Live Arts Theater twists up the holidays with the spectacular musical, THE WIZARD OF OZ, by L. Frank Baum, with music & lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, and background music by Herbert Stothart. Directed by John Gibson, with co-director Ray Nedzel, music direction by Lance Brenner, and choreography…
Read MoreLive Arts Theater announces “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…
Read MoreLive Arts Theater is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a General Operating Support grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts, acknowledging our impactful contributions to Virginia and its citizens. The Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) is the State agency dedicated to investing in the arts…
Read MorePowerful Storytelling Meets Contemporary Dramedy Live Arts Theater launches the 2024/25 VOYAGES Season this fall with two plays alternating performances in rotating repertory: AN ILIAD by Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare, directed by David Minton, and WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME by Heidi Schreck, directed by Cady West Garey.…
Read MoreSpellbinding Storytelling, Provocative Dramedy, Holiday Musical, Regional Premiere, American Classic, and New Works Festival Live Arts Theater is excited to announce a powerhouse lineup of four plays, a holiday musical, and new works festival for its 2024/25 VOYAGES Season. The 34th anniversary season opens with Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare’s…
Read MoreLive Arts Theater’s Summer Teen Musical is the electrifying and action-packed THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, with book by Joe Tracz, and music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki, adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. THE LIGHTNING THIEF musical is directed by Daniel Kunkel, with…
Read MoreLive Arts Theater is gearing up for a second round of WATERWORKS, a three-week festival of new theatrical works from playwrights local and global. WATERWORKS runs May 17 through June 2, 2024, at Live Arts Theater, 123 E. Water Street, in Charlottesville. Tickets are $10-$15 for readings and performances and…
Read MoreThe Board of Directors of Live Arts is seeking an experienced executive director to lead this extraordinary volunteer-powered theater into the next decade. The search was prompted by the recently announced retirement of Executive Director Anne Hunter, who will be stepping down June 30 after deftly leading this $1.1 million…
Read MoreLive Arts is excited to present the Virginia premiere of Donja R. Love’s explosively powerful drama, FIREFLIES, as the next show in its 33rd Season. Directed by Ti Ames, FIREFLIES has 14 performances in the Founders Theater, March 29 through April 20, at Live Arts, 123 E. Water Street, in…
Read MoreLive Arts Theater struts into ‘24! KINKY BOOTS, Book by Harvey Fierstein, Music & Lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, is directed by Jude Hansen with music direction by Abby Smith. KINKY BOOTS has 16 performances in the Gibson Theater, February 16 through March 10, 2024, at Live Arts Theater, 123 E.…
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