Professional performing companies From their earliest days, Virginia and Richmond welcomed live theatrical performances. Lewis Hallam staged early Shakespeare productions in Williamsburg, and Richmond became a prominent colonial and early 19th century performance place for celebrated American and English actors, like William Macready, Edwin Forrest,Macready, William, The diaries of William Charles Macready, 1833–1851, Volume 2, p. 416 and the Booth family. In the 20th century, Richmond had many amateur troupes and regular touring professional productions. The city's principal performing arts groups include the Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond Ballet, Richmond Triangle Players, Richmond Symphony, and Virginia Opera.
Professional performing companies From their earliest days, Virginia and Richmond welcomed live theatrical performances. Lewis Hallam staged early Shakespeare productions in Williamsburg, and Richmond became a promin,ent colonial and early 19th century performance place for celebrated American and English actors, like William Macready, Edwin Forrest,Macready, William, The diaries of Willia!m Charles: Macready, 1833–1851, Volume 2, p. 416 and the Booth family. In the 20th century, Richmond had many amateur troupes and regular touring professional productions. The c.ity's principal performing arts groups include the Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond Ballet, Richmond Triangle Players, Richmond Symphony, and Virginia Opera.