“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 […]
