The Historic Masonic Theatre is unique because of its history, architecture, and all the many special elements that make it one-of-a-kind. Discover them all (including new untold stories) on this interactive tour that explores all four floors of this fascinating building. The Tour is free of charge but donations are always welcomed and appreciated. The…

Twitty and Lynn: A Salute to Conway and Loretta Saturday, November 6, 2021, 7:00 PM in the John E. Hillert Auditorium. TICKETS $ 25 – $40 Box Seats are sold in pairs only (TICKETS INCLUDE A $5 FEE AT CHECKOUT FOR RESTORATION AND HANDLING) Tayla Lynn and Tre Twitty have country music in their blood. The grandchildren of famed…

What’s Your Story? Volume 5 Life in the Time of Covid Book Debut Event at Historic Masonic Theatre Underground Thursday, December 2 at 7:00 pm, Please enter through Underground Door               On Thursday, December 2 at 7 p.m., the What’s Your Story? project will release its fifth volume of stories and photographs, Life in the time of COVID.    The…

Carols and Cocoa; A Frosty Treat (TV-G) Friday, Dec. 3 After the Parade In the John E. Hillert Auditorium at the Historic Masonic Theatre After the parade join us in the auditorium for caroling, cocoa, and a screening of the classic animated film, FROSTY THE SNOWMAN. Sing along to some of your holiday favorites. Then…

Alleghany Highlands Arts Council Presents Roanoke Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops December 6, 2021, 7 PM General Seating Adults $20, Students $5 (Plus $2.50 Restoration Fee: $2.50 Ticket Fee to be added at checkout) " The Alleghany Highlands Arts Council reopens its Performing Arts Series with the beloved local tradition, Roanoke Symphony Holiday Pops. Fifty musicians, a…

The Virginia Opry Country Christmas Show Saturday, December 11, 2021 @ 7 PM Tickets $20 - $30 Based on Seating Location Box Seats Sold In Pairs Only (Includes a $5 Fee) Keith Bryant Will Headline The Virginia Opry’s Country Christmas Show Keith Bryant, Nashville recording artist, will perform as the headliner for The Virginia Opry’s…

In this live-action adaptation of the beloved children's tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. Reluctantly joined by his hapless dog, Max, the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. However, the…

In 1843 London, author Charles Dickens finds himself in financial trouble after writing three unsuccessful novels in a row. Desperate for a hit, Dickens relies on real-life inspiration and his vivid imagination to bring Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and other classic characters to life in "A Christmas Carol," forever changing the holiday season into the…

  Though London awaits the joyful arrival of Christmas, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) thinks it's all humbug, berating his faithful clerk and cheerful nephew for their view. Later, Scrooge encounters the ghost of his late business partner, who warns that three spirits will visit him this night. The ghosts take Scrooge on a journey…

Sunday, January 2, 2022 3 pm Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), a homeless black teen, has drifted in and out of the school system for years. Then Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) and her husband, Sean (Tim McGraw), take him in. The Tuohys eventually become Michael's legal guardians, transforming both his life and theirs. Michael's tremendous…

Sunday, January 9, 2022 3pm Baby (Jennifer Grey) is one listless summer away from the Peace Corps. Hoping to enjoy her youth while it lasts, she's disappointed when her summer plans deposit her at a sleepy resort in the Catskills with her parents. Her luck turns around, however, when the resort's dance instructor, Johnny (Patrick…

Monday, January 10, 2022 7pm During the 1850s, Milly (Jane Powell), a pretty young cook, marries Adam (Howard Keel), a grizzled woodsman, after a brief courtship. When the two return to Adam's farm, Milly is shocked to meet his six ill-mannered brothers, all of whom live in his cabin. She promptly begins teaching the brothers…

Sunday, January 23, 2022 3pm Five high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry principal (Paul Gleason). The disparate group includes rebel John (Judd Nelson), princess Claire (Molly Ringwald), outcast Allison (Ally Sheedy), brainy Brian (Anthony Michael Hall) and Andrew (Emilio Estevez), the jock. Each has a chance…

Sunday, January 30, 2022 3pm William Wallace is the medieval Scottish patriot who is spurred into revolt against the English when the love of his life is slaughtered. Leading his army into battles that become a war, his advance into England threatens King Edward I's throne before he is captured and executed, but not before…

The Virginia Opry Celebrates Its Theme, "Music Is Love" Bill Pinkney's Original Drifters "Be My Valentine" Show Emcee Alfred "Mustard" Dearing, Sr. Saturday, February 5, 2022 - 7 PM at The Historic Masonic Theatre Tickets $25 - $40 Based on Seating Location Box Seats must be purchased in pairs (Includes a $5 Fee) Bill Pinkney’s Original Drifters(R) will…

Sunday, February 6, 2022 3pm Son of Memphis and Norma, little sweet penguin Mumble has a big problem: he can't sing a single note. In a world where everyone needs a heart song to attract a soul mate, Mumble feels he doesn't belong there. Our hero Mumble is the worst singer in the world, but…

Sunday, February 13, 2022 3pm Mumble (Elijah Wood) the penguin, now called the Master of Tap, has an unusual problem: Erik, his son, is reluctant to dance. Erik runs away from home and encounters the Mighty Sven (Hank Azaria) -- a penguin that can fly. Poor Mumble can't compete with Erik's unusual new role model.…

Monday, February 14, 2022 7pm Gambler Nathan Detroit (Frank Sinatra) has few options for the location of his big craps game. Needing $1,000 to pay a garage owner to host the game, Nathan bets Sky Masterson (Marlon Brando) that Sky cannot get virtuous Sarah Brown (Jean Simmons) out on a date. Despite some resistance, Sky…

Sunday, February 20, 2022 3pm In 1960s Mississippi, Southern society girl Skeeter (Emma Stone) returns from college with dreams of being a writer. She turns her small town on its ear by choosing to interview the Black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent white families. Only Aibileen (Viola Davis), the housekeeper…

Sunday, February 27, 2022 3pm Adaptation of the first of J.K. Rowling's popular children's novels about Harry Potter, a boy who learns on his eleventh birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own. He is summoned from his life as an unwanted child to…