RICHMOND, Va. — A new cabaret theater is opening in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom district as part of an initiative to transform the area’s nightlife and safety culture.
DreamHaus, located at 110 N 18th Street, is the branchild of co-owner Vincent Venuti, who envisions the space as an artist hub that will host shows, game shows, talk shows and various entertainment events.
“We are going to be putting on shows, game shows, talk shows, anything you can think of. We’re going to do that here,” Venuti said.
The theater is central to a broader effort called “Shockoe Shine,” designed to make the historic district a safer and more vibrant neighborhood through arts and community engagement…