Generic Theater

Everybody should go see Generic Theater's production of Assassins The Musical - 2nd of 4 Weekends. Great show. Fantastic acting and really cool and dark topic. Lucas Hallauer was awesome. PS - John Wilkes Booth reminds me of Matthew McConaughey. "Alright, Alright, Alright!" More...

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Such a fabulous hidden underground Norfolk Gem. I have seen several plays here and the characters and acting have always kept me riveted. Always a great night out at Generic Theater. :) More...

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Never having been to the Generic Theater, in the basement of Chrysler Hall, I was more than pleasantly surprised to have such an enjoyable presentation. The play was very well done, painful and amusing, and the ladies were a joy to watch. Got several interesting points across, food for thought. Well done! More...

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Assassins is my obscure favourite musical of all time and you guys blew me away! Every single member of the cast was a gem and it all came together just right.

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It was a show that a lot of work was put in to. The cast was enthusiastic. The Accompaniment music was to quiet. And the Mics didn't work. Also the air conditioning wasn't helpful and the heat made it distracting. But I had a great time with my friends and enjoyed Grandmas rap. It was hilarious! More...

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my only "complaint" would be to get better signage...was late because it's too much of a secret

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Had a great time with friends. The show and cast were awesome. The temps and seats could use some help. Our group had to spread out to get room, chairs were very uncomfortable and the temps were not very comfortable. Way to warm.

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Amazing acting and sarcasm at its best. It was a bit vulgar. We saw the play Silence! (of the lambs). Be sure to research the play before you go. Truly loved the imagination, the laughs and appreciate all the hard work they do. We will be returning. More...

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I have seen "Heathers", "Silence!" And "The mother Fu$&%* With A Hat" I love ALL of them. The heathers was my absolute favorite so far. The theatre is run down and old but it adds to the feel of every show! The people are always so kind. The seating IS uncomfortable BUT they provide a bin of pillows that you can sit in to make it more comfortable! I will continue going to shows here as long as they have them!! More...

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Great group to work with. I look forward to future collaborations.

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I'm giving the cast a 5 star rating, but the chairs brought it down to a 4. Fantastic acting, singing and set!! What a great choice of show to put on. My non musical husband even liked it. Now that we figured out where it is- a challenge!!- I hope to be back. But please change the chairs. More...

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My son and I saw StickFly on Sunday. It was his first play and I hoped he would enjoy it. Fortunately, we both did. Thoroughly. I'd read the previous reviews, so I knew to get a pillow for comfort. We got a few snacks , and we got there early enough to get a good seat - something I'd suggest everyone do. The play was wondetful, great acting by all. My son and I are voracious readers and attend the theater frequency, so we figured out the plots early on, but it was still interesting to watch them unfold. My son is looking forward to his next play. As am I. Thanks for the experience. More...

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Generic theatre is a local gem. Go see The Little Dog laughed but only if you want to have fun and be a part of a sophisticated, woke audience!

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HIDDEN GEM. I've seen a few shows at this theatre and they are all have been very well done. I've been looking forward to Hand to God for awhile and it blew me away. Exceeded expectations. Love coming here and look forward to the next show More...

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What a treat! "5 Guys Named Moe" was a hilariously clever explosion of New Orleans-style swinging blues.

If you haven't experienced an intimate, little theater show in the basement of the Chrysler Hall, find the Red Door, and add it to your list of things to do.

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Descending into the labyrinth depths of the dark, dank parking garage to access the theater is an experience in itself - but well worth the effort! We saw "Hand to God" for our first Generic Theatre production and were incredibly impressed by the quality production. I am a NYC transplant who loves the experimentation and risk of off broadway shows and this show delivered on all counts from the welcoming greeting at the front of the house to the imaginatively clever and versatile set design and the outstanding acting. The detailed dressing and props and musical accompaniment (Van Halen anyone?) all enhanced this terrific show!It is the acting that impressed the most and, as would be expected, it's Brenden Hoyle's portrayal of Jason/Tyrone (his evil hand puppet) that made this production a must-see. Since this review is about the theater experience itself I won't go into detail, however, the director was able to really evoke feeling and character from each actor in an intense, dark play about grief and religion and sex. This play was funny and had LOTS of laughs - only talented actors and directors can straddle this edge! Every member of the cast and crew was exceptional and definitely deserving of the heartfelt standing ovation they received! We can't wait til the next Generic Theater performance! More...

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We went to see Hand to God play for a Sunday matinee on opening week. This was our first time attending the Generic Theater. After doing the ceremonial walk around the entire Chrysler Hall looking for the entrance door. We finally found the red doors on either side of the Chrysler box office that go down into the garage and then followed the signs. We were really impressed with the set design and how quickly the crew changes in between scenes.  The stage is small and the audience is seated within few feet of the performance. We will definitely be coming back. More...

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Bobby & I just went to the performance of 'Boom' at The Generic Theater. Our first visit and we thoroughly enjoyed the play! Three incredible performers! It's about a fish tank and the end of the world ..... You have to go see it! Be prepared!!  I guess I need to add that it's for 'consenting adults' only! Very inexpensive! $17 for the play and $10 for the second play 'OR'.  OR is a play about a spy writing a play while making out with several people! We're going Feb 15th @ 7PM if anyone wants to join us! Go to: doubledogtheater.com for the rest of the story! More...

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This is a nice little theater under the Chrysler Hall.  The performers are very talented and the setting is very intimate.  This is a great place to enjoy live theater at very reasonable prices...a lot of FUN!! More...

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Better Late than Never -  - TodayLast night, My wife and I attended "Tuesdays with Morrie" at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk. I haven't been to 1,000 plays, but I've seen 1,000's and 1,000's of films. Very few films bring me to tears, and last night was the first time at a stage presentation. It was wonderful. Thank you to everyone who played a "role" in bringing this to us. Generic Theater is one of the personal jewels of our region. Ronn Ives / FUTURES Antiques More...

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My first time at the Generic Theater I was a little confused. I was standing beside Chrysler Hall staring up at the building scratching my head asking myself "did I drive past it? " when lo and behold a little sign caught my attention. A bar code with the words "Generic Theater" and an arrow. I bravely follow the arrow down the sidewalk, around the side of the building and to a set of abandoned stairs leading down to the basement level of the building. I gripped my friend tightly by the arm and muttered something along the lines of "what the ..." Well. You know.And then we were there. Our trek led us to a tiny room filled with excited patrons awaiting the performance of "Evil Dead: The Musical". I had never heard of the performance or the theater group until a friend of mine ranted and raved about it. We didn't think we needed to make a reservation, either.BIG MISTAKE. Despite their sold out show they managed to get all of us low-lives who were too stupid to make a reservation inside. We got great seats, second row center!The theater group is small and consists of a group of very talented actors. "Evil Dead: The Musical" was hilarious and featured a "splatter zone" where they generously threw fake blood at us during pivotal zombie moments of the performance. The atmosphere was that of any small theater group. Intimate, lighthearted and fun. You didn't have to be shy about laughing, it was encouraged. The entertainers were energetic and believable. The set was modest but realistic and the staff were helpful and generous.The prices are much more reasonable compared to the alternative of a Broadway show often featured upstairs at Chrysler Hall.I would recommend this theater group to anyone who enjoys a good laugh. Of course many of the performances aren't intended for younger audiences so keep that in mine when perusing their website.The crowd ranged from teens to old people in wheelchairs. You won't feel odd or out of place, I promise.Support local theater groups! Do it! I implore you. I know I'll be back for the Christmas feature: "A Tuna Christmas" and I'll be bringing more of my friends with me. More...

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