Join us on Friday, November 7 at 6:30 PM for Hot Tea & Hot Takes, a delightfully cheeky pre-show event hosted in partnership with Southern Virginia Tea Company. Enjoy complimentary tea and light refreshments with your fellow Austen admirers before settling in for the eveningβs performance of Emma.
Jingle and Mingle at the Wells: Ella Fitzgerald Christmas
Every Brilliant Thing: The Tour at The Elizabeth River Trail at Pagoda Ice Cream
Join us for Every Brilliant Thing: The Tour at The Elizabeth River Trail at Pagoda Ice Cream
Bring a lawn chair and meet us on the βGreen Spaceβ adjacent to Pagoda Ice Cream
This unforgettable one-person show invites the audience into a heartwarming story about finding joy in lifeβs smallest moments.
Free to attend β click the ticket link to reserve your spot!
Thanks to our partners at Sentara for helping bring this powerful performance to our community.
The Music of The Beatles, Reimagined with The Tidewater Classical Guitar Orchestra
The Music of The Beatles, Reimagined with The Tidewater Classical Guitar Orchestra
For one special night, the classic songs of The Beatles will be played by 16 guitars on the Wells Theatreβs main stage. From βYesterdayβ to βLet It Be,β enjoy the timeless melodies of Lennon and McCartney in a whole new way.
The Tidewater Classical Guitar Orchestra, known for its dynamic performances, brings a blast of Beatlemania to the Wells Theatre. Fans of all ages are invited to gather, listen, and celebrate the music that has inspired generations.
Come Together for an evening of joy, nostalgia, and unforgettable sound.
Tickets are $20 for General Admission in the Orchestra
The box seats can be reserved for $100.
Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 7:30 PM
Annual Fundraising Gala 2025
It's Christmas in July! Join our Mistletoe Market
π Christmas in July Mistletoe Market
Presented by Virginia Stage Company
July 20, 2025 at the historic Wells Theatre
11am-5pm
Step into a world of mid-summer magic at our Christmas in July Mistletoe Marketβa festive, family-friendly celebration of local creativity and community spirit!
Join us inside the beautifully historic Wells Theatre, downtown Norfolkβs hidden gem, where holiday cheer comes early. This unique market showcases an incredible lineup of local artists, artisans, and crafters offering handmade treasures perfect for giftingβor keeping for yourself.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING, a Part of the Norfolk Theatre Festival
EVERY BRILLIANT THING
June 8, 2025 at 7:30
Norfolk State University Brown Hall Main Theatre
Every Brilliant Thing is an immersive storytelling experience that blends comedy, improv, and audience interaction. It tells the story of someone growing up in the shadow of their mother's struggle with suicidal depression while learning to grapple with their own journey.
Every Brilliant Thing provides a life-affirming jolt of humanism, reminding us that hope comes from the miracles of lifeβs minutiae. Seating is performed on the NSU Theatre stage for an up-close and intimate evening.
This performance is free, though we do recommend you RSVP to ensure your seat.
CAST:
Candunn Jennette (Candunn) is elated to embark on another journey with the Virginia Stage Company. Between touring the country with the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters, she has nestled into several creative ventures such as writing, but most importantly, being immersed in performance as a true lover of the arts. Some of her works include Regional: Comedy of Errors (Duke/Adriana/Kim Karcourtesan), Beneath the Surface (Dr. Alexander), (Virginia Stage Company) Miss Understood (Nia), Zeiders American Dream Theatre University: Funny House of a Negro (Sarah), The Colored Museum (Lala Lamazing Grace), The Wiz (Church Lady/Ensemble), The Amen Corner (Margret/Odessa), Black Nativity (Ensemble), The Color Purple (Ensemble), Fences (Rose), For Colored Girls Who Considered Suicide (Lady in Green), Anna Alone (Anna) (Norfolk State University) Other Credits: Spread Game World Tour (GranβMama/Dr. Broke Ankles) (Harlem Globetrotters Inc.) Education: Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Theatre Arts with an emphasis in Performance from Norfolk State University.
Every Brilliant Thing is directed by Tom Quaintance. Lighting Design by Joseph (Joey) Muller.
Scott Wichmann: MISTER SHOWTIME, Part of the Norfolk Theatre Festival
SCOTT WICHMANN: MISTER SHOWTIME
June 21, 2025 at 7:30
Virginia Art Festivalβs Robin Hixon Theatre
Blending the best of the Rat Pack, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme and more, Scott Wichmann is Mister Showtime, bringing back the style and flair of a bygone era with his signature charisma.
Backed by a tight trio led by Musical Director Ryan Corbitt, Mister Showtime is a great night out for both the young and the young at heart!
βHe's got a voice like a million bucks and, more importantly, a sharp and sassy stage presence.β
~STYLE Weekly
βScott Wichmann is a Force of Nature.β
~The Richmond Times-Dispatch