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Mar 29Saturday @ 7:30 PM

Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony

Virginia Symphony Orchestra

Saturday @ 7:30 PM

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Mar 30Sunday @ 3:00 PM

Peninsula Youth Jazz Band Debut

Directed by Dr. Steven Cunningham

Sunday @ 3:00 PM

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Apr 01Tuesday @ 7:30 PM

The Kelly Rossum Modern Big Band

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Tuesday @ 7:30 PM

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Apr 04Friday @ 8:00 PM

Jane Monheit

Blessed with “a voice of phenomenal beauty” (The New York Times)

Friday @ 8:00 PM

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Apr 04Friday @ 7:30 PM

MOMIX: ALICE

Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic, and whimsy!

Friday @ 7:30 PM

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Apr 06Sunday @ 3:00 PM

Piano Battle

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Sunday @ 3:00 PM

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Apr 06Sunday @ 7:00 PM

THE ADDAMS FAMILY

A devilishly delightful musical comedy!

Sunday @ 7:00 PM

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Pack your trunk for a jumbo journey! The Vanishing Elephant tells a moving story of friendship, belonging, and adventure, and was named a "Critic’s Pick" by The New York Times. On stage Sunday, March 23 at 3 p.m. Child tickets $12!

Blessed with “a voice of phenomenal beauty” (The New York Times), Jane Monheit is a jazz and contemporary vocalist with a deep passion for the Great American Songbook. Don't miss her concert April 4 in the intimate and acoustically superb Peebles Theatre. All tickets: $45.

Armed with a rich Alvin Ailey lineage and a cadre of 16 stunning dancers, Complexions will present STARDUST, a ballet tribute to the genre-bending innovation of one of the most prolific rock stars of our time – David Bowie. On stage March 18 at 7:30 p.m.

The Champions of Magic team is back with an explosive all-new show featuring thrilling and mind-bending illusions. Fusing their skills in grand-scale magic, a flair for spectacle, and undeniable showmanship, this interactive, high-energy show is sure to entertain the whole family. March 6 at 7:30 p.m.

This might be your chance to become the star you’ve always wanted to be! Learn from the pro (and the blessed) at Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class. This hilarious one-woman musical celebration stars Christopher Newport University’s own Hannah Cecil as “Sister Robert Anne,” and YOU as her willing (and able-ish) class of cabaret wannabes. The performance showcases an exclusive collection of songs from the entire Nunsense series, interspersed with side-splitting stories and audience participation. March 14-16. All seats $20. Think of it as a small donation on your way to superstardom. DISCLAIMER: Sister Robert Anne makes no guarantees regarding your future success as a cabaret performer and is not responsible for damages in relation to the use of rhinestones, mirrored balls, jazz hands, or any other cabaret-related injury, physical or otherwise.

FREE Arts for All community concert! Christina and Andrés are 123 Andrés, the GRAMMY-winning duo for kids and families known for their interactive, high-energy shows. They bring original songs that blend Spanish and English with an eclectic mix of sounds from all corners of Latin America. 123 Andrés pack their show with positive vibes and energetic music that will have the whole family dancing and learning! On stage Saturday, March 8, at 4 p.m. in Peebles Theatre. This is a free concert, with ticket required for entry. Enjoy!

Leah Glenn Dance Theatre presents Nine, a work that seamlessly interweaves the vocabularies of dance, visual arts, poetry, and music into a narrative that celebrates the bravery and fortitude of the Little Rock Nine, the African American teenagers who desegregated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957. On stage February 22 at 8 p.m.

In this 41st anniversary year of Purple Rain, GRAMMY®-winning bassist Ben Williams pays homage to the musical legacy of Prince by assembling a stellar cast of stars from the worlds of R&B, funk, soul, jazz, and classical. On stage Friday, March 7 at 8 p.m.

Enjoy live jazz, drinks, and the rare opportunity to be seated on the Diamonstein Concert Hall stage! Join us on April 1 at 7:30 p.m. as The Kelly Rossum Modern Big Band returns after its acclaimed 2023 Ferguson Center debut. Founder and leader Kelly Rossum is an international trumpet artist, improviser, and composer. He'll present two sets of original music for a full, modern big band. Just 30 tickets remain for this performance. All seats are $38.

