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‘An Evening with Branford Marsalis’ at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts

Seeing one of Jazz’ masters like Branford Marsalis perform is one of life’s greatest pleasures. I had the honor of watching jazz great Marsalis at George Mason Performing Arts Center Saturday night....

Catch This! McLean High School’s ‘Catch Me If You Can’ Interviews-Part 2: Alex Stone, Jack Posey, and Lily Lord

In Part 2 of ‘Catch This! McLean High School’s’ Catch Me If You Can Interviews, meet cast members Alex Stone, Jack Posey, and Lily Lord. Tell me a little bit about your character. Alex Stone: Frank...

‘Carmen’ at Virginia Opera at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts

Things were very fiery this past Friday night at the GMU Center for the Arts as the Virginia Opera brings a new and exciting full-scale production of Bizet’s Carmen, one of the most renowned and...

Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre SPRING BREAK CAMP April 14-18th

Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre SPRING BREAK CAMP April 14-18th Why should I enroll my child in Summer Theatre Camp? Theatre Education addresses the skills, which benefit children’s...

Nibbles And Sips Around Town: Brunch Before the Matinee: City Tap House, The Partisan, Malmaison, Jaleo Brunch, Peach Brandy at Mount Vernon

City Tap House, The Partisan, Malmaison, Jaleo Brunch, Peach Brandy at Mount Vernon Brunch Before the Matinee On an unseasonably warm Sunday we tried out the new brunch menu at Jaleo. We chose the...

City of Fairfax Theatre Company Hosts Mini Workshops and Registration May 6th For Summer Drama Camp

City of Fairfax Theatre Company Hosts Mini Workshops and Registration May 6th For Unique and Imaginative Summer Drama Camp The City of Fairfax Theatre Company (CFTC) is excited to announce that it...

‘The Thousandth Night’ at MetroStage

MetroStage’s The Thousandth Night is a Five Star Perfect Night at the Theater How do you define the perfect night at the theater? Does it make you laugh? Does it make you cry? Do you witness a tour de...

Catch This! McLean High School’s ‘Catch Me If You Can’ Interviews-Part 1: Director Amy Poe

In Part 1 of ‘Catch This! McLean High School’s’ Catch Me If You Can Interviews, meet Director Amy Poe. Joel: Why did you decide to bring Catch Me If You Can to the McLean Theatre stage? Amy: I love...

‘The Most Happy Fella’ at The Arlington Players

Who doesn’t like a good, touching love story? If you are also fond of musicals-especially the grand old fashioned Broadway productions of the 1950s-seeing The Most Happy Fella at The Arlington Players...

‘Norton: A Civil War Opera’ at Loudon Lyric Opera

World Premiere of New American Opera Shows Immense Promise and Possibility It’s not often one gets to be present at the birth of a new American opera. Loudon Lyric Opera’s Norton: A Civil War Opera is...

‘Beaches’ Young and Teen Cee Cees and Berties on Their Signature Experience

Four talented young actresses: Brooklyn Shuck (Young Bertie); Gracie Jones (Teen Cee Cee); Maya Brettell (Teen Bertie), and Presley Ryan (Young Cee Cee) appeared in Signature Theatre’s production of...

Tonight at 7:00PM Brindley Brothers present PigPen Theatre Co. (U Street Music Hall) + The Spring Standards at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, VA

Tonight at 7:00 PM The Brindley Brothers present PigPen Theatre Co. (U Street Music Hall) + The Spring Standards at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, VA More information and tickets:...

‘The Most Happy Fella’ at The Arlington Players Preview Video #2 Meet Director Gloria DuGan

Here’s the second of a series of Claire O’Brien’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ videos for The Arlington Players’ production of The Most Happy Fella, which opens this weekend. In this video meet Director Gloria...

‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’ at 1st Stage

Mounting Martin McDonagh’s The Cripple of Inishmaan as their springtime offering is a perfect way for 1st Stage to shake off the chill of winter and welcome in the warmer weather. Directed by Steven...

‘The Most Happy Fella’ at The Arlington Players Preview Video #1 Meet Musical Director David Rohde

Here’s the first of a series of Claire O’Brien’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ videos for The Arlington Players’ production of The Most Happy Fella, which opens this weekend. In this video meet Musical Director...

An Interview with Open Air Stereo’s Scott Pounds, Appearing Tonight at 8 PM at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, VA

Open Air Stereo is a band full of storylines from taking eleven years to release a debut album, to finding their guitarist through Craigslist, and from their lead singer Chase Johnson starring on...

An Interview With Luísa Maita on Her Performance at Artisphere Tomorrow 3/28 at 8 PM

The humble and talented musician/singer Luísa Maita has been dubbed the “New Voice of Brazil” by NPR. Her music pulls from the country’s rich heritage of jazz and rhythms. Luisa blends modern...

