Ferguson Center for the Arts

Meet Pete. He’s one groovy, guitar-playing cat, who likes his music cool and his coffee sweet. When Pete moves in with the Biddles, Jimmy — the most organized second grader on earth — is unsure of this cat’s antics and laid-back ‘tude. But when he draws a blank in art class, Pete’s the perfect pal to lead the mission to help Jimmy find his inspiration. Board the VW bus for a trip around the globe with Pete, Jimmy and friends in this hilarious, toe-tapping musical! Matinee show May 18 at 3 p.m. Child tickets $12!

Get your Dave Koz Christmas Tour tickets before they're gone! In what's become an annual Ferguson Center tradition, acclaimed jazz saxophonist Dave Koz and friends perform fresh renditions of timeless Christmas classics – as well as a Chanukah medley – and hits from their respective catalogues. The tour reunites Koz with longtime musical partner, guitarist/singer Jonathan Butler. On stage Friday, December 6 at 8 p.m. Special thanks to show sponsors Hidenwood Pharmacy, State Farm Agent Patty Heath, and the Honey Baked Ham Company.

East Meets West: A Concert for World Peace features sitar virtuoso Alif Laila with the York River Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Newport University Orchestra and Hampton University Chamber Orchestra. The performance will include a number of selections including Elgar's Crown of India Suite and Elgar's "Nimrod" from his Enigma Variations. On stage Sunday, Oct. 20 @ 3 p.m. All tickets $25.

Blessed with “a voice of phenomenal beauty” (The New York Times), Jane Monheit is a jazz and contemporary vocalist with a deep passion for the Great American Songbook. Don't miss the chance to experience her incredible voice in the acoustically superb Peebles Theatre. On stage Friday, April 4. All seats $45.

Illusionist David Caserta's unique blend of magic and humor transcends the ordinary as he takes audiences on a journey through the impossible. Witness the unbelievable as he has audience volunteers levitating and objects disappearing and reappearing. Whether you're a devoted fan of magic, a newcomer to the world of illusion, or simply ready to start Halloween early, Haunted Illusions promises an evening that will leave you on the edge of your seat! On stage Friday, October 11.

The United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants will be on stage Monday, October 14 at 7 p.m. for a free concert! This exciting event will feature patriotic music, Broadway classics and a salute to veterans!

On stage Saturday, October 5! Satisfaction - The International Rolling Stones Tribute Show features incredible musicians and more than 50 years of classic hits. Tickets: $38-$52.

Twenty years ago today, Christopher Newport University's Ferguson Center for the Arts presented its inaugural concert featuring Tony Bennett. We’re so proud to be Virginia's home to the finest artists in the world. Here's to the next 20 years!

AIN'T TOO PROUD - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS is the electrifying smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations' extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Nominated for 12 Tony Awards and the winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography, it's a thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty and betrayal during a decade of civil unrest in America. Set to the beat of the group's treasured hits including "My Girl," "Just My Imagination," "Get Ready," and "Papa Was a Rolling Stone," AIN'T TOO PROUD tells the unforgettable story of the legendary quintet that Billboard Magazine named the greatest R&B group of all time. On stage Nov. 5-6!

The treasured tale of Charlotte's Web explores bravery, selfless love and the true meaning of friendship. Don't miss this truly adorable production, on stage Sunday, Sept. 29 @ 3 p.m. Child tickets $12.

With performances described as passionate, vivacious, electrifying and innovative, Billboard-charting international recording artist Chelsey Green brings the vibrancy of violin and viola playing and unique, rich vocals to audiences in a whole new way. On stage Sept. 19 as part of Ferguson Center's new Arts for All Community Concert Series! A limited number of tickets remain, and are just $10! Special thanks to our generous series sponsor, Ferguson Cares.

ALL SEATS $6! Expect remarkable athleticism, high-energy spectacle and drums that explode with energy. Passion meets tradition in a show that drums up the very spirit of Japan. YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan, on stage Feb. 6. Special thanks to our 2024-25 Arts for All Community Concert Series sponsor, Ferguson Cares.

Join us at the Ferguson Center Wednesday, July 24 @ 7 p.m. for a reading of this new musical! In the late 19th century, Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show toured the vast, expanding American landscape, offering dazzling displays of sharpshooting, horseback riding and living history. Now in the 21st century, a new Wild West show makes its debut, starring Annie Oakley, Calamity Jane, Millie-Christine McKoy and other famous and infamous women who stood at the nexus of nation building and entertainment during the era of Westward Expansion. Reclaiming the stage to tell their own narratives, they will dazzle you with daring feats, while discovering that perhaps our national origin story isn’t quite as simple as some would like to believe. This reading is free and open to the public. Email Diana Ruffer at diana.ruffer@cnu.edu to reserve seats. Please include your name and the number in your party.

