New $83M Performance Venue in the Works | Virginia Beach News

James City County is eyeing an $83 million cultural hub featuring a 1,000-seat indoor theater and a 5,000-capacity outdoor amphitheater — a long-awaited dream pushed by local arts groups like the Williamsburg Symphony. The venue could host 80+ events annually, pump in $18M in economic activity, and boost tax revenue. Though first floated in the ‘90s and revived in 2017, the pandemic stalled progress. Now, with noise concerns addressed by siting it away from homes and historic areas, the proposal heads to Williamsburg City Council and York County for community input before any final decision. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4b83e95fedb7b6b6