Spectrum Theatre’s ‘The Lightning Thief’ reminds audiences of beloved childhood series
By Carly Smith | March 24, 2026The show took audiences on an emotional rollercoaster, with humorous, intense and emotional narrative and musical moments.
The show took audiences on an emotional rollercoaster, with humorous, intense and emotional narrative and musical moments.
From Thursday through April 3, the Ruth Caplin Theatre will travel back in time to 19th-century Russia for the debut of the University drama department’s production of “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.”
“Project Hail Mary” — a new science-fiction blockbuster based on Andy Weir’s best-selling novel — was released Friday to critical acclaim.
The Fralin Museum of Art’s latest exhibition highlights the skill, artistry and history behind the making of this common drink.
Almost every major actor has this “budding performance,” one which began to showcase their talents before the rest of the industry caught on.
Kicking off Friday, the Indie Short Film Festival is back in full-swing for its third year in Charlottesville, cementing the Indie Short Film Festival as a Charlottesville staple.
The Looking Glass is a bastion of creativity in Charlottesville and one of IX Art Park’s must-see attractions
While these songs are cultural classics, their constant repetition is somewhat inconsistent with the level of diversity in musical tastes present at the University.
Last Fall, Cassity added another role to her distinguished artistic career, stepping into academia as a professor at the University
Instead of centering on the monster’s suffering, director Maggie Gyllenhaal provokes questions about the woman created for him — the Bride — and what she ultimately wants out of her life.
This selection can be a healthy reminder to maintain gratitude within just about any spring mood
Commissioned specifically for the Ruffin space in 2025, the magnitude of this project challenged the artists as well as University staff organizing the residency
For over 20 years, Media Studies Lecturer Matthew Marshall has carved out a specific niche for himself in the Charlottesville film community.
“Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” is an inventive record full of vitality, finding the perfect balance between reflection and release.
Connected by the many uses of “march,” this list of literature blends the ancient world with modern writers, stories of innocence with war and tyrants and weddings with funerals
The album is directly inspired by a trip that band members Albarn and Hewlett took to India in 2023
The good news, however, is that if 2025 was a year for the man, 2026 is taking on a more diversified portfolio, with plenty of women in the coming months’ titles.
Nearly a year and a half after the release of season three, Executive Producer Shonda Rhimes has returned with perhaps the most eventful installment of “Bridgerton” yet.
With this latest season, “Industry” has again proved itself as one of the most potent and brilliant shows in modern television
Mitski released her eighth studio album — the latest in a strong stretch of collections of deeply personal anthems — titled “Nothing’s About to Happen to Me” Feb. 27.