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Monday, July 13, 2015

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘The Wedding Party’ by Erica Laxson

When you hear the phrase “Wedding Party” you tend to think of the stereotypical carbon copy of pretty girls in bright dresses and guys complaining about wearing monkey suits. The Wedding…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:46PM

2015 Capital Fringe Review: “Interviews With…’ by Erica Laxson

imagine peering into the minds of each person you pass by with as much ease as changing the channel. Interviews With wraps the thoughts and opinions of classic characters and comical stereot…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:57PM
Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Ladysmith Black Mambazo at The Barns of Wolf Trap by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Ladysmith Black Mambazo performed at The Barns at Wolf Trap last night, just 24 hours after they won their 4th Grammy Award for Live: Singing For Peace Around The World, the 2013 Best World …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:23PM
Friday, August 16, 2013

‘Grace Potter and the Nocturnals’ at Wolf Trap by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals graced Wolf Trap with their presence and boy was the crowd happy to be there! This popular rock and bluegrass group has quite a few devoted fans and they were…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:13PM
Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Ke$ha at Wolf Trap by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

There’s more than one way to put on an incredible show, and I think Ke$ha had a hard time choosing just one because last night’s energized concert was full of surprises! The wildly popul…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:38PM
Wednesday, August 7, 2013

‘One Republic’ with Serena Ryder and Mayer Hawthorne at Wolf Trap by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Wolf Trap’s stunning architecture and wooded location set the perfect stage the popular group One Republic from Colorado Springs who felt right at home on the main stage and in front of th…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:34PM
Friday, August 2, 2013

‘Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II’ at Wolf Trap by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

The child in all of us and actual children were delighted by Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II at Wolf Trap last night. The unique evening of classic cartoons and classical music was created an…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:56PM
Tuesday, July 23, 2013

‘Legally Blonde The Musical’ at Encore Stage & Studio by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Encore Stage & Studio’s production of Legally Blonde The Musical is a wonderful example of a community of theater lovers of all ages coming together to put on an amazing show. Dire…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:30AM
Thursday, July 18, 2013

Ian Anderson at Wolf Trap by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Wolf Trap is known for  hosting some of the best musicians of all time and last night was no exception. Professional wizard of the flute, Ian Anderson, graced the stage with all the trappin…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:23PM
Sunday, July 14, 2013

Capital Fringe Review ‘The Human Algorithm’ by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

The Human Algorithm presented by Eating an Elephant Productions is a truly unique one woman show starring Cigdem Oktem that will forever change your view of people and set your sides splitti…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:00PM
Saturday, July 13, 2013

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Tell-Tale’ by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Playwright Hunter Styles has created something truly special with Tell-Tale, a modern twist on Edgar Allan Poe’s classic short story. Directed by Carl Brandt Long and produced by Grains of…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:12AM

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Carry a Big Stick’ by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Carry a Big Stick produced by Bull Moose Theatre and written by playwright Paul Handy is a true political storytelling adventure. Delving into the politics of creating the Panama Canal, Dire…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:45AM
Monday, July 1, 2013

‘Frozen Planet In Concert’ at Wolf Trap by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Frozen Planet in Concert is a High Definition Arctic adventure brought to new life with live orchestration performed by Washington’s own talented NSO. Explore a vivid and unbelievably clos…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:36PM
Saturday, June 15, 2013

‘Celtic Woman’ at Wolf Trap by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Celtic Woman performed a dazzling sold out show at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts last night and have just two shows left in their North American tour. The musically talente…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:20PM
Saturday, June 1, 2013

‘The Mikado’ by The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players at Wolf Trap by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Wolf Trap’s summer season is in full swing and tonight is the last hilarious performance of The Mikado by the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players. Artistic director Albert Bergeret bro…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:24PM
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Film Review: ‘We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks’ by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

WikiLeaks has been critically captured by filmmaker Alex Gibney (Taxi to the Dark Side, Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room) in the digitally layered David & Goliath story of Julian Ass…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:39AM
Saturday, May 18, 2013

