Virginia Theatre Festival

Virginia Theatre Festival The professional summer theatre of the University of Virginia since 1974.

For over 45 years, our theatre has presented an annual summer festival of musicals, classic works, and new plays for our local Charlottesville, Albemarle, and UVA communities. Our mission is to offer an immersive professional theatre experience, where UVA faculty, staff, and students work alongside both professional artists and community members

06/19/2026

Dreams come true, yeah they do, in Santa Fe 🎶
Henry Crater stars as Jack Kelly in Disney’s NEWSIES, a captivating musical about dreams, courage, and standing up for what’s right. You won’t want to miss it!

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at the link in bio

As the 52nd season of VTF kicks off, we thank The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation for their support as our...
06/18/2026

As the 52nd season of VTF kicks off, we thank The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation for their support as our Sustaining Sponsor. Thank you for all that you do to support the arts at UVA and in Charlottesville!

06/17/2026

Rehearsals are officially underway for Disney’s NEWSIES 🗞️. Take a look behind the scenes as director Matthew Steffens shares the powerful themes at the heart of the show and the incredible talent bringing this story to life. Don’t miss your chance to see NEWSIES! Tickets are available now: https://virginiatheatrefestival.org/production/disneys-newsies/

06/15/2026

Ahead of Ken Ludwig’s MORIARTY opening performance this Saturday, we chatted with director Nicolas Minas about the genre-bending, friendship-filled adventure 🗡 Opening weekend is selling fast, don’t miss the first show of the season - tickets are available now!

The “Kings of New York” have arrived in Charlottesville! So excited to welcome the first group of Disney’s NEWSIES cast ...
06/11/2026

The “Kings of New York” have arrived in Charlottesville! So excited to welcome the first group of Disney’s NEWSIES cast members to 🗞️

Join Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson on a new case filled with melodrama, mystery, and adventure in MORIARTY, running Jun...
06/09/2026

Join Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson on a new case filled with melodrama, mystery, and adventure in MORIARTY, running June 20-28 in the Ruth Caplin Theatre! Check out the link in our bio to read the show announcement and purchase your tickets ✉️
Photo Credit: Tristan Williams

06/08/2026

As the company of MORIARTY prepares for opening on June 20, we checked in with them about the cases they're solving in their own lives 🫆Get your tickets at the link in our bio to see them deducing mysteries onstage in Ken Ludwig's new Sherlock Holmes adventure!
(P.S. Enjoy this preview of the original music of MORIARTY, composed by Michael Rasbury!)

06/02/2026

The wait is over! Get your VTF tickets online, over the phone, or in person via the UVA Arts Box Office 🎟️

This one is for the scenic sleuths out there! Ahead of the opening of Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY, check out the set design by...
05/29/2026

This one is for the scenic sleuths out there! Ahead of the opening of Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY, check out the set design by Se Hyun Oh - and you can also spy available tickets at the link in our bio 🔍

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109 Culbreth Road
Charlottesville, VA
22903

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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