VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Get ready to raise your voice and rejoice as Little Theatre of Virginia Beach proudly presents Sister Act, the feel-good musical comedy based on the beloved hit film. Packed with powerful music, dazzling choreography, and heartwarming humor, this heavenly musical is sure to leave audiences smiling from ear to ear.

When aspiring nightclub singer Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a crime, she is placed in protective custody in the last place anyone would expect—a convent. Disguised as a nun, Deloris struggles to fit into the quiet religious community until she discovers an opportunity to transform the convent’s struggling choir. With her infectious energy and soulful talent, she breathes new life into the choir, attracting attention from the community—and the very people from whom she’s hiding.

Featuring music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Little Shop of Horrors), Sister Act delivers an uplifting blend of disco, gospel, soul, and Motown-inspired songs. The musical celebrates friendship, self-discovery, and the power of coming together in harmony.
“I am so excited to direct Sister Act,” says director Kay Burcher, “I love directing musicals because they are so much fun, and Sister Act is no different. But it also has something some other musicals don’t have. In addition to the high energy and amazing singing, dancing and acting, the musical contains the heartwarming story of people coming together to support one another in different ways. My cast and crew are committed to bringing this uplifting story to the community with their own heart and soul behind their performances and I hope everyone will feel that love as they watch the show.”

This production features a talented cast of local performers, vibrant costumes, and energetic musical numbers that bring this beloved story to life on stage. The music is by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner, and additional material by Douglas Carter Beane.

Performance Dates: July 17- August 9, 2026
Location: Little Theatre of Virginia Beach, 550 Barberton Drive, Virginia Beach, VA
Tickets: Available now at www.ltvb.com or by calling (757) 428-9233

Sister Act will be performed at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach located at 550 Barberton Drive, Virginia Beach, VA. Showtimes are as follows: Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00PM, and Sunday matinees at 2:30PM. Tickets start at $28 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. There is a discount for seniors, ages 60 and up, active duty military, and full-time students at $25 tickets. Group discounts available for groups of 20 and more. Tickets are currently available for purchase and can be obtained through the theater’s website at www.ltvb.com or by calling the box office at (757) 428-9233.
There is an additional Thursday 7:30pm performance for Pride Night: a fundraising evening to support Hampton Roads Pride, LGBT Life Center, and Stonewall Sports Norfolk on July 30th. Tickets are $35 each.

Tickets are currently available for purchase and can be obtained through the theater’s website at www.ltvb.com or by calling the box office at (757) 428-9233.

NORFOLK, VA — Virginia Stage Company will present a free staged reading of Sally & Tom by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks on Friday, June 19 at 2:00 PM at the historic Wells Theatre in downtown Norfolk.

Presented in observance of Juneteenth, the reading offers Hampton Roads audiences an opportunity to experience one of the most acclaimed contemporary works from one of America’s foremost playwrights.

In Sally & Tom, The Good Company, a scrappy self-produced off-off-off Broadway theatre company, is rehearsing its next big show: a play about Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson. Writer Luce is playing Sally; her partner in romance and art, Mike, is both directing the production and playing Tom. As the company grapples with the challenges of bringing history to the stage, Parks explores the complicated intersections of art, power, race, and American history.

Funny, provocative, and deeply insightful, Sally & Tom examines who gets to tell America’s stories, whose voices are remembered, and how the past continues to shape the present. Through Parks’ signature blend of humor, theatricality, and historical inquiry, the play invites audiences to engage with the complexities of the American story in new and unexpected ways.

The staged reading is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, and reservations are encouraged.

This free community event is presented by Virginia Stage Company with support from the City of Norfolk.

Event Details

Sally & Tom
By Suzan-Lori Parks

Friday, June 19, 2026
2:00 PM

Wells Theatre
108 E. Tazewell Street
Norfolk, VA 23510

Free Admission though we recommend people RSVP at vastage.org

About Virginia Stage Company

Virginia Stage Company is the leading professional theatre company in Southeastern Virginia, serving more than 35,000 audience members annually. Based at the historic Wells Theatre in downtown Norfolk, Virginia Stage Company produces a diverse season of classic, contemporary, and new works while engaging the community through education, outreach, and artistic programming. For more information, visit vastage.org.

