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Friday, June 24, 2016

Review: ‘Riverdance: The 20th Anniversary World Tour’ at Wolf Trap by Jessica Vaughan

Some members of the company weren’t even born when lines of dancers with arms at their sides first performed at a Eurovision competition in 1994. I’d say the rest was history but I don�…

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Sunday, June 19, 2016

Review: ‘Fidelio’ at The In Series by Jessica Vaughan

The In Series ends their season with Beethoven’s only opera, Fidelio, a surprisingly modern tale of faith – particularly between husband and wife. This is their biggest production ever a…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:53PM
Sunday, June 5, 2016

Ireland 100: ‘The Gloaming’ at The Kennedy Center by Jessica Vaughan

The Ireland 100 closes this weekend with new Irish sensation Ireland 100: The Gloaming who made their Kennedy Center debut with a lovely mix of traditional music, improvisation, and new clas…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:38PM
Friday, May 20, 2016

Review: Ireland 100: ‘All That Fall’ by Pan Pan Theatre by Jessica Vaughan

All That Fall is quite the most quite unique, powerful, and delightful experiences I’ve had at the theatre.  Director Gavin Quinn, the Co-Artistic Director of Pan Pan Theatre, brings this…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:00AM
Friday, April 22, 2016

Review: ‘Pride and Prejudice’ at The Catholic University of America’s Drama Department by Jessica Vaughan

On Queen Elizabeth’s birthday, CUADrama opens one of the most iconic English-language stories in the canon, Pride and Prejudice. Darcy and Elizabeth get a brand new Pop Art twist in this r…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:38AM
Sunday, March 20, 2016

Review: ‘Twenty Years with Love’ at Bowen McCauley Dance by Jessica Vaughan

Lucy Bowen McCauley celebrates 20 years as a choreographer and artistic director of her own company, with Twenty Years with Love, Bowen McCauley Dance, an evening of three pieces including o…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:25PM
Saturday, February 6, 2016

‘Bizet’s Carmen in Havana’ at The In Series by Jessica Vaughan

The In Series wows again with one of their trademark reimaginings: Carmen in Havana, which takes the essential scenes from Bizet’s classic and adds the Latin rhythms of the Caribbean with …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:58AM
Sunday, December 6, 2015

‘Bastian & Bastiana’ at The In Series by Jessica Vaughan

Bastian & Bastiana is the In Series’ answer to the usual annual holiday traditions  — a charming, little opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, written when he was only 12 years-old.…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:55AM
Thursday, December 3, 2015

Washington National Opera: American Opera Initiative: Three 20-Minute Operas by Jessica Vaughan

The fourth annual American Opera Initiative launched this month to sold out performances of three new works. It was a heartening look at the future of the art form – from the librettists a…

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Monday, November 30, 2015

‘By George, By Ira, By Gershwin’ at The In Series by Jessica Vaughan

The In Series brings to life some of the funnest and iconic music of the 20th century by George Gershwin with most song lyrics by his brother Ira. They started out on Broadway before making…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:54AM
Saturday, November 7, 2015

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Off the Cuff: A Season of Vivaldi’ by Jessica Vaughan

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has some fun as they tackle Vivaldi as part of their Off the Cuff series. The series includes a smaller gathering of strings, about 35 in all, and an informa…

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Saturday, October 24, 2015

NSO Pops: ‘Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers’ at The Kennedy Center by Jessica Vaughan

It was an evening of American classics – from the pops program the National Symphony Orchestra played under the sure baton of Steve Reineke to the guest of honor himself, Steve Martin, win…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:21AM
Sunday, October 18, 2015

Aaron Copland’s ‘The Tender Land’ at The In Series by Jessica Vaughan

In their Americas season, the In Series tackles the quintessentially American composer Aaron Copland and his only and almost entirely unknown opera The Tender Land. Horace Everett wrote the …

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Saturday, October 10, 2015

‘Moon Over Buffalo’ at St. Mark’s Players by Jessica Vaughan

St. Mark’s Players mount a hilarious production of the farce Moon Over Buffalo by local playwright Ken Ludwig. This play marked Carol Burnett’s return to Broadway in the ‘90s, and it i…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:40AM
Friday, September 25, 2015

The Women’s Voices Theater Festival ‘Princess Margaret’ at The Thelma Theatre by Jessica Vaughan

Princess Margaret, a world premiere by Thelma Theatre, is an intriguing new play about a Catholic school and the universal power struggle between student and teacher, teacher and administrat…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:17AM
Sunday, September 20, 2015

