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Sunday, June 9, 2019

Cappies Review: Lionel Bart's 'Oliver!' at Albert Einstein High School by Guest Author

Review submitted by Lila York  of Chantilly High School. Thievery. Hunger. Murder. These three simple words make up Oliver Twist's life as soon as he pleads "please sir, I want some more.…

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Thursday, May 30, 2019

Interview: David Dimitri 'L'homme Cirque, The One-Man Circus' at Strathmore by Guest Author

By Marilyn Millstone When we think of a circus tightrope performer, most of us think of risk. Fear. Danger. But David Dimitri"whose one-man show L'homme Cirque helps celebrate the Music Cent…

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Five Reasons to Kick Off Pride Month With Monumental's 'Flip Flop' by Guest Author

Get ready kweens! For the fifth year in a row, Monumental Theatre Company will be presenting its annual Flip Flop cabaret. This is THE Pride month kickoff event you won't want to miss. Let's…

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Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Mud and Blood: Guest Posts from The Welders Document Process in Upcoming Shows by Guest Author

Over the next few months, DC Metro Theater Arts will invite guest writers from two Welders projects-in-process to share their creative process with our readers. The Welders, DC's only dedica…

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Sunday, May 5, 2019

Review: 'Treasure Island' by We Happy Few Productions by Guest Author

By Andy Arnold Ahoy Washington landlubbers! Prepare to set sail on the Hispaniola with Jim Hawkins (Alex Turner), Long John Silver (Wyckham Avery) and crew to Treasure Island if you dare. Ro…

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Review: National Chamber Ensemble performs 'The Contemporaries' by Guest Author

By Ross Heath Arlington's Gunston Arts Center was the place to be on Saturday night. Always a joy to hear the National Chamber Ensemble which delivered joy with its season finale concert of …

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Friday, May 3, 2019

Opera Review: 'Falstaff' at The Dallas Opera by Guest Author

Review by Winnie Dreisonstok Would you enjoy seeing a play by one of the world's greatest playwrights and an opera by one of the world's greatest composers in one happy, entertaining evening…

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Monday, April 22, 2019

Preview: Bethesda Little Theatre Switch-Hitters Knock It Out of the Park by Guest Author

By Christina Ling Or should that be hit-switchers? Either way, the talented cast of the Bethesda Little Theatre (BLT) is sure to delight as they cross the musical gender divide with their up…

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Sunday, April 21, 2019

#MeToo: BSU Student Artists Take Immersive Approach to the Movement by Guest Author

In response to the growing momentum behind the #MeToo Movement, Bowie State University Theatre has dedicated their season to the creation of a new, devised performance entitled #MeToo. Throu…

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Interview: Violinist Yevgeny Kutik at the Kennedy Center by Guest Author

Many artists cite their family as one of their main sources of inspiration, but violinist Yevgeny Kutik can make a stronger claim than most. Even some of the repertoire he performs stems dir…

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Friday, April 19, 2019

Cappies Review: 'Damn Yankees' at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School by Guest Author

Review submitted by Zoe Benton of Tuscarora High School. Would you sell your soul to the devil to help your favorite baseball team win? Joe Boyd would, becoming the new, younger Joe Hardy as…

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Cappies Review: 'Mamma Mia!' at Connelly School of the Holy Child by Guest Author

Review submitted by Eamon Raftery-Sweeney of South Lakes High School. A Greek wedding. Three dads. Swedish pop group ABBA. If you mix all three of these and sprinkle in a bit of charm, you g…

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Monday, April 15, 2019

Podcast: Irish Dance on Razzle Dazzle Radio by Guest Author

Professional Irish Dance Teacher Maureen Berry joins us today to talk about her history with the craft as well as some exciting upcoming projects!! 

