Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show
Book, Music, Lyrics by Richard O'Brien
Directed by Jeff Davis, Mary Payne
Musical Direction David Weinraub

For select performances, VIP tickets are available that include reserved premium seating, access to our VIP Lounge one hour prior to curtain, two beverage tokens and complimentary refreshments.

To purchase standard or VIP tickets, please click here: PURCHASE TICKETS

Richard O'Brien's modern classic musical tribute of the golden age of Sci-Fi "B Movies". Young, naive couple Brad and Janet are celebrating their engagement when their car breaks down in the most unlikely of places. They soon find themselves at a mysterious castle in the middle of night, where a mad scientist (who's also a "Sweet Tranvsestite") is about to unveil his greatest creation, a Charles Atlas inspired Frankenstein's monster. This rock and roll musical comedy features many hit songs, including the notorious "Time Warp". You've seen the movie, but you haven't seen Rocky Horror Show until you've seen it 'live'! Contains mature content and adult language and humor.

Please note that The Rocky Horror Show is an unusual interactive theatrical experience, during which audience members may (voluntarily) sing-along with the cast and sometimes shout out jokes and/or use props during the performance. Some audience members wear costumes inspired by the production, too. Should you wish to partake in the audience participation please note that Workhouse will provide props for attendees at no cost. No outside props are allowed.

Dates: September 29-October 28, 2018
Time: Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 5pm 
Tickets: $20-$35 (VIP ticketing slightly higher)

VIP Ticketing for:

Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show
Book, Music, Lyrics by Richard O'Brien
Directed by Jeff Davis, Mary Payne
Musical Direction David Weinraub

Please note that there are two listings for ticketing for Rocky Horror Show, this listing is for VIP ticketing. For standard ticketing, see other listing.

Richard O'Brien's modern classic musical tribute of the golden age of Sci-Fi "B Movies". Young, naive couple Brad and Janet are celebrating their engagement when their car breaks down in the most unlikely of places. They soon find themselves at a mysterious castle in the middle of night, where a mad scientist (who's also a "Sweet Tranvsestite") is about to unveil his greatest creation, a Charles Atlas inspired Frankenstein's monster. This rock and roll musical comedy features many hit songs, including the notorious "Time Warp". You've seen the movie, but you haven't seen Rocky Horror Show until you've seen it 'live'! Contains mature content and adult humor.

VIP Ticket include access to a pre-show VIP lobby with a selection of appetizer style inspired by the Rocky Horror Show, two beverages tokens which may be exchanged for a serving of beer, wine or soft drink. VIPs will be guaranteed reserved seating in the first three rows of the theatre. VIP Lobby is open one hour prior to curtain time.

VIP tickets MUST be reserved at least 24 hours before of the performance date. VIP ticket sales will close 24 hours before each performance.

Dates: September 29 - October 28,2018
Performance Time: Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm

VIP Lobby Opens at 7pm
Tickets: $50-$60

To PURCHASE tickets, please click here: PURCHASE TICKETS

Cool Cow Comedy Presents :Bengt Washburn!

Live Stand Up Comedy at the Workhouse Arts Center!

Headliner Bengt Washburn takes the stage with Cool Cow host and producer Rahmein Mostafavi!

Bengt Washburn was born in Salt Lake City, Utah but grew up in a large Utah town (1,200 people) as the fifth child in a small Mormon family (7 children). Bengt is married to an officer in the United States Airforce. They have lived in 6 different cities over the last eleven years. Most recently he moved to Springfield, Virginia (Washington D.C.) after living in Stuttgart, Germany for 3 years.

Bengt is a former winner of the prestigious San Francisco International Comedy Competition. He has been seen on The Late Late Show with Craig Fergusen, Live at Gotham on Comedy Central and most recently Conan on TBS. He was invited to perform at the Vancouver International Comedy Festival, The Boston Comedy Festival, the Aspen Laff Festival and Gilda’s Laugh Fest in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

He’s been heard on NPR, PRI and Bob and Tom. All three of his comedy Cd’s can be heard playing on XM Sirius radio.

Most people who know him would say Bengt is a logistically impaired ditz, but his comedy is described as intelligent, surprisingly universal considering the content matter and profoundly funny.

