The American Theatre
PORTRAIT OF ARETHA
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesIn PORTRAIT OF ARETHA, award-winning songstress CeCe Teneal honors the legacy of the Queen of Soul – Aretha Franklin with personalized interpretations of both popular and lesser-known songs from this 18-Grammy-Award-winning icon’s 50-year career, including: “Chain of Fools,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Freeway of Love,” “Rock Steady,” and “Until You Come Back to...
Stormy Weather – Classic Movie Nights
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesDancing great Bill 'Williamson' sees his face on the cover of Theatre World magazine and reminisces: just back from World War I, he meets lovely singer Selina Rogers at a soldiers' ball and promises to come back to her when he "gets to be somebody." Years go by, and Bill and Selina's rising careers intersect...
Riddick Dance Company: Can You Hear Me Now?
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesThis super creative mix of awesome dance moves and spoken word poetry with powerful rhymes and spoken thoughts explores all the different ways we can feel trapped inside ourselves. It's about that longing to break free and truly live life to the fullest. So, if you've ever felt like you're stuck in a rut,...
Riddick Dance Company: CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesThis super creative mix of awesome dance moves and spoken word poetry with powerful rhymes and spoken thoughts explores all the different ways we can feel trapped inside ourselves. It's about that longing to break free and truly live life to the fullest. So, if you've ever felt like you're stuck in a rut,...
SUSAN GREENBAUM, Carole King’s “Tapestry”
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesRichmond Singer-Songwriter Susan Greenbaum, one of America’s top King devotees, brings Carole King’s entire 1971 masterpiece album "Tapestry” to life. Her crowd-pleasing evening of songs also includes her own King-inspired compositions that will warm your heart.
High Society – Classic Movie Nights
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesMusical remake of "The Philadelphia Story" (1940) features a score by Cole Porter and stars Grace Kelly as an heiress whose wedding plans are complicated by a reporter (Frank Sinatra) and ex-husband (Bing Crosby). The musical score and the song "True Love" were Oscar nominated. Each song is a Porter classic!
Riddick Dance Company: In-Prison: M.E.S.H.
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesThis collaborative performance explores the feeling of being trapped within oneself. The piece delves into the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of this internal confinement through a fusion of dance and spoken word. It portrays the yearning for release and the desire to engage with life fully. Presented by Riddick Dance Company.
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975, R) Film & Live Shadow Cast
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesLet’s Get Insane and Do The “Time Warp” Again! Grab your fishnets, and pelvic thrust your way to The American Theatre’s annual creature feature presentation of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” featuring a live shadow cast performance by Fishnet Inc.! Audiences time warp back to the 1970s and shimmy the night away to the voices...
HOCUS POCUS (1993, PG) Movie & Costume Competition
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesCome Dressed as YOUR FAVORITE spooky character and win! HOCUS POCUS follows a villainous comedic trio of witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy) who are inadvertently resurrected by a teenage boy (Omri Katz) in Salem, Massachusetts, on Halloween night – a super fun afternoon for all! Best Costume Awards following the movie!...
Hampton Roads Philharmonic: OCTOBER CLASSICS!
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesUnder the baton of Music Director Steven Brindle, the Hampton Roads Philharmonic showcases the extraordinary orchestral musical talents of our community in four exciting programs each year. HRP concerts welcome familiar and new composers alike, and actively commission new works that will move your spirit! A diverse orchestra, HRP showcases active and retired military, music...