I chose the Landmark Theater for today because of all the excitement about Broadway coming to Richmond, specifically, the musical Wicked. My tickets aren’t until next week, so I can’t give an actual review of the show, but I wanted to do the post earlier so you could try to get tickets before the show concludes next week.
The Landmark Theater, formerly known as the Mosque when my husband and I were in college, was built in 1926 by the Shriners as their Acca Temple Shrine. The City of Richmond purchased the building in 1940. The name was changed to The Landmark because it is one of the most recognizable and best known buildings in Richmond. The theater now hosts a variety of events including Broadway, symphony, ballet, children’s theater, lectures, concerts, school commencements, fashion shows and the Richmond Forum. It is known for its excellent acoustics.
Wicked has been long-awaited here in Richmond, especially in the last year. The show was huge on Broadway and is getting good reviews here as well from the Times Dispatch and Richmond Magazine. The show is here until March 28th and there are still tickets available (check weeknight shows for the best availability). Something many people may not know is that there is a daily lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats held before each performance. Each day, 2½ hours prior to the show, people who show up at the Landmark Theater box office will have their names placed in a lottery drum and then thirty minutes later, names will be drawn for a limited number of orchestra seats at $25 each, cash only. This lottery is available only in-person at the box office, with a limit of two tickets per person. Tickets are regularly $40 and up. Click here for parking recommendations. Enjoy the show and if you can’t get tickets, be sure to visit the theater anyway!
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