Workhouse Cabaret Series
Broadway Biography: Based on a True Story

Many of our favorite Broadway musical stories are based on (or at least inspired by…) real figures from history. Featuring songs from many of the stage’s greatest stories and characters that were drawn from historic events and the lives of real people. Join our award-winning cast of Workhouse Cabaret performers for the most fun you’ll have in “history”.

NEW!
For our cabaret regular guests, please note that we have made a few changes to our format. In addition to moving the series to a new venue in W16 (Vulcan Muse), we have also reduced our base ticket price and have included a Beverage Token with your ticket which may be exchanged for a drink! The pre-show table food has been simplified to pub-style snack-mix, but will start introducing pre-show pub dinners for sale in the next few months. Please note that no changes have been made to our line-up of talented vocalists which will include some of your favorite returning performers and new talent!

September 17 & 18, 2016
Time: Sats at 8pm and Sun at 1pm 
Tickets: $20-$25

*Limited seating, advance ticket reservations are recommended for this event. Reserved tickets may be collected at Will Call beginning 30 minutes prior to event, doors open for seating 30 minutes prior.

Join us for our monthly Ballroom 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 Bobbie Brennan and/or Cookie Bell beginning at 8:00pm and the music, dance, food and fun continue through 10:30pm. All skill levels welcome!

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 business casual or 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.

*Need a refresher lesson? Arrive early for a 30 minute mini-lesson! Before each social dance, our professional instructor leads a short class from 7:30pm-8:00pm. While the Ballroom Social Dance will cover many styles over the course of each evening, the mini-lesson will focus on one dance/style each month! Please, note schedule of styles below.

Monthly Dance Series:
Social Dance 8:00pm-10:30pm, $10 per person
Mini-Lesson 7:30pm-8:00pm, $5 per person (mini lesson tickets are sold only at the door, not online)

Mini Lesson Schedule:
April 16: Mini-Lesson: Waltz, Instructor: Bobbie Brennan
May 21: Mini-Lesson: Tango, Instructor: Bobbie Brennan
June 18: Mini-Lesson: Night Club Two-Step, Instructor: Cookie Bell
July 16: Mini-Lesson: ChaCha, Instructor: Bobbie Brennan
August 20: Mini-Lesson: Samba, Instructor: Cookie Bell
September 17: Mini-Lesson: Fox Trot, Instructor: Bobbie Brennan
October 15: Mini-Lesson: Polka, Instructor: Cookie Bell
November 19: Mini-Lesson: Swing, Instructor: Bobbie Brennan
December 17: Mini-Lesson: Waltz, Instructor: Cookie Bell

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

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

Please note that this is a standard theatrical presentation, without audience shout-outs or props, although costumes are welcome at any performance. We are dedicating one weekend Fri Oct 21-Sun Oct 23 to audience shout-outs and Workhouse will provide props for attendees at no cost. No outside props are allowed.
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Dates: October 7-30, 2016
Time: Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 5pm 
Tickets: $20-$35

*Limited seating, advance ticket reservations are recommended for this event. Reserved tickets may be collected at Will Call beginning 30 minutes prior to event, doors open for seating 30 minutes prior.

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 Linda Rose Payne

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 appetizers 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 five rows of the theatre, seats are selected by VIPs upon arrival. VIP lobby is open from 7pm-8pm with a recommended arrival time before 7:30pm when the house opens.

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

Please note that this is a standard theatrical presentation, without audience shout-outs or props, although costumes are welcome at any performance. We are dedicating one weekend Fri Oct 21-Sun Oct 23 to audience shout-outs and Workhouse will provide props for attendees at no cost. No outside props are allowed.

Dates: October 7-30, 2016
Time: Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 5pm 
Tickets: $45-$55

*Limited seating, advance ticket reservations are recommended for this event. Reserved tickets may be collected at Will Call beginning 30 minutes prior to event, doors open for seating 30 minutes prior.

This listing is for the VIP admission ticketing. For standard ticketing, please see other listing.

Workhouse Cabaret Series
Once Upon a Time: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales

From our childhood tales through the urban legends of today, characters and stories of mythic origins have provided some of the most compelling characters in history. These legendary stories have inspired musicals created for both stage and screen. A night of mystery, magic and fantasy as we step into centuries of the world’s pages (and scores) of legend.

