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2026 Summer Season
Guys and Dolls
June 19 – July 5 | Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
The dice are hot and so are the laughs in this timeless musical jackpot! Guys and Dolls is a rollicking romp through the streets of New York packed with gambling gangsters, glamorous gals and some of Broadway’s most iconic tunes.
She Loves Me
July 10 – July 19 | Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
She Loves Me is one of the most charming romantic comedies ever written. With its lush score and witty humor, this is a heart-stealing celebration of finding love where you least expect it.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
July 24 – August 2 | Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Before she was a legend, she was a girl with a dream. Follow Carole King’s remarkable rise from writing hits for others to finding her own voice as an icon.
Behind the Curtain Series
Go Behind the Curtain with SSMT!
Have you ever wondered how Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT) makes theatrical magic happen? We invite you to take an exclusive sneak peek BEHIND THE CURTAIN in our educational exploration series!
Sunday Art in the Park
Sunday Art in the Park
Sundays at 7PM (June 21 – August 30)
Reston Town Square Park
Summer evenings come alive as the Sunday Art in the Park series returns with free outdoor performances featuring the extraordinary talent of Shenandoah Conservatory faculty and students! Presented by Reston Town Center Association and Reston Community Center, these lively Sunday evening concerts take place from 7PM to 8PM throughout the summer. Pack a picnic, gather with friends and enjoy unforgettable music under the summer sky.
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Give the Gift of Live Performance!
Shenandoah Conservatory gift cards are the perfect way to share unforgettable moments of music, theatre and dance.
From symphony orchestra concerts and contemporary dance to beloved musicals and world-class guest artists, gift cards let your friends and loved ones choose the experiences that inspire them most.
Shenandoah Conservatory gift cards can be used to purchase tickets to any Conservatory Performs or Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT) performance!
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Breaking New Ground: Shenandoah Conservatory’s 2026/27 Season Celebrates Artistic Innovation and Community
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Building on the momentum of Shenandoah University’s landmark 150th anniversary, Shenandoah Conservatory launches its 2026/2027 season “Breaking New Ground,” a year that celebrates artistic excellence…
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Shenandoah University Adds Second Performance of ‘Paul Anka: A Man and His Music’ on Aug. 16
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Due to overwhelming demand, Shenandoah University has added a second performance of “Paul Anka: A Man and His Music” featuring legendary singer-songwriter Paul Anka. In…
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Shenandoah University Receives Virginia Tourism Corporation Grant
VTC provides $10,000 for tourism marketing for Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre
Photo by C King Media Shenandoah University has received a $10,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s Marketing Leverage Program for Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre…
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