160 West Virginia Beach Boulevard , Norfolk, Virginia 23510
757.664.6464

Once a World War II USO theater, this historic venue was lavishly renovated in 1993. With 1,607 seats, the stunning Edythe C. and Stanley L. Harrison Opera House retains an intimate ambiance, adorned with glittering chandeliers, sweeping staircases, and bistro tables where you can sip champagne and drink in the glamour.

Inside the theatre, you’ll find a three-story grand lobby with floor-to-ceiling windows, a cantilevered balcony lobby, and superior acoustics. Box seating on the mezzanine and balcony levels enhances the spectacular interior.

Virginia Opera serves as the theatre’s resident company. In March of 1994, by unanimous vote of the Virginia General Assembly, Virginia Opera was named The Official Opera Company of the Commonwealth of Virginia in recognition of the organization’s contribution to the Commonwealth and to the world of opera. Organized in 1974 by Founding President Edythe C. Harrison, the company currently produces three to four annual productions.

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra is also often found in residence at the Harrison Opera House, when not performing at Chrysler Hall.

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