Firehouse Theatre is proud to present Confederates by Dominique Morisseau and honored to welcome back Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, Ph.D. as director. This marks Pettiford-Wates’ second time directing a Dominique Morisseau Mainstage production at Firehouse Theatre, following the acclaimed Detroit ’67, Winner of the Best Play award at the 2025 Richmond Community Circle Awards. In Confederates, Morisseau… Read More »
Claire Wittman as Cecily Cardew and Korey Harlow as Algernon Moncrieff in The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. The Grand Finale of 2026 Shakespeare Fest After a summer of immersive Shakespeare, unforgettable performances, and thousands of audience members joining us in Richmond and Williamsburg, Richmond Shakespeare concludes 2026 Shakespeare Fest with Oscar Wilde’s beloved comedy, The Importance… Read More »
Volunteer Ushers Needed for the 2026 Shakespeare Fest! Love theatre? Love being part of the action? 2026 Shakespeare Fest is seeking volunteer ushers for our 2026 season of immersive theatrical experiences in Richmond and Williamsburg! Our ushers help create a welcoming experience for audiences by assisting with ticket sales and check-in, distributing wristbands, answering patron questions,… Read More »
Kendall Walker as Rosalind and Nora Ogunleye as Celia in As You Like It.Photo by Terence Sullivan Immersive Summer Season Brings Theatre to Gardens, Lakesides, and Historic Spaces Across Virginia Richmond Shakespeare has announced its 2026 Shakespeare Festival, a season of immersive theatrical experiences that will transform some of Virginia’s most beautiful and historic locations into… 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 »