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WELLS THEATRE

108 E Tazewell St
Norfolk, VA 23510

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, ...

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, ...

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 ...



Eight Episodes of MISCHIEF MOVIE NIGHT (IN) Released For Streaming Worldwide


by Stephi Wild - December 03, 2025

Mischief are releasing eight episodes of the hilarious improvised stage show Mischief Movie Night (In) over the festive season. Learn more about streaming here!...

Eight Episodes of MISCHIEF MOVIE NIGHT (IN) Released For Streaming Worldwide


by Stephi Wild - December 03, 2025

Mischief are releasing eight episodes of the hilarious improvised stage show Mischief Movie Night (In) over the festive season. Learn more about streaming here!...

BREAKIN' CONVENTION Will Tour in 2026


by Stephi Wild - November 20, 2025

Breakin’ Convention, the groundbreaking festival of hip hop dance theatre, has announced its 2026 UK tour taking place from Saturday 9 May to Saturday 6 June....

Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet Aims for Teenage Turmoil, Gets Lost in Riptide


by Lora Strum - November 15, 2025

What did our critic think of QUADROPHENIA, A ROCK BALLET at New York City Center?...

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....

London City Ballet Make Their Debut in the Linbury Theatre


by Stephi Wild - November 11, 2025

This Season, the revived company make its debut in the Linbury Theatre, bringing a new commission and revivals of lesser-known works spanning the last four decades. ...

Complete Cast Set for QUADROPHENIA, A ROCK BALLET Starring Ansel Elgort and More


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 03, 2025

The complete cast has been revealed for the upcoming American premiere of Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet featuring direction by Rob Ashford and choreography by the late Paul Roberts....

Adam Garcia to Join the Cast of QUADROPHENIA, A ROCK BALLET at New York City Center


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 23, 2025

Two-time Olivier Award nominee Adam Garcia will make his New York stage debut next month as ‘Father’ in Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....

Adam Garcia to Join the Cast of QUADROPHENIA, A ROCK BALLET at New York City Center


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 23, 2025

Two-time Olivier Award nominee Adam Garcia will make his New York stage debut next month as ‘Father’ in Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....

Ansel Elgort Stars in QUADROPHENIA at New York City Center


by Stephi Wild - October 15, 2025

Ansel Elgort makes his dance debut as 'The Godfather' in Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet at New York City Center, Nov 14-16, 2025....

Past Shows

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


Virginia Symphony Orchestra in Central Virginia Virginia Symphony Orchestra
L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center, Norfolk State University (4/30 - 4/30)
Sérgio and Odair Assad | 60th Anniversary Farewell Tour in Central Virginia Sérgio and Odair Assad | 60th Anniversary Farewell Tour
Norfolk Academy (3/12 - 3/12)
Attucks Jazz Club: Anaïs Reno, vocalist in Central Virginia Attucks Jazz Club: Anaïs Reno, vocalist
Attucks Theatre (3/14 - 3/14)
Mnozil Brass in Central Virginia Mnozil Brass
Center for the Arts at George Mason University (3/1 - 3/1)
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Central Virginia The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Virginia Beach (1/10 - 1/10)
American Roots Series: Buckwheat Zydeco, Jr. and the Ils Sont Partis Band in Central Virginia American Roots Series: Buckwheat Zydeco, Jr. and the Ils Sont Partis Band
Hylton Performing Arts Venue (5/9 - 5/9)
American Roots Series: Nicole Zuraitis in Central Virginia American Roots Series: Nicole Zuraitis
Hylton Performing Arts Venue (3/7 - 3/7)
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