The American Theatre

My wife and I went on a date and saw the Wizard of Oz thinking it was a theatre play. It was a movie. My wife laughed and teased me, but we had a fantastic time! Seeing the local community chatting and being together gives the American Theatre a warm, inviting, fun environment. We will definitely be visiting again! (Also now knowing that it is a old movie theatre, haha)

Great theater with old school charm! It was a wonderful place to hold a recital for music students.

The American Theatre is an historic theatre within the historic city of Hampton, VA. In the past, it has been an interesting place with interesting performances, however, recently it has been taken over by a very passive aggressive individual that is the artistic director (Jody) there now. Jody has came into the theatre and formed it into his likeness. He prefers performances of the 1930s & 1940s era, thus making the theatre one dimensional, and downright boring. His staff is extremely rude and unprofessional. They sometimes even go as far as to raise their voice, and become irate when challenged. Overall, the American Theatre is a great place with mediocre people running the show.

The theater is lovely, the staff very sweet. Easy to get to from the interstate & plenty of parking options. Unfortunately, they had technical difficulty the night I went & made it about 1/2 way through the show. Tickets are being honored for another date, which is fantastic! But since I traveled 3hrs (round trip) & left work early the 1st time, I’m not willing to do that again. Would definitely give it another shot on a day I was already in the area or off work.

Had a great time seeing Karl Werne and friends. Fabulous historic theatre. Restored beautifully, great acoustics, comfortable seating, friendly staff, all you could want from a venue.

My wife, daughter, and I went to go see the three musketeers Friday night at the American theatre at the 8pm show. It was a great play and everyone was wonderful. It was fun entertaining and the cast made you feel like family. We also got a backstage tour Thursday with the production/producer, and got to meet some of the team that put everything together behind the scenes. Also, some of the cast members are staying at the Hilton hotel in Hampton. Which I got to meet two of the members because my wife works for Hilton. We will be coming back with family and friends.

Went to the Hampton Roads' Philharmonic. It was a fun concert. The theater is small. There is not a lift to the balcony.

Great theatre in Hampton, VA. Just around 400 seats with a wonderful sounding room. Top notch staff as well. Highly recommend seeing an event here.

Saw Arturo Sandoval Arocha play here last Saturday. Was very impressed by such a big musician playing at such a small town theater. The performance was phenomenal. Ushers and staff were helpful and friendly. Intimate theater with snug, old seats. Lighting and sound were good. Support the Arts!!

I prepaid my tickets, paid in cash last week. I live out past Suffolk. It's 45 minutes to you on a good day. I had to take a cat to the vet. The vet said I couldn't pick uo the cat before 2pm. I called to ask to change to the 7pm show. You said I had to be there before 2pm. It's a 45 minute drive. I would not have made it to you before 2pm. I worked at a movie theater. People would call up all the time to change their tickets and I'd do it over the phone. This is sh!t customer service.

You've got to support this institution in Hampton VA. It's small but packed with big heart, the staff that work here are friendly, helpful and accommodating. You can feel the community that is Hampton. It is centrally located to a lot of Main Street restaurants and shops. I went here for the first time to watch a Taylor Dayne concert. The venue was perfect - big enough for audience to dance in the aisle while a giant theatre sized screen displays typical concert videos and light display; but smaller than most concert venues meant for intimate setting where you can see the performers on stage without the need for binoculars. There are the orchestra and balcony sections. The foyer of the theatre has a display of performance costumes, a wall of benefactor names and of previous stars that graced the stage. There's a great room where a piano sits across the cash bar. During intermission you can listen to classic songs played by a pianist while you get in a long line to get your drinks and snacks. They serve alcoholic beverages and hot drinks like tea and coffee, reasonably priced. Will definitely come back for more shows and events.

Great venue. Not a bad seat in the house. Have seen several shows - all good. Great little neighborhood to eat and see a show. Good ticket prices.

The American Theatre is a beautiful little theater located in the historic Phoebus neighborhood of Hampton. It serves as an arts venue for variety of performances--music, dance, theater, performing arts--and once a year (at least for the last few), it plays host to a group of Tibetan Monks who perform and teach and create elaborate sand mandalas. The building, originally a movie theater/vaudville house, lingered in disrepair until it was rescued and refurbished about 10 years ago. Unfortunately the rest of Phoebus, a neighborhood just as historic as its theater, is still lingering.

An amazing historic theatre with a wonderful staff and some fantastic performances!!

Went here this afternoon to attend the coastal bluegrass and brew festival. The venue and the show were great. Unfortunately I had to give a low rating due to the poor service. I purchased two beer tickets for seven dollars apiece. After finishing my first beer half way through the show I went to redeem the second ticket. The beer vendors had already left. When I asked an employee what I was supposed to do with my ticket I was completely ignored. I asked a different employee and was told "the beer vendors have already left, I guess you'll know what to do next time." Seriously don't think there will be a next time for me!

A well kept secret!!!! True jazz lovers paradise!! Excellent date night opportunity!!!! Classic jazz and light refreshments!!! Superb place come check it out!!!!

The American Theatre is a very nice building. I just saw the Elisa Monte Dance ($35) last week. The building is really being upkeep and during the intermission you may purchase a beverage. The events are reasonably priced and if you arrived early there are a fews shops on the same stretch of road you can browse. Also at the end of the show, you are able to meet the performers if you like. The theater is small, but it ensures you'll have a great view of all the action.