Black Box Players of Charlottesville, Va

Black Box Players of Charlottesville, Va

Like the song says “There’s No Business Like Show Business” and since 1986 the Black Box Players have been committed to just that…Putting on Shows!

From our very youngest actors to our oldest actors we have worked together as a team to bring your favorite musicals to life onstage… and to have lots of fun doing it! Over the last almost thirty years we have had literally thousands of actors from 4 yrs old thru Adults perform on our stage. BBP was started by MaryAnne Thornton and the entire Thornton family has been involved ever since- both

07/22/2024

Tickets are on sale for Black Box Player's production of Disney's Descendants - the Musical! Performances are August 2nd and 3rd at 7pm and August 4th at 3pm. Tickets are available online at blackboxplayers.com/tickets

06/29/2024

Reserve your FREE tickets now for Aldersgate Church and Black Box Players production of "Phantom of the Op'ry". Set in the backwoods town of Skunk Creek, this is a hilarious spoof of the classic story which features a talented cast of seventeen adults, great music and lots of laughs. It is perfect for the whole family! Tickets are FREE, reserve online at cvaumc.org/tickets

Details:
Performances will be held on July 25, 26 & 27 at 7pm and July 28 at 3pm at Aldersgate Church - 1500 East Rio Road Charlottesville, Va

Dinner Theatre:
And join us on Saturday, July 27th at 5:30 for dinner followed by the show at 7pm. The dinner menu includes: chili, cornbread, lemonade, iced tea and dessert. Dinner reservations are required, reserve below tickets online at cvaumc.org/tickets.

04/20/2024

Tickets are now on sale for Black Box Player's spring musical production of W***y Wonka! Come join us on a fantasy ride into a land of Pure Imagination as the famous candy maker stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. The five winning ticket holders must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory...or they will suffer the consequences! Featuring a talented cast of over 50 children, teens and adults along with the enchanting songs from the 1971 movie, this show is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth!

Purchase Tickets Online: https://blackboxplayers.com/tickets

Show Dates and Times:
• Friday, May 3 at 7pm
• Saturday, May 4 at 7pm
• Sunday, May 5 at 3pm

Ticket Information:
• Tickets are $11.00 each
• Reserved Seating

All performances are at Aldersgate United Methodist Church - 1500 East Rio Road Charlottesville, VA

03/31/2024

Happy Resurrection Sunday to our BBP family!

02/21/2024

All performances are SOLD OUT for our Winter Musical Theatre Workshop this weekend!

02/20/2024

Are you ready for a nonstop seventy minutes of Creatively Constructed Chaos?? Then come join our forty talented 7 - 17 yr old workshop participants as they take you on a fantastically fun musical retelling of Alice in Wonderland!!

Featuring great songs, dance and all your favorite characters, this imaginative take on the classic book is perfect for all ages!!
Purchase Tickets Online: https://blackboxplayers.com/tickets

Show Dates and Times:

• Friday, February 23 at 7pm - SOLD OUT
• Saturday, February 24 at 7pm - 8 Tickets Left
• Sunday, February 25 at 3pm - SOLD OUT

Ticket Information:
• Tickets are $11.00 each
• Reserved Seating

All performances are at Aldersgate United Methodist Church - 1500 East Rio Road Charlottesville, VA

02/14/2024

Are you ready for a nonstop seventy minutes of Creatively Constructed Chaos?? Then come join our forty talented 7 - 17 yr old workshop participants as they take you on a fantastically fun musical retelling of Alice in Wonderland!!

Featuring great songs, dance and all your favorite characters, this imaginative take on the classic book is perfect for all ages!!
Purchase Tickets Online: https://blackboxplayers.com/tickets

Show Dates and Times:
• Friday, February 23 at 7pm - 10 Tickets Left
• Saturday, February 24 at 7pm
• Sunday, February 25 at 3pm - 15 Tickets Left

Ticket Information:
• Tickets are $11.00 each
• Reserved Seating

All performances are at Aldersgate United Methodist Church - 1500 East Rio Road Charlottesville, VA

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas to our BBP family!