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Cappies Review: 'The Sound of Music' at St. Andrew's Episcopal School by Guest Author

Review submitted by Chris Polio of Northwest High School. Music can bring family together, and can represent the connection between people. St. Andrew's Episcopal school reimagined the story…

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Sunday, April 7, 2019

Cappies Review: 'It's A Wonderful Life' at Poolesville High School by Guest Author

Review submitted by Sarah Bourgeois of Westfield High School. A brightly glowing spirit ascends from the heavens at the prayers of an entire town for one man. He's alone, clinging to the rai…

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Sunday, March 24, 2019

Review: 'The Viennese Classics' by the National Chamber Ensemble by Guest Author

By Ross Heath Of the National Chamber Ensemble's roster of exceptional musicians, three artists, Leonid Sushansky (violin and artistic director), Sean Neidlinger (cello), and Carlos Cesar Ro…

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Review: 'The Comedy of Errors' by Britches and Hose Theatre Company by Guest Author

By Daniel Rinehart Britches and Hose Theatre Company's production of William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors begins with a boisterous crowd scene. Then suddenly a great lord and a prisone…

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Saturday, March 9, 2019

Review: 'Oleanna' by Providence Players of Fairfax by Guest Author

By Rob Cuevas The current production of Oleanna by Providence Players of Fairfax, hosted at Italian Café in Falls Church, VA, is the perfect night out for both delicious Italian cuisine and…

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Saturday, March 2, 2019

Review: 'The Philadelphia Story' by Sterling Playmakers by Guest Author

By Pamela O'Reilly The weather in Northern Virginia is miserable again; thank goodness for the Sterling Playmakers' rendition of The Philadelphia Story, Philip Barry's humorous look at the g…

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Review: 'The Women of Lockerbie' by Bowie Community Theatre by Guest Author

By Andy Arnold Bowie Community Theatre has a hit on its hands with Deborah Brevoort's The Women of Lockerbie. The play, which opened March 1, explores international affairs, and the depths o…

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Thursday, February 28, 2019

Top 5 Ways 'Dress Up Day' is the Perfect Intro to Theater for Kids by Guest Author

by Beth Amann, Managing Director, Monumental Theatre Company Do you have a little one that you want to introduce to the magic of theater? We have the perfect show for you! Monumental Theatre…

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Monday, February 25, 2019

Review: 'Stand Out!' by Take the Stage Performance Company by Guest Author

By Tracy Danoff The Kreeger Theater inside the Bender JCC of Greater Washington was buzzing with excitement. In the minutes before the show started, adults and children alike were enthusiast…

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Saturday, February 16, 2019

Cappies Review: 'The Importance of Being Earnest' at Northwood High School by Guest Author

Review submitted by Julie Newman of St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School. In Northwood High School’s production of “The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy For…

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019

From Amsterdam to the Kennedy Center: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Performs February 13 by Guest Author

In a 2008 poll of the world's leading music critics by Gramophone Magazine, the Amsterdam-based Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (RCO) was selected as the greatest in the world. Luckily, the or…

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Yael Weiss Premieres "32 Bright Clouds: Beethoven Conversations Around the World" at Strathmore January 24 by Guest Author

At some point in their careers, most concert pianists tackle some, if not all, of Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas. Many pianists also commission new music for their instrument by living compose…

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Theatre News: Aldersgate Church Theatre presents 'Guys and Dolls, Jr' by Guest Author

Roll the Dice: Enjoy ACCT's Production of Guys and Dolls Jr.   By Cynthia Westham   I hadn't heard "I love you a bushel and a peck" since my mother sang it to me as a child until l…

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Friday, January 18, 2019

Step Afrika! Kicks Off 25th Anniversary Season With Showcase at Strathmore by Guest Author

When Step Afrika! began performing nearly 25 years ago, founder C. Brian Williams couldn't have imagined his now-famous dance company would bring the art of step to audiences around the worl…

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Monday, January 14, 2019

Review: 'And Then There Were None' at Vagabond Players by Guest Author

By Andy Arnold If you fancy a trip to Broadway to see a play, a less expensive offering is the Vagabond Players’ adaptation of Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None. It's playing …

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Dante' Pope Is Center Stage in Strathmore's Artist in Residency Program by Guest Author

Raheem Devaughn. Dom Flemons of the Carolina Chocolate Drops. Erykah Badu: Soul vocalist and Strathmore Artist in Residence Dante' Pope has performed or shared the stage with them all. From …

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Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Music News: Agne G's 'Merry Christmas From My Heart' by Guest Author

by PJ Trautwein There are rare times in life when very special dreams do come true. This happened for me with Agne G's Christmas Concert at my church, Epiphany Lutheran Church, Ellicott City…

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Friday, December 14, 2018

Vocalist Vuyo Sotashe with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis by Guest Author

South African jazz singer Vuyo Sotashe returns to Strathmore this week on December 14 and 15 to perform holiday standards with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis. Follo…

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