Virginia Repertory Theatre
Visit the November Theatre at 114 W. Broad St., and celebrate the art form in all its diversity and grandeur. Our Signature Season includes first class productions of musical theatre masterpieces, critically acclaimed dramas, world premieres and sparkling new comedies.
2024/25 Series Subscription: Receive the largest discount of up to 20% off! Full Signature and/or Barksdale season. Keep your same day, time and seats year after year.
Flex Subscription: up to 15% off! Enjoy the flexibility to mix and match three or more shows from any of our seasons: Signature, Barksdale, or Family.
Call the Box Office at 804-282-2620 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Misery By William Goldman, based on the Stephen King novel
Rescued from a car crash that leaves him unable to walk, famed novelist Paul Sheldon wakes in the secluded home of Annie Wilkes, his self-proclaimed “number one fan.” But Annie’s devoted care quickly turns to unhinged rage when she discovers that his latest novel includes the death of Misery, her favorite character. Paul quickly realizes that he is in a fight for his life should he have any hopes of escape. Whether a newcomer to Stephen King’s chilling tale or a devoted fan, this tense cat-and-mouse stage adaptation will grip you until the very end Aug. 31 - Sep. 29, 2024
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, Book by David Greig, Based on the book by Roald Dahl
When Charlie Bucket finds one of the five golden tickets to the Wonka Chocolate Factory, he and the other winners cannot wait to explore this world of sweets, treats, and pure imagination. But once inside, they embark on an extraordinary journey through Willy Wonka’s marvelously madcap mind and soon discover that nobody leaves this factory the same way that they arrived. This whimsical musical is fun for the entire family. Nov. 30, 2024 - Jan. 5, 2025
Fat Ham By James Ijames
A co-production with Virginia Stage Company Hamlet, but with more barbecue and less barbary. Fat Ham reimagines Shakespeare’s story of murder and revenge into what The New York Times calls “a hilarious yet profound tragedy smothered in comedy.” Juicy, a Black queer Southern kid, already has a lot on his plate when his father’s ghost appears, demanding vengeance. As generations clash during the family’s backyard barbecue, Juicy must confront the legacy of violence in which he has been raised and decide the man he wants to be in James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play fresh from its Tony-nominated Broadway run. Mar. 1 - 23, 2025
Waitress Book by Jessie Nelson, Music and Lyrics by Sara Bareilles
Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, finds herself stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a nearby baking contest offers her the chance of escape, and with support from her fellow waitresses, loyal customers, and an unexpected romance, Jenna begins to find the courage to take her long-abandoned dream off the shelf. Waitress, featuring the music of Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, celebrates the power of friendship, dreams, the family we choose, and the quality of a well-baked pie. June 21 - Aug. 3, 2025