Ballet Virginia: Elevate

a Family Time Event

November 08, 2024 to November 09, 2024

7:30 PM

Main Stage Theater

Ballet Virginia brings the transcendent beauty of dance to the stage with “Elevate”. Our diverse company will inspire the audience to explore the emotions that powerful choreography evokes. Nationally recognized and celebrated choreographers will showcase the company with original works by Lydia Roberts Coco and Jared Allan. Join Ballet Virginia, Coastal Virginia’s professional ballet company, for their season opening!

For Group Discount information, call the Box Office 757-499-0317

Soul of Langston

A FREE Z Ticket Bank Event

November 16, 2024

11am & 2pm

Main Stage Theater

Fused with rhythms of jazz and blues, Soul of Langston sketches the life of American playwright, poet, and civil rights activist Langston Hughes, as portrayed by Arts for Learning’s Daron P. Stewart.

Daron P. Stewart is an actor who has performed across the United States and abroad. His credits include national and independent film work, television hosting, and numerous stage performances. His accolades include a “Best Supporting Actor” award for his portrayal of Cory in Theatre Charlotte’s production of August Wilson’s Fences. Daron is perhaps best known for his command performance as Langston Hughes in the one-person stage play, Soul of Langston, which he wrote and has performed nationally in various venues. In addition to his acting work, Daron conducts an artist residency program that partners academic work with the arts.

A Z Ticket Bank FREE Family Time performance provided by Arts for Learning and Virginia African American Cultural Center. Funding for this performance comes from Virginia African American Cultural Center, Virginia Tourism Corporation, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and National Endowment for the Arts.

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!

Want to join the volunteer choir?