Skip to Main Content
The Historic Attucks Theatre: Apollo of the South

The Historic Attucks Theatre: Apollo of the South

One of Hampton Roads' greatest treasures, the Attucks Theatre, turns 100 years old. Musicians of the greatest caliber have performed at the Attucks, legends like Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole just to name a few. The 600 seat venue was an instant source of pride to Norfolk’s Black Community. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Watch Now

The Historic Attucks Theatre: Apollo of the South is a local public television program presented by WHRO Public Media

A partnership with Virginia Arts Festival, the Attucks 100 Centennial Commission, Norfolk State University and made possible with the generosity of the City of Norfolk.

The Historic Attucks Theatre: Apollo of the South

The Historic Attucks Theatre: Apollo of the South

Video has Closed Captions

Special | 26m 47s | The Attucks Theatre, one of Hampton Roads' greatest treasures, turns 100 years old. (26m 47s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

The Historic Attucks Theatre: Apollo of the South is a local public television program presented by WHRO Public Media

A partnership with Virginia Arts Festival, the Attucks 100 Centennial Commission, Norfolk State University and made possible with the generosity of the City of Norfolk.

or

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?