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The American Theatre

Theater & Performing Arts

125 E Mellen St, Hampton, VA 23663

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REAR WINDOW - 7pm - Classic Movie Nights!
Thu, Apr 30, 20267:00 PM
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Suspend Your Rear Window Ethics For One Day! Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 mystery thriller starring James Stewart and the radiant Grace Kelly. Centered around photojournalist L.B. Jeffries, this suspenseful delight co-stars Thelma Ritter and Raymond Burr and is based on the 1942 short story "It Had Th Be Murder." Quote: "a first-rate THRILLER!" - Harrison's Report No refunds/ No exchanges

TAP - 7pm - Classic Movie Nights!
Thu, May 14, 20267:00 PM
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The Masters of Tap Dancing in Sammy Davis Jr.'s Final Film! Columbia Pictures' 1989 story of an ex-con who chooses between being a thief or a dancer. All roads lead to an opportunity to see tap legends Jimmy Slyde, Sandman Sima, Steve Condos, Henry Letang, and Harold Nicholas along with latter-day tap wizards Gregory Hines, Savion Glover and icon Sammy Davis Jr. in one room. Quote: "tapping and strutting into a whirl of romance!" - The New York Times No refunds/ No exchanges

GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER- 2pm - Classic Movie Nights!
Thu, May 28, 20262:00 PM
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The Film That Put Sidney Poitier In Superstar Status! A 1967 romantic comedy drama produced and directed by Stanley Kramer, this plot centers around an affluent couple whose liberal views are put to the test when their daughter brings home her fiancé. Stars Spencer Tracy (in his final role), Sidney Poitier, and Katharine Hepburn, and features Hepburn's niece Katharine Houghton. Quote: "a deeply moving film, guaranteed to leave no eye undamp." - Los Angeles Times No refunds/ No exchanges

WILDER HORSES - THE ULTIMATE ROLLING STONES EXPERIENCE
Sat, May 30, 20267:30 PM
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GET READY FOR THE ROLLING STONES! The American Theatre's Event of the Season - and all proceeds support our 2026 season programming. "Wilder Horses" recreates the sights, sounds and attitude of the original R&R bad boys. The Rolling Stones. Opening to feature "Lucky 757!" Audiences: everyone who loves the music of the "Rolling Stones" --Lucky 757 begins @ 7pm -- Wilder Horses begins @ 8:30pm -- No Refunds/No Exchanges

Buckets N Boards
Sat, Jun 6, 20262:00 PM
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These Guys Will Make You Laugh From Start To Finish! This brilliant and hilarious high energy show stars Gareth Sever and Matt Levingston, and features amazing percussion, spectacular tap dancing, beat boxing, hilarious songs and more - all performed on a variety of instrumentation. Buckets N Boards has toured the world for over 10 years, including 15 critically acclaimed seasons headlining in Branson, MO and Disney Cruise Lines. Regarded as a MUST SEE show for any afternoon or evening out with

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS - 7pm - Classic Movie Nights!
Thu, Jun 11, 20267:00 PM
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Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron Sing and Dance Into Your Heart! Featuring the music of George and Ira Gershwin, and the winner of six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, this 1951 love letter centers around ex-GI Jerry Mulligan (Kelly) remaining in Paris to pursue life as an artist. He is discovered by a wealthy patroness interested in more than his art. But Mulligan falls in love with a French shop girl (Caron) who is engaged to his best friend. Stars Kelly, Caron, Oscar Levant, Nina Foch and G

A Juneteenth Pageant- The Play!
Fri, Jun 19, 20267:30 PM
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An Evening of History, Music, Laughter and Secrets! This moving, often humorous, and memorable experience illuminates the origins and meaning of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. You will laugh and you may cry; most of all you will leave enlightened to the true meaning of Juneteenth, also known as 'Freedom Day!' Written and directed by Marie St. Clair. Presented by the Hampton History Museum Association and the American Thea

A Juneteenth Pageant- The Play!
Sat, Jun 20, 20262:00 PM
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An Evening of History, Music, Laughter and Secrets! This moving, often humorous, and memorable experience illuminates the origins and meaning of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. You will laugh and you may cry; most of all you will leave enlightened to the true meaning of Juneteenth, also known as 'Freedom Day!' Written and directed by Marie St. Clair. Presented by the Hampton History Museum Association and the American Thea

Recent Past Events at The American Theatre

ArtrageousFri, Apr 24, 2026
SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS - 7pm - Classic Movie Nights!Thu, Apr 16, 2026
AN EVENING WITH SUSAN WERNERSat, Apr 11, 2026

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