‘Twelve Angry Men’ – A New Take on the Original Courtroom Drama
Reginald Rose knew the compelling nature of courtroom drama – Americans hung on every detail of the trials of Leopold and
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Arts/Theatre
Family Friendly ‘School of Rock’ Shows Off at National Theatre
The story is known. Based off of the 2003 film of the same name, and following the movie almost exactly, School
Read MoreStudio Theatre’s ‘Kings’ — Mrs. Smith Comes To Washington in 2018
Kings at the Studio Theater is a must-see for every Washingtonian. Written by Alexandria native Sarah Burgess, Kings is a play that uniquely speaks
Read More‘Light Up the Season’ Makes DC Merry & Bright
This event highlights collaborations between Children’s National patients and notable area designers and artists. Together, 24 teams created holiday trees, mantelpieces, wreaths, menorahs and artwork – all available for purchase, with proceeds to benefit Children’s National.
Read More‘An Inspector Calls’ Is A Timeless Thriller With A Social Conscience
For all its clumpy, lumpy, and hyperbolic moments, there’s no doubt the onstage dialogue will spark critical conversation about inequity and moral responsibility.
Read MoreRevisit DC Anew with Milton Shinberg’s “re-Cog’-ni’-zing / dc”
The painter and architect invites audiences to join in on his ode to DC — his hometown — at “re-Cog’-ni’-zing / dc” , an exhibit on view at The Art League gallery from December 5, 2018—January 6, 2019.
Read More‘Cry It Out’ Implodes the Myth of Maternal Bliss with Laughter, Tears,  and TruthÂ
After we left the Studio Theater production of Cry It Out, my companion remarked, “It’s nice to see a play about
Read More“Beautiful” Tells Carole King’s Story Through Song at National Theatre
BEAUTIFUL– The Carole King Musical is a 1950s era biography that tells the story of the life and early career of singer/songwriter
Read MoreWhat’s Actually Indecent about Arena Stage’s “Indecent”
There’s much to wrestle with in the scant 105-minute run time of Indecent—Â religion, sexuality, immigration, anti-Semitism, and the power of
Read MoreMadcap Musical ‘Anything Goes’ Cruises into Arena Stage
Anything Goes… perhaps especially these days! Arena Stage’s production of Anything Goes, with choreography by Parker Esse, is lighthearted and fun
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