Arlington News

Theatre Arlington is shifting gears from “the mother of all musicals” to what some consider one of the funniest comedies ever written for the stage, Noises Off by Michael Frayn. This out-of-control play within a play opens Friday, March 31st, and is the second production in the theater’s 50th anniversary season.

The non-profit organization Embracing Arlington Arts is proud to release its third edition of a one-stop library database of 100 study links providing scientific evidence of the health benefits (both physically and mentally) of various arts genres for every community sector.

A few weeks back, I wrote a feature on the Production Apprentices of Studio Theatre. The piece also talked about Studio Theatre’s Apprenticeship Program and how it also focusses on other areas besides the performance side of things.

Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. April 2023's top picks include Singin' in the Rain, Angels in America Part One, Pacific Overtures, and more.

Tickets are now on sale for the 2023 CAPA Marquee Awards presented by American Electric Power Foundation. The Marquee Awards, modeled after the Tony® Awards, is the culmination of CAPA’s year-long educational program designed to celebrate, support, and advocate for high school musical theatre education throughout central Ohio.

Avant Bard’s production of Julius Caesar is thoughtful, charming, and thoroughly entertaining. It’s well worth the trip over the river for Shakespeare fans and critics alike, and will hopefully change the way you view the classical figure and play that loom so large in our world.

'Eyes Open (Taylor's Version)' and 'Safe & Sound (Featuring Joy Williams and John Boy Music),' from the Hunger Games soundtrack, have been added to 'Red (Taylor's Version).' 'If This Was a Movie (Taylor's Version),' originally heard on 'Speak Now,' was added to 'Fearless (Taylor's Version)' and 'All of the Girls You Loved Before' is on 'Lover.'

Country superstar and reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Combs’ new song, “5 Leaf Clover,” written by Combs, Jessi Alexander and Chase McGill, is out now. Produced by Combs, Chip Matthews and Jonathan Singleton, Gettin’ Old is Combs’ fourth full-length album following Growin’ Up. Plus, check out Luke Combs tour dates!

The clash of cultures –between West and East—is portrayed with poetic and musical flourish in Signature Theatre’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s rarefied and insightful Pacific Overtures. This very specialized of musicals should now appeal to a larger audience thanks to the savvy, relevant and comprehensive direction by Ethan Heard.

Broadway, television, opera, broadcast news … even a New York Times bestselling author! A great deal of talent has made its way across the Theatre Arlington stage and into the world outside our area over the theater's 50 years.

Taylor Swift took to Instagram to share first look photos of her upcoming Eras Tour, which kicks off tomorrow, March 17, in Glendale, Arizona. Exploring her past works, the Eras Tour will most likely include music from Swift's past 'eras,' including albums Fearless, Red, 1989, reputation, Lover, folklore, evermore, and Midnights.

Taylor Swift will release 'Eyes Open (Taylor's Version),' 'Safe & Sound (Featuring Joy Williams and John Boy Music),' 'If This Was a Movie (Taylor's Version),' and 'All of the Girls You Loved Before' tonight ahead of the Eras Tour. The Civil Wars are reuniting for the new collaboration. Check out the complete list of Eras Tour dates here!

Theatre Arlington Executive Producer, Steven D. Morris has announced a Playwriting Contest as a part of the theater's 50th anniversary celebrations.  We are highlighting new work for our Pinnacle Bank Play-Reading Club this year. Morris is thrilled to be able to give a voice to aspiring writers in the community. 

Country superstar and reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Combs has earned 26 new RIAA certifications for his songs “Beautiful Crazy” (9x Platinum), “Hurricane” (8x Platinum), “When It Rains It Pours” (8x Platinum), “Forever After All” (4x Platinum), “One Number Away” (4x Platinum), “Better Together” (4x Platinum), and more.

Boston-based world music vocal ensemble Halalisa Singers presents “Concert for the Earth,” a performance honoring Earth Day, featuring the “Missa Gaia (Earth Mass),” on Saturday, April 29, 8 pm, at First Unitarian Church, 90 Main Street, Worcester, and Sunday, April 30, 4 pm, at First Parish of Arlington, 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington.

Luke Combs furthers his record-breaking run at country radio as his single, “Going, Going, Gone,” reaches #1 this week. This is Combs’ 15th consecutive #1 single—the longest consecutive streak for an artist since their debut—and makes Combs one of the fastest to accumulate 15 #1s, joining the ranks of Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson and Alabama.

Students from 22 Vermont high schools, representing 10 counties, travel to the Barre Opera House on Thursday, March 9 to recite poems on stage in the Vermont Poetry Out Loud 2023 Semifinals.

I recommend going to Synetic Theater's Beauty and the Beast as you may likely have not seen anything like it before.

The Flaming Lips share new tour dates that will feature a special performance of their groundbreaking, Gold-certified album Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots in its entirety, celebrating the 20th anniversary of its release. Check out the complete list of tour dates now!

The Hybrid Stand-Up Comedy/Theatrical Show 'TIL DEATH DO US PART... YOU FIRST! is making its Arlington VA premiere on Sat. April 1 (7:00 and 9:30 PM) at the Arlington Draft House.