It’s not every day that one gets to meet stage royalty. In that respect, drag shows offer a unique opportunity to connect with multiple monarchs at once. I’ve always been intrigued by drag, but had never attended a live show. I voted for drag diva Shangela on the reg when she performed on “Dancing with […]
It’s not every day that one gets to meet stage royalty. In that respect, drag shows offer a unique opportunity to connect with multiple monarchs at once. I’ve always been intrigued by drag, but had never attended a live show. I voted for drag diva Shangela on the reg when she performed on “Dancing with […]
The classic coming-of-age story spotlighting sibling support takes center stage in a new production of Little Women. Erin Riley’s acclaimed 2019 adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s most famous work follows the March sisters—Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy—as they navigate the pitfalls of life, love, and a nation at war with itself. Set against the backdrop […]
“This stage is for you. You don’t have to be an artist to share a story.” This is Ty Cooper’s message to anyone attending his One Mic Stand shows, a live series staged for more than 10 years at Piedmont Virginia Community College. “We just wanted to provide a platform for artists to express themselves […]
A day-long celebration of creativity, talent, and dedication showcases student filmmakers at the Virginia Student Film Festival. With more than 15 films under 20 minutes long, the festival features works by current college and university students from across the country, presented in two screening blocks. In addition to the screenings, the day includes a panel […]
If you need a laugh, look no further than Sheng Wang’s deadpan, matter-of-fact standup. The L.A.-based comedian, originally from Houston, Texas, has been featured on HBO’s “2 Dope Queens,” wrote for the ABC show “Fresh Off the Boat,” and has his own Netflix special, “Sweet and Juicy,” produced and directed by the hilarious Ali Wong. […]
The UVA Department of Drama focuses on community engagement with its musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy As You Like It. The participatory staging includes UVA students and members of local arts organizations—from Charlottesville Ballet and the women of CLAW, to the young performers at DMR Adventures—in a story of acceptance that’s accompanied by a […]
Whether you’re a fan of films or a filmmaker yourself (we know there’s a lot of local talent in the cinemascape), the 2025 Indie Short Film Festival brings plenty for movie-lovers. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the festival returns with screenings, workshops, panel discussions, and an awards ceremony across five downtown venues. […]
Penned by Horton Foote—famous for his adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird, and considered one of the premier American playwrights—The Trip to Bountiful presents an engaging and affective narrative exploring place, nostalgia, and one’s sense of self. The elderly Carrie Watts lives in a cramped apartment with her work-worn middle-aged son and his overbearing wife. […]
Founded in 1957, Richmond Ballet became the first professional ballet company in the commonwealth in 1984. Designated as the State Ballet of Virginia in 1990, the premier touring dance organization carries a mission to awaken and uplift the human spirit through the promotion, preservation, and sustained evolution of its art form. This performance features a […]
Bass-baritone Kevin Spooner returns following his 2024 work with Charlottesville Opera to join The Oratorio Society of Virginia as a soloist for Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs during Together in Song: Music & Poetry. The performance sets to music four poems by George Herbert, a Welsh poet and Anglican priest in the 16th century, […]