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Friday, May 11, 2018

Opera Review: ‘Candide’ at Washington National Opera by Jacqueline Melendez

The operetta, “Candide,” written in the 1950s by Leonard Bernstein, is a story based on Voltaire’s novel by the same name. Candide is a simple young man determined to think tha…

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Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Concert Review: ‘Beethoven’s 9th Symphony’ by Piedmont Symphony Orchestra and The Reston Chorale at Hylton Performing Arts Center by Jacqueline Melendez

On Sunday, March 26th, the Piedmont Symphony Orchestra joined forces with The Reston Chorale, presenting Beethoven’s “Ninth Symphony” at Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manass…

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Monday, February 27, 2017

Opera Review: ‘Dead Man Walking’ at Washington National Opera by Jacqueline Melendez

“The truth will set you free.” This was the theme of Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally’s compelling opera “Dead Man Walking.” Based on a true story, “Dead Man Walking&…

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Monday, November 7, 2016

Opera Review: ‘Agua, Azucarillos y Aguardiente’ presented by Teatro Lirico of DC by Jacqueline Melendez

  Teatro Lirico of DC is an opera company, in its 4th season, whose mission is to bring Spanish light opera, or Zarzuelas, to the Washington, DC area. They are the only local company th…

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Monday, August 1, 2016

Theatre Review: ‘Oliver!’ at Sterling Playmakers by Jacqueline Melendez

Oliver, the dearly loved story of a boy who wanted more. More food, more love and more to life than pickpocketing. In the end he got what he wanted most. Love. Every member of the cast made …

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Sunday, June 12, 2016

Opera Review: ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’ by The Victorian Lyric Opera Company by Jacqueline Melendez

  The Victorian Lyric Opera Company is committed to bringing the community light operatic works, and has once again delighted us with a Gilbert and Sullivan classic, H.M.S. Pinafore. A …

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Sunday, May 8, 2016

Opera Review: Part 4 ‘The Ring of the Nibelung – Twilight of the Gods’ by Washington National Opera at The Kennedy Center by Jacqueline Melendez

An exhausting but exciting week was spent at the Kennedy Center. An opera binge-watching experience where audiences heard four Wagnerian masterpieces all culminating into one epic tale. Musi…

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Saturday, May 7, 2016

Opera Review: Part 3 ‘The Ring of the Nibelung – Siegfried’ by Washington National Opera at The Kennedy Center by Jacqueline Melendez

Siegfried, is the story of a teenager who slays the beast, claims the gold and gets the girl. The Washington National Opera (WNO) staged a fun production with Siegfried (the 3rd of 4 operas …

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Thursday, May 5, 2016

Opera Review: Part 2 ‘The Ring of the Nibelung – The Valkyrie’ by Washington National Opera at The Kennedy Center by Jacqueline Melendez

Famous for “The Ride of the Valkyries,” Washington National Opera’s production of The Valkyrie made a huge impression. Jaw dropping fight scenes with dogs bounding across the stage, av…

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Sunday, May 1, 2016

Opera Review: ‘The Ring of the Nibelung – The Rhinegold’ at The Kennedy Center Opera House by Jacqueline Melendez

The Ring of the Nibelung composed by Richard Wagner in the 1800’s is a cycle of four epic operas currently being shown by the Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center. Directed by a…

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Sunday, April 3, 2016

Theatre Review: ‘The Boys in the Band’ at Dominion Stage by Jacqueline Melendez

Dominion Stage presents The Boys in the Band, and what an energetic play this is! Lively, funny and very entertaining as well as thought provoking. The Boys in the Band, written by Mart Crow…

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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