I have seen many Broadway plays at Chrysler Hall and have almost always been pleased with the performances. This past Saturday's showing of Les Miserables was a first class performance in every way. The props and costumes were outstanding and some special effects were a great surprise. The addition of the parking lot across the street made it so easy to park and we were out of there in less than 15 minutes after the show was over. The teleprompter was very helpful with this particular play because every word spoken was in song. It is a small theater but much more comfortable than many in NYC. I saw "Chicago" in NYC and everyone wore black tights. I've never seen a play in Norfolk that did that. Hats off to the orchestra; they were fantastic.
Review Source:I've been to Chrysler Hall for several different events from concerts to broadway musicals to ballet to orchestra performances. I am never disappointed in their offerings, but I wish that the City of Norfolk and Seven Venues would work a little harder to get MORE shows. The facility is small but large enough to put on a production of the Lion King, so why not solicit more shows?!? I think part of the reason is that patrons of the arts aren't as influential here in Norfolk/Va. Beach and there are probably larger areas that sell out shows more than the Chrysler. It's a shame. We went to see American Idiot on their opening night and the place wasn't even close to being a full capacity. I know there are some bigger acts that have come (Lion King, Wicked) and I know Les Miserables is coming but I just feel they could do better.
Review Source:We have been frequenting Chrysler Hall events for a couple of years now and I have to say I am mostly pleased with the talent they attract on a regular basis. Â Just in the last couple of years we have seen Anthony Bourdain, Ron White, and Blue Man Group. Â Last night's "Al Pacino: One Night Only" event was almost like being in the middle of an episode of Inside the Actor's Studio, albeit without the old guy that Will Farrell imitates so brilliantly.
The venue itself is fairly "Meh", though.  The seating is packed  too close and there were some noticeable sound problems last night.  Also, I don't even bother with the pre-show drinking options since they are ridiculously overpriced and usually of low quality.  I prefer to get my food and beverage on before showing up to the event in question.  Staff are not always the friendliest but I haven't experienced anything like Vanessa G.'s encounter last night.  If I had then I certainly wouldn't be this positive on the place.
Overall, there is certainly room for improvement on the service side but I do appreciate that because of the Chrysler, Norfolk can attract some top acts from the entertainment circuit.
So, after the Al Pacino show, I'm slowly walking down the marble stairs. They feel slippery, (and mind you I'm not even wearing heals) so I am holding on to the rail, being careful, but nevertheless I go SPLAT at the bottom of the stairs! I fell....
And I don't know what is more surprising, the face that I didn't get hurt or the fact that the usher standing 5 feet away from me, looked at me and then looked away! He didn't ask me if I was ok or try to help me up or anything! My friends, Aleena and Kimberly, helped me up and we left. But I just felt that was so rude of the usher that I called Chrysler Hall and filed a complaint.
This place isn't all bad, but after posting about this on Facebook, I find out that many other people have fallen here too. I think they need to do something about those marble stairs. Also their customer service has never been great here.
I love Chrysler Hall. I've seen countless shows/concerts here in addition to actually performing here myself several times. Although it looks a bit run down on the outside, this place is a wonderful venue. Really no matter where you are seated, you can see the entire stage - maybe not as up close and personal as you may hope to, but you'll definitely be able to scan the entire stage. I will say that the seat slopes could be adjusted which would alleviate that ever constant struggle to lean over to the side when that big-haired woman sits in front of you! As far as size, I find it to be rather large. I've been in much smaller theaters and this one in comparison is huge! Updates or a remodel would be awesome, but I think that this place definitely has charm.
Review Source:To preface, the rating here is comparing this venue to all other similar venues that I've been to. There is nothing inherently wrong with this place, but it's smaller than most performance venues and although it has that old theater type ambience, it does not come close to compare to what you would find in New York, SF, Richmond or LA.
I do have to say though that I do enjoy coming here for their musicals. They have a wonderful schedule of events throughout the year. The most recent being Wicked which I've seen like 3 times now (really, a rookie when it comes to the REAL Wicked fans). Their parking fills up quickly and you do have to pay $5 for all night parking. Most people either park at MacArthur and walk over or park across the street to avoid the post musical rush to escape!