11/10/2023

One week till opening night! Join us on Nov. 17, 18, 19 for our fall production of a classic Christmas musical, "Babes in Toyland"! Featuring a talented cast of children, teens and adults playing your favorite Mother Goose characters, Elves, Toys, Gypsies and more. This show is perfect for all ages! Lots of laughs, a bit of mystery and an upbeat original score by Jim Asher will get your holidays off to a festive start! Purchase tickets online at: blackboxplayers.com/tickets

10/30/2023

Join us on Nov. 17, 18, 19 for our fall production of a classic Christmas musical, "Babes in Toyland"! Featuring a talented cast of children, teens and adults playing your favorite Mother Goose characters, Elves, Toys, Gypsies and more. This show is perfect for all ages! Lots of laughs, a bit of mystery and an upbeat original score by Jim Asher will get your holidays off to a festive start! Purchase tickets online at: blackboxplayers.com/tickets

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What an awesome opening night of our summer production of "SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL"! There are a few tickets still available for tonight at 7pm and Sunday at 3pm! Purchase tickets online at: www.blackboxplayers.com/summer-tickets

All performances are at Aldersgate Church - 1500 Rio Road East Charlottesville, VA

07/30/2023

Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’s best loved books collide! Come see all of your favorite characters including The Cat in the Hat, JoJo, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, The Sour Kangaroo, Mayzie, the Who’s,the Wickershams and many others!!

Featuring a cast of forty five talented youth, Seussical is truly a fantastical, magical musical extravaganza for all ages!

Purchase Tickets Online: https://blackboxplayers.com/summer-tickets

Show Dates and Times:
• Friday, August 4 at 7pm
• Saturday, August 5 at 7pm - 12 Tickets Left
• Sunday, August 6 at 3pm - 3 Tickets Left

Ticket Information:
• Tickets are $11.00 each
• Reserved Seating

All performances are at Aldersgate United Methodist Church - 1500 East Rio Road Charlottesville, VA

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Have you reserved your FREE tickets?? Only TWO more chances to see our summer production of "The Importance of Being Earnest". Lots of slapstick comedy and fun songs make this original adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s hysterical play enjoyable and understandable for even the youngest audience member! It is a perfect show for all ages!

Tickets are FREE: blackboxplayers.com/tickets

Show Dates and Times:
• Saturday, July 29th at 7pm
• Sunday, July 30th at 3pm

Ticket Information
• Tickets are FREE
• Reserved Seating
• We encourage you to reserve tickets online
• Limited tickets will be available at the door

General Information:
• All performances are at Aldersgate United Methodist Church - 1500 East Rio Road Charlottesville, VA
• The doors open 20 minutes before each performance. Please plan to arrive 15 to 20 minutes before the start of the show as we will be ushering patrons to their seats
• Snacks can be purchased (cash only) from the concession stand in the lobby during the 15 minute intermission.

07/26/2023

We can't wait to welcome you to Aldersgate Church for our summer production of "The Importance of Being Earnest". Lots of slapstick comedy and fun songs make this original adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s hysterical play enjoyable and understandable for even the youngest audience member! It is a perfect show for all ages!

Tickets are FREE: blackboxplayers.com/tickets

Show Dates and Times:
• Thursday, July 27th at 7pm - SOLD OUT
• Friday, July 28th at 7pm
• Saturday, July 29th at 7pm
• Sunday, July 30th at 3pm

Ticket Information
• Tickets are FREE
• Reserved Seating
• Seating will be limited so we encourage you to reserve your tickets ahead of time
• Limited tickets will be available at the door

General Information:
• All performances are at Aldersgate United Methodist Church - 1500 East Rio Road Charlottesville, VA
• The doors open 20 minutes before each performance. Please plan to arrive 15 to 20 minutes before the start of the show as we will be ushering patrons to their seats
• Snacks can be purchased (cash only) from the concession stand in the lobby during the 15 minute intermission.

07/22/2023

Tickets are FREE!! Join us July 27-30 for our summer production of "The Importance of Being Earnest." Lots of slapstick comedy and fun songs make this original adaptation of Oscar Wilde's hysterical play enjoyable and understandable for even the youngest audience member! It is a perfect show for all ages! Reserve your free tickets online at: blackboxplayers.com/tickets.

Show Dates and Times:
• Thursday, July 27th at 7pm - SOLD OUT
• Friday, July 28th at 7pm
• Saturday, July 29th at 7pm
• Sunday, July 30th at 3pm - SOLD OUT

Ticket Information
• Tickets are FREE
• Reserved Seating
• Seating will be limited so we encourage you to reserve your tickets ahead of time
• Limited tickets will be available at the door

All performances are at Aldersgate United Methodist Church - 1500 East Rio Road Charlottesville, VA

07/18/2023

Reserve your FREE tickets today! Join Aldersgate United Methodist Church and Black Box Players on July 27th-30th for our summer production of "The Importance of Being Earnest". Lots of slapstick comedy and fun songs make this original adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s hysterical play enjoyable and understandable for even the youngest audience member! It is a perfect show for all ages! Tickets are FREE: blackboxplayers.com/tickets