NEW!
For our cabaret regular guests, please note that we have made a few changes to our format. In addition to moving the series to a new venue in W16 (Vulcan Muse), we have also reduced our base ticket price and have included a Beverage Token with your ticket which may be exchanged for a drink! The pre-show table food has been simplified to pub-style snack-mix, but will start introducing pre-show pub dinners for sale in the next few months. Please note that no changes have been made to our line-up of talented vocalists which will include some of your favorite returning performers and new talent!

October 15 & 16, 2016
Time: Sats at 8pm and Sun at 1pm 
Tickets: $20-$25

*Limited seating, advance ticket reservations are recommended for this event. Reserved tickets may be collected at Will Call beginning 30 minutes prior to event, doors open for seating 30 minutes prior.

Workhouse Cabaret Series
A Broadway Buffet

Food, glorious food!  Our cadre of cabaret artists are preparing a culinary feast for the ears!  Sometimes funny, sometimes poignant but always relatable, we welcome the audience to our musical dining table as we celebrate a cooked-to-order songbook with all the trimmings!  Just in time for Thanksgiving, enjoy a cornucopia of music inspired by the time-honored traditions of breaking bread together.  
**An optional special pre-show buffet featuring light-fare offerings will be available for purchase to complement this month’s inspired theme! **  Details TBA! Watch this listing for updates.
NEW!
For our cabaret regular guests, please note that we have made a few changes to our format. In addition to moving the series to a new venue in W16 (Vulcan Muse), we have also reduced our base ticket price and have included a Beverage Token with your ticket which may be exchanged for a drink! The pre-show table food has been simplified to pub-style snack-mix, but will start introducing pre-show pub dinners for sale in the next few months. Please note that no changes have been made to our line-up of talented vocalists which will include some of your favorite returning performers and new talent!

November 19 & 20, 2016
Time: Sats at 8pm and Sun at 1pm 
Tickets: $20-$25

*Limited seating, advance ticket reservations are recommended for this event. Reserved tickets may be collected at Will Call beginning 30 minutes prior to event, doors open for seating 30 minutes prior.

Workhouse Cabaret Series
Holiday Hijinx!

Hop into the sleigh and enjoy the ride as we present some of the most memorable songs from the holiday season! Featuring music from our favorite holiday films and those December television perennials, with our own jazz-inspired twist, our cabaret cast will start the holiday season on the right note!
NEW!
For our cabaret regular guests, please note that we have made a few changes to our format. In addition to moving the series to a new venue in W16 (Vulcan Muse), we have also reduced our base ticket price and have included a Beverage Token with your ticket which may be exchanged for a drink! The pre-show table food has been simplified to pub-style snack-mix, but will start introducing pre-show pub dinners for sale in the next few months. Please note that no changes have been made to our line-up of talented vocalists which will include some of your favorite returning performers and new talent!

December 17 & 18, 2016
Time: Sats at 8pm and Sun at 1pm 
Tickets: $20-$25

*Limited seating, advance ticket reservations are recommended for this event. Reserved tickets may be collected at Will Call beginning 30 minutes prior to event, doors open for seating 30 minutes prior.

Workhouse Cabaret Series
A Comedy Tonight!

Join our merry cabaret for a taste of tomfoolery with music and laughter to kick off 2017 in style! The cast will take you on a spirited and laugh-filled program of shenanigans with songs that make us smile! Psst… we’ll even share some of our favorite backstage stories- when things went terribly wrong, but the show had to go on! Our comic cabaret vocalists will entertain in our a silly-centric theme that features a wide variety of music from Broadway and pop standards to novelty songs of years-gone-by, there's something for everyone!

NEW!
For our cabaret regular guests, please note that we have made a few changes to our format. In addition to moving the series to a new venue in W16 (Vulcan Muse), we have also reduced our base ticket price and have included a Beverage Token with your ticket which may be exchanged for a drink! The pre-show table food has been simplified to pub-style snack-mix, but will start introducing pre-show pub dinners for sale in the next few months. Please note that no changes have been made to our line-up of talented vocalists which will include some of your favorite returning performers and new talent!

Dates: January 21 & 22, 2017
Time: Sat at 8pm and Sun at 1pm 
Tickets: $20-$25

*Limited seating, advance ticket reservations are recommended for this event. Reserved tickets may be collected at Will Call beginning 30 minutes prior to event, doors open for seating 30 minutes prior.

Workhouse Cabaret Series
And The Award Goes To...

It's almost time to hand out those coveted gold statuettes to the stars of Hollywood! This month, our cabaret becomes a virtual awards show ceremony! Our vocalists will perform the best music from the movies, to include award-winning songs, those that were nominated plus audience favorites that didn't get the recognition they deserved! In the spirit of the upcoming awards, our vocalists will present and accept our own version of the trophy in an interactive format, inspired by the glitz and glamour of the red carpet crowd. Plus, the audience will help to decide the final showstopping song of the night! Join us for a night "at the movies" you won't soon forget!

