Mosaic bills Leila Buck's solo show as "a probing portrait of a cosmopolitan Lebanese matriarch as remembered by her Lebanese-American granddaughter who attempts to piece together her beloved Teta's story.
I am enormously thrilled that Strathmore took this one on.
In all my years of watching (and sometimes reviewing) a variety of artistic presentations at the Kennedy Center, I can hardly think of any other event that so perfectly offers a nicely packaged look at what the performing art center is all about.
There's something to be said about Ms.
Deirdre Kinahan's family drama MOMENT has had several productions to date, including here in the United States, but Studio's production marks the DC premiere.
I would rack SAMSON up as another strong outing for Sight & Sound Theatres.
One thing I can always count on when I go to a National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) Pops concert featuring music of the Great White Way - and perhaps beyond - is that the accomplished musicians and their exceptional conductor Steven Reineke will give it all the energy, vigor and verve it deserves.
Cumming gave the audience a concert to remember.
Although the production doesn't quite soar, LOST IN THE STARS is a welcome addition to the WNO season simply because it's not performed very frequently - at least in comparison to other more familiar works that transcend the opera-musical divide.
Over the past season or two, we've seen our fair share of professional productions of OLIVER in the DC area.
Whether belting out musical hits, showcasing her classically trained coloratura soprano, or taking on songs with a country sort of flair, the versatile performer had the audience in the palm of her hands and for good reason.
It's a family and friends-based drama of the best sort.
A risky theatrical endeavor of some worth.
I wish this 'little musical that could' well.
All in all, this is a fun show for everyone, especially during this holiday season as we reflect upon those we love.
One of the most engaging and well-sung concerts I've seen in quite some time.
All in all, this is a thoroughly enjoyable production and one that I would highly recommend.
No matter how you slice it, he's a gifted vocalist.
On Saturday, November 21, Washington, DC Metro Area audiences will once again get to experience The Tenors' remarkable voices, artistry, and harmonies - this time at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda.
A stellar cast of actor-singers, a first-rate orchestra, and solid technical elements are just some of the reasons why this national tour production - directed by Mark Brokaw - is a worthy one to attend during its brief stay at Washington DC's National Theatre.
