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Heidi Blickenstaff at Signature Theatre’s ‘Autumn Cabaret Festival’ by Derek Mong

Derek Mong 2013-09-14

After seeing Heidi Blickenstaff perform alongside Patina Miller, James Clow, Alan H. Green, Patina Miller, and Matthew Scott, last year in the Kennedy Center’s production of First You Dream: The Music...

Hope Operas Returns with 5 New Shows Monday Nights in October by Chris Griffin

Guest Author 2013-09-14

Hope Operas, DC’s only serialized theatre festival, returns this Fall with five brand new shows, as we present five original plays in ten-to fifteen-minute episodes with the theme Cartoons for...

‘Caught in the Net’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Julia L. Exline

Julia Amis 2013-09-13

The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents Ray Cooney’s Caught in the Net, a comedic farce that follows the chaotic evening of a London taxi driver, whose long-kept double life races towards a head-on...

“Signature’s Funny Ladies” at Autumn Cabaret Festival at Signature Theatre by Don Michael Mendoza

Don Michael Mendoza 2013-09-13

“Funny” is an understatement when it comes to describing the performers of Signature Theatre’s Funny Ladies Cabaret because all of the women were hands down, knee-slappin’ hilarious actresses! The...

ZZ Top at Wolf Trap by Christina Frank

Christina Marie Frank 2013-09-12

For most bands longevity means staying together long enough to put out a second or, if lucky, a third album; but for ZZ Top (lead vocalist and guitarist Billy Gibbons, vocalist Dusty Hill, and drummer...

McLean Community Players Present ‘Time Stands Still’ From 9/20-10/5 by Brent Stone

Guest Author 2013-09-12

McLean Community Players Present the Washington Community Theatre Premiere of Time Stands Still — September 20–October 5, 2013 in McLean’s Alden Theatre Director Jessie Roberts leads an experienced...

Depeche Mode at Jiffy Lube Live by Marlene Hall

Marlene Hall 2013-09-11

Last night at Jiffy Lube Live, Depeche Mode gave its sold out crowd of devotees a show to remember in support of its new CD Delta Machine. This wasn’t just a concert – it was a spiritual experience!...

‘Nick Blaemire and the Hustle: Nerd Soul’ at Signature Theatre’s Autumn Cabaret Festival by Douglas Lloyd

Douglas Lloyd 2013-09-10

Signature Theater treated an enthusiastic audience on Friday Night to an evening of the smooth, soulful sounds of Nick Blaemire and the Hustle, which was part of Signature’s Autumn Cabaret Festival....

Auditions for ‘Bang the Drum Slowly’ at The American Century Theater on September 14th from 10 am-6 pm

Joel M. 2013-09-08

Auditions for Bang the Drum Slowly September 14th 10 am – 6 pm At Theatre on the Run 3700 South Four Mile Run Drive, in Arlington, VA Casting 15 men and 2 women. Please prepare a 2-minute monologue,...

‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ at Zemfira Stage by Emily Cao

Emily Cao 2013-09-07

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is – comparatively – a little-known comedic musical. Based on a funny 1988 film of the same name starring Michael Caine and Steve Martin, the musical, with music and lyrics by...

Creative Cauldron’s 2013-2014 Season includes Sondheim’s ‘Marry Me a Little’ and ‘SHOUT! The Mod Musical’ by Laura Connors Hull

Joel M. 2013-09-05

With its fall kick off of the 2013-14 Season, Creative Cauldron celebrates the launch of its fifth year of programming at ArtSpace Falls Church. “We are thrilled to have a growing audience of...

‘Miss Saigon’ at Signature Theatre by Amanda Gunther

Amanda Gunther 2013-09-05

The heat is on in Saigon! It’s the last night of the world and it’s burning up fast at Signature Theatre as they blast open their 2013/2014 season with the rarely produced Tony Award-Winning Musical,...

Margo Moorer on Playing Nella in ‘Gee’s Bend’ at MetroStage by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz 2013-09-02

She’s been involved with Gee’s Bend since its first reading and now Margo Moorer will be reprising the role of Nella in MetroStage’s new production of Gee’s Bend, which opens on September 12th. Margo...