‘DC Shorts Laughs’ by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Last night and for just two more shows tonight, the hilarious DC Shorts Laughs is being held in the stunning US Navy Memorial Heritage Center. This short film comedy extravaganza features a …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:22PM
Friday, May 3, 2013

‘The Golem’ at Taffety Punk Theatre Company by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

The Golem is a Taffety Punk exclusive that shouldn’t be missed. This electronically charged, theatrical adventure portrayed by one man (Daniel Flint) and DJed by DC’s own local musical m…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:37AM
Friday, April 26, 2013

Film Review: ‘No Place on Earth’ by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Cave explorer Chris Nicola traveled to some of the worlds longest caves in a search for his heritage, but instead unraveled the harrowing true story about a group of Jewish WWII survivors. N…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:54AM
Monday, April 8, 2013

‘Oxygen’ at Taffety Punk Theatre Company by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Taffety Punk Theatre Company’s Oxygen, written by Ivan Vyrpaev, is a self- proclaimed post apocalyptic mix tape but it’s so much more. Directors Lise Bruneau and Chris Curtis tackled…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:26AM
Sunday, March 24, 2013

Film Review: ‘Olympus Has Fallen’ by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

If you think the sequester hit DC hard, just wait til you see what the terrorists have in store for the capitol in Olympus Has Fallen, written by Creighton Rothenberger and Katrin Benedikt. …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:20PM
Monday, February 4, 2013

‘Kafka on the Shore’ at Spooky Action Theater by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Spooky Action Theater has wrapped their creative story telling capabilities around Haruki Murakami’s mysterious, dream weaving story Kafka On The Shore. Adapted by Frank Galati and wonderf…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:02PM
Saturday, November 17, 2012

‘#crazypants’ at Catholic University by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Catholic University’s Department of Drama’s #crazypants takes a comical look at the ineffectuality of the Occupy movement when presented by a small town group of young activists …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:33PM
Monday, October 29, 2012

‘Pygmalion’ at The Washington Stage Guild by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

The Washington Stage Guild has been working their way through George Bernard Shaw’s prolific plays and their 26th season includes their 25th presentation of one of his works. Director Bill…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:54PM
Sunday, October 21, 2012

‘The Rocky Horror Show’ at Washington Savoyards by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Look out DC, Washington Savoyards presentation of The Rocky Horror Show is here just in time for Halloween and is sure to make you scream! Director Jay D. Brock delivers the laugh-a-minute s…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:12PM
Tuesday, October 9, 2012

‘Reckless’ at Spooky Action Theater by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Spooky Action Theater is known for producing offbeat and thought provoking shows and their Fall presentation of Craig Lucas’ Reckless is an absolute emotional thrill ride of epic proportio…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:45AM
Sunday, September 16, 2012

‘DC Shorts Film Festival Reviews’ by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Showcase       Title                                                Stars Showcase 1 1          Why Do We Put Up With Them          4 Stars  …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:50AM
Sunday, July 29, 2012

‘The Agony and The Ecstasy Of Steve Jobs’ by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Steve Jobs is a well-known fanboy’s wet dream, but Mike Daisey’s one-man performance of The Agony and The Ecstasy Of Steve Jobs enlightens viewers to the soul numbing truth of Jobs’…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:00AM
Friday, July 27, 2012

‘The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses’ at Wolf Trap by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Last night Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts celebrated the middle of their summer season with a National Symphony Orchestra masterpiece. Hundreds of video game fans flocked to…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:53PM
Sunday, July 15, 2012

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Nevermind the Bollocks, Here’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

The Capital Fringe offers local artists the opportunity to practice their craft and bring unique visions to life. Nevermind the Bollocks, Here’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is an o…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:08AM
Saturday, June 30, 2012

‘The Pirates of Penzance’ at Wolf Trap by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players presentation of The Pirates Of Penzance struck a chord with the audience and left us singing our way into Friday night’s sudden thunderstorm. Despit…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:43PM

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