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THE FOREIGNER Opens at Barter Stage II 9/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 25, 2009
When a shy young man tries to escape his hectic life to a remote vacation destination, things go uproariously awry in The Foreigner beginning September 3 at Barter Stage II.
Wayside Theatre Presents BELLE BOYD: A CIVIL WAR SPY Thru 9/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 24, 2009
Wayside Theatre's Emerging Arts in Action is presenting 'Belle Boyd: A Civil War Spy', an original script. Sarah Blackwell, Wayside Theatre's Director of Education is coordinating the writing team and directing cast.
Shenanarts Offers New Theatrical Training Program, Runs 9/12-1/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 24, 2009
Registration has begun for SHENANARTS' brand new theatre training program for everyone from Elementary students to Adults!
The American Century Theater Brings Albee's SEASCAPE To Arlington 7/30-8/22
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2009
Edward Albee is generally regarded as America's greatest living playwright. He is also one of its bravest and most versatile, and none of his plays proves this more than the 1975 drama Seascape, presented by The American Century Theater, July 30 through August 22, at the Theater II, Gunston Arts Center, 2700 S. Lang St,, Arlington.
Wolf Trap Honors The Back To School Season With HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 9/2-6
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 19, 2009
Disney's High School Musicalhits the Wolf Trap stage for five days of singing, dancing, and electrifying music from the popular hit film. Based on the original television movie phenomenon, High School Musical is a live stage rendition of the movie and includes 'We're All In This Together,' 'Breaking Free,' and countless other songs from the best-selling soundtrack, which climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Charts in March 2006.
Wolf Trap Presents the World Premiere of FACE OF AMERICA: Glacier National Park 8/19
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2009
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, a leader in commissioning new work and preserving cultural heritage through the performing arts, is proud to announce the world premiere of the sixth installment of its innovative Face of America series.
Bluegrass Favorite SELDOM SCENE Comes To Lime Kiln 8/16
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2009
On Sunday, August 16th at 7:30pm, Theater at Lime Kiln presents with longtime bluegrass favorite, The Seldom Scene.
Two Talk Backs And A Book Signing Held During Wayside Theater's 'LIGHTING THE FUSE'
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 14, 2009
Wayside Theatre Artistic Director Warner Crocker announced today Robert E. Lee and John Brown, Lighting the Fuse production will have two Talk Backs scheduled after the first two Thursday evening performances during the run of the production.
Alden Theatre Announces Its 2009-2010 McLean Kids Performance Series, Tickets On Sale 9/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 12, 2009
The Alden Theatre in McLean announces its 2009-2010 McLean Kids Performance Series, which features an array of noted children's performers from around the country, including The Teddy Bear Band of Minnesota and The Sippy Cups of San Francisco. Some of the performers also will lead workshops after their shows on such topics as juggling, mime and puppet-making. Tickets for all events go on sale at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The Alden Theatre is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.
Winners of Barter Theatre's 2009 Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights Announced
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 12, 2009
Barter Theatre is proud to announce the winners of its Ninth Annual Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights (AFPP) that was held July 27 - August 9 during the Virginia Highlands Festival.
Signature Theatre Opens Its Season With DIRTY BLONDE 8/11
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2009
Signature Theatre, recipient of the 2009 Regional Theater Tony Award®, opens its 20th anniversary season on August 11 with the Broadway hit Dirty Blonde, a comedy with music about the notorious film legend Mae West.
Wolf Trap Presents Pat Benatar, Blondie, The B-52s, La boheme & More This August
by Charlie Piane - August 09, 2009
Wolf Trap Kicks up the Energy with Rockers Pat Benatar, Blondie, Synth-pop Stalwarts the B-52s, a Night at the Opera with Puccini's La bohéme, and Jazz Legend Johnny Mathis
Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights Returns To Barter Stage II 7/27-8/9
by Charlie Piane - August 09, 2009
The ninth annual Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights (AFPP) returns to Barter Stage II in historic Abingdon, Va., July 27-August 9, 2009. Cultivating plays and playwrights with a distinctly Appalachian voice, Barter's AFPP presents six readings and one mini-production of exciting new works.
