“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 […]
Experience the star-studded “Mother’s Day Celebration” that the entire country is talking about. Unforgettable music from today’s biggest gospel artists in the best venues throughout the United States. Be inspired by music that uplifts and heals. The “Mother’s Day Celebration” has become an annual event for mothers, grandmothers, daughters, and all music lovers to celebrate our matriarch’s impact […]
Join us for an evening of music and story telling while enjoying the best desserts in town with a great cup of joe or a brew. This Saturday, 7-9pm
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 […]
It's that time of year again!! Wheel of Boy!! Join the Knight Hawks of Virginia at MJ's Tavern on Saturday, May 11th from 9 pm to closing. Come take a spin for a great cause! Raising Funds for the Hampton Roads Pride Scholarship Fund - through a portion of jello shot proceeds and donations. $0 […]
“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 […]
Leanne was feeling the lure of Hollywood after graduating high school, but the idea of moving there was unheard of and too daunting for a country girl who had never been away from home. She enrolled in college at The University of Tennessee, where she graduated (by the skin of her teeth) with a degree […]
"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 […]