With the vocal match of Tony Mattina, Todd Sharman and George Manz backed by incredible studio musicians, Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees captures the sights and sounds of experiencing the brothers’ Gibb in concert. On stage September 12!

Join us Thursday @ 7:30 p.m. in the Diamonstein Concert Hall for the "New Song Cabaret," featuring the entire 2024 New Musicals Lab company presenting a collection of new works to the Newport News community. This event is free and open to the public! Email Diana Ruffer at diana.ruffer@cnu.edu to reserve seats. Please include your name and the number in your party.

FREE open readings! Don't miss two opportunities to join us Sunday, July 14 (3 p.m. and 7 p.m.) for Ferguson Center New Musicals Lab open readings of Moonfaker, produced by Cynthia J. Tong with book by Sam French and music/lyrics by Kyle Wilson. It's 1969, and the United States is in a desperate race with the Soviet Union to land a man on the moon. Just in case they can't get the job done, the CIA is prepping for plan B: filming a fake moon landing. Leading the project is straight-laced Dougie Whittlebarker, an agent running from his tragic past. When no one wants in on the mission, Dougie is forced to assemble a team of total misfits and outcasts to envision, execute and fake one of the greatest moments in American history. These readings are free, open to the public and will take place in the Diamonstein Concert Hall. Email diana.ruffer@cnu.edu to reserve seats!

Join us for a Ferguson Center New Musicals Lab open reading, Saturday, July 13 @ 7 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. The Disaster Marathon of 1904 features a book by Tyler Joseph Ellis and Jacob Ryan Smith and music and lyrics by Jacob Ryan Smith and Daniel Mertzlufft. Based on shockingly true events, the musical follows six of the athletes in this infamous race. Meet us in St. Louis as we embark on a hilarious and sole-ful musical journey of cheating, rotten fruit and rat poison. The reading is free and open to the public. Email diana.ruffer@cnu.edu to reserve seats!

Join us for a Ferguson Center New Musicals Lab open reading, Monday, July 8 @ 7:30 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. Breakup is the story of experiencing your worst fears, hitting rock bottom, rising from the ashes and discovering how to create happiness on your own terms. Eric C. Webb (book) and Stephanie Bianchi (music and lyrics) tell this hilarious yet poignant tale of one woman’s awakening wrapped in big Broadway tunes and wry, witty lyrics. The reading is free and open to the public. Email diana.ruffer@cnu.edu to reserve seats.

The Ferguson Center Ticket Office will be closed July 4-5 for the Independence Day holiday.

It's Mutts Gone Nuts - Unleashed! Come see 12 of the world’s most talented four-legged performers in a comedy dog spectacular that is leaving audiences howling for more! This group of amazing rescue dogs will dance, prance, flip and skip their way into your heart. Part of the Ferguson Center Family Series! Sunday, February 16 at 3 p.m. Child tickets $12. Special thanks to show sponsor, Aux Délices.

Jayden is stuck in detention with a book about Congressman John Lewis, but he thinks that history has nothing to teach him. Together we go on a musical journey through the decades showing how the heroes of the Civil Rights movement inspired young John Lewis to protest injustice and get into "good trouble." Hero: The Boy From Troy, on stage Sunday, January 26 at 3 p.m. in Peebles Theatre. Child tickets are $12. Part of the Ferguson Center Family Series!

Saxophonist Dave Koz and his musical friends will perform fresh renditions of timeless Christmas classics – as well as a Chanukah medley – along with hits from their respective catalogs. Dave Koz and Friends Christmas, on stage Friday, December 6. Special thanks to show sponsors, Hidenwood Pharmacy and State Farm Agent Patty Heath.

The Ferguson Center will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

On sale now! You know “Christmas Time’s A Coming” when 15-time GRAMMY® winner and Country Music Hall of Fame member Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder play beloved Christmas songs in their signature acoustic style. On stage December 11! Special thanks to our 2024-25 season sponsor, Langley Federal Credit Union, and Ferguson Center show sponsor, Bonefish Grill.

Tickets are on sale now for the next concert in the Bobby BlackHat Music Series! Bobby is an award-winning recording artist, songwriter, harmonica player and Virginia's "Blues Ambassador." His special guests on September 7 will include Matt Thomas, Lana Puckett, Kim Person, and Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos! Tickets are $25 with proceeds benefitting Ferguson Center's Arts for All Program.

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Upcoming Events

The Price Is Right Live

Come on down to win!

Diana Ross - Beautiful Love Performances

SOLD OUT!

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas

Playing their finest for Christmastime!

Pilobolus: re:CREATION

Step into a realm where imagination knows no limits.

Haunted Illusions

Starring David Caserta

The United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants

Free concert!

Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony

Virginia Symphony Orchestra

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