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 »
Virginia Rep’s fun-filled summer day camps are full of creative exploration and imaginative play. Our theatre camps provide exciting performance opportunities for students K – 12. These camps are designed with the novice and seasoned performer in mind. With instruction by some of Virginia’s finest theatre artists and educators, your dramatic student will have a… Read More »
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 »
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 »
Festival Young Company members. Step into the world of Shakespeare this summer with the Richmond Shakespeare Festival Young Company (FYC)! Designed for students ages 13–19, FYC is an exciting summer training program for young people who love theatre , history , storytelling , and making new friends with fellow creative artists.Whether your student is brand new to Shakespeare or already… Read More »
Looking for a fun summer activity for your student? Registration is now open for the James River High School Drama Camp production of We Are Monsters for rising 4th–9th graders! Campers will participate in acting, music, theatre games, movement, and rehearsals while working toward a full performance of the show. This camp is a great… Read More »
The Richmond Theatre Community Circle is ready to accept nominations for 3 new Theatre Alliance Panel members for the 2026-27 season. The Theatre Alliance Panel is a group of theater patrons and enthusiasts that plays a crucial role in the nomination and selection of recipients of Richmond Theatre Community Circle awards (“Artsies”). They help determine… Read More »
The board of directors for Firehouse Theatre is proud to announce the promotion of Nathaniel Shaw to Executive Director and Katrinah Carol Lewis to Artistic Director, effective July 1, 2026. The two promotions are the result of the organization’s need to keep up with the demands of its rapid growth. Between fiscal year 2022 and… Read More »
Henrico Theatre Company announces auditions for “Leading Ladies,” a farcical comedy by Ken Ludwig on Monday & Tuesday, May 11 & 12 at 7 p.m. at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. Director Richard Koch is seeking 3 women, 3 men and 2 men who play both men and women, ages 20-70. Readings will… Read More »
Firehouse Theatre proudly unveils its highly anticipated 33rd season, marking an exciting new chapter for the company under the guidance of its newly appointed Artistic Director. As you have come to expect, Firehouse Theatre’s 2026–27 season is filled with emotionally resonant, provocative stories and artfully realized productions; anchored by a commitment to bringing you plays… Read More »
Sign up for our Youth Musical Theatre Workshop Camp and give your young performer a week of singing, acting, and movement in a supportive, inclusive space. Guided by experienced teaching artists, campers build confidence, practice collaboration, and perform a Junior Musical! Camp Dates: Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm, July 6-24th. 2 shows on Saturday July 25th. Location: July 6-17th… Read More »
Spring Classes and Summer Camps Director of Education, August Hundley, has announced spring classes and summer camps.Classes take place after school in the Theatre’s historic Mill Room and are designed to instill a joy of theatre while teaching basic skills. For the first time, this Spring will include an 8-week play session in which students… Read More »
This season, 5th Wall Theatre presents an exploration of the human need to belong, with stories that are fiercely imagined and centered on the radical act of self-actualization. Our Dear Dead Drug Lord, Wolf Play, and Tambo & Bones follow characters navigating fractured realities: familial, cultural, and historical. They respond not with retreat, but with instinct, invention, and defiant self-definition. These… Read More »
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 »
A heartfelt thank you to all of our patrons for making our 60th anniversary season such an incredible success—and for warmly welcoming us into our new home at the historic Hanover Tavern. Your support has meant the world to us. We’re thrilled to continue bringing bold, engaging theatre to this beautiful venue as we embark on our… Read More »