HYPROV: Improv under Hypnosis Starring Colin Mochrie & Asad Mecci

Academy Center of the Arts

Hyprov’s 90-minute live show combines hypnosis and improv. First, World Renowned Hypnotist Asad Mecci welcomes 20 volunteers on stage to be hypnotized. The most receptive to hypnosis then join Colin Mochrie (Whose Line is it, Anyway?) to improvise the rest of the show, while hypnotized. In the hands of two experts, and solely crafted from the volunteers’ uninhibited, unconscious minds […]

The Magic of Bill Blagg: LIVE!

Academy Center of the Arts

The Magic of Bill Blagg LIVE! is a national touring full production show that is filled with grand-scale illusions, jaw-dropping magic, hilarious comedy and audience participation. It’s best described as a Las Vegas style show that’s fun for the whole family! You’ll see people will float in mid-air while others vanish in the blink of an eye! Over 90 minutes […]

The Temptations at the Academy Center of the Arts

Academy Center of the Arts

The Temptations, often referred to as American music royalty, are world-renowned superstars of entertainment, revered for their phenomenal catalog of music and prolific career. They are one of the most iconic, bestselling brands in the entertainment world today. While the group has evolved over the years, Dr. Otis Williams has continued to lead the group and carry the torch forward […]

Gager Concert Series: Bellezza Chamber Ensemble

Sweet Briar College 101 Chapel Vw, Madison Heights, VA, United States

Join Sweet Briar College for a concert of instrumental and vocal works by 19th-20th century composers performed by Bellezza Chamber Ensemble. Performers include Brian Mesko, guitarist; Dr. Samuel Wellman, piano; Alycia Hugo, flute; and Dr. John W. Hugo, tenor. This is free and open to the public, and will take place in the College’s chapel.

Curtain Up Writers Workshop New York Cabaret

University of Lynchburg 1501 Lakeside Dr, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Curtain Call, the University of Lynchburg’s musical theater ensemble, will perform a cabaret-style show at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, in the Robert C. Hailey Theatre at Dillard Fine Arts Center. The public is invited. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased via https://payment.lynchburg.edu/hailey. The concert, Curtain Up Writers Workshop New York Cabaret, is a dress rehearsal and fundraiser […]

The Second City: Mo’ Funny Less Problems

Academy Center of the Arts

The Second City Touring Company’s “Mo’ Funny, Less Problems” promises an uproarious celebration of comedy genius through two acts of scripted scenes, musical comedy and their legendary improvisation. The iconic Chicago theater makes America laugh at pop culture, headlines, scandals and trends. The Second City’s 65-year influence on comedy is rich with luminaries considered the best comedic minds of their […]