Alden Theatre Announces Its 2009-2010 Professional Artist Series
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 07, 2009
Alden Theatre in McLean announces its 2009-2010 Professional Artist Series, which features outstanding nationally and internationally known musicians, comedians, dance companies and theatre productions.
Bluegrass Favorite SELDOM SCENE Comes To Lime Kiln 8/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 07, 2009
On Sunday, August 16th at 7:30pm, Theater at Lime Kiln presents with longtime bluegrass favorite, The Seldom Scene.
Wolf Trap Presents the World Premiere of FACE OF AMERICA: Glacier National Park 8/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 05, 2009
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, a leader in commissioning new work and preserving cultural heritage through the performing arts, is proud to announce the world premiere of the sixth installment of its innovative Face of America series.
SWEENEY TODD Swings Its Razor At ShenanArts 9/17-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 04, 2009
ShenanArts is serving up the musical thriller, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, a tale of all-consuming revenge. Directed by Hank Fitzgerald with music direction by Anne Wick Manes, the 1979 Tony Award-winning musical featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler is based on 1973 play Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Christopher Bond.
Wayside Theatre Presents ROBERT E. LEE AND JOHN BROWN , LIGHTING THE FUSE 8/29-9/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 04, 2009
Wayside Theatre Artistic Director Warner Crocker announced today the cast for the third production of the season, Robert E. Lee and John Brown; Lighting the Fuse. This is historical play with music is written by Crocker with music by Wayside Theatre resident composer Steve Przybylski.
Wolf Trap Presents Pat Benatar, Blondie, The B-52s, La boheme & More This August
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2009
Wolf Trap Kicks up the Energy with Rockers Pat Benatar, Blondie, Synth-pop Stalwarts the B-52s, a Night at the Opera with Puccini's La bohéme, and Jazz Legend Johnny Mathis
The American Century Theater Brings Albee's SEASCAPE To Arlington 7/30-8/22
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2009
Edward Albee is generally regarded as America's greatest living playwright. He is also one of its bravest and most versatile, and none of his plays proves this more than the 1975 drama Seascape, presented by The American Century Theater, July 30 through August 22, at the Theater II, Gunston Arts Center, 2700 S. Lang St,, Arlington.
Gary Ruley And Mule Train Comes To Lime Kiln Bowl Stage 7/25
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2009
Gary Ruley and Mule Train take the Lime Kiln Bowl stage Saturday, July 25th at 7:30 p.m. Together with a band of talented musicians, Ruley formulates a hi-test bluegrass, new grass and roots music ensemble, connecting generations of yesterday and today with inventive sounds of powerful acoustic music.
Wolf Trap Presents Pat Benatar, Blondie, The B-52s, La boheme & More This August
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 24, 2009
Wolf Trap Kicks up the Energy with Rockers Pat Benatar, Blondie, Synth-pop Stalwarts the B-52s, a Night at the Opera with Puccini's La bohéme, and Jazz Legend Johnny Mathis
Photo Flash: MACBETH at Lime Kiln, Opens 7/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 24, 2009
On Thursday, July 30th the Traveling Players Ensemble will perform Shakespeare's Macbeth in the Bowl, starting at 7:30pm.
Signature Theatre Launches 21/24 Signature Lab For The Next Generation Of Composers, Public Performances On 7/23 And 7/24
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2009
This summer the Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, one of the nation?s leading forces in musical theater, launches 21/24 Signature Lab, a new initiative for the creation of musical theatre works by emerging young composers which gives audiences a first look at new musicals.
MCDC Announces Upcoming Program Including 42nd Street With Loretta Swit 7/19
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2009
In production for more than 50 years, Merce Cunningham Dance Company's (MCDC) collaborations have featured groundbreaking artists trained in a variety of disciplines, resulting in some of the most limitless possibilities for human expression and movement. MCDC's forthcoming program is highlighted by the Split Sides piece, featuring the experimental music of Radiohead and Sigur Rós.

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