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About American Theatre - Hampton

The American Theatre in Hampton offers an intimate stage experience within the Hampton Arts/Hampton Coliseum complex. With a compact auditorium, this venue has a rich history of hosting performances, film screenings, and arts education. Located at the Box Office at 125 E. Mellen St., Hampton, VA 23663, it’s a cornerstone for the local arts scene and a convenient stop for visitors to the Hampton Coliseum area.

Whether you’re catching a classic film night, a concert, or a live performance, we’ve got you covered with practical details on great seats and the section you want availability, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options to make your visit seamless.

Plan your visit with confidence: enjoy free parking for event guests, accessibility features, and easy transit access via Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) bus routes near Coliseum and Merchant stops. When you’re ready to book, secure your seats through trusted partner pages. For lodging, we highlight affiliate hotels near the Convention Center, plus local dining picks to keep you fueled before or after the show. If a show is RESCHEDULED from its original date or has a Date to be announced, we’ll present that clearly so you can stay informed and ready to go.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 388-seat auditorium (theatre rental information) and historically ~392 seats per IBDB records.
  • Address: Box Office at 125 E. Mellen St., Hampton, VA 23663 (official box office information).
  • Venue type: intimate performing arts theatre operated by Hampton Arts/Hampton Coliseum complex; traditionally hosts performances, screenings, and arts education.
  • Seating chart: official seating information is available via Ticketmaster/SeatGeek event pages; interactive charts are shown for individual shows.
  • Parking: Parking is free for all event guests; handicap spaces available; drop-off at the side entrance (Plan Your Visit).
  • Transit: Public transit served by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) bus routes in the area, e.g., Route 102 (Coliseum/Merchant stop) and Route 105 routes near Coliseum area.
  • Nearby hotels: Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center (1700 Coliseum Dr), Hyatt Place Hampton Convention Center, Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina, and other options listed by area hotels references.
  • Notable events hosted: history lists performers such as Marcel Marceau, Bea Arthur, CeCe Winans, David Sanborn, Tiffany, Claire Bloom, Frederica von Stade, Nell Carter, and The Blind Boys of Alabama; recent tickets show classic movie nights (e.g., Rear Window, Romancing the Stone) and performances like Susan Werner.