NSU THEATRE COMPANY

SHOWS

TOPDOG/
UNDERDOG

written by Suzan-Lori Parks
directed by Anthony Mark Stockard

The award-winning Norfolk State University Theatre Company under the direction of Professor Anthony Mark Stockard proudly presents ENCORE PERFORMANCES of this summers’ sizzling sold out sensation — the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play “Topdog/Underdog” by Suzan-Lori Parks. Performance dates for the encore performances are September 18-21.

Don't miss out on what Variety Magazine calls “Utterly mesmerizing”…the New York Times hails as “A vibrant comic drama…” and the Virginian Pilot calls "... a drop-dead brilliant production by Norfolk State University Theatre Company."

SEPT. 18-21, 2025

GET TIX TO TOPDOG HERE!

ENCORE PERFORMANCES

PERFORMANCES ARE SELLING OUT!

OPENING NIGHT IS SOLD-OUT & FRIDAY HAS LIMITED AVAILABILITY.
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GET TIX TO TOPDOG HERE!

AIN'T
MISBEHAVIN'

Created and originally directed by Richard Maltby, Jr.
Conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Murray Horwitz
Directed by Professor Anthony Mark Stockard

Norfolk State University Theatre Company & Virginia Stage Company kick off the season in high style with Ain’t Misbehavin’, the toe-tapping, finger-snapping celebration of Fats Waller’s music and the Harlem Renaissance. This Tony Award-winning musical revue isn’t just a concert—it’s a full-on party where five powerhouse performers light up the stage with songs like “Honeysuckle Rose,” “The Joint is Jumpin’,” “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love,” and more.

Ain’t Misbehavin’ bursts with sass, soul, and swing. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or brand new to Waller’s world, the show is a joyful tribute to the rhythm, romance, and rebellious spirit of 1920s Harlem.

SEPT. 3-21, 2025

GET TIX TO AINT MISBEHAVIN HERE!

About

NSU's Nationally Acclaimed, Award-Winning Theatre Company

Under the direction of award-winning actor, director and educator Professor Anthony Mark Stockard, NSU Theatre Company is the producing organization for theatrical productions at Norfolk State University. The company has garnered wide-spread audience acclaim, multiple national honors and awards for excellence.

The mission of Norfolk State University Theatre Company is to serve as cultural ambassadors for Norfolk State University and diversify theatrical offerings within our region. This mission is accomplished by providing University students and the community with professional-grade theatrical experiences that are about or told through the lens of people from the African diaspora.

In 2016, NSU Theatre Company became the first HBCU Theatre Program and one of few undergraduate programs in the nation to form a professional partnership agreement with a professional Equity company. This partnership with Virginia Stage Company provides annual professional collaborations and training opportunities for participants. Since then, similar partnerships have been established with Virginia Arts Festival and Zeider's American Dream Theatre.