Tonight’s (11/21) preview performance of THE WIZARD OF OZ  will begin at 8:00pm.

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THE WIZARD OF OZ

Tickets are on sale now for THE WIZARD OF OZ, on stage at Live Arts Nov 22-Dec 15.

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Current Season

THE WIZARD OF OZ

22 November - 15 December, 2024
Director: John Gibson

MARYS SEACOLE

14 February - 2 March, 2025
Director: Aiyana Straughn

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Friday Night Live!

A new series of vibrant community events on the third Friday night of every month, located on the 4th floor rooftop terrace of Live Arts off the downtown mall. Each month features something different – from improv and karaoke to trivia or a happy hour!

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Forging Theater & Community

Powered by hundreds of volunteers, Live Arts is a national model for engaged community theater. For more than three decades, we’ve dedicated ourselves to the mission of “forging theater and community” in Charlottesville, Virginia. Our engagement in local communities runs deep, and we happily attract participants and audiences from across Central Virginia. We’re known for exceptionally high caliber productions that reflect the remarkable talent of our volunteer actors and production teams.

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