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Wolf Trap 2011 Ball Honors 40 Years Where Culture and Community Take Center Stage
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 07, 2011
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announces the 2011 Wolf Trap Ball, the organization's largest annual fundraising event, will take place Saturday, September 17 on the Filene Center stage at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.
First Draft at Charter Theater Presents BEST MEN 9/3
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2011
First Draft at Charter Theater - a nonprofit organization devoted to developing theater audiences alongside new plays, supporting local artists and partnering with theaters looking to produce new work - announced today that it would celebrate 10 years as one of the co-founders of the Kennedy Center's Page-to-Stage Festival with the reading of a new comedy, 'Best Men,' by Mario Baldessari and Chris Stezin, a play that follows the story of two estranged friends who are reunited under unexpected circumstances.
Wolf Trap Announces Military Discount for All September Shows
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2011
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announces a special ticket discount for active-duty military personnel and their families and friends, on all September performances at The Filene Center.
Wolf Trap Announces Military Discount for All September Shows
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 30, 2011
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announces a special ticket discount for active-duty military personnel and their families and friends, on all September performances at The Filene Center.
DC Playwright Mario Baldessari Named Playwright-in-Residence for 2011/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 30, 2011
First Draft at Charter Theater - a nonprofit organization devoted to developing theater audiences alongside new plays, supporting local artists and partnering with theaters looking to produce new work - announced today that local playwright Mario Baldessari has been selected as its Playwright-in-Residence for the 2011-2012 season.
Kathy Garver Bringing Love Letters to the Roanoke Valley 9/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 30, 2011
Kathy Garver, who is best-known for playing Cissy on the classic CBS sitcom 'Family Affair,' will co-star in a special, one-time-only performance of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated play 'Love Letters' in Salem, Virginia on Friday, September 9, at the Burton Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT).
Photo Flash: Wayside Theatre's STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Nicole Rosky - August 29, 2011
Wayside Theatre Artistic Director Warner Crocker announced today the performance of Steel Magnolias is the third production of Wayside Theatre's 50th Golden Anniversary Season.
Wayside Theatre Presents STEEL MAGNOLIAS, 8/27 - 9/24
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2011
Wayside Theatre Artistic Director Warner Crocker announced today the performance of Steel Magnolias is the third production of Wayside Theatre's 50th Golden Anniversary Season.
Wolf Trap Features Ballet West And More
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2011
Wolf Trap Features the Esteemed Ballet West; the Operatic Superstar Event of the Summer with Opera's Greatest Hits from Wolf Trap Opera's Alumni Stars; Kings of Motown The Temptations and The Four Tops; Folk and Country Stars John Prine and Mary Chapin Carpenter; and GRAMMY Winners Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers w/ the Punch Brothers
Signature Theatre Hosts The Hunt, Opens 8/23
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2011
Do you know your haunted city? Washington is a ghostly town, famous for its many hidden treasures and mystifying secrets that lie concealed beneath the pavement and throughout its historic monuments.
SPARC and CACGA Announce Partnership
by Kelsey Denette - August 20, 2011
The School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community (SPARC) and the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen (CACGA) announced today their partnership in offering high-quality arts education to the region's youth. As the CACGA's performing arts education partner, SPARC will provide 18 new classes for students age 3-13 in the disciplines of acting, singing and movement for theatre.
American Century Theater Presents Clifford Odets’ THE COUNTRY GIRL 9/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 18, 2011
The Country Girl tells the story of faithful, devoted Georgie Elgin, her alcoholic has-been actor husband, and the producer who offers him an opportunity to resurrect his career.
Alden Theatre’s Free Jammin’ Juniors Concerts Begin in September
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 18, 2011
Jammin' Juniors, a series of free concerts produced by the Alden Theatre at the McLean Community Center(MCC), will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 14.
