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About Us
The mission of the historic nonprofit Paramount Theater is to educate, enchant, enrich, and enlighten through the power of the arts by providing high-quality programming and accessibility for the artistic, educational, and charitable benefit of our entire community while driving economic vitality for Charlottesville, Albemarle, and the Central Virginia region.
Events
Paramount Presents: Ann Wilson: The Voice of Heart & Tripsitter
- Ann Wilson, known the world over as a founder and the lead singer-songwriter of the barrier-breaking band Heart, is here to stay.
- Monday Sep 28, 2026
Paramount Presents: The New Pornographers: The Former Site of Tour
- Over the past 20+ years, The New Pornographers have proven themselves one of the most excellent bands in indie rock.
- Tuesday Sep 29, 2026
Paramount Presents: An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee
- DAVID FOSTER is one of the most illustrious composers of our time. KATHARINE MCPHEE is one of a handful of artists who takes the lead in a multi-faceted career.
- Thursday Oct 1, 2026
Met Live in HD: Così fan tutte
- The Met Live in HD season kicks off with Mozart’s satirical comedy of fickle young love, one of the composer’s most sublime creations.
- Saturday Oct 3, 2026
![Paramount On Screen: Memento [R]](https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/images/customers/1435/members/1180/events/14041/EVENT_ICON/261003_Memento_1080x1080.png){kind=icon}
Paramount On Screen: Memento [R]
- His short-term memory gone, a man tattoos his body with clues on a mind-bending mission in reverse to piece together the puzzle of his wife’s murder.
- Saturday Oct 3, 2026
Paramount On Screen: The Wiz [G]
- Ease on down the yellow brick road and relive all the magic of this beloved musical!
- Sunday Oct 4, 2026
Paramount Presents: Cirque Kalabanté—WOW: World of Words
- Get ready for a vibrant stage experience that transcends language itself!
- Wednesday Oct 7, 2026
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![Paramount On Screen: Pan’s Labyrinth [R]](https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/images/customers/1435/members/1180/events/14049/EVENT_ICON/261010_Pans_Labyrinth_1080x1080.png){kind=icon}
Paramount On Screen: Pan’s Labyrinth [R]
- Pan’s Labyrinth, from visionary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, is an Academy Award-winning dark fantasy set in 1944 Spain.
- Saturday Oct 10, 2026
Pace Live Presents: A Taste of Ireland — The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
- Laugh, cry, and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation.
- Sunday Oct 11, 2026
Paramount Presents: Lucinda Williams and her Band: World’s Gone Wrong Tour
- Williams is one of our most revered artists, beloved for her singular vocals and extraordinary songs.
- Friday Oct 16, 2026
Met Live in HD: Macbeth
- Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met Live in HD for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale.
- Saturday Oct 17, 2026
Paramount Presents: The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration
- With a full band and heartfelt narration, this concert captures the warmth, emotion, and musical brilliance of The Carpenters.
- Sunday Oct 18, 2026 - Saturday Dec 19, 2026
![Paramount On Screen: Coco [PG]](https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/images/customers/1435/members/1180/events/14055/EVENT_ICON/261101_Coco_1080x1080.png){kind=icon}
Paramount On Screen: Coco [PG]
- In Disney-Pixar’s vibrant tale of family, fun, and adventure, an aspiring young musician named Miguel embarks on an extraordinary journey to a magical land.
- Sunday Nov 1, 2026
![Paramount On Screen: Breakfast at Tiffany’s [NR]](https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/images/customers/1435/members/1180/events/14056/EVENT_ICON/261106_Breakfast_at_Tiffanys_1080x1080.png){kind=icon}
Paramount On Screen: Breakfast at Tiffany’s [NR]
- The names Audrey Hepburn and Holly Golightly have become synonymous since this dazzling romantic comedy was translated to the screen.
- Friday Nov 6, 2026
![Paramount On Screen: Breakfast at Tiffany’s [NR]](https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/images/customers/1435/members/1180/events/14057/EVENT_PHOTO/261106_Breakfast_at_Tiffanys_1080x1080(2).png)
![Paramount On Screen: Bridesmaids [R]](https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/images/customers/1435/members/1180/events/14058/EVENT_ICON/261107_Bridesmaids_1080x1080.png){kind=icon}
Paramount On Screen: Bridesmaids [R]
- A broke and messy single woman tries to survive the expensive, chaotic road to her best friend's wedding.
- Saturday Nov 7, 2026
Paramount Presents: Shanghai Ballet—Giselle
- From the sunlit village scenes of Act I to the ghostly, moonlit world of the Wilis, the production unfolds with elegance, atmosphere, and lyrical beauty.
- Tuesday Nov 10, 2026
Paramount Presents: Maria Bamford
- Maria Bamford is revered for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental illness.
- Wednesday Nov 11, 2026
![Paramount On Screen: The Rocky Horror Picture Show [R]](https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/images/customers/1435/members/1180/events/14060/EVENT_ICON/1080x1080_Rocky_Horror.jpg){kind=icon}
Paramount On Screen: The Rocky Horror Picture Show [R]
- Sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire , discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry).
- Friday Nov 13, 2026
Met Live in HD: Carmen
- Richard Eyre’s beloved production of Bizet’s masterpiece returns to theaters for a special encore this season.
- Saturday Nov 14, 2026
![Paramount On Screen: Blade Runner [R]](https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/images/customers/1435/members/1180/events/14061/EVENT_ICON/261121_Bladerunner_Sized_Images2.png){kind=icon}
Paramount On Screen: Blade Runner [R]
- Harrison Ford stars in this fascinating, dark vision of the near future as a policeman who tracks engineered humans—a Blade Runner.
- Saturday Nov 21, 2026
![Paramount on Screen: Minions [PG]](https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/images/customers/1435/members/1180/events/14062/EVENT_ICON/261122_Minions_1080x1080.png){kind=icon}
Paramount on Screen: Minions [PG]
- With the tribe on the brink of collapse, three unlikely heroes—Kevin, Stuart, and Bob—embark on a journey to find a new big boss and save all of Minionkind.
- Sunday Nov 22, 2026
