Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved Cinderella will have the whole family believing in fairy godmothers all over again.Enjoy seeing this enchanting musical come alive with memorable songs like "In My Own Little Corner" and "Impossible/It's Possible," performed by Charlottesville Opera’s talented, professional cast and live orchestra. Featuring stunning costumes and dazzling sets inspired by the romantic [...]
Make unforgettable memories with your little ones at Elmo’s Got the Moves—the all-new Sesame Street Live show coming to your neighborhood! This exciting show will have kids and parents alike [...]
JazzFest 2026 is pleased to welcome international sensation, Veronica Swift, as the headliner of its main event the evening of June 6 at the Paramount Theater. Additional artists include: Royce Campbell, U.S. Navy Band Commodores Jazz Ensemble, Charles Owens, Randazzo Big Band, Stephanie Nakasian, Charlie Ballantine. Trio, Robert JospeTrio, featuring Daniel Clarke, Paul Langosch, and [...]
A Fairy Tale Gathering is an original narrated ballet by Co-Founder Emily Hartka that’s specially designed for children and their families! The 45-minute interactive production features Charlottesville Ballet’s professional company [...]
The Shenandoah National Park Trust is thrilled to bring the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival back to The Paramount Theater! Get ready for an exhilarating cinematic journey featuring breathtaking stories of adventure, culture, and the power of the outdoors. Across three days, audiences will experience three entirely different screenings, each showcasing the world’s best short [...]
UVA Division for Community Engagement and Equal Opportunity Presents: Community MLK Celebration Keynote Event at the Paramount Theater Born just nine years after the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama, MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellow Imani Perry was instilled from an early age with a strong instinct for justice and progressive change. The rich interplay between history, [...]
Get ready to sing, dance, and play along with Blippi and his best buddy Meekah as they rock out with fans in this interactive live performance! Whether it’s drumming to the beat, strumming guitars, or hopping to catchy rhythms, kids are encouraged to get out of their seats and move with the music. Featuring fan-favorite [...]
Share the joy of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet with family and friends. Give the gift of a spectacular holiday experience featuring an international cast, acrobatic performances, towering whimsical puppetry, and opulent costumes and sets, hand-crafted by the finest artisans of Europe. Go back to a simpler time and make memories your family will cherish forever. [...]
Santa is coming to the Paramount Theater on Saturday, November 29th for free photos! Bring your family downtown to share your wish list with Santa, snap a photo for your holiday card, and catch a few beloved holiday classics on the big screen! Make sure not to miss out on the chance for memorable snapshots [...]
After moving to Salem, Mass., teenager Max Dennison (Omri Katz) explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani (Thora Birch) and their new friend, Allison (Vinessa Shaw). After dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy) who used to live in [...]
With their concert entitled PEACE, the multi-Grammy and Emmy Award-winning SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR returns to North America to perform a joyful program of South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals, and some classics. The inspirational concert will also feature the spirited music of Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen, and more! Formed [...]
Experience the magic of Cinderella live on stage!This dazzling production by World Ballet Company brings the beloved fairy tale to life with 40 international dancers, over 150 radiant costumes, and breathtaking sets. From grand ballroom scenes to whimsical mischief, it’s a ballet for all ages—full of charm, romance, and timeless wonder. “It was a treat [...]