Category Archives: Announcements

Firehouse Theatre Announces the World Premiere of the musical Safety

By | June 14, 2026

The Firehouse Theatre is proud to present the world premiere of Safety written by Irene Ziegler, with music by John Winn. Safety – a comedy about trauma – is a powerful new musical that blends humor, heart, and magical realism as it explores the universal search for security in an uncertain world. Ziegler and Winn… Read More »

New LOVEworks Sign Installed at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Through Eagle Scout Service Project

By | June 14, 2026

Visitors to The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen are now welcomed by a newly installed LOVE sculpture at the Center’s main entrance, thanks to the dedication and leadership of a local Eagle Scout whose project reflects the Center’s mission of inspiring, enriching, and bringing the community together through the arts. “The Cultural Arts Center… Read More »

2026/2027 Season Announcement – VA Rep

By | May 24, 2026

This season reflects what excites us most about live theatre right now: bold storytelling, pure joy, surprising spectacle, and unforgettable nights shared together. Featuring three plays that appeared on Broadway within the past three years, a high-energy musical celebration, an imaginative underwater adventure for young audiences, a brilliantly chaotic comedy, and the return of a… Read More »

Public Announcement from the Richmond Shakespeare Board of Trustees

By | May 24, 2026

Artistic Director James Ricks will step down from his leadership role at Richmond Shakespeare at the end of May. Since 2018, James has led the aesthetic mission of the Richmond-based theater company, producing seven highly-regarded seasons including the Richmond Shakespeare Festival (in partnership with Agecroft Hall & Gardens) and celebrated programs such as Bootleg Shakespeare,… Read More »

I Love You Because – RTP

By | May 17, 2026

Final Main Stage Subscription Show Announced!Tickets On Sale May 18! Richmond Triangle Players, the longest continuously operating LGBTQ-themed theatre in the mid-Atlantic region, will close its 33rd season with a new queer re-telling of I Love You Because, the off-Broadway musical celebrating its 20th anniversary. This will be the final production of the 2025-26 Mainstage Season.… Read More »

Richmond Shakespeare: Announcing Season 27

By | July 6, 2025

 Five plays explore identity, ambition, and the contradictions of being humanRichmond Shakespeare is proud to announce its 27th Season lineup of classic and contemporary plays. Season 27 will include Witch, King James, Macbeth, As You Like It, and The Importance of Being Earnest. Season memberships are now available at www.richmondshakespeare.org.“This season offers a selection of plays that are about identity,” remarks artistic… Read More »