News & Updates

Oct 20, 2015

Sgt. Pepper's re-imagined at The American Theatre

You haven't heard classic music like this before!

Oct 9, 2015

Stop! In the Name of Love!

The legendary superstars Mary Wilson and Freda Payne are headed to Hampton to “Sing the Legends”.

Sep 28, 2015

The Second City: Fully Loaded

This hilarious imporv comedy show will have you laughing unitl it hurts!

Sep 1, 2015

The Juror's Perspective

Learn how Teresa Annas approached the task of selecting over 100 artworks for this year’s exhibition.

Aug 28, 2015

Portraits on Pickets

What is the story behind all those painted pickets recently installed on the fence at Armstrong Elementary School? 

Aug 12, 2015

Maker: The Movie & Screenings by WHRO’s The Scene

“Maker” is a feature-length documentary that looks into the current Maker Movement in America – a new wave of Do-It-Yourself and Do-It-Together culture fueled by passion and powered by the advent of new technologies.

Aug 4, 2015

If History Could Talk

What would some of the most prominent figures from American history say about the role the Confederate Battle Flag should play in the discussion of America’s history?  

Jul 28, 2015

Ben & Jefferson: A Correspondence Reimagined

A new play reimagines an historic  correspondence between Benjamin Banneker, a free African Americand then Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson. Banneker’s letter challenged Jefferson’s suppositions of the inferiority of blacks.

Jul 22, 2015

Monk Week returns to Phoebus

Throughout Hampton Roads, the annual arrival of the Tibetan Lamas of Drepung Loseling Monastery is referred to as ‘Monk Week’. Make time in your schedule to visit The American Theatre for a week of reflection, inspiration and healing. All ages are welcome.

Jul 21, 2015

Slave, spy, young nation’s hero, and featured in a new play.

A staged reading of the original play, Army of 1: James Armistead Lafayette; The story of slave turned spy and national hero.