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Playwright Doug Robinson believes ‘imagination is the only way forward’
The writer behind Rorschach Theatre’s 'The Figs' talks about contemporary folktales, earnest storytelling, and facing the world through wonder. By the time Doug Robinson finishes telling a story, ...
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Free and discounted tickets for federal workers affected by layoffs and furloughs
See the full list of DC-area theaters participating in the program and their offers. Theaters across the Washington, DC area are offering free and discounted tickets to federal workers affected by ...
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Fantastic musical ‘Shucked’ brings heart and corny humor to DC at the National
This Tony-winning American fable is a fun romp into an animated world of colorful characters and country music. Washington, DC, is getting shucked on Pennsylvania Avenue — but not for long! The ...
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Lessons learned through a lifelong bond in the hilarious and heartwarming ‘Conversations with Mother’ Off-Broadway at Theater 555
In his new semi-autobiographical comedy Conversations with Mother, Matthew Lombardo examines the dynamics of the mother-son relationship between the feisty Italian Catholic matriarch Maria Collavechio ...
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‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ enchants at Museum of the Bible
Viewers of all ages willing to immerse themselves in the fantastic and mythical will find much to enjoy in this adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ classic tale. Aslan the Lion and the Witch (Nicole Stratton) ...
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Two great actors in a great play face off in ‘Kunene and the King’ at STC
The power struggle between the two men is piercingly honest, sometimes brutal, sometimes shot through with humor. John Kani’s Kunene and the King, a U.S. premiere, brings us two great actors in a ...
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What can DC-area theaters offer axed government workers?
Discounted or free tickets for furloughed or fired civil servants can be seen as a long-term investment in the future of the community. Troublesome news for the DC-area theater world is now the norm ...
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Raised voices power Bethesda Little Theatre’s new musical ‘Got It Good’
In a creative take on the jukebox musical, two sisters and their mother consider the choices and inflection points in their lives. Life is filled with inflection points that challenge us to reaffirm, ...
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A lot of talk, a lot of time, and a lot of baring offer no feminist solutions in ‘Liberation’ Off-Broadway at Roundabout
Roundabout Theatre Company’s world-premiere of Liberation by playwright Bess Wohl addresses the efforts and failures of the Women’s Movement over the 50+ years since 1970, in a meta-theatrical go-back ...
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Calendar: Play Readings, Workshops, and Short-Run Theater Events in the DMV
Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information about workshops, readings, and short-run/single-performance events. Play readings and workshops offer a chance to see exciting new work at ...
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A ‘King Lear’ both upbeat and dark at American Shakespeare Center
Tough times call for a tough Lear, and we have one here: Angela Iannone owns the stage. It is one thing to go to the theater and have a good time, with solid acting, great songs, and have the ...