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SUMMARY:Around the World in Eighty Days
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Theatre of Hampton Roads Presents\n“Around The World in Eighty Days”\nWritten by Anton Five | Directed by Mike Burnette \nAdventure! Excitement! Improv! Adventure! We invite you to join our two explorers\, Phileas Fogg and Jean Passepartout\, as they attempt to win a race across the globe. But to make this the trip of a lifetime\, the explorers will need your help. Based on the novel by Jules Verne\, this interactive CTHR production (back by popular demand) delights audiences of all ages. Will Jean and Phileas make it around the world on schedule\, or will their hilarious antics slow them down? Only time will tell! \nAppropriate for all ages\, best enjoyed by those four and up
URL:https://thez.org/event/around-the-world-in-eighty-days/
LOCATION:Zeiders American Dream Theater\, 4509 Commerce St.\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Time
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SUMMARY:THE Z OPEN MICS: The Z Unplugged
DESCRIPTION:Calling all singers\, songwriters\, and musicians! This is your opportunity to take the mic. Test out a new original song or share your favorite cover. It’s up to you. The most important thing is to share a song for all to hear in this welcoming\, supportive\, and creative environment.\n\nThe following audio support is available at Unplugged Open mics \n\nTwo vocal mics (for solos or duets on boom stands)\nTwo passive DI boxes for instruments\nOne instrument mic (for instruments without pickups)\nUpright piano with vocal mic\nConnection for cell phone for backing track\n\nLightning (iPhone) and USB-C\n\n\nConnection for devices with standard headphone ports\nMusic stands\n\n\n\nIn partnership with Big Juicy Entertainment. \n \nPLEASE NOTE: FLEX PASSES AND OTHER DISCOUNTS CANNOT BE USED FOR THIS PRODUCTION
URL:https://thez.org/event/the-z-open-mics-unplugged/
LOCATION:Zeiders American Dream Theater\, 4509 Commerce St.\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Education,Open Mic Series
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SUMMARY:Dr. Smile: A New Musical
DESCRIPTION:Book by Clyde Santana\, Valli Meeks & Kira Sarai Helper \nLyrics by Kira Sarai Helper and Clyde Santana \nMusic by Kira Sarai Helper \nIn 1989\, as fear closed doors to people living with HIV\, a young Black dentist signs on to run a new dental clinic and becomes an advocate for the excluded. This powerful new musical tells the true story of Dr. Valli Meeks\, who fought alongside her HIV+ patients for care\, dignity\, and respect\, establishing the first dental clinic in Maryland for people living with HIV/AIDS. Told through the voices of Dr. Valli\, her patients and the love that supported her\, this musical is more than a story of medicine and activism. It’s a portrait of partnership\, a celebration of perseverance\, a love letter to the people who inspired Dr. Valli’s life’s work – her patients. \nPOP-UP MUSEUM OPENING: May 15 \nPOST-SHOW TALKBACK: May 16 following the Matinee \nPRIDE NIGHT: May 29 \nCLOSING WEEKEND FREE TICKETS FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
URL:https://thez.org/event/dr-smile-a-new-musical/
LOCATION:Zeiders American Dream Theater\, 4509 Commerce St.\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, United States
CATEGORIES:Curtain Up! New Play Series
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SUMMARY:Dr. Smile: Pop-up Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Dr. Smile Pop-up AIDS Museum:\nA Companion to Dr. Smile: A New Musical.\nFree & Open to the Public \nTo complement the world-premiere musical Dr. Smile\, Zeiders American Dream Theater will host a free pop-up HIV/AIDS museum\, open to all visitors throughout the show’s run. The exhibition will illuminate the history of the HIV/AIDS epidemic\, highlight the brave individuals who fought for dignity and care\, and honor the real‑life figures who inspired the musical. \nDates: May 15 – May 30\, 2026\nHours: box office hours and pre show (an hour before show time)\nLocation: Zeiders American Dream Theater Main Lobby\nAdmission to Museum: FREE (no ticket required) \nAbout the Museum \nLed by Hart and MJ Vilardi of Hart Learning Group.This interactive\, educational exhibit will trace the early years of the AIDS crisis when fear and misinformation closed doors to people living with HIV. Visitors will explore a chronological timeline\, from the first reported cases in the early 1980s to the development of life‑saving treatments and the ongoing fight for equity. Artifacts\, archival photographs\, and personal items will bring to life the activism\, loss\, and resilience that defined a generation. \nDedicated to the “Everyday Heroes” of the epidemic\, individuals who risked their careers\, their reputations\, and their safety to provide compassionate care when others turned away.Free & Open to the Public \nA Note on the Musical\nDr. Smile: A New Musical runs on the Main Stage Theater at The Z from May 15 – May 30\, 2026. Performances are Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays at 7:30pm\, with Saturday matinees at 3pm. The musical blends music and narrative to explore the intersection of healthcare\, fear\, and compassion during the early AIDS epidemic.
URL:https://thez.org/event/dr-smile-pop-up-museum/
LOCATION:Zeiders American Dream Theater\, 4509 Commerce St.\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, United States
CATEGORIES:Curtain Up! New Play Series
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SUMMARY:PRIDE NIGHT: Dr. Smile
DESCRIPTION:Book by Clyde Santana\, Valli Meeks & Kira Sarai Helper\nLyrics by Kira Sarai Helper and Clyde Santana\, Music by Kira Sarai Helper \nMeet me at The Z for a special PRIDE Night Performance! Enjoy “Dr. Smile”\, plus raffle prizes from 757 Pride Orgs and a cash bar.  \n7:00pm: Pre-show performance by Vivian Valentine \n7:30pm: Dr. Smile \nIn 1989\, as fear closed doors to people living with HIV\, a young Black dentist signs on to run a new dental clinic and becomes an advocate for the excluded. This powerful new musical tells the true story of Dr. Valli Meeks\, who fought alongside her HIV+ patients for care\, dignity\, and respect\, establishing the first dental clinic in Maryland for people living with HIV/ Aids. Told through the voices of Dr. Valli\, her patients and the love that supported her\, this musical is more than a story of medicine and activism. It’s a portrait of partnership\, a celebration of perseverance\, a love letter to the people who inspired Dr. Valli’s life’s work – her patients.
URL:https://thez.org/event/pride-night/
LOCATION:Zeiders American Dream Theater\, 4509 Commerce St.\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, United States
CATEGORIES:Curtain Up! New Play Series
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SUMMARY:Dr. Smile: Post-Show Talkback
DESCRIPTION:Join us immediately after the Saturday performance for a special talkback featuring Dr. Valli Meeks\, the real-life dentist who founded Maryland’s first HIV/AIDS dental clinic\, alongside Pop-up Museum artistic collaborators MJ Vilardi and Hart. Together\, they’ll explore the intersection of healthcare\, activism\, and the arts\, discussing how a musical can amplify stories of resilience and dignity. It’s a conversation about partnership\, perseverance\, and the power of everyday heroes.
URL:https://thez.org/event/dr-smile-post-show-talkback/
LOCATION:Zeiders American Dream Theater\, 4509 Commerce St.\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Education,Curtain Up! New Play Series
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