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About Ella Fitzgerald Theater
Nestled in Newport News, the Ella Fitzgerald Theater is a intimate 276-seat, general admission venue within a broader multi-purpose cultural arts center. Since its renaming in 2008, it has hosted year‑round performances, from family-friendly shows to seasonal music festivals and community productions. The seating is open-layout with no reserved seats, creating a close, up-front experience for every attendee. Whether you're catching a DG Mainstage production or an Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival performance, you’ll want to secure your seats early and plan ahead.
Located at 2410 Wickham Ave, this venue is a staple of Newport News' arts scene, offering accessible transit options and nearby lodging and dining to make your night out seamless.
Parking details aren’t published directly by the venue, so we recommend contacting the Ella Fitzgerald Theater for the latest information and potential overflow parking options. Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) provides public transit to Newport News, and OnDemand microtransit service is available in the area for convenient access. After the show, discover nearby hotels such as Newport News Marriott at City Center and Holiday Inn Newport News - Hampton for comfortable stays. For dining, we’ve highlighted affiliate recommendations in the area to help you plan a complete evening in the City Center and surrounding neighborhoods. If you’re planning a multi‑event visit, treat each performance as a standalone experience and check the specific event date for scheduling details.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 2410 Wickham Ave, Newport News, VA 23607, United States.
- Venue type: Multi-purpose cultural arts center; core venue is the 276-seat Ella Fitzgerald Theater.
- Capacity: 276 seats.
- Seating policy: General admission; no reserved seating (seating allocations indicate an intimate, open-layout setup).
- Seating chart: Public seating chart is not published; seating is described as general admission with no reserved seating.
- Parking: Official parking details are not published; contact the venue for specifics (third-party listings mention an overflow parking lot).
- Transit: Public transit via Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) operates in Newport News; OnDemand microtransit service is also available in the area.
- Nearby hotels: Nearby options include Newport News Marriott at City Center (740 Town Center Dr), Holiday Inn Newport News - Hampton (980 Omni Blvd), and other IHG properties in the area.
- Notable events hosted: Annual Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival; DG Mainstage productions (e.g., Disney's Jungle Book KIDS in 2023, Once On This Island in 2022); the venue was renamed Ella Fitzgerald Theater in 2008 and has hosted year-round performances.