Haydn's Armida, an opera seria set during the era of the Crusades, focuses on the psychological conflict between love and duty in a time of war. It retells the story of Torquato Tasso's Renaissance poem Jerusalem Delivered, in which the knight Rinaldo is lured into temptation by...
Massenet's Don Quichotte, based loosely on Cervantes' novel Don Quixote, blends themes of heroism, humility, comedy, and tragedy. Bass-baritone Christian Van Horn makes his WCO debut in the title role, joined by mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong as La Belle Dulcinée and...
Bellini's Il Pirata is an early Romantic masterpiece in the bel canto style, set in Sicily during the 13th century, telling the story of an exiled nobleman turned pirate, his long-lost love, and his rival. The opera features a quintessential mad scene and soaring melodies...
Baron Vaughn tells tales of complex family relationships, generational trauma, and breaking that cycle through the way that he parents his own children and manages family life, with just the right amount of comedy. …
The Notebook at The National Theatre remarkably utilizes Allie & Noah’s lifelong love as an emotional smokescreen for the underlying calamity, time. Guided by a sweeping score, the beloved story is somehow even more impactful in musical form.…
One of the best way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday took place at Wolf Trap this past Saturday evening. The concert entitled Gershwin, Bernstein & American Mosaic featured great music from some of our most legendary composers as well as a new piece written by a modern day musical genius. All…
What did our critic think of GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES at Keegan Theatre?…
On the park lawn on a summer’s night you can hear them faintly approaching: Nine singers and musicians, some with protest signs, singing “All You Fascists Bound to Lose,” gaining volume as they approach. …
She bounds on stage in sunglasses, fur and foulard like she’s just taken a Vespa from the Trevi Fountain. The Floria Tosca in Wolf Trap Opera’s stylish new production of Puccini’s classic is fully 20th century woman — an Italian film star of 1970s Rome whose poster hangs alongside those for…
There are certain phrases in life that get me highly excited. When I watch a movie the phrase “Music by John Williams” puts me in a very good place for the duration of that particular film. The phrase “Directed by Steven Spielberg” has the same effect. These two men have a collaboration that…
Both a loving tribute to the artistry of Charlie Chaplin and a poignant story of the immigrant experience, this exuberant award-winning production from Synetic Theater runs through August 2 at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre in Arlington, Virginia…
Good theatre can take place practically anywhere if you know what you want out of the experience. Since 2008 Ford’s Theatre has been conducting walking tours under the banner of History On Foot. The tour takes you around to several places that all have some kind of connection to the assassination …
This production of Macbeth took a classic play and, through the use of minimal stage design, presents it in a unique way. Macbeth draws the audience in from the moment the lights go down, and has you on the edge of your seat until curtain call.…
50 YearsMummenschanzSat, Oct 22, 8pmLisner AuditoriumThe legendary Swiss mask theater troupe celebrate their golden anniversary with classic sketches like The Clay Masks, The Toilet Paper Faces, The Pipe Creature, and more.
Join master illusionist Ivan Amodei on an epic journey to discover the secrets of life in his brand new stage show SECRETS & ILLUSIONS. Set on the dark and deserted streets of Paris, you’ll enter the legendary Louvre Museum, where an enchanting musical muse escorts you through...
Please join Maestro Luke Frazier and the American Pops Orchestra for their inaugural main stage concert, a tribute to the Gershwins at the George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium on Friday, October 16 at 8:00 PM. Stairway to Paradise: A Gershwin Spectacular features the...
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Coming to America: An Immigrant Cabaret ExPats Theatre (9/30-10/18) |
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Misery Aldie Mill Historic Park (8/20-8/30) |
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Stonewall's Bust The Writers Center (10/09-10/25) |
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Hook in Concert Wolf Trap (9/05-9/05) |
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Body Language The Allan Lefcowitz Theater at The Writer's Center (9/25-9/27) PHOTOS |
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Ford's Theatre (3/12-5/15) |
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Victorian Lyric Opera Company presents "Haddon Hall" F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (9/04-9/06) |
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Grand Kyiv Ballet presents "The Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (11/18-11/18) |
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Special Event: ARTS By George!: Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra Center for the Arts (10/03-10/03) |
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Interplay Orchestra presents "Time of Our Lives" F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (10/07-10/07) |
