The American Theatre
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...
Coastal Virginia Bluegrass & Brew Festival: Damn Tall Buildings
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesIf you like your bluegrass served with a little punch, attitude, grit and gravy, with that busking spirit that was so present and palpable in the early incarnations of Old Crow Medicine Show and made your realize that string band music could be so much more than fuddy-duddy reenactments by crusty ol’ relics, then the...
Soundscapes – Summer Concert
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesPeninsula Youth Orchestra is a place for musically motivated students to play and learn together. Musicians up to 25 years of age play a varied music repertoire, including classical, popular, and student-created works. In addition, PYO is conveniently located on the lower Virginia Peninsula, connecting young musicians from around Hampton Roads.
The Reduced Shakespeare Company in The Complete History of Comedy (Abridged)
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesHistory, comedy, and Shakespeare, what more do you want! Called the “trio of Modern Marx brothers” and “intellectual vaudeville,” The Reduced Shakespeare Company (RSC) is a touring American comedy troupe that performs fast-paced, seemingly improvisational condensations of huge topics. Known as the “Bad Boys of Abridgment”, the RSC holds the record for the longest running...
Riddick Dance Company: The Mixed Bag Series
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesRiddick Dance creates and presents a broad dance repertory to enrich the range of cultural offerings of the Hampton Roads region. Performances intricately combine storytelling and movement to produce thought-provoking works on stage. This evening of dance consists of three dynamic choreographic works known as The Mixed Bag Series. TWO FACES is a mixed media...
Ann Hampton Callaway Sings the 70s
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesDon’t miss the Tony nominated Broadway star and Platinum selling singer/songwriter in “Ann Hampton Callaway Sings the 70’s” for a night of rousing and beautiful classics. Callaway covers hits from the great songwriters of the time-Carole King, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel, John Lennon and more. And she puts her own stamp on the...
Are You Smarter Than Your 8th Grade Nun?
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesAre You Smarter Than Your 8th Grade Nun? is an interactive comedy show, where willing audience members compete to see who was paying attention in school and who was daydreaming about summertime. In this game show, contestants will be quizzed on all academic subjects, such as geometry, science, history and more! But remember, if you...
8th Annual Young Artist Competition Performance
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesYoung Artist Showcase Join us for a special evening celebrating the remarkable talents of our 8th Annual Young Artist Competition winner. This concert showcases dedication and accomplishment, providing a platform for these outstanding young musicians to share their passion for performing.