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Panties in a Twist! The All-Women Comedy Show Returns to the Wells

Panties in a Twist: The All-Women Comedy Show is back and taking over the historic Wells Theatre for TWO nights only!

This is not just a comedy show. It is a full-blown comedy event. A fast-paced, laugh-out-loud mix of sketch, characters, and chaos, written, directed, and starring Hampton Roads’ funniest women…

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Late Night at the Chicken Shack: Stand-Up with Jordan Williams

The show ends. The night doesn’t.

After Saturday’s performance of Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem, stick around for a one-night-only stand-up set from Jordan Williams (Redd Foxx).

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The Chicken Shack Sessions | Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem

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John Toomey & Justin Kauflin: An Evening of Jazz

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Go Beyond the Stage: Meet the Creatives Behind Malcolm X and Redd Foxx

What goes into shaping a brand new play while it’s still evolving?

This Saturday, join us for a special Meet the Creatives talkback with Jonathan Norton, playwright, and Dexter J. Singleton, the director of Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem.

Saturday at 6:45 PM
Tazewell Lounge at the Wells Theatre
Free for ticket holders

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Keep the Night Going: A Special Post-Show Drag Performance with Vivian Valentine | Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem

On Friday, April 10, your night at the Wells Theatre doesn’t end when the curtain falls.

Following the performance of Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem, audiences are invited to stay for a special post-show event: Lady Valentine and the Moody Blue Dancers, starring the dynamic Vivian Valentine.

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Heart to Script Monologues | Veteran's Spouse Project

On May 3, in partnership with Virginia Stage Company, VSP will host a free community screening of Heart to Script Monologues: The inBetween Series. This event features monologues written by military and veteran spouses and performed by professional actors. All pieces were developed over two years in VSP’s Heart to Script monologue writing program. Following the screening, VSP will facilitate a community talkback designed to deepen understanding between military and civilian audiences in Hampton Roads.