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WELLS THEATRE

108 E Tazewell St
Norfolk, VA 23510

Wait Until Dark
Wait Until Dark
1/28 - 2/15/2026


In a 1944 Greenwich Village apartment, a blind woman is threatened by criminals in search of a very “special” doll. As the climax builds, Susan ...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat


This beloved musical reimagines the Biblical story of Joseph, a magical tale packed with adventures, beguiling characters (like the Elvis-inspired Pharoah), and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ...

Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem


CO-WORLD PREMIERE 1943. Two young Harlemites form a friendship over leftover fried chicken and dirty dishwater. But a long, hot summer of heartbreak, betrayal, and ...



WAIT UNTIL DARK Comes to The Wells Theatre


by Stephi Wild - January 06, 2026

Virginia Stage Company will bring gripping suspense to the Wells Theatre with Wait Until Dark, a psychological thriller where perception, trust, and courage collide. Learn more here!...

Virginia Stage Company Celebrates the Holidays with Two Upcoming Productions


by Stephi Wild - November 14, 2025

Virginia Stage Company will continue its holiday tradition with A Merry Little Christmas Carol and A Sherlock Carol, two festive productions written by playwright Mark Shanahan....

Virginia Stage Company To Present Kate Hamill’s EMMA At The Wells Theatre


by A.A. Cristi - September 29, 2025

Virginia Stage Company will present Kate Hamill’s acclaimed adaptation of Emma October 22–November 9, 2025, at the Wells Theatre in Norfolk, VA. Directed by Tom Quaintance....

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Comes to Virginia Stage Company in September


by Stephi Wild - August 27, 2025

Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Theatre Company are teaming up to launch their seasons with the Tony Award-winning musical Ain't Misbehavin', opening September 6 at the Wells Theatre....

Ann Talman Brings ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW Of HER SMILE To Wells Theatre


by A.A. Cristi - April 08, 2025

Ann Talman brings her award-winning show Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile to the Wells Theatre in Norfolk, Virginia, on Friday, April 18 at 7:30 PM; Saturday, April 19 at 7:30 PM; and Sunday, April 20 at 2:00 PM....

World Premiere and More Set for Virginia Stage Company 2025-2026 Season


by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 27, 2025

Virginia Stage Company has revealed a new season of musicals, thrillers, classics, and a world premiere! Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets....

The 3rd Annual Mistletoe Market Returns to The Wells Theatre


by Stephi Wild - September 24, 2024

 Virginia Stage Company has announced the return of its Seasonal Mistletoe Market, set to take place on November 23, 2024. This festive event, which coincides with Norfolk’s beloved Grand Illumination Parade, promises to be a delightful celebration of local artistry, holiday cheer, and community spi...

DRACULA, A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY Announced At The Wells Theatre


by A.A. Cristi - September 17, 2024

Virginia Stage Company has announced a new adaptation of DRACULA, offering a fresh take on the classic tale. ...

Past Shows

A Sherlock Carol
A Sherlock Carol
12/4 - 12/28/2025


Running in rep with A Merry Little Christmas Carol   The merry, mysterious hit returns! In Mark Shanahan’s joyful and clever play, Moriarty is dead, ...

A Merry Little Christmas Carol
A Merry Little Christmas Carol
12/3 - 12/23/2025


Running in rep with A Sherlock Carol Hampton Roads’ most heartfelt holiday celebration! Come along with this charming ensemble as they follow the story of Scrooge's life, ...

Emma
Emma
10/22 - 11/9/2025


Emma Woodhouse is clever, educated, and energetic… and about to go mad with idleness. In a time when respectable ladies are expected to sit quietly ...

Ain't Misbehavin'
Ain't Misbehavin'
9/3 - 9/21/2025


The Joint is Jumpin’—and you’re invited! We’re kicking off the season in high style with Ain’t Misbehavin’ , the toe-tapping, finger-snapping celebration of Fats Waller’s ...

Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
3/12 - 3/30/2025


It Sings. It Shudders. It…Eats People? Dive into this gut-bustingly quirky cult classic where screams of terror and laughter go hand in hand! Seymour is ...

Fat Ham
Fat Ham
1/29 - 2/16/2025


What if the hero of the story wasn’t who everyone expected? Step aside, Hamlet. Meet Juicy, a young Southern queer college boy grappling with grief, ...

A Sherlock Carol
A Sherlock Carol
12/4 - 12/29/2024


Murder, Mystery, Music, and Merriment meet on the Wells stage this holiday season with Mark Shanahan’s joyful and clever A Sherlock Carol . Moriarty is ...

A Merry Little Christmas Carol
A Merry Little Christmas Carol
12/8 - 12/23/2024


The time-honored holiday tradition returns to the Wells to bring a heartfelt holiday to Hampton Roads once again! Dance and sing your way with Scrooge ...

Dracula, , a Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really


A feast for the eyes and the mind, take a bite out of this Victorian horror story reimagined through the sharp, contemporary humor of Kate ...

Every Brilliant Thing: The Tour


The story is told from the perspective of a single performer. It is an immersive experience that blends comedy, improv, and audience interaction to tells ...

Arsenic & Old Lace
Arsenic & Old Lace
9/4 - 9/22/2024


Every family has secrets, and the eccentric Brewster family is no exception. When theater critic Mortimer Brewster comes home to announce his engagement, he discovers ...

Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls
4/13 - 5/1/2022


A sweeping and inspirational journey through 20th century American pop music, Dreamgirls chronicles one Motown group's rise from obscurity to superstardom. Through gospel, R&B, smooth ...

Videos


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Louisa Arts Center (4/18 - 4/18)
Virginia Symphony Orchestra in Central Virginia Virginia Symphony Orchestra
L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center, Norfolk State University (4/30 - 4/30)
The Prince of Egypt Musical Presented by Triune Entertainment LLC in Central Virginia The Prince of Egypt Musical Presented by Triune Entertainment LLC
The Journey Stage (3/6 - 3/22)
Orava Quartet, Olga Kern in Central Virginia Orava Quartet, Olga Kern
Robin Hixon Theater, Clay and Jay Barr Education Center (6/3 - 6/3)
The Center Will Not Hold: A Dorrance Dance Production in Central Virginia The Center Will Not Hold: A Dorrance Dance Production
Center for the Arts at George Mason University (5/2 - 5/2)
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Music of Joy and Peace in Central Virginia Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Music of Joy and Peace
Hylton Performing Arts Venue (3/29 - 3/29)
Virginia Opera: Intelligence in Central Virginia Virginia Opera: Intelligence
Center for the Arts at George Mason University (2/15 - 2/15)
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