James Gray and his merry band of cuckoos led by Momma are back for a whole week this year in Firecracker Follies, the campy and irreverent salute to our nation's history. Eric Seppala - does some great meatless recipes, Kendall Rose, and Dena Drotar are joined by special guest tap dancer Rusty Frank @ the Cavern Club of Casita del Campo in Silverlake through Sunday July 3. There are sendups of Betsy Ross, Uncle Sam, Daniel Boone, Rosa Parks (guess who plays her?), Mrs. Lincoln, Wonder Woman (and no, Momma does NOT play her; you'll have to go and see the show to find out), Ben Franklin, Shirley Temple Black (well, she was an ambassador!), George Washington and his dancing cherries (see photo below), and a great Jackie O(nassis) with 60s fashion guru Oleg Cassini in tow, Davy Crockett, Marilyn Monroe (well, via the Kennedy boys she was almost patriotic), the Wright Brothers, FDR with Annie Warbucks, Amelia Earhart & Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan - SINGING! Momma does a patriotic sing-a-long, bakes cookies-and you'll get a chance to see the new classic 4th of July picnic fiasco (now on youtube) from last year. On opening night, there were tech problems that made the show even funnier, as Gray mimed all of Momma's crazed eating habits from the dvd. Dena Drotar does her great MM with 'Heatwave', Momma announces her candidacy for office with 'Motherhood' and there's even a fireworks display as the grand finale.
Whether you're a classical music lover or a disco darling, there's something for everyone as Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® plays its most requested audience favorites in Big Numbers (May 15, 18, 20-21, 2011). This crowd-pleasing program, which features music ranging from Tchaikovsky to Earth, Wind & Fire, showcases the talented POPS musicians as they step out from the orchestra and into the spotlight for spectacular solo performances.
Whether you're a classical music lover or a disco darling, there's something for everyone as Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® plays its most requested audience favorites in Big Numbers (May 15, 18, 20-21, 2011). This crowd-pleasing program, which features music ranging from Tchaikovsky to Earth, Wind & Fire, showcases the talented POPS musicians as they step out from the orchestra and into the spotlight for spectacular solo performances.
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® adds a twist of comedy to its unique blend of musical entertainment with Music and Comedy featuring Robert Klein (March 30, April 1-3, 2011).
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® adds a twist of comedy to its unique blend of musical entertainment with Music and Comedy featuring Robert Klein (March 30, April 1-3, 2011).
Ford's Theatre presents the world premiere of Liberty Smith, a madcap musical romp through Revolutionary America based on an original story by Marc Madnick and Eric R. Cohen, with music by Michael Weiner, lyrics by Adam Abraham and book by Madnick, Cohen and Abraham
Ford's Theatre presents the world premiere of Liberty Smith, a madcap musical romp through Revolutionary America based on an original story by Marc Madnick and Eric R. Cohen, with music by Michael Weiner, lyrics by Adam Abraham and book by Madnick, Cohen and Abraham.
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® brings to life dance-inducing, finger-snapping classic pop and rock 'n' roll with John Mueller's 50's Dance Party (March 2, 4, 5, and 6, 2011).
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® brings to life dance-inducing, finger-snapping classic pop and rock 'n' roll with John Mueller's 50's Dance Party (March 2, 4, 5, and 6, 2011).
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® brings to life dance-inducing, finger-snapping classic pop and rock 'n' roll with John Mueller's 50's Dance Party (March 2, 4, 5, and 6, 2011).
With over 30 new productions opening on DC area stages, 4 large festivals, and 2 world premiere musicals, it may still be chilly outside, but DC area stages are sizzling and bursting with great theatre. So come visit the Nation's Capital and visit our vibrant theatre scene.
Ford's Theatre presents the world premiere of Liberty Smith, a madcap musical romp through Revolutionary America based on an original story by Marc Madnick and Eric R. Cohen, with music by Michael Weiner, lyrics by Adam Abraham and book by Madnick, Cohen and Abraham.
Ring it in or swing it in, but get to the Kimmel Center on Friday, December 31 for the most festive concert of the year-Swinging in the New Year with Peter Nero and the Philly Pops®! (December 31 at 8:00 p.m.)
The holidays POP! with Holiday Pops! when Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® makes the holiday season bright with 10 spectacular performances this December (December 4-5, 10-12, 15, 18-19, 21-22, 2010).
The holidays POP! with Holiday Pops! when Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® makes the holiday season bright with 10 spectacular performances this December (December 4-5, 10-12, 15, 18-19, 21-22, 2010).
The holidays POP! with Holiday Pops! when Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® makes the holiday season bright with 10 spectacular performances this December (December 4-5, 10-12, 15, 18-19, 21-22, 2010).
Ring it in or swing it in, but get to the Kimmel Center on Friday, December 31 for the most festive concert of the year-Swinging in the New Year with Peter Nero and the Philly Pops®! (December 31 at 8:00 p.m.)
Rock 'n' roll and a whole lot more are at the soul of Broadway Rocks!, the special Broadway Showstoppers program opening Peter Nero and the Philly Pops' exciting 2010-11 season (October 6, 8, 9, and 10, 2010).
Rock 'n' roll and a whole lot more are at the soul of Broadway Rocks!, the special Broadway Showstoppers program opening Peter Nero and the Philly Pops' exciting 2010-11 season (October 6, 8, 9, and 10, 2010).