Little Shop of Horrors

Jul 11 - Jul 21 | Culbreth Theatre

The 39 Steps

Jul 25 - Aug 4 | Ruth Caplin Theatre

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Virginia Theatre Festival


The Virginia Theatre Festival is getting ready to celebrate its 50th Anniversary year in a big way this summer! The 2024 Season will feature 50 Years and Counting: A Musical Revue, Little Shop of Horrors, and The 39 Steps

Nothing goes better together with an anniversary than a family reunion! That’s why we’re looking forward to welcoming Virginia Theatre Festival alumni for a special reunion event this summer. The event will be held during the run of 50 Years and Counting: A Musical RevueIf you’re a HRC/HRT/HTF/VTF alumni interested in learning more, please complete our Reunion Interest Form, and we’ll be in touch soon!

Read our 2024 Season Announcement

About the Virginia Theatre Festival
Now in its 50th year, the Virginia Theatre Festival, a program of the University of Virginia, is the Commonwealth’s longest-running professional summer theatre company. Founded in 1974, VTF treats local and regional audiences to some of the world’s most renowned plays and musicals while also highlighting the voices of new playwrights and composers. Learn more about us here.

Ways to Give

The Virginia Theatre Festival relies on the generous support of our community to sustain live, professional theatre in the heart of Charlottesville. Your contribution to the VTF fund is the most impactful and direct way to support the art and artists that enliven and inspire audiences every summer.

Learn more about the many ways you can have a leading role as a supporter of VTF!

Community Engagement

VTF’s spotlight community engagement programs, Community Conversations and Spotlight on Service, will continue this summer. Learn more about these programs here.