Apr 30Tuesday @ 7:30 PM

Dance Theatre of Harlem

“If there were ever a company to shine glorious light…it may well be Dance Theatre of Harlem. Strong, soulful…brilliantly mined joy.” -Charleston Post and…

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Apr 20Saturday @ 8:00 PM

Erika Henningsen With The Virginia Symphony: One Night Only

Acclaimed Broadway star makes her Ferguson Center debut!

Saturday @ 8:00 PM

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Apr 25Thursday @ 7:30 PM

Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

Virginia Symphony Orchestra

Thursday @ 7:30 PM

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Apr 26Friday @ 8:00 PM

The Jae Sinnett Trio With Special Guest Branford Marsalis

HR Jazz Inc. Inaugural Benefit Concert!

Friday @ 8:00 PM

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May 11Saturday @ 8:00 PM

An Evening With Broadway Star Santino Fontana

Tony Award winner for his tour-de-force performance in Tootsie

Saturday @ 8:00 PM

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Apr 27Saturday @ 9:00 AM

CNU's Virginia Community Music Festival

Free workshops and concerts: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday @ 9:00 AM

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Apr 27Saturday @ 8:00 PM

Good Shot Judy

Swing it, baby! Proceeds from this concert benefit Ferguson Center's Arts for All Program

Saturday @ 8:00 PM

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Apr 28Sunday @ 1:00 PM

CNU's Virginia Community Music Festival

Free concerts April 28 from 1 - 5 p.m.

Sunday @ 1:00 PM

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This eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments — matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and hubcaps to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Year after year, audiences worldwide keep coming back for more of this pulse-pounding, electrifying show. On stage May 2 at 7:30 p.m. STOMP. See what all the noise is about!

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra announced its incredible 2024-25 season today, and includes two performances co-produced with the Ferguson Center! Symphony subscriptions will be available to the public starting May 1, with single tickets on sale August 1.

One week from tonight! Join Broadway's Erika Henningsen for a night of musical gems with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Star of Broadway's Mean Girls and Les Misérables, Erika is excited to share songs that shaped her as an artist and person, from Rodgers & Hammerstein to Stephen Schwartz to Billie Eilish. Saturday, April 20 at 8 p.m. Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor Mary Neale, with additional support provided by C.D. West & Company Real Estate, Dr. Drina A. Northam and Leonard A. Bennett, Esq. All seats $20!

Sing for Hope piano pop-up concert alert! Catch incredible pianist John Byrd this Saturday at one of his mini concerts: Newport News Park Discovery Center from noon-12:30 p.m.; Denbigh Community Center Atrium from 12:45-1:15 p.m.; Hilton Village (corner of Warwick and Main) from 1:45-2:15 p.m. and at Brittingham-Midtown Community Aquatic Center from 2:30-3 p.m. Enjoy!

Last seen starring on Broadway in his tour-de-force dual role in Tootsie for which he received Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk and Tony Awards, Santino Fontana is thrilled to be making his debut at the Ferguson Center. Come celebrate a spontaneous, intimate and bespoke evening of his and your favorite songs - intermixed with hilarious showbiz tales. With his rich voice, dynamic versatility and charisma, Fontana has cemented himself as one of Broadway’s favorite leading men. On stage May 11!

Dinosaur World Live is a "roarsome" show for the entire family, with child tickets just $15! A special meet-and-greet immediately afterward offers all brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend. Sunday, April 14 @ 3 p.m. Special thanks to our family series sponsor, Priority Automotive, and show sponsor, Aux Délices Creperie and Creamery in Port Warwick. https://bit.ly/49at6Dm

This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. Come From Away - April 9 at 7:30 p.m. Special thanks to our Broadway series sponsor, TowneBank, and show sponsors, Steven and Joan Marks and Larry King Law.

Do you remember when rock was young? Award-winning Canadian recording artist Jim Witter and his incredible band take us on a musical trip though the '70s in a salute to the songbooks of Elton John and Billy Joel! The Piano Men: April 13 in the acoustically superb Peebles Theatre. https://bit.ly/48Z2Bkj

Erika originated the role of Cady Heron in the 2018 Tony-nominated Broadway musical, Mean Girls, and made her Broadway debut as Fantine in the revival of Les Misérables. Do not miss her Ferguson Center debut April 20! Special thanks to presenting sponsor, Mary Neale, with additional support from C.D. West & Company Real Estate, Dr. Drina A. Northam and Leonard A. Bennett, Esq.

