The Poe Project
Enter the World of Edgar Allan Poe with The Poe Project
The beating heart beneath the floorboards. The ringing of the bells. A lost love named Annabel Lee. And a certain raven who has a habit of saying just one word.
This Halloween, enter the strange, dark, funny, and unforgettable world of Edgar Allan Poe when Virginia Stage Company welcomes Core Theatre Ensemble to the Wells Theatre for The Poe Project.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Beware the Headless Horseman: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Comes to the Wells
This Halloween, one of America’s most famous ghost stories comes galloping into the Wells Theatre.
Virginia Stage Company is teaming up with Core Theatre Ensemble for a special presentation of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, adapted from Washington Irving’s classic tale. And this isn’t your ordinary trip to Sleepy Hollow.
The Heart Sellers Creative Team
Get to know the amazingly talented creative team for The Heart Sellers!
Mistletoe Market 2026 before the Grand Illumination Parade
Join us Saturday, November 21 from 2–7 PM for Virginia Stage Company’s Mistletoe Market, a festive afternoon at the historic Wells Theatre before Downtown Norfolk’s Grand Illumination Parade.
A Beloved Story Comes to Life with Music: The Little Prince
Virginia Stage Company is excited to welcome Tidewater Winds to the Wells Theatre for a special performance of The Little Prince…
BOOK SIGNING - The Ghostly Tales of Haunted Coastal Virginia
This Saturday, join Virginia author Joe Tennis at the Wells Theatre for a special book signing celebrating the release of his newest book, The Ghostly Tales of Haunted Coastal Virginia.
Review | An apotheosis of suffering: Poignant ‘Come From Away’ is an impetus to repair the Wells
“We had to drain the sky.”
That remark comes from a book by Laurence Maslon incorporating the background, libretto, music and lyrics of “Come From Away,” the musical by Canadian couple Irene Sankoff and David Hein.
Come From Away Around Hampton Roads
The cast and creative team of Come From Away have been making the rounds across Hampton Roads, sharing a little more about the show, the story behind it, and what it has meant to finally bring this production to the Wells Theatre.
If you’ve been curious about Come From Away, these conversations are a great place to start.








