- University of Virginia: The UVA Drama Department offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in theatre, with a focus on acting, directing, design, and technical theatre. The department also produces several theatrical productions each year, including student-written and directed plays.
- James Madison University: JMU's School of Theatre and Dance offers a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, as well as a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre. The school produces a wide range of theatrical productions each year, including musicals, plays, and dance concerts.
- Virginia Commonwealth University: VCU's Department of Theatre offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre, as well as a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre. The department produces several theatrical productions each year, including student-written and directed plays, as well as collaborations with other departments and schools across the university.
- Shenandoah University: Shenandoah's Shenandoah Conservatory offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in music, including a Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance. The Shenandoah Conservatory also houses the Shenandoah Conservatory Glee Club, which performs various styles of music, including traditional choral music, popular music, and spirituals.
- George Mason University and Virginia Tech, also known as VT, are two additional universities in Virginia with reputable theatre and music programs, including drama departments and choral ensembles or glee clubs.
In addition to these universities, there are also a number of community theatre groups and glee clubs in Virginia that provide opportunities for individuals to participate in theatrical and musical productions.