Join us Sunday at 6 p.m. for the second concert in The Bobby BlackHat Music Series! Bobby BlackHat is an award-winning recording artist, songwriter, harmonica player and Virginia's "Blues Ambassador." His special guests include Norfolk-based musician Roberta Lea, The BKS Band (Best Kept Secret) and The Jason Cale Band. Do not miss this concert, because you never know what's gonna happen at a Bobby BlackHat show! All tickets $20 with proceeds benefitting Ferguson Center's Arts for All Program. https://bit.ly/3PqYJ4O

Beloved around the world, Dance Theatre of Harlem has been making headlines for more than half a century, and they’ve never looked better, according to The New York Times, who recently hailed their “radiant, triumphant” performances. on stage April 30.

JUST ADDED! Join Broadway's @erikahenningsen for a night of musical gems with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Star of Broadway's Mean Girls and Les Miserables, Erika is excited to share songs that shaped her as an artist and person, from Rodgers & Hammerstein to Stephen Schwartz to Billie Eilish. On stage Saturday, April 20 at 8 p.m. All seats $20!

Swing it, baby! Good Shot Judy delivers top-notch classic vocal jazz and recreates the classic nightclub entertainment feel of Las Vegas in its prime. On stage April 27! All seats are $20 with proceeds benefitting Ferguson Center's Arts for All Program. Special thanks to show sponsor, the Newport News Marriott at City Center.

The distinctive American songwriter, pianist and three-time Grammy Award-winner Bruce Hornsby is joined by yMusic, the genre-leading contemporary classical ensemble, for a performance showcasing new collaborative compositions plus other favorites from Hornsby’s illustrious catalog. On stage March 21! Special thanks to our show sponsor, BayPort Credit Union.

Be swept away by the enchanting harmonies of Celtic Angels Ireland, the Celtic Knight Dancers and the Trinity Band Ensemble of Dublin, as they celebrate music of the Emerald Isle on St. Patrick's Day! On stage Sunday, March 17 @ 3 p.m.

Our ticket office will be closed Thursday, February 29 from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for a university-wide safety drill.

STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty and utterly unique — an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages! On stage May 2. See what all the noise is about!

Do you remember when rock was young? Award-winning Canadian recording artist Jim Witter and his incredible band take us on an expertly crafted trip though the '70s, year by year and hit by hit in a musical salute to the songbooks of Elton John and Billy Joel! The Piano Men: Saturday, April 13, in the acoustically superb Peebles Theatre.

Join The Legacy Reunion of Earth, Wind & Fire Alumni with special guests from Average White Band for an evening of monster grooves, high energy and danceable hits. Get swept up in the musical whirlwind with some of the greatest musicians in the world performing the hit songs that combine jazz, R&B, disco and soul into the perfect pop storm that dominated the 1970s and spanned five decades of popularity. On stage March 15! https://bit.ly/42DeaMx

Having mesmerized the judges and audience on America’s Got Talent and performed with Cirque du Soleil, percussion and dance sensation MALEVO makes its Ferguson Center debut next Sunday! Special thanks to Riverside Health System, our dance series sponsor.

Elements of a musical circus: Incredible musicians, beloved cartoons, some jazz and a ton of fun ... mix them all together and you get the musical circus that is The Queen's Cartoonists, on stage March 10 in Peebles Theatre! Child tickets are just $10. Special thanks to our family series sponsor, Priority Automotive. https://bit.ly/3SvEeo4

Ferguson Center for the Arts - Homepage

Upcoming Events

Erika Henningsen With The Virginia Symphony: One Night Only

Acclaimed Broadway star makes her Ferguson Center debut!

Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

Virginia Symphony Orchestra

The Jae Sinnett Trio With Special Guest Branford Marsalis

HR Jazz Inc. Inaugural Benefit Concert!

An Evening With Broadway Star Santino Fontana

Tony Award winner for his tour-de-force performance in Tootsie

CNU's Virginia Community Music Festival

Free workshops and concerts: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Good Shot Judy

Swing it, baby! Proceeds from this concert benefit Ferguson Center's Arts for All Program

CNU's Virginia Community Music Festival

Free concerts April 28 from 1 - 5 p.m.

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