My wife and I recently attended a performance of Wicked at Chrysler Hall and it was our first time seeing a show at this venue. Â I was excited to check it out since we love seeing shows and the good news is that the show did not let us down. Â It was fantastic. Â The venue, on the other hand, was merely A-OK. Â This review will be based on our perceptions of the facility itself. Â
As we walked up 40 minutes prior to the show, there were two fairly long lines waiting to get into the Hall. Â They scan your tickets as you enter the building but it moved fairly quickly so it wasn't a bad wait really. Â Once in, the lobby area is rather cramped. Â Between the lines to get merchandise, concessions, and those waiting to get to their seats, it was a little convoluted. Â After my wife bought a T-shirt, we figured out we needed to get into the next line to find our seats. Â We were seated in the orchestra section and I am fairly certain we could have figured out how to find our seats. Â There were at least ten different doors that could be accessed to enter the seating area but we waited to be told where to go. Â Again, it wasn't a bad wait but did seem unnecessary. Â
Once inside, the good news is that there is actually a lot of leg room between each row compared to some other venues we have experienced. Â As others have said, it is not a huge theater so there didn't appear to be many bad seats in the place. Â However, as another reviewer said, the seating wasn't as sloped as one might like making it tough to see over the people ahead of you, particularly for kids. Â One cool feature at intermission was that you could place your concessions order before the show to be ready at intermission. Â They just set it out for you to come pick up. Â I hadn't seen that before, so a nice little service available for you. Â The not so good is that the theater could use a makeover as the wood paneling on the walls looked dated. Â This isn't a big deal but the interior could be more aesthetically pleasing with a slight update. Â Â Â
We love Broadway shows and are glad high quality productions are available in Hampton Roads. Â We will definitely be back for more shows but just be sure to give yourself plenty of time to get there and wait in lines!!
Chrysler Hall is absolutely stunning! I just performed there for the first time as a dancer, and it was by far the best venue I've had yet. It was beyond easy to get in and out of, and everything went so smoothly as they accommodated all of our needs. My dance studio as been there for years and I'm very proud to be able to perform with them all there as well!
Review Source:This place is perfect for comedians. I've never had a problem. I've seen Bill Cosby, Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart, and Daniel Tosh here. I was always able to see and hear everything clearly every time. I've been in the orchestra front row , dress A, E, and F. I feel dress A-E is the optimal seat, still being able to clearly see the facial expressions of the comedian.
Pro tip: park at MacCarthur Center first floor north deck. It's ~$3, or free if you stay late enough!
I have so many fantastic memories of Chrysler Hall. I've seen countless musicals there: Beauty & The Best, Phantom of the Opera, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Wicked, Jekyll & Hyde and more. My mom has been taking me to Chrysler Hall ever since I was a little girl and it will always hold a special place in my heart.
I like this venue because it isn't too huge, so while some seats are better than others, there isn't a terrible seat anywhere in the house. There is also a balcony option for seating.
There are a lot of good plays and musicals that come to Chrysler Hall so definitely try to catch one if you haven't already.
Chrysler Hall has been a Norfolk landmark since the 70s. It's my least favorite of the Seven Venues, but mainly that's because this theater can't compete with the character of old buildings like Well's Theater or Attucks Theatre. Still, it's a venue that brings Broadway to Norfolk, as well as the Virginia Symphony and Virginia Ballet. I even saw Morrissey play there.
The only real problem with the theater is it's not sloped very much. It's hard to see over the people seated in front of you. If you're going to a show here, try and get as close as possible to the stage, or you'll be dodging big hairdos and hats all night.
As many amazing performances as I've seen there and as much fun as I had performing there as a dancer when I was younger, Chrysler Hall has always left me a little cold as a venue.
It plays host well enough to symphonies and ballets and and myriad other performers.
They used to always call it the "acoustically perfect" Chrysler Hall, which I've always had series doubts about.
Mostly I just think it's drab looking inside and out. It doesn't have much character.
Not that it's going to stop me from going to see shows there.
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