NEW!
For our cabaret regular guests, please note that we have made a few changes to our format. In addition to moving the series to a new venue in W16 (Vulcan Muse), we have also reduced our base ticket price and have included a Beverage Token with your ticket which may be exchanged for a drink! The pre-show table food has been simplified to pub-style snack-mix, but will start introducing pre-show pub dinners for sale in the next few months. Please note that no changes have been made to our line-up of talented vocalists which will include some of your favorite returning performers and new talent!

Dates: February 18 & 19, 2017
Time: Sat at 8pm and Sun at 1pm 
Tickets: $20-$25

*Limited seating, advance ticket reservations are recommended for this event. Reserved tickets may be collected at Will Call beginning 30 minutes prior to event, doors open for seating 30 minutes prior.

Workhouse Cabaret Series
Leading Ladies Cabaret

Everyone knows that the best songs in a Broadway show always are performed by the leading lady! In honor of March celebrating Women's History Month, our cabaret team salutes the most memorable female characters from the Broadway stage. Beginning with the earliest days of Broadway and light opera, all the way through today's box office hits: we'll meet the ingenues, divas and comediennes that have made musical history!

NEW!
For our cabaret regular guests, please note that we have made a few changes to our format. In addition to moving the series to a new venue in W16 (Vulcan Muse), we have also reduced our base ticket price and have included a Beverage Token with your ticket which may be exchanged for a drink! The pre-show table food has been simplified to pub-style snack-mix, but will start introducing pre-show pub dinners for sale in the next few months. Please note that no changes have been made to our line-up of talented vocalists which will include some of your favorite returning performers and new talent!

Dates: March 18 & 19, 2017
Time: Sat at 8pm and Sun at 1pm 
Tickets: $20-$25

*Limited seating, advance ticket reservations are recommended for this event. Reserved tickets may be collected at Will Call beginning 30 minutes prior to event, doors open for seating 30 minutes prior.

Workhouse Cabaret Series
Broadway's Villains!

Join us for a ride on the ‘wrong-side-of-the-tracks” as we perform the best songs from the most nefarious characters in musicdom. Every good story has a wicked villain, and they’ve usually got the best songs in the show! This month the Workhouse Cabaret welcomes a talented cadre of voices to tackle some of the infamy with a good dose of laughter! A live accompanist leads the cast through the darker side of Broadway's music and characters.

NEW!
For our cabaret regular guests, please note that we have made a few changes to our format. In addition to moving the series to a new venue in W16 (Vulcan Muse), we have also reduced our base ticket price and have included a Beverage Token with your ticket which may be exchanged for a drink! The pre-show table food has been simplified to pub-style snack-mix, but will start introducing pre-show pub dinners for sale in the next few months. Please note that no changes have been made to our line-up of talented vocalists which will include some of your favorite returning performers and new talent!

Dates: April 15 & 16, 2017
Time: Sat at 8pm and Sun at 1pm 
Tickets: $20-$25

*Limited seating, advance ticket reservations are recommended for this event. Reserved tickets may be collected at Will Call beginning 30 minutes prior to event, doors open for seating 30 minutes prior.

Workhouse Cabaret Series
Cross-Country-Cabaret: Summer Road Trip

We're hitting the road this summer for the classic all-American cross-country road trip. Join our performers on a coast to coast journey as we make virtual stops along the way, enjoying songs inspired by each city we visit. We're packing our bags with music from the Great American Songbook, some Broadway tunes and a mix of jazz and pop hits, as well! Join us on our virtual adventure!  Are we there yet?

NEW!
For our cabaret regular guests, please note that we have made a few changes to our format. In addition to moving the series to a new venue in W16 (Vulcan Muse), we have also reduced our base ticket price and have included a Beverage Token with your ticket which may be exchanged for a drink! The pre-show table food has been simplified to pub-style snack-mix, but will start introducing pre-show pub dinners for sale in the next few months. Please note that no changes have been made to our line-up of talented vocalists which will include some of your favorite returning performers and new talent!

Dates: June 17 & 18, 2017
Time: Sat at 8pm and Sun at 1pm 
Tickets: $20-$25

*Limited seating, advance ticket reservations are recommended for this event. Reserved tickets may be collected at Will Call beginning 30 minutes prior to event, doors open for seating 30 minutes prior.