Black Box Players of Charlottesville, Va

Black Box Players of Charlottesville, Va Like the song says “There’s No Business Like Show Business” and since 1986 the Black Box Players have been committed to just that…Putting on Shows!

From our very youngest actors to our oldest actors we have worked together as a team to bring your favorite musicals to life onstage… and to have lots of fun doing it! Over the last almost thirty years we have had literally thousands of actors from 4 yrs old thru Adults perform on our stage. BBP was started by MaryAnne Thornton and the entire Thornton family has been involved ever since- both

onstage and behind the scenes. That’s why it makes us especially happy when we have entire families in our shows too. If you are looking for a fun activity that you can do as a family then come join us for a show!! And who knows… there may even be a role for the family dog too!! Many of our young actors have continued on to study theatre in college and to work professionally as teachers, actors, singers, dancers, directors, film makers and techies. Several have landed roles in Broadway productions and other Equity shows all over the United States. But the main thing we hear most often from our BBP alumni is that they still cherish all the memories of the fun they had with BBP and that no matter where their lives have led them or what career paths they have chosen, the experience and self confidence they got from performing has helped them achieve their goals! BBP presents four musicals per year. In addition to those four productions we also have our annual Children’s Musical Theatre Workshop and our C’ville Jr. Idol competition. Our All Girls Praise Show Choir, Higher Voices, performs locally throughout the year at Churches, Praise Expos, Nursing Homes and other community events. Even though we are a totally self-supporting theatre it has always been very important to us to keep our prices reasonable so that anyone who wants to be involved as an actor in our shows or as an audience member at our shows can be. We are proud of the fact that our session fee rates have only risen by $20.00 and our ticket prices by only $2.00 since our opening in 1986! Open registrations for ages 4 yrs through Adults are held prior to each production- all ages and experience levels are welcome! We really hope you will join us to “Put on a Show” soon!!

Join us May 1st-3rd for "Disney Pixar Finding Nemo, A 60-Minute Family Musical" as a talented cast of children, teens an...
04/17/2026

Join us May 1st-3rd for "Disney Pixar Finding Nemo, A 60-Minute Family Musical" as a talented cast of children, teens and adults bring this beloved Pixar movie to life on stage! Lots of fun songs and all of your favorite characters make this the perfect show for all ages! Whether you know every line from the movie or you are diving in for the first time this undersea journey is a splash you won’t want to miss!

Purchase tickets online at: blackboxplayers.com/tickets

Show Dates and Times
➡️ Friday, May 1 at 7pm
➡️ Saturday, May 2 at 7pm
➡️ Sunday, May 3 at 3pm

Ticket Information:
➡️ Tickets are $11.00
➡️ Reserved Seating
➡️ Tickets are Non-Refundable

📍 All performances are at Aldersgate United Methodist Church - 1500 East Rio Road Charlottesville, VA

Join us for our Winter Musical Theatre Workshop 2026 of"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!" on February 20 at 7pm and February ...
01/28/2026

Join us for our Winter Musical Theatre Workshop 2026 of
"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!" on February 20 at 7pm and February 21 at 3pm and 7pm! This exciting musical is based on the classic book by L. Frank Baum and features a talented cast of forty five actors plus many fun upbeat songs!

Purchase tickets online at: blackboxplayers.com/tickets

Show Dates and Times
➡️ Friday, February 20 at 7pm
➡️ Saturday, February 21 at 3pm
➡️ Saturday, February 21 at 7pm

Ticket Information:
➡️ Tickets are $11.00
➡️ Reserved Seating
➡️ Tickets are Non-Refundable
📍 All performances are at Aldersgate United Methodist Church - 1500 East Rio Road Charlottesville, VA

About the Show:
This exciting musical is based on the classic book by L. Frank Baum and features a talented cast of forty five actors plus many fun upbeat songs! In the hopes of getting help to return to her home in Kansas, Dorothy and her dog Toto, set off to see the Wizard in the Emerald City! Along the way they'll meet Munchkins, Glinda,, Gayelette, Mice, the Wicked Witch of the West, Tabitha, Agatha, Flying Monkeys, a Yellow Brick Road, Scary Trees, Poppies, Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Lion and many others!

Join us for our Fall Production of The Nutcrack on November 21, 22 and 23! This enchanting musical, based on the classic...
11/06/2025

Join us for our Fall Production of The Nutcrack on November 21, 22 and 23! This enchanting musical, based on the classic book by E.T.A Hoffmann, features some of your favorite melodies from the Nutcracker Ballet as well as original music by Jim Asher and lyrics by MaryAnne Thornton. This magical play features a talented cast of children, teens and adults!

Purchase tickets online at: blackboxplayers.com/tickets

Show Dates and Times
➡️ Friday, November 21 at 7pm
➡️ Saturday, November 22 at 7pm
➡️ Sunday, November 23 at 3pm

Ticket Information:
➡️ Tickets are $11.00
➡️ Reserved Seating
➡️ Tickets are Non-Refundable

📍 All performances are at Aldersgate United Methodist Church - 1500 East Rio Road Charlottesville, VA

About the Show:
It's Christmas Eve in Annaberg when young Clara (Brooke D'Arcy) is given a wooden Nutcracker doll by her Aunt Dosselmeyer. When the Nutcracker suddenly comes to life as a valiant Prince (Thomas Bouch), Clara and her siblings Louise (Lily Miller) and Fritz (Cohen Amyett), and her ragdoll Miss Ruffles (Kamryn Ayett) are all swept off into the enchanting Land Of the Sweets! On their adventure they will meet Queen Snow (Elizabeth Meiklejohn), the Mouse King (Tyler Gatesman), Mouse Queen (Sage Nickerson) and their team of mischievous mice, the Sugarplum Fairy (Ever Amyett), Miss Ginger (Annie Fields), the Toy Soldiers, the Sweets, the Flowers, and many more of your favorite characters! This magical play features a talented cast of children, teens and adults!

