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Virginia Repertory Theatre presents a captivating production of Roald Dahl’s classic story, featuring Matt Shofner as Willy Wonka and young actors Kylan Dowdy and Penelope ...

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity)


An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen ...

Dear Evan Hansen (Non-Equity)


Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by the Washington Post, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the first musical to take a ...

Choir Boy
Choir Boy
1/10 - 1/26/2025


For fifty years, Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys is a highly respected institution dedicated to helping its’ students grow into “strong, ethical black ...

The Cher Show (Non-Equity)


For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture - breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries, and letting nothing and no one ...

Disney's Finding Nemo Jr.
1/31 - 2/9/2025


Disneys Finding Nemo JR. is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new songs written by award-winning composers Kristen Anderson-Lopez ...

MJ
MJ
2/4 - 2/9/2025


He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry has finally arrived on Broadway in a brand-new ...

Fat Ham
1/29 - 2/16/2025


Fat Ham is a regional premiere by James Ijames that reimagines Hamlet through the lens of a young Southern queer college student named Juicy. Set ...

Fat Ham
Fat Ham
1/29 - 2/16/2025


What if the hero of the story wasn’t who everyone expected? Step aside, Hamlet. Meet Juicy, a young Southern queer college boy grappling with grief, ...


A joyous girl power romp! This is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to ...

Heartbreak Hotel
Heartbreak Hotel
1/8 - 3/2/2025


Elvis is in the building! Riverside Center will be rockin’ this winter as HEARTBREAK HOTEL takes center stage. From the creator of the Tony Award-winning ...

MARYS SEACOLE
MARYS SEACOLE
2/14 - 3/2/2025


Based on the real-life Mary Seacole, 19th century Jamaican nurse, adventurer and entrepreneur, Jackie Sibblies Drury’s play MARYS SEACOLE sets sail on a kaleidoscopic voyage ...

Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
3/4 - 3/9/2025


Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits ...

Georgia Rogers Farmer: Perfect Pair


RTP’s resident cabaret diva (and certified domestic goddess), Georgia Rogers Farmer returns for another edition of over a decade of sold-out shows! Expect great songs, ...

Little Shop of Horrors
3/6 - 3/30/2025


Virginia Stage Company presents a production of Little Shop of Horrors, a cult classic musical that combines dark humor with rock-infused melodies. The story follows ...

Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
3/12 - 3/30/2025


It Sings. It Shudders. It…Eats People? Dive into this gut-bustingly quirky cult classic where screams of terror and laughter go hand in hand! Seymour is ...

THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
3/21 - 4/12/2025


A tender and deeply poignant play by one of the most celebrated American playwrights of the 20th century. Cooped up together in a two-bedroom Houston apartment ...

45 Seconds From Broadway
45 Seconds From Broadway
3/21 - 4/13/2025


45 Seconds From Broadway is a comedy by Neil Simon that offers a humorous glimpse into the lives of theatergoers and performers right off the ...

Pretty Woman (Non-Equity)
Pretty Woman (Non-Equity)
5/6 - 5/11/2025


PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led ...

Which Way to the Stage by Ana Nogueira


In this playful yet profound comedy -- all about friendship and ambition -- Broadway superfans Jeff and Judy eagerly await their idol Idina Menzel after ...

Memphis
5/9 - 6/1/2025


n the electrifying world of Memphis the Musical, get ready for a powerful story set against the backdrop of the 1950s rock and roll revolution. ...

Ripcord
Ripcord
5/23 - 6/15/2025


Ripcord is a sharp comedy that unfolds in a senior living facility, showcasing the rivalry between two mismatched roommates who engage in a high-stakes game ...

A Strange Loop: Book, Music, and Lyrics by Michael R. Jackson


The ground-breaking and critically acclaimed winner of every ‘Best Musical’ award on Broadway, plus the Pulitzer Prize, bursts onto the RTP stage in its Virginia ...


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