A la carte cash bar, soft drinks and concessions are sold before each performance.

Due to Virginia ABC regulations, guests are not permitted to bring outside alcoholic beverages to performances.

Due to material, all patrons must be 18 years old to attend the performance.
Due to the nature of theatrical bookings, line-up of performers subject to change without notice

Tickets: $15, military and group discounts may be available in advance; ticket prices may be higher at door

PLEASE NOTE THAT TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE SOLD THROUGH COOL COW COMEDY

TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR MAY BE HIGHER IN PRICE THAN ADVANCED SALES

(Advance reservations strongly recommended, as previous performances have sold out)

Performance: Friday September 14 at 8pm Location: Building W-3 Theatre

For INFORMATION or to PURCHASE tickets, please visit http://www.coolcowcomedy.com/

Cool Cow Comedy Presents: Keith Alberstadt!

Live Stand Up Comedy at the Workhouse Arts Center!

Headliner Keith Alberstadt takes the stage with Cool Cow host and producer Rahmein Mostafavi!

Keith Alberstadt:For over a decade, Keith has been entertaining comedy fans all over the world -- club audiences in the U.S., expats in Asia, as well as U.S. troops in the Middle East. Simply put, his style of comedy is one that pulls everyone in. Whether it's because of his sarcastic approach, his playful attitude, or his southern charm, Keith's comedy easily makes a lasting impression. 

Keith's credits include ... 
Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Last Comic Standing, Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update (freelance contributing writer), Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (freelance contributing writer), Comics Unleashed
Eight comedy tours for the troops -- Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, and throughout the Middle East

A la carte cash bar, soft drinks and concessions are sold before each performance.

Due to Virginia ABC regulations, guests are not permitted to bring outside alcoholic beverages to performances.

Due to material, all patrons must be 18 years old to attend the performance.
Due to the nature of theatrical bookings, line-up of performers subject to change without notice

Tickets: $15, military and group discounts may be available in advance; ticket prices may be higher at door

PLEASE NOTE THAT TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE SOLD THROUGH COOL COW COMEDY

TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR MAY BE HIGHER IN PRICE THAN ADVANCED SALES

(Advance reservations strongly recommended, as previous performances have sold out)

Performance: Saturday September 22 at 7pm and 9pm

Location: Building W-3 Theatre

For INFORMATION or to PURCHASE tickets, please visit http://www.coolcowcomedy.com/

Workhouse Social Dance

THE SEPTEMBER 2018 SOCIAL DANCE HAS BEEN CANCELLED

*For our regular guests, please note new changes to the format for our monthly social dance.

Join us for our monthly Workhouse Social Dance in the McGuire-Woods Gallery (second floor of W-16) featuring dancing, complimentary refreshments and cash bar. The social dance will be led by professional ballroom instructors Bobbi Brennan and/or Cookie Bell beginning at 8:00pm and the music, dance, food and fun continue through 10:00pm. All skill levels welcome!

The night begins at 7:30pm with a complimentary 30 minute mini-lesson led by a professional dance instructor, versed in ballroom, Latina and social dance styles. General dancing begins at 8pm and continues until 10pm. For the schedule of mini-lessons, see below.

We are occasionally asked about dress code for the dances hosted at the Workhouse. We do not have a specific dress code, but most attendees tend to wear casual cocktail attire. Some of our attendees dress more casually and some dress up a little more. Most importantly, dress comfortably as you will be dancing all night.

Monthly Dance Series:
Social Dance 8:00pm-10:00pm, $10 per person
Mini-Lesson 7:30pm-8:00pm, complimentary for those attending the Social Dance

Mini Lesson Schedule:

September 15: Instructor/Host: Cookie Bell, Mini-Lesson: Waltz

*The September Ballroom Social mini-lesson will be an Anniversary Waltz, in honor of the Workhouse's 10th Birthday

*This night will be part of a week-long series of events celebrating our Grand Opening on September 19, 2008

October 20: Instructor/Host: Bobbi Brennan, Mini-Lesson: Samba

November 17: Instructor/Host: Cookie Bell, Mini-Lesson: Mambo

December 22: Instructor/Host: Bobbi Brennan, Mini-Lesson: Fox Trot

*Please note that Host and mini-lesson subject to change.