Riddick Dance Company – Sermon
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VARiddick Dance performs the world premiere of Sermon, a gospel music celebration in the African American tradition, which explores themes of peace of the mind and body. Through the devotional song and dance, the music of this choreography will pay homage to traditional African American gospel music.
Yakov Smirnoff: Happily Ever Laughter
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA“What a country!” says legendary comedian Yakov Smirnoff. From Russia to the New York Catskills to The Comedy Store in Los Angeles, Smirnoff quickly gained fans for his lovable view of America. More than 40 years later, he still plays to sold-out crowds, delivering an optimistic message about how we’re more alike than different, with...
N.E.D. Harris Presents: “Gallery Of Life” An Album Release Party And Live Show
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VAN.E.D. Harris Presents: “Gallery Of Life” An Album Release Party And Live Show. This experience will take his audience on a soulful journey filled with romance, heartache, and mental health triumphs. You won't want to miss the live performance of his passionate debut single "Let's Make It Beautiful", the classic soul anthem "It Won’t Always...
Arturo Sandoval
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA“This astonishing trumpeter, pianist, and composer has inspired audiences in every corner of the world and awakened a new generation of great performers,” said President Barack Obama of the legendary jazz musician Arturo Sandoval. The Cuban native’s decade-spanning career has earned him 4 Grammy Awards, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and countless other accolades for his...
Desiree Roots: Celebrating Nancy Wilson
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VAVirginia native and vocal powerhouse Desiree Roots pays tribute to Nancy Wilson, one of the great female jazz and pop voices of the 20th century, in an intimate cabaret setting—just in time for Mother’s Day weekend! The Grammy-winning Wilson transcended genres throughout her career, just as Roots has done on stage as a solo performer...
Desiree Roots: Celebrating Nancy Wilson
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VAVirginia native and vocal powerhouse Desiree Roots pays tribute to Nancy Wilson, one of the great female jazz and pop voices of the 20th century, in an intimate cabaret setting—just in time for Mother’s Day weekend! The Grammy-winning Wilson transcended genres throughout her career, just as Roots has done on stage as a solo performer...
Bluegrass & Brew Festival: Dailey and Vincent
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VAJamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent, backed by one of the best bands on tour today, are some of the most reputable and elite entertainers in American music with a unique sound that seamlessly blends bluegrass, traditional country, and gospel music. Dailey’s tenor and Vincent’s reedy harmonies offer a concoction of fantastically instinctive vocal blends that...
Bluegrass & Brew Festival: Steep Canyon Rangers
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VABack by popular demand after wowing audiences with their fiddle-centric arrangements and signature style, perennial Billboard chart-toppers Steep Canyon Rangers return for a highly-anticipated encore performance. The Grammy-winning group (Best Bluegrass Album, Nobody Knows You) have performed together for more than two decades and have collaborated with an array of phenomenal musicians, including the hit...
Bluegrass & Brew Festival: Carbon Leaf
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VAPulling from folk, Americana, roots and rock traditions, the Virginia quintet’s lively sound features vocal harmony, acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, fiddle, bass, drums, cello, banjo, penny whistle, pedal steel, accordion and whatever else can be placed onto the stage! Keeping it local, Carbon Leaf writes, records and produces in the band’s Richmond studio. Bluegrass...
The Mystical Arts of Tibet
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VAPersonal reflection and inspiration come to life as the Tibetan monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery return to create a sand-painted mandala, which is used as a tool for re-consecrating the earth and its inhabitants. As the mandala is created and then deconstructed, the sands are then taken to the water and from there it spreads...