The American Theatre
Casablanca – Classic Movie Nights
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesAcademy Award winners Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman light up the screen in one of the most enduring romances in movie history--Casablanca. Rick Blaine (Bogart--The African Queen, The Caine Mutiny) owns a nightclub in Vichy-controlled Casablanca, frequented by refugees desperate to escape German domination. Despite the ever-present human misery, Rick manages to remain uninvolved in...
Phoebus Jazz Festival
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesThe Phoebus Jazz Festival is a three-day jazz festival featuring some of Hampton Road's best jazz performers and fantastic national jazz stars! From trumpeter Duane Smith and his visionary Quartet to vocalist Tierney Sutton to the very funky and legendary Headhunters to the explosive pianist Cyrus Chestnut, the Phoebus Jazz Festival is a "MUST-SEE event"...
An Evening of Trailers – Classic Movie Nights
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesHere’s your chance to become familiar with the age of “screwball comedy” and the great detectives of “film noir.” Names that once were household words like – Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert and Humphrey Bogart – are returning to The American Theatre’s silver screen. Come experience the silvery splendor of black-and-white photography and brilliant writing that...
THE COOKE BOOK, The Music of Sam Cooke starring Darrian Ford
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesCome celebrate the innovative music of American pop legend Sam Cooke! This high-energy show features 21 timeless classics from Cooke’s songbook that seamlessly highlight his brief musical journey from Gospel golden boy, to international pop sensation. This evening of remarkable jazz and blues interpretations stars Chicago son, Darrian Ford and his live band…and features hits...
4 Decades of The Toasters
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United States2024 Supernova Moonstomp Gala: Celebrating 4 Decades of The Toasters The 2024 Supernova International Festival kicks off on September 12 with the Supernova Moonstomp Gala, a special charity event at The American Theatre dedicated to supporting music education in the U.S. and Jamaica. This year we are proud to honor ska pioneers The Toasters and...
CAPITOL FOOLS
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesCAPITOL FOOLS hold up a mirror to our crazy political culture, providing hilarious song parodies and foolish reflections that inspire belly laughter as both sides of the aisle get skewered. Cast members from past seasons of the “Capitol Steps” perform all the beloved bits, the mind-boggling backward-talking spoonerisms, break-neck costume changes, over-the-top impressions, and song...
The Mystical Arts of Tibet
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesPersonal reflection and inspiration come to life! The Tibetan monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery return to create a sand-painted mandala, which is used to re-consecrate the earth and its inhabitants. As the mandala is created and deconstructed, the sands are taken to the water and spread throughout the world for planetary healing! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS...
Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR. Summer Camp Production
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesJoin the familiar characters you love as they sing and dance their way through timeless lessons in the Hampton Arts Education summer camp production of "Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr!" This exciting production celebrates knowledge, creativity, and the magic of live performance, bringing the beloved cartoons to life in a whole new way. It makes learning...
Coastal Virginia Bluegrass & Brew Festival: Jacob Jolliff Band
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesComing from a musical family, Jacob Jolliff’s father introduced him to the mandolin instrument at age seven and required him to practice every day for ten minutes. In school, Jacob and his father were in a bluegrass gospel band together and played in many festivals and churches throughout the northwest. Under his mentor’s supervision, Jacob...
Coastal Virginia Bluegrass & Brew Festival: Chicken Wire Empire
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesChicken Wire Empire rides the line between traditional bluegrass and the contemporary. Its members have spent a lifetime honing their craft, with deep roots in tradition and music throughout the midwest scene. Their 2022 release “Fresh Pickles” features all original music by Minnesota songsmith Chris Castino (Big Wu), reimagined in Chicken Wire Empire’s style. With...
