“Wondrous, elegant…a miracle of musical and dramatic inspiration.” -The New York Times “The hottest guitarist in the world…” -The Sunday Times, London Taking its name from the celebrated court orchestra of French kings, Les Violons du Roy explores centuries of chamber music repertoire in performances that authentically reflect the period of each work’s composition. Informed […]
“If there were ever a company to shine glorious light…it may well be Dance Theatre of Harlem. Strong, soulful…brilliantly mined joy.” -Charleston Post and Courier Beloved around the world, this beautiful company has been making headlines for more than half a century, and they’ve never looked better, according to The New York Times, who recently hailed their […]
A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly Featuring Miko Marks and Kristina Train Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton revolutionized country music and blazed a trail for future generations of female artists. Each harnessed country music's rich storytelling tradition to offer their uniquely empowered - and unmistakably female - perspective on issues faced by […]
“If there were ever a company to shine glorious light…it may well be Dance Theatre of Harlem. Strong, soulful…brilliantly mined joy.” -Charleston Post and Courier Beloved around the world, this beautiful company has been making headlines for more than half a century, and they’ve never looked better, according to The New York Times, who recently hailed their […]
Remember putting on an album and listening from start to finish? Relive that moment with a live concert experience unlike any other as The Black Jacket Symphony recreates Prince's iconic album “Purple Rain" live in its entirety; note for note, sound for sound. Over the past ten years, the Black Jacket Symphony has performed over […]
Burlyville Thrill and Fantasmo After Dark are back again for more late-night Burly madness! We're bringing you a rockin' and rollin' sexy good time at Naro Cinema with Killer Queens: A Burlesque Tribute to One of the Greatest Rock Bands of All Time! QUEEN! This show has been curated to make Freddie proud so we're […]
Dubbed the “Steely Dan of smooth jazz” by All About Jazz and praised by JazzTimes Magazine for their “consistently winning contemporary jazz,” Pieces Of A Dream has been churning out chart-topping hits for four consecutive decades. Even the iconic Count Basie declared Pieces Of A Dream “A tough act to follow!” Hailing from The City […]
The basketball game of the year is coming to Hampton! Presented by NBA superstar Allen Iverson, witness the nation's premier All-American game tip off at the iconic Hampton Coliseum. Secure your seats now to see top NBA prospects compete under the guidance of basketball greats. With NBA legends coaching the teams, an electrifying halftime performance, […]
“If there were ever a company to shine glorious light…it may well be Dance Theatre of Harlem. Strong, soulful…brilliantly mined joy.” -Charleston Post and Courier Beloved around the world, this beautiful company has been making headlines for more than half a century, and they’ve never looked better, according to The New York Times, who recently hailed their […]
“If there were ever a company to shine glorious light…it may well be Dance Theatre of Harlem. Strong, soulful…brilliantly mined joy.” -Charleston Post and Courier Beloved around the world, this beautiful company has been making headlines for more than half a century, and they’ve never looked better, according to The New York Times, who recently hailed their […]
2024 GRAMMY Award Winner She’s written for the best of the best, penning hits for Brandi Carlile, Alicia Keys and Kacey Musgraves. She’s written for Broadway, where the hilariously charming musical Shucked charmed audiences. Now this CMA winner and 17-time Grammy nominee has a new album she’s written for herself, and it has made the “year’s best” […]
“Classical music doesn’t get much more life-enhancing than this.” -The Guardian Founded in 1975 in Budapest, Hungary, the legendary Takács Quartet counts among its many awards a Grammy, multiple Gramophone Awards and the BBC Music Magazine Awards Disc of the Year. “Rich and subtle playing…. Their sound draws you in from the first moment. The […]
This tribute to the amazing songs of The Everly Brothers features Ben Hope (last seen on the VSC stage as Johnny Cash in the 2017 production of Ring of Fire) and Eric Scott Anthony performing the music of the immensely popular American rock-n-roll duo. The Everly Brothers' style of harmonizing and steel-string acoustic guitar influenced […]
“Classical music doesn’t get much more life-enhancing than this.” -The Guardian Founded in 1975 in Budapest, Hungary, the legendary Takács Quartet counts among its many awards a Grammy, multiple Gramophone Awards and the BBC Music Magazine Awards Disc of the Year. “Rich and subtle playing…. Their sound draws you in from the first moment. The […]
“A supercharged show! Heart-pumping music, dazzling lights and video, and incredibly talented athletes and musicians.” -Theatermania, New York More than a million people worldwide have witnessed the sheer spectacle of this electrifying show. A phenomenal physical performance that incorporates BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, drumming and more, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite […]
The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it "Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal." It’s THE BOOK OF […]