Show Dates and Times:
• Thursday, July 27th at 7pm
• Friday, July 28th at 7pm
• Saturday, July 29th at 7pm
• Sunday, July 30th at 3pm

Ticket Information
• Tickets are FREE
• Reserved Seating
• Seating will be limited so we encourage you to reserve your tickets ahead of time
• Limited tickets will be available at the door

General Information:
• All performances are at Aldersgate United Methodist Church - 1500 East Rio Road Charlottesville, VA
• The doors open 20 minutes before each performance. Please plan to arrive 15 to 20 minutes before the start of the show as we will be ushering patrons to their seats

07/12/2023

Join Aldersgate United Methodist Church and Black Box Players on July 27th-30th for our summer production of "The Importance of Being Earnest". Lots of slapstick comedy and fun songs make this original adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s hysterical play enjoyable and understandable for even the youngest audience member! It is a perfect show for all ages! Tickets are FREE: blackboxplayers.com/tickets

Show Dates and Times:
• Thursday, July 27th at 7pm
• Friday, July 28th at 7pm
• Saturday, July 29th at 7pm
• Sunday, July 30th at 3pm (English Afternoon Tea at 2pm)

Ticket Information
• Tickets are FREE
• Reserved Seating
• Seating will be limited so we encourage you to reserve your tickets ahead of time
• Limited tickets will be available at the door

General Information:
• All performances are at Aldersgate United Methodist Church - 1500 East Rio Road Charlottesville, VA
• The doors open 20 minutes before each performance. Please plan to arrive 15 to 20 minutes before the start of the show as we will be ushering patrons to their seats

07/05/2023

Happy 4th of July from the Thornton family! We give thanks to the Lord for the men and women who serve to protect our freedoms everyday.

05/02/2023

There are only 9 tickets left for our Spring Musical Production of The Secret Garden!! Featuring an upbeat score and a talented cast of fifty children, teens and adults this fun adaptation of the classic book is sure to delight all ages! Order tickets online at: blackboxplayers.com/tickets

Show Dates/Times:
• Friday, May 5th at 7pm - 9 Tickets Left
• Saturday, May 6th at 7pm - SOLD OUT
• Sunday, May 7th at 3pm - SOLD OUT

All performances are at Aldersgate United Methodist Church - 1500 East Rio Road

Spring Production 2023 - Tickets 04/20/2023

Tickets are now on sale for our Spring Musical Production of The Secret Garden!! Featuring an upbeat score and a talented cast of fifty children, teens and adults this fun adaptation of the classic book is sure to delight all ages! Order tickets online at: blackboxplayers.com/tickets

Show Dates/Times:
• Friday, May 5th at 7pm
• Saturday, May 6th at 7pm
• Sunday, May 7th at 3pm
All performances are at Aldersgate United Methodist Church - 1500 East Rio Road

Spring Production 2023 - Tickets Online registration for Spring Production 2023 - Tickets.

04/05/2023

Tickets are on sale for our Spring Production of "The Secret Garden" Tickets can be purchased online at: blackboxplayers.com/tickets

Show Dates/Times:
• Friday, May 5th at 7pm
• Saturday, May 6th at 7pm
• Sunday, May 7th at 3pm

All performances are at Aldersgate United Methodist Church - 1500 East Rio Road

About The Show:

“It was the sweetest, most mysterious – looking place anyone could ever imagine. The high walls which shut it in were covered with the leafless stems of climbing roses…"

Newly orphaned Mary Lennox is sent to live with her Uncle Archibald Craven and his son, Colin, at Misselthwaite Manor in England. But her grief stricken uncle is seldom home and her cousin, Colin, who believes that he’s an invalid, refuses to leave his room. Bored and lonely, Mary constantly finds ways to wreak havoc and turn the usually quiet manor upside down!

One day Mary finds a stone garden wall that is covered in thick ivy and dead roses. Intrigued, Mary begs the gardener, Dickon, to go inside the garden but he tells her that the door was locked by her uncle years ago after his wife’s untimely death and no one has the key!

With the help of Dickon, Martha and the rest of the Sowerby family and some mysterious Shadows of the Past, Mary eventually finds the key and then gets to work coaxing the secret garden, Colin, Mr. Craven, and Misselthwaite Manor, back to life!

You are sure to fall in love with this charming, upbeat musical adaptation of the classic Frances Hodgson Burnett story featuring 50 talented children, teens and adults.

02/27/2023

Congratulations to the incredibly talented cast and crew of "Once Upon A time" on three amazing sold out performances!

Thank you to all those who attended each performance! And a big thank you to Aldersgate United Methodist Church!

