A Soulful Christmas: A Groovy Musical Revue

Live at The Z Music Series

December 05, 2024 to December 15, 2024

7:30, 2PM, 4PM

Main Stage Theater

A Soulful Christmas: A Groovy Musical Revue
by Kendrell Bowman and Anthony Wayne
Presented by Underground Performing Arts Collective

A Soulful Christmas: A Groovy Musical Revue is the new, 70’s Holiday Musical Show for lovers of Gospel, R&B, and Soul. Be transported back to the disco era into our ‘Groovy Wonderland” inspired by the hit TV show “Soul Train”. Presented by UPAC, the team that produced last year’s A Motown Christmas, this all-new production will feature talented artists from the DMV region.

 

Sponsored in part by Legal Seafood

Holidivas: A 10-Year Celebration

Live at The Z: a z holiday tradition

December 19, 2024 to December 21, 2024

7:30pm & Sat. at 2:30pm

Main Stage Theater

The Holidivas return to the stage celebrating the 10th performance of The Z’s most beloved cabaret! Featuring the largest cast ever- prepare to be dazzled by these talented and glittering divas featuring an incredible live band and community choir!

The 2024 Holidivas performances will feature a community choir performing alongside the divas!

Featuring:

Alexandra Shephard
Ariel Lee Velazquez
Coral Mapp
Jennifer K Lent
Kai B White
Lindsay Eure
Liz Brydge
Robyn Riddick
Shawna Lawhorn
Jessi DiPette

Special Guest Performances:
Janae Thompson (12/19/24)
Tara Moscopulos (12/20/24)
Jessi DiPette (12/21/24-2:30pm)
Charity Robinson (12/21/24-7:30pm)

Want to join the volunteer choir?

Tidewater Winds: Santa Swings

Live at The Z Music Series

December 22, 2024

6:30pm

Main Stage Theater

A Tidewater Winds Big Band Christmas featuring The Tidewater Winds Big Band with guest jazz vocalist Danielle Roby.

Under the direction of John Brewington

The program will feature the Tidewater Winds Big Band playing some of the original arrangements from the Glen Miller Christmas Songbook, music from Jazz at the Lincoln Center, and even a couple of charts from Tommy Newsom as performed by Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show Band! This performance is filled with holiday favorites, new arrangements, the debut of new vocalist Danielle Roby and classic holiday music of today and yesterday!

ECHOES Artist Showcase

Live at The Z Music Series

January 10, 2025

7:30pm

Main Stage Theater

Three rising stars return to The Z stage to take you on a musical journey through echoes of their past and visions of their electrifying future.

Featuring Eric Staab, Jarvis Griffin & Aviana

UPAC Presents: Black Girl Magic

with UPAC

March 13, 2025 to March 15, 2025

2:00PM & 7:30pm

Main Stage Theater

by Sharon Cook
Presented by Underground Performing Arts Collective

Black Girl Magic takes its audience on a journey lead by Sister, a young Black woman, struggling to find a place of acceptance in the world. Guided by her African ancestors, Sister comes to a place of self-reconciliation and acceptance as she is given a glimpse into the lives and legacy of Black women, past and present, young and old.