Waterperry Opera Festival Returns This August
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 9, 2024
Waterperry Opera Festival, the acclaimed celebration of opera and classical music, has announced its return for its annual ten-day event from August 9th to August 18th, 2024.
Review: STAGOLEE AND THE FUNERAL OF A DANGEROUS WORD at MAIN STREET THEATER
by Brett Cullum
- Apr 8, 2024
STAGOLEE AND THE FUNERAL OF A DANGEROUS WORD is a wonderful meditation on the power of words, folklore, and the human condition. It soars and becomes electric any time actors TiMOThY ERiC and Seth Carter Ramsey confront each other. It has a power and heft you do not see in most theater. It goes to an uncomfortable place and will stick with you for days later. It’s one of those pieces that you can’t shake off, no matter who you are or how you use your words.
Student Blog: Planning Ahead: From Passion to Paycheck
by Student Blogger: Ruby Wolter
- Apr 8, 2024
When I graduate from college, move to New York, and start auditioning for jobs, the last thing I want to worry about is finding a day job that is flexible with my audition/rehearsal schedule. This stressed me out for a while, but then I decided to take action and start now.
Review: BARE: A POP OPERA, London Palladium
by Cindy Marcolina
- Apr 8, 2024
One-off staged concerts are all the rage these days. A way for producers to attract established stars that will fill a room and the chance to test the waters for potential longer runs are only a few benefits. Realistically, they’re also cheaper, relatively risk-free, and easier to mount than a full-blown production. The latest in this type of venture is Bare, Damon Intrabartolo and Jon Hartmere’s musical with a troubled history.
Student Blog: The Essential Tools for the Last Month of School
by Student Blogger: Olivia Stevens
- Apr 6, 2024
We’ve officially made it to the point in the school year where “half” can be used to describe both the amount of the semester that has been completed, and the energy we’re putting into our assignments.
Review: STOMP at Capital One Hall
by Pamela Roberts
- Apr 6, 2024
STOMP is here for a brief five-performance run through April 7 at Capital One Hall in Tysons.
In STOMP, anything can be used to drive a beat and set the rhythm. Brooms, trashcans, grocery carts, inner tubes, suitcases – everything including kitchen sinks are objects to play with and explore. Zippo lighters, plastic bags and the performers’ bodies are pressed into action to create surprising and exuberant music.
Review: SWEATSHOP OVERLORD at A.C.T. Strand
by Steve Murray
- Apr 5, 2024
It’s March 2020 and the country is shutdown by a new, mysterious virus called COVID-19. Broke, newly unemployed performance artist Kristina Wong is in full crisis mode. She’s got no audience, no kids, and no prospects, but she’s got a plan.
Bend Sinister Release 'Big Star' and 'Gotta Get Ready'
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 4, 2024
Enter Vancouver quartet Bend Sister, who dole out two kinds of motivation on their latest, double-A-sided single — a musical wake-up call for aspiring rockers and anybody else who needs a little bit of a fire lit under them just to take on the day.
Interview: Luz Michelle Brings the Laughs with COMELODY at Don't Tell Mama
by Rebecca Kaplan
- Apr 4, 2024
On Thursday April 11th, Hard Headed Comedy is putting on a night of musical comedy and standup at Don’t Tell Mama. The lineup will feature Kimberly Dinaro (Fallon Tonight, New York Comedy Festival), Maggie Lalley, Oscar Aydin and Luz Michelle. I spoke to Michelle about her inspirations and what's coming up next for her.
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