Although friends in real life, mercy is the last thing on their minds when fighting on stage. The brainchild of internationally acclaimed pianists Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis, Piano Battle sees the duo go head-to-head, charming and enchanting the audience with various classical pieces. The show is divided into several rounds, each featuring a musical style. The audience will select the winner! On stage April 6 at 3 p.m. Limited ticket inventory. All seats $10!

This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. With standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, The Book of Mormon has truly become an international sensation. On stage March 19-20 at 7:30 p.m.

A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, The Addams Family is the magnificently macabre hit musical featuring everyone's favorite creepy, kooky characters. On stage Sunday, April 6 at 7 p.m.

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'" - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated pop culture - breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries, and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. The Cher Show is the Tony Award-winning musical of her story, and it's packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon. On stage February 2 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $65-$89.

It's Mutts Gone Nuts - Unleashed! Come see 12 of the world’s most talented four-legged performers in a comedy dog spectacular that is leaving audiences howling for more! The all-star lineup includes a Guinness World Record holder, "America’s Got Talent" fan favorite, plus a host of amazing rescue dogs that will dance, prance, flip and skip their way right into your heart. Deemed “A must see” by The Washington Post, Mutts Gone Nuts is sure to win Best in Show! Child tickets $12!

Limited ticket availability! Yuja Wang is one of the most celebrated pianists performing today. Witness her charismatic artistry and virtuosity in this exceptional one-night-only performance with Eric Jacobsen and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, co-presented with the Ferguson Center in recognition of its 20th Anniversary Season. Ms. Wang will perform György Ligeti's Piano Concerto, Einojuhani Rautavaara's Piano Concerto No. 1, Four Hungarian Dances by Brahms, and Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet. Saturday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m.

On stage January 25! Good Shot Judy delivers top-notch classic vocal jazz and recreates the nightclub entertainment feel of Las Vegas in its prime. Think Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Count Basie, glitz, and glamour. Real entertainment from an era that was not only filled with great singers and songs, but whose legacy has become synonymous with what great entertainment really is. All seats $15. Swing it, baby!

The winner of six Tony Awards®, the Grammy® Award and the Olivier Award for Best Musical, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. The New York Times calls it “a breathtaking knockout of a musical.” And “NBC Nightly News” declares the musical “an anthem resonating on Broadway and beyond.” On stage January 19 at 7 p.m.

Hero: The Boy From Troy is a new musical for children about Congressman John Lewis. Join us on a journey through the decades, showing how the Civil Rights movement's heroes inspired young John Lewis to protest injustice and get into "good trouble." On stage Sunday, January 26, at 3 p.m. Recommended ages are grades 3-6. Curriculum connections include social studies, U.S. history and government, and social justice. All seats are $10!

You know “Christmas Time’s A Coming” when 15-time GRAMMY winner and Country Music Hall of Fame member Ricky Skaggs and his ace backing band Kentucky Thunder play all your favorite holiday songs in their refreshing acoustic style. Celebrate the beauty and majesty of this time of year with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder Christmas, on stage tonight!

Bah, humbug! One of the greatest stories in the history of English literature, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens has enchanted audiences the world over and become a beloved Christmas tradition for families everywhere. On stage December 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $30-$54.

This absorbing, thought-provoking, and vividly theatrical company assures a joyous and oh-so-entertaining evening of dance. Surprising and unforgettable, they are “one of the most talked-about companies nationwide.” (Los Angeles Times). BODYTRAFFIC, on stage January 21, with all tickets just $10! Part of our Arts for All Community Concert Series, generously sponsored by Ferguson Cares.

A reminder that this evening's performance of A Magical Cirque Christmas starts at 6 p.m. and that our lobby will open at 5 p.m. Happy holidays!

Ferguson Center for the Arts - Homepage

Upcoming Events

Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony

Virginia Symphony Orchestra

Peninsula Youth Jazz Band Debut

Directed by Dr. Steven Cunningham

The Kelly Rossum Modern Big Band

SOLD OUT!

Jane Monheit

Blessed with “a voice of phenomenal beauty” (The New York Times)

MOMIX: ALICE

Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic, and whimsy!

Piano Battle

SOLD OUT!

THE ADDAMS FAMILY

A devilishly delightful musical comedy!

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