We are looking forward to kicking off our Spring Production in just a couple weeks! There are still a few spots open, you can register online at: https://www.blackboxplayers.com/registration

📷: Dave Merriman

02/24/2023

There are limited tickets left for our Winter Musical Theatre Workshop Production of "ONCE UPON A TIME”, be sure to reserve your tickets today: blackboxplayers.com/tickets

Show Dates/Time:
• Friday, February 24th at 7pm - SOLD OUT
• Saturday, February 25th at 7pm - 7 Tickets Left
• Sunday, February 26th at 3pm - SOLD OUT

All performances are at Aldersgate United Methodist Church - 1500 East Rio Road Charlottesville, VA.

Ticket Information:
• Tickets are $11.00
• Reserved Seating
• Tickets are Non-Refundable
• Seating will be limited so we encourage you to reserve your tickets ahead of time

About the show:
Come join us as our thirty five talented workshop participants take you on a fun musical retelling of two beloved fairy tales: Hansel & Gretel and Cinderella!!
Featuring great songs, dance and all your favorite characters, this eighty minute showcase is perfect for all ages!!

02/14/2023

There are limited tickets left for our Winter Musical Theatre Workshop Production of "ONCE UPON A TIME”, be sure to reserve your tickets today: blackboxplayers.com/tickets

Show Dates/Time:
• Friday, February 24th at 7pm - 16 Tickets Left
• Saturday, February 25th at 7pm - 19 Tickets Left
• Sunday, February 26th at 3pm - SOLD OUT

All performances are at Aldersgate United Methodist Church - 1500 East Rio Road Charlottesville, VA.

Ticket Information:
• Tickets are $11.00
• Reserved Seating
• Tickets are Non-Refundable
• Seating will be limited so we encourage you to reserve your tickets ahead of time

About the show:
Come join us as our thirty five talented workshop participants take you on a fun musical retelling of two beloved fairy tales: Hansel & Gretel and Cinderella!!

Featuring great songs, dance and all your favorite characters, this eighty minute showcase is perfect for all ages!!

01/17/2023

We'd greatly appreciate your vote for CharlottesvilleFamily's Favorite Awards for "Theatre Program For Kids" and "Theatre (to see a show)". Click the link to vote:
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Congratulations to the incredibly talented cast and crew of "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" on three amazing sold out performances!

Thank you to all those who attended each performance! And a big thank you to Aldersgate United Methodist Church!

We are looking forward to kicking off our Winter Workshop Productions in just a few weeks! There are still a couple spots open for one of the workshops, you can register online at: https://www.blackboxplayers.com/registration

11/12/2022

Today and every day we give thanks for the men and women that have served in the US military. We cannot thank you and your family enough for the sacrifices that you've made to protect our freedoms.

And a special thanks to John E Thornton Jr. - who served in the US Navy in WW II and then served for almost four decades in the US Army and to all those in our BBP family that have served.

11/10/2022

All performances for the "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" are SOLD OUT! If you've already purchased tickets, we look forward to seeing you next weekend!

11/06/2022

There are limited tickets left for our fall production of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe!", be sure to reserve your tickets today: blackboxplayers.com/tickets

Show Dates/Time:
• Friday, November 18th at 7pm - 12 Tickets Left
• Saturday, November 19th at 7pm - 30 Tickets Left
• Sunday, November 20th at 3pm - 1 Ticket Left

All performances are at Aldersgate United Methodist Church - 1500 East Rio Road Charlottesville, VA.

Ticket Information:
• Tickets are $11.00
• Reserved Seating
• Tickets are Non-Refundable
• Seating will be limited so we encourage you to reserve your tickets ahead of time

About the show:
Susan, Peter, Lucy and Edmund Pevensie step through an old wardrobe at their Uncle Digory’s house and suddenly find themselves in the magical land of Narnia where a lamp post stands in the middle of the forest and it’s always winter but never Christmas! In a race against time, they join forces with Aslan and the Narnians to help reverse the wintry spell that the White Witch has put on their land so that finally Christmas can return to Narnia!

Based on the beloved C.S Lewis story, this exciting play features a talented cast of 47 talented children, teens and adults and a beautiful musical score with an array of ballads, upbeat songs and Christmas tunes!

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Congratulations to the incredibly talented cast and crew of "Don't Rock The Boat" on three amazing performances!

Thank you to all those who attended each performance! And a big thank you to Aldersgate United Methodist Church!

We are looking forward to kicking off our Fall Production of "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" in just a few weeks! We hope you'll join us for it, you can register online at: https://www.blackboxplayers.com/registration

📷: Dave Merriman

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