‘Carmen’ at Washington National Opera (Cast 1-9/19/15) by Jessica Vaughan

The Washington National Opera launches their 60th season with a visually gorgeous and vocally stunning Carmen. Clémentine Margaine takes on the role of the gypsy seductress – a role that…

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‘Latina Supremes’ at The In Series by Jessica Vaughan

The In Series “Made in America” season launches in Latin and South America with a special cabaret of the works Latina songwriters as a part of the DC Women’s Voices Festiva…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:21PM
Thursday, August 27, 2015

Melissa Etheridge: ‘This is M.E. Solo’ at Strathmore by Jessica Vaughan

Iconic rocker Melissa Etheridge has been tearing up the country showcasing her new album and old favorites on her This is M.E. tour. For this leg of the tour, she ventures out solo – j…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:57PM
Saturday, August 15, 2015

Lyle Lovett & His Large Band at Wolf Trap by Jessica Vaughan

Genre-bending artist Lyle Lovett tore up the stage at the Filene Center with his Large Band. It feels like three bands in one – a country band heavy on guitar and fiddle, a blues band with…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:57PM
Sunday, July 26, 2015

‘In the Heights’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Jessica Vaughan

The Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) has launched In the Heights, as part of their ‘Director’s Dream Season.’ Frank D. Shutts II has wanted to put this 2008 ony Award-winning…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:06PM
Thursday, July 23, 2015

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘DancEthos with The West Shore Piano Trio’ by Jessica Vaughan

DancEthos is not your average dance company – filled with identical stick thin dancers sashaying in unison behind a soloist. Company founder and director Tiffany Haughn has a gift for …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:46PM
Sunday, July 19, 2015

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at Synetic Theater by Jessica Vaughan

The music is pulsing; the performers are insanely flexible, and everything from set to costumes to lights is drenched in the fantastical for Synetic’s latest Shakespeare A Midsummer Night�…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:25PM
Friday, July 17, 2015

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Ripple of Hope: One Teacher’s Journey to Make an Impact’ by Jessica Vaughan

Ripple of Hope is Karen Sklaire’s contribution to the teacher as hero genre – which can never have too many entries. This one-woman show is funnier and a lot more honest than some of the…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:51PM

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Bortle 8′ by Jessica Vaughan

Bortle 8, a one-man show written and performed by Chris Davis is part stand-up routine, part science fair project, part sermon. The title refers to John Bortle’s scale for the number of st…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:29PM
Sunday, June 21, 2015

Celtic Woman 10th Anniversary World Tour at Wolf Trap by Jessica Vaughan

  The four women from Ireland who make up Celtic Woman, along with backup singers, dancers, and musicians returned to Wolf Trap for a very special performance, not least because it’s …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:51PM
Sunday, June 7, 2015

BSO: Beethoven’s 5th Symphony at Strathmore by Jessica Vaughan

Playing what has perhaps become the four most famous chords in the western canon, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra tackled Beethoven’s 5th last night at Strathmore, along with Shostakovich…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:00PM
Saturday, June 6, 2015

‘Latino Music Fever’ at the In Series by Jessica Vaughan

The In Series takes on the music of our Southern neighbors in a concert full of classic hits from Mexico and Cuba, many of which made a climb up the U.S. pop charts. If the tunes feel partic…

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Sunday, May 31, 2015

‘Our Town’ at Faction of Fools by Jessica Vaughan

Faction of Fools does it again with an innovative production of Thornton Wilder’s revolutionary and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Our Town, which originally debuted in 1938 about a New Hamps…

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Saturday, May 23, 2015

‘A Prairie Home Companion’ with Garrison Keillor and Special Guests Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz, and Aoife O’Donovan at the Filene Center at Wolf by Jessica Vaughan

The Filene Center launched the summer season at Wolf Trap with another visit by Garrison Keillor and the news from . The United States Navy Band joined Keillor and the usual suspects onstage…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:37AM
Sunday, May 10, 2015

‘Cinderella’ (‘La Cenerentola’) at Washington National Opera by Jessica Vaughan

Every spring, the Washington National Opera launches a family friendly show in time for their M&M’S® Opera in the Outfield, and this year they tackle Rossini’s wickedly funny Ci…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:16PM
Sunday, April 19, 2015

‘The Romantics Wagner & Liszt’ at The In Series by Jessica Vaughan

The In Series self-described salon-style concert tribute is a celebration of musical mastery – from the two composers featured to the pianists and singers – The Romantics Wagner & Li…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:37AM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards