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Cadence in Association with ATLAS Partnership proudly presents Annie. The Tony Award–winning holiday classic filled with hope, family, and timeless songs like “Tomorrow.” On stage December 12–21, 2025.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Cadence in Association with ATLAS Partnership proudly presents Annie. The Tony Award–winning holiday classic filled with hope, family, and timeless songs like “Tomorrow.” On stage December 12–21, 2025.
🎟 Tickets 👉 hive.co/l/3xxbyy
🎟 Tickets 👉 hive.co/l/3xxbyy
Long Day's Journey Into Night by Eugene O' Neill, produced by Cadence.
Runs Setember 26-October 11, 2025 at the Firehouse Theatre. Video by Kingbird Studios.
Runs Setember 26-October 11, 2025 at the Firehouse Theatre. Video by Kingbird Studios.
September 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Long Day's Journey Into Night by Eugene O' Neill, produced by Cadence.
Runs Setember 26-October 11, 2025 at the Firehouse Theatre. Video by Kingbird Studios.
Runs Setember 26-October 11, 2025 at the Firehouse Theatre. Video by Kingbird Studios.
Cadence Announces 2025–2026 Season: 16 Seasons & Counting.
Long Day’s Journey Into Night | Sept 26–Oct 11, 2025
Annie | Dec 12–21, 2025
Love and Vinyl | Feb 6–22, 2026
WitchDuck (World Premiere) | May 6–24, 2026
From timeless classics to bold new works, join us for a season you won’t forget.
Long Day’s Journey Into Night | Sept 26–Oct 11, 2025
Annie | Dec 12–21, 2025
Love and Vinyl | Feb 6–22, 2026
WitchDuck (World Premiere) | May 6–24, 2026
From timeless classics to bold new works, join us for a season you won’t forget.
September 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Cadence Announces 2025–2026 Season: 16 Seasons & Counting.
Long Day’s Journey Into Night | Sept 26–Oct 11, 2025
Annie | Dec 12–21, 2025
Love and Vinyl | Feb 6–22, 2026
WitchDuck (World Premiere) | May 6–24, 2026
From timeless classics to bold new works, join us for a season you won’t forget.
Long Day’s Journey Into Night | Sept 26–Oct 11, 2025
Annie | Dec 12–21, 2025
Love and Vinyl | Feb 6–22, 2026
WitchDuck (World Premiere) | May 6–24, 2026
From timeless classics to bold new works, join us for a season you won’t forget.
O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey Into Night opens this Friday! Stick around after the show on Sunday, September 28 for a post-show talkback, and join us Thursday, October 2 for the artoberVA Pay-What-You-Feel performance.
Jason Collins Photography
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Jason Collins Photography
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September 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey Into Night opens this Friday! Stick around after the show on Sunday, September 28 for a post-show talkback, and join us Thursday, October 2 for the artoberVA Pay-What-You-Feel performance.
Jason Collins Photography
TICKETS: firehousetheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sh...
Jason Collins Photography
TICKETS: firehousetheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sh...
Nominations:
Best Direction (Play) - Rusty Wilson, True West by Sam Shepard
Best Lead Performance (Play) - Landon Nagel, True West
Best Lead Performance (Play) - Stevie Rice, True West
Best Ensemble - SMOKE
Best Original Work - SMOKE by Enid Graham
Ernie McClintock Best Ensemble Award - SMOKE
Best Direction (Play) - Rusty Wilson, True West by Sam Shepard
Best Lead Performance (Play) - Landon Nagel, True West
Best Lead Performance (Play) - Stevie Rice, True West
Best Ensemble - SMOKE
Best Original Work - SMOKE by Enid Graham
Ernie McClintock Best Ensemble Award - SMOKE
August 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Nominations:
Best Direction (Play) - Rusty Wilson, True West by Sam Shepard
Best Lead Performance (Play) - Landon Nagel, True West
Best Lead Performance (Play) - Stevie Rice, True West
Best Ensemble - SMOKE
Best Original Work - SMOKE by Enid Graham
Ernie McClintock Best Ensemble Award - SMOKE
Best Direction (Play) - Rusty Wilson, True West by Sam Shepard
Best Lead Performance (Play) - Landon Nagel, True West
Best Lead Performance (Play) - Stevie Rice, True West
Best Ensemble - SMOKE
Best Original Work - SMOKE by Enid Graham
Ernie McClintock Best Ensemble Award - SMOKE
Great actors live on through their work. Great friends live on through us—through the stories we tell, memories we share, and care we give one another.
Adam was both a great actor and great friend. It’s hard to think of a world without Adam.
Adam was both a great actor and great friend. It’s hard to think of a world without Adam.
August 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Great actors live on through their work. Great friends live on through us—through the stories we tell, memories we share, and care we give one another.
Adam was both a great actor and great friend. It’s hard to think of a world without Adam.
Adam was both a great actor and great friend. It’s hard to think of a world without Adam.
Meet Anna Senechal Johnson
Director & Properties Mistress of SMOKE
“This process has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my career.”
As Cadence’s founding Artistic & Managing Director, at her core, she’s just someone who loves storytelling and building community through the arts.
Director & Properties Mistress of SMOKE
“This process has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my career.”
As Cadence’s founding Artistic & Managing Director, at her core, she’s just someone who loves storytelling and building community through the arts.
June 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Meet Anna Senechal Johnson
Director & Properties Mistress of SMOKE
“This process has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my career.”
As Cadence’s founding Artistic & Managing Director, at her core, she’s just someone who loves storytelling and building community through the arts.
Director & Properties Mistress of SMOKE
“This process has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my career.”
As Cadence’s founding Artistic & Managing Director, at her core, she’s just someone who loves storytelling and building community through the arts.
If SMOKE had a theme song… what would it be?
Our cast members shared their thoughts!
SMOKE by Enid Graham returns for one final weekend. Don’t miss your chance to experience it!
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Huge thanks to Michael Sanabria for his incredible work on this video!
Our cast members shared their thoughts!
SMOKE by Enid Graham returns for one final weekend. Don’t miss your chance to experience it!
firehousetheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sh...
Huge thanks to Michael Sanabria for his incredible work on this video!
June 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
If SMOKE had a theme song… what would it be?
Our cast members shared their thoughts!
SMOKE by Enid Graham returns for one final weekend. Don’t miss your chance to experience it!
firehousetheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sh...
Huge thanks to Michael Sanabria for his incredible work on this video!
Our cast members shared their thoughts!
SMOKE by Enid Graham returns for one final weekend. Don’t miss your chance to experience it!
firehousetheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sh...
Huge thanks to Michael Sanabria for his incredible work on this video!
When Enid Graham’s SMOKE called for a multimillion-dollar rented West Coast McMansion on a hill, we knew the set had to speak. That’s when Michael Maddix stepped in with his expert furniture staging skills and attention to detail, and transformed our space into the perfect upscale home.
June 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM
When Enid Graham’s SMOKE called for a multimillion-dollar rented West Coast McMansion on a hill, we knew the set had to speak. That’s when Michael Maddix stepped in with his expert furniture staging skills and attention to detail, and transformed our space into the perfect upscale home.
A standing ovation for our SMOKE Stage Management team, the unstoppable duo who keep this production alive from the first rehearsal to final curtain!
Isabel Stone (Production Stage Manager) and Elise Bailey (Assistant Stage Manager) are the definition of grace under pressure, precision & passion
Isabel Stone (Production Stage Manager) and Elise Bailey (Assistant Stage Manager) are the definition of grace under pressure, precision & passion
June 3, 2025 at 12:26 PM
A standing ovation for our SMOKE Stage Management team, the unstoppable duo who keep this production alive from the first rehearsal to final curtain!
Isabel Stone (Production Stage Manager) and Elise Bailey (Assistant Stage Manager) are the definition of grace under pressure, precision & passion
Isabel Stone (Production Stage Manager) and Elise Bailey (Assistant Stage Manager) are the definition of grace under pressure, precision & passion
We want to express our deepest gratitude to the incredible artists ensuring SMOKE remains a safe, respectful, and powerful space for storytelling.
Thanks to Aaron Orensky, our Fight Choreographer and Stephanie "Tippi" Hart, our Intimacy Coordinator.
Thanks to Aaron Orensky, our Fight Choreographer and Stephanie "Tippi" Hart, our Intimacy Coordinator.
June 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
We want to express our deepest gratitude to the incredible artists ensuring SMOKE remains a safe, respectful, and powerful space for storytelling.
Thanks to Aaron Orensky, our Fight Choreographer and Stephanie "Tippi" Hart, our Intimacy Coordinator.
Thanks to Aaron Orensky, our Fight Choreographer and Stephanie "Tippi" Hart, our Intimacy Coordinator.
June 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Huge love to our amazing SMOKE Assistant Directors: Terra Comer, Adam Valentine, and Alana Wiljanen — we truly could NOT have done this without you!
Each brought unique talent to the table!
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Each brought unique talent to the table!
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June 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Huge love to our amazing SMOKE Assistant Directors: Terra Comer, Adam Valentine, and Alana Wiljanen — we truly could NOT have done this without you!
Each brought unique talent to the table!
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Each brought unique talent to the table!
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Meet the brilliant sound team behind the haunting and hilarious atmosphere of Enid Graham’s SMOKE — Sound Designer Justice Craig and Sound Associate Julie Vo!
We’re incredibly grateful for this dynamic duo!
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We’re incredibly grateful for this dynamic duo!
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June 1, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Meet the brilliant sound team behind the haunting and hilarious atmosphere of Enid Graham’s SMOKE — Sound Designer Justice Craig and Sound Associate Julie Vo!
We’re incredibly grateful for this dynamic duo!
TICKETS: firehousetheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sh...
We’re incredibly grateful for this dynamic duo!
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We’re so lucky to have Sarah Grady back designing costumes for Enid Graham’s SMOKE!
A longtime Cadence collaborator and one of Richmond’s best, Sarah brings unmatched skill, insight, and heart to every design. We love you, Sarah!
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A longtime Cadence collaborator and one of Richmond’s best, Sarah brings unmatched skill, insight, and heart to every design. We love you, Sarah!
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May 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We’re so lucky to have Sarah Grady back designing costumes for Enid Graham’s SMOKE!
A longtime Cadence collaborator and one of Richmond’s best, Sarah brings unmatched skill, insight, and heart to every design. We love you, Sarah!
firehousetheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sh...
A longtime Cadence collaborator and one of Richmond’s best, Sarah brings unmatched skill, insight, and heart to every design. We love you, Sarah!
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Emily Hake Massie has painted and designed several Cadence productions—a brilliant artist, scenic painter, and designer. Her expertise in color, texture, and finishings brought this set to life in such a meaningful way.
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May 30, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Emily Hake Massie has painted and designed several Cadence productions—a brilliant artist, scenic painter, and designer. Her expertise in color, texture, and finishings brought this set to life in such a meaningful way.
firehousetheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sh...
firehousetheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sh...
MEET JAKE MITCHELL
SMOKE’s incredible Lighting Designer
With a background in experimental theater, dance, and theme parks, Jake brings both realism and surrealism to life in SMOKE.
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SMOKE’s incredible Lighting Designer
With a background in experimental theater, dance, and theme parks, Jake brings both realism and surrealism to life in SMOKE.
firehousetheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sh...
May 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
MEET JAKE MITCHELL
SMOKE’s incredible Lighting Designer
With a background in experimental theater, dance, and theme parks, Jake brings both realism and surrealism to life in SMOKE.
firehousetheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sh...
SMOKE’s incredible Lighting Designer
With a background in experimental theater, dance, and theme parks, Jake brings both realism and surrealism to life in SMOKE.
firehousetheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sh...
Joe Lavigne has brought unforgettable stages to life in productions like K2, Red, Disgraced, Kimberly Akimbo, and for Cadence: The Thanksgiving Play, True West, and now… SMOKE.
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May 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Joe Lavigne has brought unforgettable stages to life in productions like K2, Red, Disgraced, Kimberly Akimbo, and for Cadence: The Thanksgiving Play, True West, and now… SMOKE.
TICKETS: firehousetheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sh...
TICKETS: firehousetheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sh...
Happy Opening Night to the amazing cast and crew of SMOKE by Enid Graham! Huge thanks to Jason Collins Photography—he’s captured many weddings, but none quite like this.
Runs May 22-June 7 at The Firehouse Theatre.
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Runs May 22-June 7 at The Firehouse Theatre.
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May 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Happy Opening Night to the amazing cast and crew of SMOKE by Enid Graham! Huge thanks to Jason Collins Photography—he’s captured many weddings, but none quite like this.
Runs May 22-June 7 at The Firehouse Theatre.
TICKETS: firehousetheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sh...
Runs May 22-June 7 at The Firehouse Theatre.
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Meet the playwright and actors of SMOKE — a dark comedy of horrors produced by Cadence! Running May 22–June 7 at The Firehouse Theatre.