Virginia Beach, Va. — Full Circle Productions is proud to announce the launch of a new platform dedicated to creating professional-caliber summer theatrical opportunities for artists connected to the Hampton Roads region.

The company’s mission is to bring together professional and pre-professional performers, designers, and theatre artists with ties to the area, creating engaging summer entertainment for residents and visitors.

The inaugural production from Full Circle Productions will be Assassins, the acclaimed musical by Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman. Since its debut in the 1990s, Assassins has been recognized as one of the most provocative and thought-provoking works in the American musical theatre canon.
The production will feature a cast that blends performers currently based in Hampton Roads with artists working across the country who maintain strong roots in the region. This unique collaboration reflects Full Circle Productions’ commitment to bring artists “full circle” through the creation of exceptional summer stock musical theatre.

Assassins will begin performances on July 9, 2026, for a two-weekend engagement presented in partnership with the Zeiders American Dream Theater at Town Center in Virginia Beach. Through this inaugural production, Full Circle Productions aims to establish a vibrant annual summer
theatre tradition that celebrates regional talent, strengthens artistic ties to Hampton Roads, and delivers outstanding theatrical experiences to local audiences and visitors.

For additional information, interview requests, or media inquiries, please contact:
Karen Crowley
Full Circle Productions
(757) 581-5670
[email protected]

The Vocal Jazz Summit returns to Zeiders American Dream Theater June 3-7, 2026, bringing internationally acclaimed vocalists, immersive education, and a standout lineup of Mainstage Concerts to Virginia Beach. The multi-day festival has become a nationally recognized destination for vocal jazz artists, educators, and audiences seeking world-class live performance and artistic collaboration.   

This year’s Mainstage Concert series features celebrated artists and ensembles, including:   

New York Voices, appearing June 4 in partnership with the Virginia Arts Festival at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts.  

Songs of Home & Belonging with Matt Baker and Veronica Swift, a Virginia Native, on June 5. This concert is sponsored by the Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Office and presented by VBGIGs: Globally Inspired Gatherings,  and is FREE to all patrons.  

Headlining concert by acclaimed jazz vocalist Kenny Washington on June 6.   

The 2026 Summit artist roster also includes internationally recognized performers and educators such as Veronica Swift, Kim Nazarian, Lauren Kinhan, Peter Eldridge, and Darmon Meader, who will lead workshops, masterclasses, and educational sessions throughout the week.   

Produced annually by The Z in partnership with JazzVoice.com, the Vocal Jazz Summit combines live performance, artist development, networking, and late-night jam sessions into an immersive experience for singers of all levels. By day, attendees participate in workshops and masterclasses; by night, they experience world-class concerts and collaborative jam sessions with top-tier musicians. 

Now in its sixth year, the festival continues to elevate Virginia Beach as a destination for innovative arts programming while reflecting The Z’s mission to support artistic growth and emerging talent during its 10th Anniversary Season. 

Virginia Beach, VA – Get ready for an evening of non-stop laughter as Little Theatre of Virginia Beach brings the wildly popular comedy Noises Off to the stage. Written by acclaimed British playwright Michael Frayn, this fast-paced farce pulls back the curtain on the chaotic, side-splitting world of a theatre company desperately trying to keep their show from falling apart.

Widely regarded as one of the funniest plays ever written, Noises Off follows a troupe of actors touring a flop called Nothing On. As tempers flare, props go missing, and relationships unravel, audiences are treated to a brilliantly choreographed comedy of errors—both onstage and behind the scenes. What begins as a simple farce quickly spirals into comedic mayhem, revealing that sometimes the real drama happens offstage.

“Noises Off is a love letter to theatre at its most chaotic—where everything that can go wrong does, and the magic somehow still shines through,” says director Jeff Seneca.  Mr. Seneca also directed the sidesplitting 2023 production of A Play That Goes Wrong and the witty Neil Simon comedy 45 Seconds From Broadway in 2025.

