Virginia Stage 9/10/24 Virginia Stage 9/10/24

WHSV3: Traveling theatre group to hold free performance of ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ at JMU

A play to be performed at James Madison University on Tuesday hopes to inspire conversations on topics like depression and suicide. In partnership with Sentara, the Norfolk-based Virginia Stage Company will perform the one-man play “Every Brilliant Thing” at 5:30 p.m. in the Hall of Presidents on the third floor of D-Hall as part of its traveling tour.

Virginia Stage 9/9/24 Virginia Stage 9/9/24

Virginia Stage Company & American Red Cross Host a Blood Drive Event

Virginia Stage 9/6/24 Virginia Stage 9/6/24

Star actors talk "Arsenic & Old Lace" from Virginia Stage Company on Coast Live

Actors Victoria Alev and Michael Raver join Coast Live to discuss "Arsenic & Old Lace," the latest production coming to the Wells Theatre in Norfolk from the Virginia Stage Company.

Virginia Stage 9/5/24 Virginia Stage 9/5/24

ARSENIC & OLD LACE | Diving Deeper: Why Now?

As we navigate the complex social and political landscape of 2024, it’s striking to see how many issues echo the post-World War II era. The post-WWII period was marked by a search for stability and identity in a world reshaped by conflict, leading to significant advancements in civil rights, gender equality, and international relations.

Virginia Stage 9/3/24 Virginia Stage 9/3/24

ARSENIC & OLD LACE | Diving Deeper: The Stakes are High

The stakes are high for the Brewster sisters, though Mortimer might be the only person aware of that. In Arsenic and Old Lace, the play humorously explores Mortimer’s efforts to save his aunts from the consequences of their criminal deeds...

Virginia Stage 8/30/24 Virginia Stage 8/30/24

VSC's Pay What You Choose Program

In the interest of bringing memories to all people of Hampton Roads, Virginia Stage Company is excited to announce the return of its revitalized ‘Pay-What-You-Choose’ program.

Virginia Stage 8/28/24 Virginia Stage 8/28/24

Behind the Curtain with ARSENIC AND OLD LACE

In this behind-the-scenes video, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE director Nicolas Minas and scenic designer Kim Powers offer an inside look at from rehearsals to the intricacies of creating the play’s stunning Gothic set.

Virginia Stage 8/27/24 Virginia Stage 8/27/24

ARSENIC & OLD LACE | Diving Deeper: Victorian Gothic Architecture

Scenic Designer KIMBERLY POWERS‘ design for the Brewster home in "Arsenic and Old Lace" is a masterfully crafted example of Gothic Victorian Architecture, vividly capturing the quaint and subtly sinister atmosphere of the Brewster sisters’ home...