Lyle Lovett and His Large Band at Wolf Trap by Jessica Vaughan

Jessica Vaughan 2013-08-30

Lyle Lovett wowed loyal crowds at Wolf Trap with a diverse program of his genre-defying hits like “Church” and “That’s Right (You’re Not From Texas).” Over the years, no one’s been sure what box to...

Nibbles And Sips Around Town: ‘Uber Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj Has a New Baby – nopa Kitchen+Bar’ by Jordan Wright

Jordan Wright 2013-08-30

Uber Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj Has a New Baby When it comes to cooking up success, Ashok Bajaj has a formula that could well be called the ‘ultimate dish’. It’s simple, really. Hire a talented chef,...

Carly Rae Jepsen and Hot Chelle Rae at Wolf Trap by Derek Mong

Derek Mong 2013-08-29

I might not have gotten any phone numbers from the Carly Rae Jepsen concert last night at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, but I sure did have a blast jamming (with hundreds of fellow teen/tween-boppers) to...

Here’s the List of Honorees of DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best Scene Stealers of 2012-2013

DC Theater Arts Staff 2013-08-26

Here are the 2012-2013 Scene Stealers honorees selected by the staff of DCMetroTheaterArts. Congrats to all of you on your fine Scene Stealing performances. ____ *Kevin Adams’ transformation in An...

Matthew Sweet with Olivia and the Mates at The Birchmere by Marlene Hall

Marlene Hall 2013-08-24

Last night, Matthew Sweet rocked the house with his “sweet” music. It brought me back to the 1990s. I could definitely hear the influence of REM in his music. Matthew Sweet is on a 9-stop tour this...

Favorite ‘Scene Stealers’ of the 2012-2013 DC Area Theater Season: Part 8

DC Theater Arts Staff 2013-08-23

There were many wonderful Scene Stealing moments on DC Metro Area stages in our professional, community, children’s, and university theaters during the past theater season (August 1, 2012-August 1,...

The American Century Theater Announces Its 2013-2014 Season

Joel M. 2013-08-23

The American Century Theater Announced its 2013-2014 Season: Neil Simon’s Come Blow Your Horn Directed by Rip Claassen September 12-October 12, 2013 Note: Show opens Thursday, 9/12 Neil Simon’s first...

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Cheap Trick, and Brynn Marie at Wolf Trap by Mike Spain

Mike Spain 2013-08-21

Cheap Trick and Pat Benatar rocked Wolf Trap with their vintage rock, while a rising country star proved she belonged on the bill as well. You might not know Brynn Marie now but if her 25-minute...

Nibbles And Sips Around Town: ‘The Sushi Bar in Del Ray, Gin, and Clyde’s Turns 50’ by Jordan Wright

Jordan Wright 2013-08-21

The Sushi Bar in Del Ray There’s been a fine kettle of fish brewing in Del Ray. Raw fish, that is. Jilted by the adults-only restrictions at a new sushi bar, horrified moms lit up Twitter and the Del...

Favorite ‘Scene Stealers’ of the 2012-2013 DC Area Theater Season: Part 5

DC Theater Arts Staff 2013-08-19

There were many wonderful Scene Stealing moments on DC Metro Area stages in our professional, community, children’s, and university theaters during the past theater season (August 1, 2012-August 1,...

‘Revenge of the Understudies’ at Sizzlin’ Summer Cabarets at Signature Theatre by Emily Cao

Emily Cao 2013-08-18

They say revenge is best served cold, but tonight’s performance at the Signature Theater has proven that revenge is, in fact, most effectively served via a strong dose of Broadway balladry and a...

‘You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown’ at Fauquier Community Theatre by Kim Moeller

Kim Moeller 2013-08-18

Happiness is…for a theater devotee…seeing a group of kids on stage clearly having fun while they sing, dance, and act. I couldn’t help feeling happy at Fauquier Community Theatre’s whimsical...

Josh Groban at Wolf Trap by Anne Tsang

Anne Tsang 2013-08-17

I can’t think of anything better than a beautiful fall-like night in the middle of the summer, picnicking on the lawn of the Filene Center at Wolf Trap, the company of a good friend, and the...

