Wells Theatre

The Wells Theatre is a performing arts venue located in downtown . It has housed the Virginia Stage Company since 1979. The Wells Theatre is owned and operated by the City of Norfolk and is part of The Seven Venues.
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  • Type: Theater building
  • Description: theater in Norfolk, Virginia, United States
  • Also known as: “Wells Theater”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include USS Wisconsin and MacArthur Center.

Museum
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is an Iowa-class battleship built for the United States Navy in the 1940s and is currently a museum ship. Completed in 1944, the ship was assigned to the Pacific Theater during World War II, where she participated in the Philippines campaign and the Battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. is situated 1,500 feet west of Wells Theatre.

Shopping center
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was a in , , United States, in the center of the metropolitan area. Built by Taubman Centers, the mall is owned by the City of Norfolk since August 2023. is situated 610 feet east of Wells Theatre.

Railway station
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is a Tide Light Rail station in . Opened in August 2011, it is situated in downtown Norfolk in a small block bounded by Plume Street, City Hall Avenue, Bank Street and Atlantic Street. is situated 720 feet south of Wells Theatre.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Norfolk and Portsmouth Olde Towne Historic District.

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is in the region of . It is a port city with a large Navy and shipping presence. But it is also known as a major cultural center, with world-class museums, opera, symphony, ballet and a vibrant arts community.

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, is a national historic district located at . It encompasses 89 buildings. It is located in the primarily residential section of Portsmouth and includes a notable collection of Federal and Greek…

Neighborhood
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is a historic neighborhood in . It is located near downtown Norfolk. One of Norfolk's "most intact settlements remaining from the late 19th century," "is unique because it was not planned by a company or commission, but developed over time."…

Wells Theatre

Latitude
36.84912° or 36° 50′ 57″ north
Longitude
-76.29021° or 76° 17′ 25″ west
Open location code
8785RPX5+JW
Open­Street­Map ID
way 408721995
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­theatre
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­retail
Wiki­data ID
Q7981709
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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Wells Theatre” goes by many names.

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