Audiences can expect rapid-fire physical comedy, impeccable timing, and a talented local cast delivering unforgettable performances. With its clever structure and escalating chaos, Noises Off promises a night of laughter that builds from chuckles to full-blown belly laughs.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the comedy that has left audiences around the world in stitches.

Performance Dates: May 15 – June 7, 2026
Location: Little Theatre of Virginia Beach, 550 Barberton Drive, Virginia Beach, VA
Tickets: Available now at www.ltvb.com or by calling (757) 428-9233

Noises Off will be performed at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach located at 550 Barberton Drive, Virginia Beach, VA.  Showtimes are as follows: Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00PM, and Sunday matinees at 2:30PM.   Tickets start at $25 for adults and $12 for children 12 and under.  There is a discount for seniors, ages 60 and up, active duty military, and full-time students at $22 tickets.  Group discounts available for groups of 20 and more. Tickets are currently available for purchase and can be obtained through the theater’s website at www.ltvb.com or by calling the box office at (757) 428-9233. 

There is an additional Thursday 7:30pm performance for Pride Night: a fundraising evening to support Hampton Roads Pride, LGBT Life Center, and Stonewall Sports Norfolk on May 21st.  Tickets are $30 each.

Tickets are currently available for purchase and can be obtained through the theater’s website at www.ltvb.com or by calling the box office at (757) 428-9233. 

JazzVoice and the Vocal Jazz Summit invite jazz singers from around the world to share their voice and be part of our growing vocal jazz community. Submit a short video performance on social media for a chance to be selected by our panel of artists and educators. The winner will be invited to attend the Vocal Jazz Summit, perform live, and receive feedback from our featured guest artists.

• Microphone Close-Up
• Record a video (45-90 seconds).

Perform:

• A jazz standard OR
• An original composition in a jazz style
• Post the video on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok.
• Use the hashtag: #VocalJazzSummit

Tag:

• @JazzVoiceOnline
• @VocalJazzSummit
• Follow both accounts.

Include this in your caption:
“Entering the JazzVoice Vocal Jazz Summit Competition 🎤”

Optional but encouraged:

Share what this music means to you & encourage friends to engage.

​How to Enter
OFFICIAL RULES
1. Eligibility
Open to vocalists age 18 and older. All styles within the jazz tradition are welcome (swing, bebop, Latin jazz, vocalese, original jazz compositions, etc.).
Performers must not be currently signed to a major label.
Must have a public Instagram, Facebook or TikTok account during the competition period.
International singers welcome (winner responsible for travel to the Summit; Summit pass included).

2. Video Guidelines
Must clearly feature your live vocal performance.
Accompaniment may be:,Live band, Piano, Backing track, A cappella
No heavy pitch correction or studio editing. Simple audio enhancement is allowed.
One entry per person.

3. Timeline (Example Structure)
Submissions Open: March 18

Submissions Close: April 18

Finalists Announced: May 1

Winner Announced: May 8

4. Judging Criteria
Entries will be evaluated on:

Musicality & Jazz Vocabulary

Time Feel & Phrasing

Storytelling & Emotional Communication

Creativity & Individual Voice

Stage Presence (even on camera)

Note: This is not about vocal acrobatics. We are looking for artistry.

5. Selection Process
Phase 1: JazzVoice team selects Finalists
Phase 2: Winner selected by artist panel (public engagement may be considered but will not determine the winner).

6. Prizes
🏆 3 Finalists receive:
Performance slot at the Virginia Beach Vocal Jazz Summit 2026 (two songs)
Summit Pass (full access)
A 3 Month JazzVoice membership scholarship
Travel and lodging not included.

🏆 Winner receives:
Performance slot at the Virginia Beach Vocal Jazz Summit 2026 (20 minute set)
Live feedback session with featured Summit artist
Summit Pass (full access)
Featured on JazzVoice platforms
A one year JazzVoice membership scholarship
Travel and lodging not included.

Questions? [email protected]