Richmond, VA
Landmark Theater

Virginia Opera performs this season at the historic Landmark Theater, formerly known as The Mosque. Shriners built the theater, which is located to the west of downtown Richmond, in 1926 as their Acca Temple Shrine. The City of Richmond purchased it in 1940, and a 1994-95 renovation restored its splendor.  One of the most striking buildings in Richmond with its towering minarets and desert murals, the Landmark Theater is well known for its excellent acoustics and boasts the largest proscenium stage on the East Coast.

"I have never enjoyed opera more than having experienced it at the Landmark! It is so intimate. I feel an opera there is better than one at the Kennedy Center or the Met any day."
- Mrs. Robert Heppe, season subscriber

How To Purchase Tickets
Tickets may be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or by telephone through Ticketmaster at 804.262.8003. Virginia Opera subscribers and donors may purchase tickets over the telephone through the Virginia Opera Box Office at 1.866.OPERA.VA (866.673.7282). Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Virginia Opera Box Office at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House.

Methods of Payment
Virginia Opera accepts MasterCard, Visa and American Express. We also accept cash and personal checks drawn on a local bank.

Box Office

TICKETMASTER: 804.262.8003
For general single ticket sales.

VIRGINIA OPERA: 1.866.OPERA.VA (866.673.7282)
For subscription sales, group sales, and
single ticket sales to subscribers and donors.

NOTE: In an effort to make your experience with Virginia Opera even more pleasurable, we have made some improvements to the configuration of our Box Office and Will Call at the Landmark Theater. This season, walk-up sales will be conducted at the outside windows facing North Laurel Street, while our Will Call will be located at the windows inside the lobby. Season subscribers may also use Will Call windows for ticket exchanges or any other issues regarding their subscription.

	Mary Hasan Statewide Box Office Manager ext. 3307
	Adrienne Liu Box Office Coordinator ext. 3383	Jillian Baylor Box Office Agent ext. 3351

In addition to being available via telephone and e-mail during regular operating hours (Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.), the Virginia Opera Statewide Box Office staff will also be available at the Landmark Theater from Friday to Sunday during performance weekends in Richmond.

Box Office Hours

In addition to being available via telephone during general operating hours, Virginia Opera Box Office staff will be available IN PERSON at the Landmark Theater for ticket sales and inquiries on the following upcoming dates and times:

November 28, 2008:
11:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
(Also available via telephone until 8:30 p.m.)

November 29 & 30, 2008:
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Parking
Parking is available at the garage on Main St., across from the Landmark Theater, for $5. Entrances to the garage are on Laurel St. and Cherry St.

Refreshments
Non-alcoholic beverages, snacks and candy are available on the first and second floors of the lobby.

Restrooms
Restrooms are on either side of the second floor lobby and additional women's restrooms are adjacent to the Reception Hall. A restroom for the disabled is located on the first floor near the box office.

Public Telephones
Pay telephones are located on the first floor outside the box office.

Smoking
The Landmark Theater is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is not allowed in any part of the building.

In Case of Emergency
Any patrons expecting emergency telephone calls may leave their seat number with the house manager, and the telephone number 225-9000 with their service (or babysitter). In the event of an emergency telephone call, the house manager will locate the patron immediately.

Wheelchair Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible seating is available at all performances, and may be reserved by contacting the Virginia Opera Box Office at 804-643-6004.

Listening Assistive Devices
Listening assistive devices are available in the lobby at no charge.

Late Arrivals
In consideration of others, latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the house manager. The Landmark Theater lobby opens 45 minutes prior to each performance, and the theater opens one half-hour before curtain time. Friday evening performances begin promptly at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees begin at 2:30 p.m. Please make every effort to arrive in ample time to be seated prior to curtain.

Electronic Devices
Cameras and recording equipment are strictly prohibited in the theater. Patrons with paging devices or cellular phones must set them on the vibrate mode or check them with the house manager, who will contact them in the event they are paged. Patrons are also asked to turn off the beepers on their wristwatches prior to entering the theater.

Children
The Landmark Theater reserves the right to deny admission to children under the age of five. Babies in arms will not be admitted to the theater. All children, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the theater.

Virginia Opera Administrative Offices

Virginia Opera
1503 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 234
Richmond, Virginia  23229
Phone: 804.644.8168
Fax: 804.644.0415

Landmark Theater Administrative Offices

Landmark Theater
6 North Laurel Street
Richmond, Virginia 23220
Phone: 804.646.4213