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Tidewater / Hampton Roads
Performing Arts

Commodore Theatre, The
421 High Street
Portsmouth,  Virginia  23704
Phone: (757) 393-6962

This restored 1940s Art-Deco-style theatre offers dining downstairs and tradional theatre-style seating with snack bar upstairs. A 42-ft. screen, THX sound system, crystal chandeliers, restored murals and overstuffed restaurant seating make this a must see. Shows first-run movies and is available for business meetings.

Generic Theater, The
912 West 21st Street
Norfolk,  Virginia  23517
Phone: (757) 441-2160

The Generic Theater is Hampton Roads' "Off Broadway" theater presenting the area's most progresssive and provocative drama. The theater prides itself on producing new plays and new interpretations of the classics. The five-play season may also include local premiers of award-winning work.

The theater's monthly children's performance series, ChildsPlay, is designed to introduce children to the excitement of a live performance. ChildsPlay is held every second Saturday of the month, from October through May. Performances are at 11am and 2pm. All tickets are $3.00.

The Generic Theater presents intriguing, provocative plays in an intimate setting--the farthest seat is only 25 feet from the stage. "We put the frill in the performance. Not the theater."

Hampton Coliseum
1000 Coliseum Drive
Hampton,  Virginia  23666
Phone: (757) 838-5650

In the 7,000 to 12,999-seat category, the Hampton Coliseum is one of the three largest convention facilities in Virginia. From the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Baily Circus to an evening with James Taylor, the venue offers an impressive year-round entertainment roster and is the setting for the nationally renowned Hampton Jazz Festival, held each June. A two-time recipient of Performance magazine's "Arena of the Year" award, the Hampton Coliseum was recognized with a "Prime Site" award in 1994 by Agent and Manager FACILITIES magazine, ranking it with such award-winning entertainment venues as Madison Square Gardens, Meadowlands Arena and Radio City Music Hall. Its spacious interior offers 84,827 square feet of unobstructed space that can be arranged to accommodate everything from a small meeting of 100 to a general session for 11.

Hampton Roads Shakespeare Festival
3131 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach,  Virginia  23452

Come experience the thrill of live theater while vacationing in Virginia Beach. Each summer, we stage a major Shakespeare production on the beautiful grounds of the historic Francis Land House. For those who prefer the indoors, we also offer a modern play (small comedy or spoof) inside the home.
For those who love theater and performing arts, our summer productions ensure that in Hampton Roads, "The Beach is just the beginning."

Haunted Dinner Theater
5363 Richmond Road
Williamsburg,  Virginia  23188
Phone: (757) 258-2500
Toll-Free: (888) 426-3746

The Haunted Dinner Theater is a must-see for Williamsburg visitors. Audiences of all ages (2-102!) enjoy Williamsburg's finest performers who unravel a murder mystery right in front of your eyes and stage crew dazzle you with special effects, music and some magic. Combined with a 71 item All-You-Can-Eat Buffet this is a not to be missed event!

Little Theatre of Virginia Beach
P.O. Box 1053
Virginia Beach,  Virginia  23451
Phone: (757) 428-9233

Local talent performing a variety of productions, from drama to musicals.

Mystery Dinner Playhouse - Virginia Beach
1900 Pavilion Drive
Virginia Beach,  Virginia  23451
Toll-Free: (888) 471-4802

Now in their 12th smash year, Mystery Dinner Playhouse is Virginia Beach, Washington D.C., Richmond and Williamsburg's very popular dinner theatre! Audience member solve a hilarious comedy murder mystery while enjoying a delicious four course dinner.

The dinner is served by a zany cast of characters who all the while are providing clues to help solve the evening's crime. A clue dossier containing riddles and puzzles to decipher, and bribe money are provided to each audience member to help them solve the murder and entice the "suspects" to give away clues. Guess "whodunnit," and win a prize!

Mystery Dinner Playhouse - Williamsburg
5351 Richmond Road
Williamsburg,  Virginia  23188
Toll-Free: (888) 471-4802

Now in their 12th smash year, Mystery Dinner Playhouse is Williamsburg,Washington D.C., Richmond and Virginia Beach's very popular dinner theatre! Audience member solve a hilarious comedy murder mystery while enjoying a delicious four course dinner.

The dinner is served by a zany cast of characters who all the while are providing clues to help solve the evening's crime. A clue dossier containing riddles and puzzles to decipher, and bribe money are provided to each audience member to help them solve the murder and entice the "suspects" to give away clues. Guess "whodunnit," and win a prize!

Rawls Museum Arts
22376 Linden St.
Courtland,  Virginia  23837
Phone: (757) 653-0754

Rawls Museum Arts, an affiliate of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, is a non-profit organization, founded in 1958, to promote the visual & performing arts in and around Southampton County. RMA's exhibits, gift shop, classes and educational outreach are invaluable to our community.

Virginia Musical Theatre
1000 19th St
Virginia Beach,  Virginia  23451
Phone: (757) 340-5446

Virginia Musical Theatre joins the national movement dedicated to the preservation of Musical Theatre as a uniquely American Art form. The company is committed to full-scale productions featuring the best available regional talent and guest artists.

Virginia Opera
P.O. Box 2580
Norfolk,  Virginia  23501
Phone: (866) 673-7282

Virginia Opera was named “The Official Opera Company of the Commonwealth of Virginia” in March of 1994, by unanimous vote of the Virginia General Assembly. The company produces 36 mainstage performances a year in Norfolk, Richmond and Fairfax, reaching nearly 80,000 attendees.

Virginia Opera is one of the finest and largest opera companies in the nation and is the only company in the nation to perform regularly in three separate main stage venues. In addition, Virginia Opera’s Education Program reaches more students in the classroom than any other opera company in the nation, including more than 180,000 students and community members last year.

Virginia Stage Company at the Wells Theatre
110 E Tazewell St
Norfolk,  Virginia  23510
Phone: (757) 627-1234

Nationally recognized as the premiere professional theatre in Southeastern Virginia, Virginia Stage Company (VSC) produces world premieres, musicals, comedies and Pulitzer Prize-winning plays. VSC is house in the Wells Theatre, a National Historic Landmark restored to its original 1913 grandeur as a prime example of Beaux-Arts Classicism. Contact our Box Office for a complete season brochure!

Virginia Symphony Orchestra
861 Glenrock Road, Suite 200
Norfolk,  Virginia  23502
Phone: (757) 892-6366

With more than 140 classical, pops, family and educational performances each season, the Virginia Symphony has time and again been recognized for its national caliber of excellence. Hampton Roads has the unique distinction of serving as home to the acclaimed orchestra, which includes over seventy professional musicians and over sixty glorious voices in the Virginia Symphony Chorus. You've heard what the critics are saying about The Virginia Symphony; now experience it!


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