Richmond CenterStage050

Richmond CenterStage is a 179,000-square foot performing arts complex housing the fully renovated, historic Carpenter Theatre, which has nearly 1,800 comfortable, spacious seats, state-of-the-art acoustics and brilliant lighting. In addition, CenterStage offers the multi-purpose venue Rhythm Hall; the Showcase Gallery, a visual arts venue where audiences can gather before or after a show; Gottwald Playhouse, a 200-seat theatre that provides an intimate space for local performers; and the Genworth BrightLights Education Center, which includes classrooms, rehearsal space and a state-of-the-art digital center where students K-12 from Richmond and the surrounding counties can learn all aspects of the arts.