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Tour-de-force one-man adaptation of ‘A Christmas Carol’ at NYC’s historic Merchant’s House
Returning for the twelfth year this holiday season, Summoners Ensemble Theatre and the Merchant’s House Museum once again present the solo adaptation by actor John Kevin Jones and director Rhonda Dodd ...
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Family secrets erupt in heartbreaking ‘Scars’ at AmaZing Theatre
The ambitious new faith-based play written and directed by Percy W. Thomas is packed with a load of issues and selling out. An original play written and directed by Percy W. Thomas, Scars is set in an ...
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There’s great theater pleasure in ‘Shaw’s Shorts’ at Washington Stage Guild
Three one-acts by the mischievous, paradoxical, and infuriating self-proclaimed genius George Bernard Shaw. Patricia Hurley and Morgan Duncan in ‘Interlude at the Playhouse.’ Photo by DJ Corey ...
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Holiday shows for all ages to enjoy
A roundup of spectacular seasonal performances to capture the imagination of audiences young and old this holiday season. Tiny Lights: Tales for Chanukah Theater J (December 7-15). Taking inspiration ...
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Guests and locals at an historic inn unpack baggage in ‘Welcome to the Big Dipper’ Off-Broadway at the York
When a monster blizzard and a crash on the highway strand two very different groups of travelers for three days at an historic Black-owned inn on the brink of closure in upstate New York, a lot of ...
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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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Why ‘Wicked’ the movie is better than the Broadway musical
Jon M. Chu's new film improves on its source material just as Spielberg’s 2021 film 'West Side Story' improved on the 1961 version. I finally saw Wicked on Broadway in early 2022. I went in blind, and ...
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Ovid’s ‘Metamophoses’ at University of Maryland is a true piece of art
The exquisite production spoils the senses with poetry, elegant choreography, and splashes of color and light. Mary Zimmerman’s adaptation of Ovid’s magnum opus, Metamorphoses, is a contemporary ...
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15 Questions in 15 Minutes with The Boy Band Project’s Sam Harvey
Born and raised in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Harvey moved to NYC to pursue his career in musical theater over a decade ago. A 2013 graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA), his stage ...
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See-worthy ‘Finn’ sparkles in world premiere at Kennedy Center
The new family-friendly musical explores themes of self-discovery, friendship, and belonging and brings a Disney-movie vibe. Did I just step into a Pixar animated film? As the lights dim in the ...
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Delicious ‘Witness for the Prosecution’ at Bowie Community Theatre
Agatha Christie's courtroom drama has the audience guessing and gasping. Agatha Christie never seems to miss — and Witness for the Prosecution is no exception. Although a departure from her typical ...
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20th annual Fuego Flamenco Festival at GALA treats eyes, ears, and heart
This year's three programs demonstrated a rich variety of expression and narratives. GALA Hispanic Theatre’s annual Flamenco Festival is always at treat for the eyes and ears — but perhaps especially ...