A Historic Opera House In Norfolk, Virginia
Formerly known as the “Apollo Theater of the South,” which was financed, designed and constructed by Harvey Johnson in 1919, is now known as Attucks Theater in Norfolk or Attucks Theater in Virginia. It was named after an African-American Crispus Attucks who gave and lost his life during the Revolutionary War. The Attucks Theater, which still serves as an opera house in VA, was reopened to the public in 2004.
Since its inception to the local folks of Virginia many famous artists have performed here. Names like that of Ruth Brown, Gary US Bonds, Cab Calloway, Redd Foxx among many others. The theater opens at least an hour prior to the show or event. To witness their events or theatrical shows you may check out their website provided on this page.
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