If it's live music entertainment you're after, then make sure to check out the performance schedule at Virginia Beach's 17th Street Park. There's always something entertaining happening here, whether it is a rocking live band, a theatrical production, a hilarious or dramatic play or a must-see movie.
Graceful movement, dramatic staging and sweeping music all combine to create the art of an unforgettable performance, which is the benchmark of the Conservatory Of Dance. The ballet was established in 1975 and has been preserving the art of classical ballet and dance entertainment in Virginia Beach ever since. The group is a forum in which aspiring dancers can develop their talents as well as work toward being a part of the group that stages various productions throughout the year. These performances are funded in part by the City of Virginia Beach in cooperation with the Virginia Beach Arts and Humanities Commission and the Virginia Beach Foundation.
Experience the gamut of a chuckle to a belly laugh to an out and out howl when you visit Virginia Beach's Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant. See some of the best stand-up comedians in the country as well as some of the more noteworthy up-and-coming talents as they put on a show that will have you in stitches. Dinner is also available at the venue and reservations for the comedy shows are highly recommended.
Tradition is something that the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach is quite familiar with. This group is proud to be the area's oldest continually-operating community theater with 60 very memorable seasons of entertainment behind them! This is a non-profit organization that aims to maintain its mission of providing a quality theater experience at affordable prices. The group stages five big productions a year over the course of its regular season which runs from September to June.
There are predictable dinner theaters and then there's the out-of-bounds entertainment that you and your family will experience when you are in the audience for Angelo's Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. With a 13-year backlog of memorable performances, this team of actors, directors and crew have been proud to continue the tradition of being Virginia Beach's original comedy/murder mystery company. Audiences love it for many reasons. Not only do you get a chance to see the work of some of the finest actors in the area, you will also become a part of the production as the performance becomes interactive. The characters variously include audience members to help solve the mystery, often leading to amusing results. The performances are all family friendly, so make it an evening out for the whole clan.
Virginia Beach's Symphonicity is taking the classical music experience to a completely new level. Formerly known as the Virginia Beach Symphony Orchestra, the group is made up of a surprising group of players. Not only does it feature current and former members of the symphony, it also calls on the talents of some of the finest musicians in the area. This not only includes retired and active symphony members but also public school teachers, freelance musicians, private instructors and composers, as well as business professionals, homemakers and a select group of high school students. The 100-plus members of this unique group perform regularly with the goal of bringing the classics to as wide an audience of music lovers as possible.
Great melodies and skilled voices intertwine every time the Virginia Beach Chorale takes the stage. This is the oldest continuous performing arts group in Virginia Beach, as the chorale gave its first performance back in 1958. The group has worked on developing an impressive entertainment repertoire that includes classics, Broadway, jazz and even rock. The group performs two main concerts a year that include a spring show and a special Christmas presentation.