Steven Carpenter on Directing ‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’ at 1st Stage

While Martin McDonagh grew up in England, his parents were native Irish and as a boy he travelled nearly every summer to the west of Ireland to spend time with relatives. He was regaled by his uncles...

Meet the Cast of West Potomac High School’s ‘Spamalot’ by Gracie Denton

Meet the cast of West Potomac High School’s Spamalot. Peter Serle (King Arthur) I’ve been a fan of Monty Python since I was in elementary school. When I found out we were doing the musical, I...

‘The Most Happy Fella’: Let’s Take It Outside: The Expansive Musical World of ‘The Most Happy Fella’ Which Opens at The Arlington Players on Friday, 4/4 David Rohde

Let’s Take It Outside: The Expansive Musical World of ‘The Most Happy Fella’ by David Rohde You can set a musical just about anywhere, and Frank Loesser certainly did that. In Guys and Dolls, Nathan...

‘Once Upon a Mattress’ at Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre

Everyone thinks that they know the story of the princess and the pea; a prince is looking for a princess and the queen forces her to take a test to see if she is a true princess by having her sleep on...

‘Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma’s Hung You in the Closet and I’m Feelin’ So Sad’ at The American Century Theater

Oh Mum, Oh Dad, Arthur Kopit must be mad! Zaniness abounds in The American Century Theater’s (TACT) hysterical production of Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma’s Hung You in the Closet and I’m Feelin’ So Sad ....

‘Tender Napalm’ at Signature Theatre

You know those moments in life that seem to transport you to another state of being, and feel like an out-of-body experience? How about those moments when it feels like the world is moving in slow...

‘Anne of Green Gables’ at Aldersgate Church Community Theater

When conquering such a beloved classic as Anne of Green Gables one really needs to step up to the plate. In the confined, intimate church atmosphere of Aldersgate Church’s Community Theater’s troupe...

Tomorrow 8 PM: The Alden Presents Theatre Unspeakable’s ‘Superman 2050’ in McLean, VA

Tomorrow, Saturday, March 22 at 8 p.m. At The Alden Presents Theatre Unspeakable’s ‘Superman 2050’ At The McLean Community Center’s Alden Theatre 1234 Ingleside Avenue, in McLean, VA 22101 Epic story,...

Aldersgate Church Community Theatre Presents ‘Anne of Green Gables’ Tomorrow-March 21-April 6th

ACCT is thrilled to present the Alexandria, VA premiere of the family-friendly classic, Anne of Green Gables, March 21st to April 6th Relive all of the memorable events and characters from the...

Monstrous Comments From The Cast of The Alliance Theatre’s ‘Young Frankenstein’

The Alliance Theatre presents Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, which opens this weekend. Here, cast members chime in about why they love playing these kooky characters. ____ Annie Ermlick (Inga) I play...

Signature Theatre Announces its 2014-2015 Season-3 New Musicals, 2 Musical Revivals, A New Play, a New Sondheim Revue &;’The Fix’ Opens 2015/16 Season

Signature Theatre Announces 25th Anniversary Season 2014/15 Season features three world premiere musicals: –John Kander and Greg Pierce’s Kid Victory –Sheryl Crow and Barry Levinson’s Diner –Nick...

‘Forever Plaid’ at Riverside Center Dinner Theater

Riverside Center Dinner Theater presents Forever Plaid, written and choreographed by Stuart Ross, with musical arrangements by James Raitt. Bobby Smith directs this fun-filled 1950’s musical revue...

The Chieftains at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts

The lobby of the George Mason University’s Center for the Arts was a sea of emerald green yesterday, with enthusiastic fans of all ages in more tweed than at an academic convention. The Chieftains...

‘Alice in Wonderland’ at Creative Cauldron

Creative Cauldron’s Learning Theater production of Alice in Wonderland provides an imaginative synthesis of Lewis Carroll’s dialogue and original contemporary musical numbers by Matt Conner. This...

‘The House of Blue Leaves’ at Providence Players of Fairfax

Well directed by Michael P. Donahue and performed by a super cast, Providence Players of Fairfax presents John Guare’s wacky, fast-paced black comedy The House of Blue Leaves. The play is sent in 1965...

‘Hamlet…the rest is silence’ at Synetic Theater

“The rest is silence” are Hamlet’s last words before he dies, but you won’t hear them in this production because the whole play is conveyed in movement. Not a word is spoken. Synetic Theater first...

