The Academy Center of the Arts is excited to share information regarding the Opening Week of the Historic Academy of Music Theatre with our the community.
After 60 years in the making, the Academy Center of the Arts Board of Directors and staff are proud to announce that the Historic Academy of Music Theatre, built in 1905 and closed in 1958, will have completed its renovation and will open its doors to the public in December 2018 with two weeks of Opening events and performances.
Our Opening Week of activities includes a wide range of offerings and price point options to make sure we share the gift of this theatre with as many in our community as possible.
Below, you will find information on Opening Week events as well as how and when you will be able to access tickets. Academy Members will receive advanced notice and advanced ticket access to all eight events during Opening Week. To learn more about Membership, visit academycenter.org/academy-membership/.
For questions or concerns, or to purchase tickets the Opening Week events, contact our Box Office at (434) 846-8499.
Historic Academy of Music Theatre
Opening Week Activities
December 6, 2018 – December 31, 2018
*SOLD OUT* Academy Presents: “In Unison”: A Concert Event Featuring Mavis Staples and Devon Gilfillian
Celebrating the Integration of the Historic Academy of Music Theatre
Thursday, December 6, 2018 | 7:30pm
Tickets for this performance will be released to members September 5 – 12, 2018. Remaining tickets will be released to the public on September 13, 2018.
Holiday Movie Marathon
$5.00 All Day Access Featuring your Holiday Favorites
Saturday, December 8, 2018 | 10:00am – 2:00am
Tickets will be sold at the door, day-of only. Come early and come often!
*SOLD OUT* Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra Presents: There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays!
Sunday, December 9, 2018 | 4:00pm Rescheduled to Sunday, December 16, 2018 | 7:30pm
Tickets for this performance will be released to members September 5 – 12, 2018. Remaining tickets will be released to the public on September 13, 2018.
A Legacy Celebration: A Showcase Event Featuring the Resident Companies of the Academy Center of the Arts
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 | 7:30pm
Tickets for this performance will be released to members September 5 – 12, 2018. Remaining tickets will be released to the public on September 13, 2018.
*SOLD OUT* Academy Presents: Big Band Holidays
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Thursday, December 13, 2018 | 7:30pm
Tickets for this performance will be released to members September 5 – 12, 2018. Remaining tickets will be released to the public on September 13, 2018.
*SOLD OUT 2PM AND 7PM SHOWS* Charlottesville Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 15, | *SOLD OUT* 2:00pm & 7:00pm *SOLD OUT*
Tickets for this performance will be released to members September 5 – 12, 2018. Remaining tickets will be released to the public on September 13, 2018.
Lynchburg Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Strings present: Sounds of the Season
Sunday, December 16, 2018 | 3:00pm
Tickets for this performance will be released to members September 5 – 12, 2018. Remaining tickets will be released to the public on September 13, 2018.
City Auditorium Presents: Michael W. Smith Christmas
Saturday, December 22, 2018 | 7:30pm
Tickets for this performance will be released to members September 5 – 12, 2018. Remaining tickets will be released to the public on September 13, 2018.
Academy Presents: New Years Eve Bash with No BS! Brass and Apple Butter Soul
Monday, December 31, 2018 | 7:30pm – 1:00am
Tickets for this performance will be released to members September 5 – 12, 2018. Remaining tickets will be released to the public on September 13, 2018.
FAQs
All ticket sales are final. There will be NO REFUNDS or exchanges for purchased tickets.
Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Our delivery methods are as follows:
Print at home: This option allows you print your tickets at home or access them on a mobile device via email.
Regular Mail: For an additional fee, your tickets will be mailed to you ahead of the event.
Box Office: You may stop by our Box Office, Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm, and have us print your tickets for you.
All tickets for this show will be sold through academycenter.org and our ticketing system. Please do not use third-party resellers, as we do not contract with them. Should you use a reseller, the Academy Center of the Arts will not be liable for any issues with your purchase.
All ticket sales are subject to a Historic Theatre Restoration Fee and credit/debit card processing fees.