Tickets are on sale now! firehousetheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sh...
Tickets are on sale now! firehousetheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sh...
May 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Meet the playwright and actors of SMOKE — a dark comedy of horrors produced by Cadence! Running May 22–June 7 at The Firehouse Theatre.
Tickets are on sale now! firehousetheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sh...
Tickets are on sale now! firehousetheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sh...
Roll Out the Red Carpet!
Get ready for a hilarious time as we cheer on SMOKE actor Brian Landis and his indie comedy MANHAMMER to the big screen! Premiering Saturday, May 17th at 2 PM at the iconic Byrd Theatre. It's going to be a wild ride you won’t want to miss!
Tickets: Manhammer.net
Get ready for a hilarious time as we cheer on SMOKE actor Brian Landis and his indie comedy MANHAMMER to the big screen! Premiering Saturday, May 17th at 2 PM at the iconic Byrd Theatre. It's going to be a wild ride you won’t want to miss!
Tickets: Manhammer.net
May 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Roll Out the Red Carpet!
Get ready for a hilarious time as we cheer on SMOKE actor Brian Landis and his indie comedy MANHAMMER to the big screen! Premiering Saturday, May 17th at 2 PM at the iconic Byrd Theatre. It's going to be a wild ride you won’t want to miss!
Tickets: Manhammer.net
Get ready for a hilarious time as we cheer on SMOKE actor Brian Landis and his indie comedy MANHAMMER to the big screen! Premiering Saturday, May 17th at 2 PM at the iconic Byrd Theatre. It's going to be a wild ride you won’t want to miss!
Tickets: Manhammer.net
A huge thank you to the amazing team at @oakwoodarts for welcoming Cadence with open arms and letting us call your beautiful space home for SMOKE rehearsals these past two weeks.
SMOKE runs May 22-June 7 at Firehouse.
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Next stop… Firehouse Theatre
SMOKE runs May 22-June 7 at Firehouse.
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Next stop… Firehouse Theatre
May 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
A huge thank you to the amazing team at @oakwoodarts for welcoming Cadence with open arms and letting us call your beautiful space home for SMOKE rehearsals these past two weeks.
SMOKE runs May 22-June 7 at Firehouse.
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Next stop… Firehouse Theatre
SMOKE runs May 22-June 7 at Firehouse.
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Next stop… Firehouse Theatre
Cadence is thrilled to announce our 2nd annual fundraising event, Summer In The City, happening Tuesday, June 17 from 6:30–10:00pm at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in Scott’s Addition.
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READ MORE ABOUT THE EVENT: cadencetheatre.org/summer-in-th...
Buy tickets here: event.gives/cadencetheat...
May 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Cadence is thrilled to announce our 2nd annual fundraising event, Summer In The City, happening Tuesday, June 17 from 6:30–10:00pm at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in Scott’s Addition.
READ MORE ABOUT THE EVENT: cadencetheatre.org/summer-in-th...
Buy tickets here: event.gives/cadencetheat...
READ MORE ABOUT THE EVENT: cadencetheatre.org/summer-in-th...
Buy tickets here: event.gives/cadencetheat...
Cadence’s cast and production team were fortunate to spend meaningful time with the playwright, Enid Graham, diving deep into the play and creative process.
SMOKE runs May 22-June 7, 2025.
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SMOKE runs May 22-June 7, 2025.
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April 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Cadence’s cast and production team were fortunate to spend meaningful time with the playwright, Enid Graham, diving deep into the play and creative process.
SMOKE runs May 22-June 7, 2025.
🎟️ firehousetheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sh...
SMOKE runs May 22-June 7, 2025.
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Join us for Jammin' in June featuring Disney's Frozen KIDS and Disney's High School Musical JR performances at Midlothian Middle School!
Let your young performers shine this summer with these amazing productions!
Registration is open now.
cadencetheatre.org/jammin-2025
Let your young performers shine this summer with these amazing productions!
Registration is open now.
cadencetheatre.org/jammin-2025
April 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Join us for Jammin' in June featuring Disney's Frozen KIDS and Disney's High School Musical JR performances at Midlothian Middle School!
Let your young performers shine this summer with these amazing productions!
Registration is open now.
cadencetheatre.org/jammin-2025
Let your young performers shine this summer with these amazing productions!
Registration is open now.
cadencetheatre.org/jammin-2025