‘Grace Potter and the Nocturnals’ at Wolf Trap by Erica Laxson

Erica Laxson 2013-08-16

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals graced Wolf Trap with their presence and boy was the crowd happy to be there! This popular rock and bluegrass group has quite a few devoted fans and they were rewarded...

Will Gartshore’s “Dressed Up: A Class-Conscious Cabaret” at Signature Theatre’s Sizzlin’ Summer Cabarets by Kim Moeller

Kim Moeller 2013-08-16

Signature Theatre’s summer cabaret series offers a great opportunity to get to know some of the area’s best performers in an intimate venue and last night’s performance by multiple Helen Hayes Award...

Sandy Bainum’s “S’Wonderful,” A Night of Ira Gershwin” at Signature Theatre’s Sizzlin’ Summer Cabarets by Lauren Katz

Lauren Katz 2013-08-15

Last night, Sandy Bainum was added to the long list of artists performing solo cabarets as part of Signature Theatre’s annual event, Sizzlin’ Summer Cabaret. For a two and a half week period,...

Favorite ‘Scene Stealers’ of the 2012-2013 DC Area Theater Season: Part 3

DC Theater Arts Staff 2013-08-14

There were many wonderful Scene Stealing moments on DC Metro Area stages in our professional, community, children’s, and university theaters during the past theater season (August 1, 2012-August 1,...

Favorite ‘Scene Stealers’ of the 2012-2013 DC Area Theater Season: Part 2

DC Theater Arts Staff 2013-08-13

There were many wonderful Scene Stealing moments on DC Metro Area stages in our professional, community, children’s, and university theaters during the past theater season (August 1, 2012-August 1,...

Interview With Musician Matthew Sweet by Marlene Hall

Marlene Hall 2013-08-13

Matthew Sweet is a musician, composer, and art collector. He burst onto the music scene in 1991 with his highly acclaimed and popular album Girlfriend. I had the honor of interviewing Mr. Sweet about...

Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin at Wolf Trap by Bev Fleisher

Bev Fleisher 2013-08-12

Yes, Virginia, ‘The Twist and Shout,’ formerly a dance haven in the Elks Lodge in Bethesda, is still alive whenever Mary Chapin Carpenter steps on stage. “Down at the Twist and Shout” was one of the...

‘Peter Frampton’s Guitar Circus’ Featuring B.B. King at Wolf Trap by Jessica Vaughan

Jessica Vaughan 2013-08-12

Three guitar greats, Peter Frampton, B.B. King, and Roger McGuinn of The Byrds wowed the Wolf Trap crowds in a light-hearted, fun concert with some of the most serious guitar playing around. Frampton...

Bob McDonald’s ‘Bob’s Broadway Blowout’ at Signature Theatre’s ‘Sizzlin’ Summer Cabarets’ by Derek Mong

Derek Mong 2013-08-11

As part of the Signature Theater’s Sizzlin’ Summer Cabarets series on Friday, August 9, 2013, Baritone Bob McDonald brought audiences to their feet as he performed a bonafide medley of classic...

Carrie Manolakos at ‘Sizzlin’ Summer Cabarets’ at Signature Theatre by Yvonne French

Yvonne French 2013-08-11

If a pop singer was ever gutsy and gusty at the same time it is Carrie Manolakos. She can belt out long notes and switch in a nanosecond to a tone that ends with a breathy whisper—or vice versa. The...

Don McLean and Judy Collins at Wolf Trap by Mike Spain

Mike Spain 2013-08-10

On paper Don McLean was the headliner and Judy Collins was the opening act last night at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center. In reality the two legends split the time equally and Judy Collins just performed...

The Gipsy Kings at Wolf Trap by Yvonne French

Yvonne French 2013-08-09

The crowd sat back and exhaled a soft “ahhh” at the opening notes of “Un Amor,” or “One Love” at the Gipsy Kings concert Thursday night at Wolf Trap. To see the lead vocalist Nicolas Reyes is to love...

“I Love Being Here With You” – The Music and Unbelievable Life of Miss Peggy Lee! Performed by Delores King Williams at Signature Theatre by Julia L. Exline

Julia Amis 2013-08-09

As part of its popular Sizzlin’ Summer Cabarets, Signature Theatre presented “I Love Being Here With You” – The Music and Unbelievable Life of Miss Peggy Lee!” performed by Delores King Williams....