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Martha Graham Dance Company and the 80th Anniversary of Appalachian Spring in a performance that reveals the genius in every move! Recognized as a primal artistic force of the 20th century alongside Picasso, James Joyce, Stravinsky, and Frank Lloyd Wright, Martha Graham transformed the art of dance. Recipient of the Presidential Medal […]
“The Chenault duo packs twice the punch. The Chenaults made tasteful and judicious use of the organ’s bountiful resources…and brought the audience to its feet.” -The Birmingham News Named "the World's Premier Duo-Organ Team" by The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, this husband-and-wife team dazzles at the keyboard, playing “as one excellent performer with four legs and four […]
"Turbulent, wildly colorful and exploding with life." - Washington Post Recently appointed Virginia Arts Festival Composer-In-Residence, Jessie Montgomery is recognized as a major force in contemporary classical music. Selected as Musical America's 2023 Composer of the Year, she has created works that The New York Times says are changing the American canon. Virginia Arts Festival patrons […]
Get ready to be swept off your feet at Showgirl's Choice Cabaret Dinner Theater with the Feral Showgirls! Join us on May 18th for a night of pure entertainment, where each performer brings their own flare to the stage! Tickets are a steal at just $5! Grab yours now and let the magic unfold! 21 […]
Todd Stoll, director Catherine Russell, vocals Walter Blanding, tenor saxophone Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. A phenomenally gifted composer, band leader and pianist, Duke Ellington defined an era in jazz, shaping the sound of American music for more than 50 years. In fact, Ellington rejected being limited to jazz; he thought of his music as […]
A fundraising event to support Little Theatre of Virginia Beach, Hampton Roads Pride, Stonewall Sports and LGTB Life Center. There is a pre-show reception with raffle items and a cash bar. Then enjoy the performance of The Outsider at 8pm!
“A festival for the eye and ear. Pure joy.” -ClevelandClassical.com This GRAMMY-winning ensemble “brings to life the music of the past for audiences of today, with passion—period.” Their slogan encompasses their mission, but not the overriding sense of joy and discovery they bring to every performance. Performing on historical instruments, they reveal the original glories […]
“A festival for the eye and ear. Pure joy.” -ClevelandClassical.com This GRAMMY-winning ensemble “brings to life the music of the past for audiences of today, with passion—period.” Their slogan encompasses their mission, but not the overriding sense of joy and discovery they bring to every performance. Performing on historical instruments, they reveal the original glories […]
Prepare to be blown away by these elementary to high school-age musicians! Virginia Arts Festival’s Rhythm Project is a world percussion ensemble that serves young people throughout Hampton Roads, teaching them discipline, responsibility, and creativity as they learn to perform together on steel pans. Over the program’s 26-year existence, Rhythm Project performers have opened for […]
This North Carolina-based band captivates audiences with their finely layered vocal harmonies and down-home sound, the product of impeccable artistry. Steeped in the traditions of mountain music, they make the old sound new, alive, and electrifying. Co-presented with North Shore Point House Concerts.
“There is only one Adrienne Warren.” – The New York Times Hampton Roads native Adrienne Warren leapt into the limelight with her Tony-nominated performance in Broadway’s Shuffle Along. She then won the Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League, Antonyo, and Outer Critics Circle awards for her riveting portrayal of a rock/soul superstar in Broadway’s Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, and also […]
“She is an intoxicating and unmissable cocktail of power and vulnerability.” -The Times A Festival fan favorite, this singer, actor, playwright, author, and irresistibly dynamic performer wows audiences with her sultry, powerful performances, delivering “each song with an unwavering, exhilarating intensity and passion that pierces the air with a controlled recklessness sure to send shivers […]
"There is something about O'Donovan that can't be denied. Whether it be her easy demeanor or her effervescent writing, unique among her Americana peers, O'Donovan can always be trusted to provide an unforgettable show" (Third Coast Review). GRAMMY Award-winning artist Aoife O'Donovan operates in a thrilling musical world beyond genre, mixing folk, bluegrass, blues, and beyond […]
"There is something about O'Donovan that can't be denied. Whether it be her easy demeanor or her effervescent writing, unique among her Americana peers, O'Donovan can always be trusted to provide an unforgettable show" (Third Coast Review). GRAMMY Award-winning artist Aoife O'Donovan operates in a thrilling musical world beyond genre, mixing folk, bluegrass, blues, and beyond […]
Hailed as a national treasure by Opera News, Anthony Davis has created a legacy of operas that have broken through a centuries-old color barrier to place stories from the history of African-Americans centerstage, including his X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X, Amistad, and his newest work, The Central Park Five. Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis has deep roots in Hampton Roads, […]
