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Radford University Theatre does not offer specific advisories about all subject matter, as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have any questions about content, age-appropriateness or stage effects (such as strobe lights or theatrical fog) that might have a bearing on patron comfort, please contact our office at 540-831-5141.  A list of specific advisories/disclosures will also be available at the ticketing table at the entrance to the theatre.

    The Radford University Department of Theatre and Cinema invites you to "Grow Young Again” with us in a whole season of stories about youth, connection, and becoming. From the bittersweet aftermath of childhood magic in Lost Girl, to the adventurous spirit of friendship in James and the Giant Peach, the fiery passion of first love in Romeo and Juliet, and the tender, life-affirming connection in I and You — these plays celebrate the joys, heartbreaks, and discoveries of growing up and reaching for something greater.

    Tickets for all Theatre and Cinema performances are available at www.CVPAtickets.com, by calling 540-831-5289, or during the week of the show, at the Theatre and Cinema Box Office,  Artis Center 252.

    Grow Young Again

    Fall 2026

    • Lost Girl

      By Kimberly Belflower

      Pridemore Playhouse Production Series:

      The nursery is once again silent and Neverland is far away, the rest of the world is moving on, but Wendy Darling still sits waiting for her first true love to come back as he promised. Her mother and even the Lost Boys are worried about her. But sometimes it is easier to hide than face life in all its joy and scary parts. Told with lyricism and humanity, this highly relatable story wrestles with the question of how to “fly” with a broken heart.

      Performed in the Main Stage Theatre in Artis Center

      September 29, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
      October 1- 3, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
      October 4, 2026 at 2 p.m.

      Ticket Prices:

      General Admission: $10
      Radford University Faculty and Staff: $6
      Radford University students: Free
      Senior Discount: $6
      Group Rates (10+): $6

      Tickets for all Theatre and Cinema performances are available at www.CVPAtickets.com, by calling 540-831-5289, or during the week of the show, at the Theatre and Cinema Box Office,  Artis Center 252.

    • James and the Giant Peach

      Adapted for the stage by David Wood from the book by Roald Dahl

      Theater for Young Audiences:

      Young James has had a hard go of things. After a ravenous rhino leaves him orphaned, he is forced to live with his two nasty-tempered aunts. But when he discovers an enormous, enchanted peach and a merry band of magical insect friends they all set sail for a new life, a new world, and New York City. Roald Dahl’s much-loved story traces James and company on their journey of healing, friendship, and imagination.

      Performed in the Main Stage Theatre in Artis Center

      November 14, 2026 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

      Ticket Prices:

      General Admission: $8
      Children 12 and under: $4
      Radford University Faculty and staff: $6
      Radford University students: Free
      Group rates (10+): $6 each

      Tickets for all Theatre and Cinema performances are available at www.CVPAtickets.com, by calling 540-831-5289, or during the week of the show, at the Theatre and Cinema Box Office,  Artis Center 252.

    Spring 2027

    • I and You

      By Lauren Gunderson

      Studio Series:

      Seventeen-year-olds Caroline and Anthony could not be more different. She, homebound by a grave illness, is as cynical and isolated as he is athletic and popular. They come together abruptly when Anthony suddenly appears pressing her to work on a joint project due in class the next day. Things get off to a bumpy start, but as the impromptu all-nighter struggles on, the two peel back personal secrets much more profound than the poetry they are studying. This beautifully intimate play encompasses an unlikely amalgam of Leaves of Grass, John Coltrane, Jerry Lee Lewis, to reveal the unending wonder of human connection.

      Performed in the Studio Theatre in Artis Center

      February 17 - 20, 2027 at 7:30 p.m.
      February 21, 2027 at 2 p.m.

      All tickets are FREE.  
      Tickets for all Theatre and Cinema performances are available at www.CVPAtickets.com, by calling 540-831-5289, or during the week of the show, at the Theatre and Cinema Box Office,  Artis Center 252.

    • The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet

      By William Shakespeare

      Pridemore Playhouse Production Series:

      Shakespeare’s original star-crossed lovers take the stage at the Artis Center in their timeless tale of the rapture and recklessness of young love against the backdrop of a senseless feud. Hear again some of the world’s most beautiful poetry as it spins out this story of passion, defiance, and destiny that resonates with the young lover in all of us.

      Performed in the Main Stage Theatre in Artis Center

      March 31, 2027 at 7:30 p.m.
      April 1 – 3, 2027 at 7:30 p.m.
      April 4, 2027 at 2 p.m.

      Ticket Prices:

      General Admission: $10
      Radford University faculty and staff: $6
      Radford University students: Free
      Senior Discount: $6
      Group rates (10+): $6 each

      Tickets for all Theatre and Cinema performances are available at  www.CVPAtickets.com, by calling 540-831-5289, or during the week of the show, at the Theatre and Cinema Box Office,  Artis Center 252.

    • Directing II: Making a Scene

      Projects of the Advanced Directing Class

      And Variety!

      The season winds up with a presentation of a potpourri of passion projects from aspiring young directors. Come see them take wings with an eclectic collection of plays they have chosen!

      Performed in the Studio Theatre in Artis Center

      April 21 -24, 2027 at 7 p.m.
      April 25, 2027 at 2 p.m.

      All tickets are FREE. 
      Tickets for all Theatre and Cinema performances are available at www.CVPAtickets.com, by calling 540-831-5289, or during the week of the show, at the Theatre and Cinema Box Office,  Artis Center 252.

      Directing II: Making a Scene

      Our 2026-27 season promises rich storytelling, talented student actors and designers, and the electric energy that only live theatre can deliver. Come support emerging artists, create lasting memories, and Grow Young Again!

      Tickets and season subscriptions are available now—don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic! Visit www.CVPAtickets.com or contact the CVPA Box Office at 540-831-5289 for details. We can’t wait to welcome you to home in the Artis Center!

     

     

     

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