The American Theatre
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...
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...
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...
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...
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: 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...