where playlists dictate our moods, trends shape our listening habits, and AI-generated recommendations influence our musical choices, this stage show dares to ask: What if the music that streams through our headphones could come alive in front of our eyes?

Join us for an unforgettable night that blends live music, storytelling, and technology in an ambitious production that brings the Spotify experience to life.

THE CONCEPT

Spotify Unplugged isn’t just another concert—it’s a multi-sensory theatrical experience that explores how music shapes our emotions, fuels our memories, and connects us across cultures. This genre-bending live show takes audiences on a rollercoaster ride through the world’s most streamed songs, featuring live performances from today’s biggest chart-topping artists and Broadway’s most extraordinary vocal talents.

Through a visually stunning production, a cast of musicians, dancers, and storytellers reimagine the Spotify playlist experience—transforming viral TikTok tracks, lo-fi study beats, classic throwbacks, and underground indie hits into powerful stage moments.

Each act of the show represents a different Spotify playlist category, unfolding a unique narrative that showcases how music influences our daily lives:

• Act 1: The Viral Generation – Explore the explosion of TikTok hits and how social media has changed the way we consume music.
• Act 2: Nostalgia Waves – A throwback to the greatest hits of the 90s, 2000s, and 2010s, tapping into the sentimental power of music.
• Act 3: The Algorithm Knows You – A comedic yet eye-opening look at AI-powered recommendations and how our digital footprint shapes our listening habits.
• Act 4: The Soundtrack of Us – An emotional, uplifting finale featuring a mash-up of fan-voted tracks, celebrating the universal language of music.

STAR-STUDDED LINEUP & SPECIAL GUESTS

Expect surprise live performances from global superstars, legendary musicians, and viral sensations. Each night promises a unique musical experience as guest artists from different genres join the cast to perform their biggest Spotify hits live.

AUGMENTED REALITY & IMMERSIVE VISUALS

With state-of-the-art projection mapping, interactive audience participation, and augmented reality visuals, the stage design shifts dynamically—placing the audience inside a Spotify playlist in real-time.

Imagine sitting inside a lo-fi beats café, dancing inside a neon-lit EDM festival, or getting lost in a cinematic orchestral experience—all within one night!

WHY BROADWAY?

While Spotify lives in our pockets, it has never lived on stage—until now. By bringing this digital music experience to Broadway, Spotify Unplugged: The Soundtrack of Our Lives aims to revolutionize how we consume and appreciate music.