The American Theatre
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesCelebrate Halloween and witness superstitious schoolmaster Ichabod Crane’s child-friendly, spooky adventures as he encounters the galloping Headless Horseman in this eye-catching adaptation of Washington Irving’s literary classic. A Virginia Rep on Tour Production. Event info & updates: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow | Hampton Arts
Hampton Roads Philharmonic
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesSeason Opener: Symphonic Jewel Box Dive into the sparkling world of orchestral brilliance with the Hampton Roads Philharmonic! In ‘Symphonic Jewel Box,’ we unveil the finest gems of classical music, featuring iconic works from the masters, including Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Stravinsky, and Mozart.
Nobuntu at The American Theatre
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesZimbabwean female acapella group Nobuntu, an African concept meaning humbleness, love, unity, and family from a woman’s point of view, performs their vast repertoire of music on The American Theatre stage on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 8 p.m. Performances consist of pure voices, minimalistic percussion, and traditional instruments such as Mbira and authentic dance...
The Mystical Arts of Tibet
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesPersonal 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...
Bluegrass & Brew Festival: Carbon Leaf
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesPulling 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...
Bluegrass & Brew Festival: Steep Canyon Rangers
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesBack 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: Dailey and Vincent
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesJamie 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...
Desiree Roots: Celebrating Nancy Wilson
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesVirginia 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, VA, United StatesVirginia 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...
Arturo Sandoval
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United States“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...