08/26/2025

Join us for our Fall Production of
The Nutcracker!
Register at blackboxplayers.com/register

Join us August 1-3 for our summer production of "Dear Edwina" featuring a talented cast of 35 children and youth, this f...
08/01/2025

Join us August 1-3 for our summer production of "Dear Edwina" featuring a talented cast of 35 children and youth, this fun musical is perfect for all ages!

Purchase tickets online at: blackboxplayers.com/summer-tickets

Show Dates and Times
➡️ Friday, August 1 at 7pm
➡️ Saturday, August 2 at 7pm
➡️ Sunday, August 3 at 3pm

Ticket Information:
➡️ Tickets are $11.00
➡️ Reserved Seating
➡️ Tickets are Non-Refundable

📍 All performances are at Aldersgate United Methodist Church - 1500 East Rio Road Charlottesville, VA

About the Show:
Self-proclaimed “know it all” Edwina Spoonapple would do just about anything to be part of the Kalamazoo Advice-a-Palooza Festival. So, needless to say, when she hears a talent scout from the festival has arrived in Paw Paw, she is very excited and decides to put on her biggest show ever - live from the family garage! Assisted by her siblings, quirky friends and neighbors, they set out to solve all of Paw Paw’s many problems in song after hysterical song!

We can't wait for opening night! Join us August 1-3 for our summer production of "Dear Edwina" featuring a talented cast...
07/31/2025

We can't wait for opening night! Join us August 1-3 for our summer production of "Dear Edwina" featuring a talented cast of 35 children and youth, this fun musical is perfect for all ages!

Purchase tickets online at: blackboxplayers.com/summer-tickets

Show Dates and Times
➡️ Friday, August 1 at 7pm
➡️ Saturday, August 2 at 7pm
➡️ Sunday, August 3 at 3pm

Ticket Information:
➡️ Tickets are $11.00
➡️ Reserved Seating
➡️ Tickets are Non-Refundable

📍 All performances are at Aldersgate United Methodist Church - 1500 East Rio Road Charlottesville, VA

About the Show:
Self-proclaimed “know it all” Edwina Spoonapple would do just about anything to be part of the Kalamazoo Advice-a-Palooza Festival. So, needless to say, when she hears a talent scout from the festival has arrived in Paw Paw, she is very excited and decides to put on her biggest show ever - live from the family garage! Assisted by her siblings, quirky friends and neighbors, they set out to solve all of Paw Paw’s many problems in song after hysterical song!

Join us August 1-3 for our summer production of "Dear Edwina" featuring a talented cast of 35 children and youth, this f...
07/29/2025

Join us August 1-3 for our summer production of "Dear Edwina" featuring a talented cast of 35 children and youth, this fun musical is perfect for all ages!

Purchase tickets online at: blackboxplayers.com/summer-tickets

Show Dates and Times
➡️ Friday, August 1 at 7pm
➡️ Saturday, August 2 at 7pm
➡️ Sunday, August 3 at 3pm
Ticket Information:
➡️ Tickets are $11.00
➡️ Reserved Seating
➡️ Tickets are Non-Refundable

📍 All performances are at Aldersgate United Methodist Church - 1500 East Rio Road Charlottesville, VA

About the Show:
Self-proclaimed “know it all” Edwina Spoonapple would do just about anything to be part of the Kalamazoo Advice-a-Palooza Festival. So, needless to say, when she hears a talent scout from the festival has arrived in Paw Paw, she is very excited and decides to put on her biggest show ever - live from the family garage! Assisted by her siblings, quirky friends and neighbors, they set out to solve all of Paw Paw’s many problems in song after hysterical song!

Only two performances left, reserve your FREE tickets for a hysterical adaptation of "The Three Musketeers" at Aldersgat...
07/26/2025

Only two performances left, reserve your FREE tickets for a hysterical adaptation of "The Three Musketeers" at Aldersgate Church.

🎟️ Tickets are FREE and its a great show for the entire family! Be sure to invite someone to the show!

👉 Reserve your tickets online at: blackboxplayers.com/tickets

🗓️ Performance Dates and Times:
➡️ July 26 at 7pm
➡️ July 27 at 3pm

📍All performances are at Aldersgate Church - 1500 East Rio Road Charlottesville VA

Almost time for opening night! Join us for a hysterical adaptation of "The Three Musketeers" on July 24-27 at Aldersgate...
07/24/2025

Almost time for opening night! Join us for a hysterical adaptation of "The Three Musketeers" on July 24-27 at Aldersgate Church. Packed with nonstop comedy and larger-than-life characters who constantly break into song, this musical play will have all ages laughing out loud and shouting, “All for One and One for All!”

🎟️ Tickets are FREE and its a great show for the entire family! Be sure to invite someone to the show!

👉 Reserve your tickets online at: blackboxplayers.com/tickets

🗓️ Performance Dates and Times:
➡️ July 24 at 7pm
➡️ July 25 at 7pm
➡️ July 26 at 7pm
➡️ July 27 at 3pm

📍All performances are at Aldersgate Church - 1500 East Rio Road Charlottesville VA

https://www.cbs19news.com/entertainment/black-box-players-presents-the-three-musketeers/article_c9050a70-9a5c-47e1-9111-b44fb5d8a564.html

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Black Box Players is presenting its musical take of the story "The Three Musketeers" at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church from Thursday through Sunday, promising

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