MVCCT presents ‘Once Upon A Mattress’ 3/21-30

Everyone loves a ‘happily ever after’ story! Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre (MVCCT) presents the musical comedy Once Upon A Mattress March 21, 22, 28 & 29 – @7:30 pm and March 23 & 30 –...

‘Pinocchio!’ A Co-Production of Faction of Fools and NextStop Theatre Company

NextStop Theatre Company joins up with the Faction of Fools Theatre Company to present a retelling of the childhood classic, Pinocchio! based on the novel by Carlo Collodi and written and directed by...

‘Ding. Or Bye Bye Dad’ at Venus Theatre

Society has a collective concept of normal that we think everyone experiences, but as it turns out everyone has a unique experience and no one’s experience is quite the same as anyone else’s. This is...

National Chamber Ensemble: ‘Happy Birthday Vivaldi: The Extraordinary Four Seasons’

National Chamber Ensemble put on a truly exceptional concert on Saturday when, along with the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute, they honored the genius and artistry of Antonio...

‘Blithe Spirit’ at Prince William Little Theatre

Lift your spirits with Prince William Little Theatre’s (PWLT) production of Noel Coward’s comedic play, Blithe Spirit. Taking place in the 1940s at the stunning British home of Charles (Matthew...

Here are the Winners of the 14th Annual WATCH AWARDS Awards

Announcement of Winners 14th Annual Washington Area Theatre Community Honors THE WATCH AWARDS Award Ceremony Sunday, March 9, 2014 – 7:00 pm at The Birchmere, Alexandria, VA And now for the Winners...

TrueTheatergoers’ TheaterThoughts: Spring NYC Season, Rate Your Shows & Win $100 in Tickets & Predict Helen Hayes Awards & Win $200 by John and Stephen Hauge

Every week we will be sharing John and Stephen Hauge’s TheaterThoughts from their popular site TrueTheatergoer. “From John Hauge: “My brother Stephen and I created the TrueTheatergoer.com website in...

National Chamber Ensemble Presents ‘Happy Birthday Vivaldi: The Extraordinary Four Seasons’ This Saturday, 3/8@7:30 pm

Oh the weather outside has been frightful, but … on Saturday, March 8, 2004 at 7:30 PM NBC4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer is predicting 54° | 34° and all because … National Chamber Ensemble, in...

Melissa Jo York-Tilley Interviews Cast Members of Prince William Little Theatre’s ‘Blithe Spirit’

Looking for something to lift your spirits after this interminable winter? Take a comedic trip with Prince William Little Theatre back to the early 1940’s to a charming English country home for a cup...

‘Beaches’ at Signature Theatre

It’s not often that you see a musical selling souvenir tissues in the lobby, but Beaches does—so be sure and pick up some! This emotionally-charged musical now having its world premiere at Signature...

‘Xanadu’ Brings Sunny Charm to Reston, Opening March 7th By Diane Jackson Schnoor

Sick of the never-ending winter? Find your leg warmers, grab your roller skates, and travel back in time with the Reston Players to sunny California in the 1980s for their upcoming production of the...

‘The Secret Case of Sherlock Holmes’ at Encore Stage & Studio by Julia L. Exline

Encore Stage and Studio presents The Secret Case of Sherlock Holmes. Written by Craig Sodaro and with artistic direction by Susan Alison Keady and executive direction by Sara Strehle Duke, Holmes is a...

‘Next Fall’ at Port City Playhouse by Carl Nubile

You can’t get more intimate theater than at Port City Playhouse with their production of Next Fall. The very personal story of a tragic relationship is brought to life up close and personal and uses...

‘Orlando’ at WSC Avant Bard by Sophia Howes

Orlando: Right You Are, if You Think You Are In Some Like It Hot (directed by Billy Wilder) Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis, on the lam after witnessing a mob killing, pose as girls in an all-girls band...

‘The Lost Songs of Broadway: 1980s’ at Signature Theatre by Derek Mong

Clearly, I was born in the wrong decade. The Lost Songs of Broadway: 1980s at Signature Theatre had me tapping my toes and slapping my thighs all night as three of Signature’s powerhouse...

It’s Magic! Meet the Cast of Reston Community Players’ ‘Xanadu’ Part 1: Richard Durkin, Evie Korovesis, and Russell Silber by Diane Jackson Schnoor

Xanadu Opens March 7th Reston Players’ Light-Hearted Cure for the Winter Blues Sick of the never-ending winter? Find your leg warmers, grab your roller skates, and travel back in time with the Reston...

Stage Dad: ‘Young Adult Author – Tim Federle – Teaches Lessons About Broadway Life’ by Glenn Cook

Of all the people we have met during our family’s “reality show,” Tim Federle is one of my favorites. Tim was one of the choreographers on staff for the Broadway production of Billy Elliot when our...