For additional performing arts programs, see the Henrico Theatre page.
Cultural Arts Links:
Henrico Theatre Company: Audition Notice Email List
On The Air Radio Players: Audition Notice Email List
Henrico Concert Band
Henrico Community Band
Henrico Pops Chorus (Facebook page)
On the Air Radio Players
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
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HENRICO THEATRE COMPANY
Henrico Theatre Company is back for its 44th season!
Tickets can be purchased on the artsglenallen.org website.
Season Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors/students
Individual Tickets: $10 adults, $8 seniors/students
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GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER A comedy/drama by Todd Kreidler. September 15-October 1, 2023 A progressive white couple’s proud liberal sensibilities are put to the test when their daughter brings her black fiancé home to meet them. Blindsided by their daughter’s whirlwind romance, they quickly come to realize the difference between supporting a mixed-race couple in your newspaper and welcoming one into your family – especially in 1967. But they’re surprised to find they aren’t the only ones with concerns about the match – his parents are as well. With humor and insight, “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner” begins a conversation sure to continue at dinner tables long after the curtain comes down. |
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HOLIDAY INN A musical comedy with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, and book by Gordon Greenburg and Chad Hodge. November 3-19, 2023. Purchase Tickets Jim leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on his farmhouse in Connecticut where he quickly discovers life isn’t the same without a bit of song and dance. Jim’s luck takes a spectacular turn when he meets Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to spare. Together they turn the farmhouse into a fabulous inn with dazzling performances to celebrate each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July. But when Jim’s best friend, Ted tries to lure Linda away to be his new dance partner in Hollywood, will Jim be able to salvage his latest chance at love? Featuring favorite Berlin songs including “Blue Skies,” “You’re Easy to Dance With,” “Easter Parade” and “White Christmas.” |
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SOME ENCHANTED EVENING Music by Richard Rogers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, I. May 3-19, 2024. Purchase Tickets The songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein have become an integral part of our everyday lives. We sing them in the shower, we dance to them in ballrooms, we hear them on the radio and in elevators and supermarkets. We still thrill to them on the live stage in their respective musicals and we teach them to our children. While our five performers are given the opportunity to explore the songs with their own styles, it offers the audience a glorious parade of genuine hits – truly some enchanted evening! Includes such favorites as “If I Loved You,” “In My Own Little Corner,” “The Sound of Music,” “Shall We Dance?” and “I Can’t Say No.” |
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NEVER TOO LATE A comedy by Summer Arthur Long. July 19-Aug 4, 2024. Purchase Tickets This good old-fashioned domestic farce is about a married man in his fifties who suddenly learns he’s becoming a father again. His last child, a girl, was born 24 years ago and, considering the fool she married, he finds the prospect of another unthinkable. Plus, his previously meek little wife begins to lay down the law. There’s to be a nursery, a new bath, and she’s to have her own checking account. Such dour capitulation you’ll never see again. Plain, simple and old-fashioned laughter! |
Dance Clubs
Ballroom Dance Club
USA Dance, Inc. is a volunteer organization committed to promoting ballroom dance as a social event. Dances are held the first Saturday of each month at Rigby’s Jig (5470 West Broad St) and the third Saturday at Deep Run Recreation Center from 7:30-10:30 pm. Information: Phil Sisk, (804) 382-2889.
Colonial Dance Club
Dedicated to perpetuating English country dances that were favorites in both England and Colonial America during the 1700s. Meets every other Wednesday from 7:30-9:30pm at Belmont Recreation Center, 1600 Hilliard Road. Colonial Dance Club Website. Information: Linda Macdonald, (804) 651-9468.
German Folk Dancing
“Hirshjaeger Dancers,” Henrico’s German Folk Dance Club and Virginia’s only authentic schulpattler dance group. Beginning and intermediate dance levels for ages 16 to adult. Meetings held on Fridays from 7:30-10 pm at Saint Andrews United Methodist Church. Information: Mark Cheek, 541-5400.
International Folk Dance Club
This dance club celebrates dance from 22 countries. Membership is open to anyone regardless of dancing experience and a partner is not necessary. Meetings held on the first, third, and fifth Friday of each month from 7:30-10:30 pm at Dumbarton Elementary School. Information: Pam Carney, 389-2701.
Square and Round Dance Clubs
Want to learn America’s official dance form with a fun group of folks? The Henrico Division of Recreation and Parks sponsors many square and round dance clubs. A free brochure with program dates, times, and locations is available by calling Amy Perdue at 501-5859.
Music Groups
Henrico Community Band This is an all-volunteer concert band that performs at various public and private events throughout the year. Rehearsals held on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:30 pm at Lakeside Baptist Church, 7401 Woodman Road. Information: Amy Perdue, 501-5138. Band website.
Henrico Concert Band
This all-volunteer band rehearses on Mondays from 7:30-9:30 pm at Lakeside Baptist Church, 7401 Woodman Road. The band provides music for many events and organizations throughout the year. Information: Amy Perdue, 501-5138. Band website
Henrico Pops Chorus
This volunteer group performs a range of song types at public and private events. No experience or audition is required. Rehearsals are held Tuesdays at 7 pm at Lakeside United Methodist Church, 2333 Hilliard Road. Information: Amy Perdue, 501-5138. Facebook page
Bluegrass Coffeehouse
Come out for a jam session with fellow bluegrass/old-time musicians. Acoustic only. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dorey Recreation Center: 652-1440. Second Thursday of each month, 7-9pm.
Theatre Groups
Henrico Theatre Company Volunteers
Coordinates activities between the Henrico Division of Recreation and Parks and the volunteers who work with Henrico Theatre Company. For more information, call 501-5138 to be placed on the mailing list.
On-the-Air Radio Players
The group produces live broadcasts of 1940s radio shows and is also interested in developing and performing original works. For more information, call 501-5138 to be placed on the mailing list. You can also visit the On-the-Air Radio Players website or Facebook page.
