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Wavy: Haunted Hampton Roads: Wells Theatre

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — In downtown Norfolk, the Wells Theatre is believed to be haunted by several dramatic spirits.

Built in 1913 by Jake and Otto Wells, it was originally a vaudeville theatre. In the 60s and 70s it became an adult movie theatre, and then —

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See Emma for Only $15 — Thanks to the Hoffmann Fund

At Virginia Stage Company, we believe everyone deserves a seat at the theatre… and thanks to the generosity of the Hoffmann Family, that’s possible for just $15…

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EMMA | Virginian Pilot Review: ‘Emma’ in extremis: Slapstick Austen adaptation tickles patrons

Through Nov. 9 at the Wells, a crazy mix of matchmakers, suitors and young ladies — and a lot of fun, writes reviewer Page Laws.

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Giving Back with Grace: Virginia Stage Company Partners with the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore

At Virginia Stage Company, we believe theatre is about more than what happens on stage — it’s about community. It’s about showing up for one another, sharing stories, and finding ways to make life a little brighter, together.

This fall, as we welcome audiences to Emma, we’re also inviting everyone who steps through the Wells Theatre doors to join us in supporting our neighbors through the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.

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EMMA Production Photos are in and Serving Fierce and Fun

Emma production photos are in and serving fierce and fun!

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EMMA | Pianoforte and the Musical Household

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Morning Mischief: Emma & Knightley Bring Regency Romance to Coast Live

Anna (Emma) and Rishan (Knightley) stopped by to chat about Virginia Stage Company’s witty, romantic, and delightfully chaotic production of Kate Hamill’s Emma. Between laughs and Regency-level banter, they shared what it’s like to bring Jane Austen’s most opinionated heroine and her ever-patient sparring partner to life on stage.