First Draft at Charter Theater Presents BEST MEN 9/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 17, 2011
First Draft at Charter Theater - a nonprofit organization devoted to developing theater audiences alongside new plays, supporting local artists and partnering with theaters looking to produce new work - announced today that it would celebrate 10 years as one of the co-founders of the Kennedy Center's Page-to-Stage Festival with the reading of a new comedy, 'Best Men,' by Mario Baldessari and Chris Stezin, a play that follows the story of two estranged friends who are reunited under unexpected circumstances.
Firehouse Theatre Project Presents CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF 9/15-10/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 17, 2011
The Firehouse Theatre Project has announced Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, the timeless and rich family portrait by Tennessee Williams, running September 15 - October 8, 2011 at the Firehouse Theatre.
Signature Theatre Presents SWEET TEA 9/13-10/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 17, 2011
In a special limited engagement, Signature Theatre is presenting the Washington D.C. premiere of E. Patrick Johnson's one-man show, Sweet Tea: Black Gay Men of the South.
Wolf Trap Features Ballet West And More
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 17, 2011
Wolf Trap Features the Esteemed Ballet West; the Operatic Superstar Event of the Summer with Opera's Greatest Hits from Wolf Trap Opera's Alumni Stars; Kings of Motown The Temptations and The Four Tops; Folk and Country Stars John Prine and Mary Chapin Carpenter; and GRAMMY Winners Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers w/ the Punch Brothers
Wolf Trap Presents Guster, Jack’s Mannequin And More
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2011
Wolf Trap Presents Pop-Rock Sensations Guster and Jack's Mannequin; Classics from Chicago, Chris Botti, and Paul Anka; Worldly Beats from Flamenco Superstars Gipsy Kings; and the Annual Summer Beach Bash with America's Band, and The Beach Boys
Firehouse Theatre Project Presents Hearts Online: An Online Dating Musical 8/14-15
by Lauren Wolman - August 14, 2011
Sunday, August 14 & Monday, August 15 at 7:30 p.m. FIREHOUSE'S READERS' THEATRE SERIES PRESENTS: HEARTS ONLINE: AN ONLINE DATING MUSICAL.
Wayside Theatre Presents THE NERD, Closes 7/12
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2011
Wayside Theatre will present the final performance of The Nerd on August 13, 2011. The comedy was written by the late playwright, Larry Shue.
Cabaret Season Kicks Off at Signature Theatre 8/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 12, 2011
The Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre opens its 2011-12 cabaret series on Tuesday, August 16th with 'The Marcy and Zina Show' starring Helen Hayes Award nominees Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich.
Big Apple Circus Presents DREAM BIG, 9/22-10/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 11, 2011
For its 34th Season the Big Apple Circus dares you to Dream Big! It's an All-New Show, where the World's Greatest Circus artists are presented under an intimate Big Top, and no seat is more than 50 feet from the ring!
Wolf Trap Presents Guster, Jack’s Mannequin And More
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 11, 2011
Wolf Trap Presents Pop-Rock Sensations Guster and Jack's Mannequin; Classics from Chicago, Chris Botti, and Paul Anka; Worldly Beats from Flamenco Superstars Gipsy Kings; and the Annual Summer Beach Bash with America's Band, and The Beach Boys
First Draft at Charter Theater Launches Second Season At Kennedy Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 11, 2011
First Draft at Charter Theater, a nonprofit organization devoted to developing theater audiences alongside new plays, and supporting local artists and theaters looking to produce new work, announced today that it will launch its second season at the Kennedy Center's Page to Stage Festival over Labor Day Weekend, with the reading of a new comedy, 'Best Men,' by Mario Baldessari and Chris Stezin.
Wayside Theatre Presents STEEL MAGNOLIAS, 8/27 - 9/24
by Caryn Robbins - August 11, 2011
Wayside Theatre Artistic Director Warner Crocker announced today the performance of Steel Magnolias is the third production of Wayside Theatre's 50th Golden Anniversary Season.

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