You can't make it up to New York City to see a Broadway show, so Broadway has come to you. First up? Disney's The Lion King.
Chrysler Hall is home to Broadway in Norfolk, and over the next year we'll be welcoming a stellar lineup of Broadway shows to our fair city.
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Disney’s The Lion King | May 29–June 09, 2019
This musical is the stage adaptation of the Academy Award-winning 1994 Disney animated film. Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor brings it to life on stage. The story is filled with hope and adventure while set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals, such as giraffes strutting, birds swooping, and gazelles leaping. With the music of legendary Elton John soaring, The Lion King is a fabulous show and entertaining spectacle for anyone ages 4 and up.
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Did you know? There are six indigenous African languages sung and spoken throughout the show: Swahili, Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Tswana, and Congolese.
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Let's continue through the lights and hustle of Broadway (okay, yes, we're still in Hampton Roads), however, here are the next Broadway shows coming to town! Don't forget to check back with us, as we will keep you posted when tickets go on sale, along with any presale offers or discounts ... who needs a trip to the Big Apple?
The Band’s Visit | October 29–November 3, 2019
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The Band’s Visit is the story of Dina, a local café owner, who had long resigned her desires for romance and music from her youth. When a band of Egyptian musicians show up lost at her café, she and her fellow locals take them in for the night.
Fiddler on the Roof | November 19–24, 2019
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Fiddler on the Roof is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives. Life, love, and laughter.
Hamilton | December 10–29, 2019
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Hamilton is the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's founding fathers. He was an immigrant from the West Indies, who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and the first Treasury secretary.
Waitress | January 29–February 2, 2020
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Waitress is the story of Jenna, an expert pie maker, who dreams of a way out of her small town. A baking contest and the town’s new doctor may offer her a fresh start; however, Jenna must summon the courage to rebuild her own life.
The Play That Goes Seriously Wrong | March 3–8, 2020
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The Play That Goes Wrong follows the antics of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, who are trying their very best to stage a production of a 1920s murder mystery.
Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | March 31–April 5, 2020
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Willy Wonka opens his mysterious chocolate factory to a lucky few with a golden ticket. That includes Charlie Bucket and four other winners who embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure imagination.
Wicked | May 20–31, 2020
Wicked tells the story of two unlikely friends, Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West) and Glinda (the Good Witch), who struggle through opposing personalities, rivalries, reactions to the Wizard's corrupt government, and ultimately, Elphaba's public fall from grace.
Chrysler Hall is located at 215 Saint Pauls Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23510.
Are you excited for the upcoming Broadway shows coming to Norfolk? Have you seen any of them in other cities? Make sure you check back for more information!
