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Sunday, October 6, 2013

'Little Shop of Horrors' at Providence Players of Fairfax by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

Providence Players of Fairfax presents the cult classic musical Little Shop of Horrors, with Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Music by Alan Menken.  Named a “bucket list̶…

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Toby Nelson on Playing Audrey in 'Little Shop of Horrors' at Providence Players of Fairfax by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

It was so much fun interviewing Toby Nelson, who is starring as Audrey in Providence Players of Fairfax’s production of Little Shop of Horrors. Julia: Hi Toby! Why don’t yo…

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Monday, September 30, 2013

'Lulu and the Brontosaurus' at Imagination Stage By Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

Imagination Stage presents the world premiere of Lulu and the Brontosaurus, a musical based on the book by Judith Viorst, who also wrote the Book and Lyrics for the stage. With music by Shel…

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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

'Goodnight Moon' at Adventure Theatre MTC by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

Adventure Theatre MTC brings Margaret Wise Brown’s beloved story to the stage in the musical version of Goodnight Moon, directed by Roberta Gasbarre, with Book, Music & Lyrics by C…

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Monday, September 23, 2013

'The Pitmen Painters' at 1st Stage by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

“Why do we assume that the educated and privileged have more to say than anyone else?” 1st Stage presents The Pitmen Painters, a fascinating true story written by famed writer Le…

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Friday, September 13, 2013

'Caught in the Net' at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents Ray Cooney's Caught in the Net, a comedic farce that follows the chaotic evening of a London taxi driver, whose long-kept double life races towards …

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Friday, August 9, 2013

"I Love Being Here With You" " The Music and Unbelievable Life of Miss Peggy Lee! Performed by Delores King Williams at Signature Theatre by Jul by Julia L. Exline

As part of its popular Sizzlin' Summer Cabarets, Signature Theatre presented  "I Love Being Here With You" " The Music and Unbelievable Life of Miss Peggy Lee!" performed by Delores Ki…

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Wednesday, August 7, 2013

'Circus' at The Puppet Co. by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

Juggling bears, flying trapezes, and tightropes! The Puppet Co. presents Circus, a spectacle of tricks and feats led by a band of marionettes, beautifully crafted by the talented Len and Pat…

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Tuesday, August 6, 2013

'Les Misérables' at Riverside Center Dinner Theater by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

I've been fortunate enough to review many of Riverside Center Dinner Theater's productions over the past few years, and can tell you that for a long time now, something magnificent has been …

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Friday, August 2, 2013

'Avenue Q' at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Julia Exline by Julia L. Exline

The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents the three-time Tony Award winning Best Musical Avenue Q, with Book by Jeff Whitty and Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx. Directed and c…

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Thursday, July 18, 2013

Capital Fringe Review: 'Tragedy Averted' by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

Ad Hoc Players presents Tragedy Averted, an exceptionally creative comedic piece written by Alexandra Petri and directed by Joan Cummins. Smart, pithy dialogue combined with a stunningly tal…

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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Capital Fringe Review: 'STATUS " A Social Media Experiment' by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

Solo artist Kathryn Elizabeth Kelly takes us into a courageous year-long experiment with STATUS – A Social Media Experiment. After emerging from the wreckage of a 6-year-long relations…

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Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Capital Fringe Review: 'Sapphire' by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

O & B Productions presents the emotional drama Sapphire, Written by God’s Boo and directed by Tyrell T. Lashley. Heady, expressive, and increasingly harrowing, Sapphire takes you i…

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Saturday, July 13, 2013

Capital Fringe Review: '21 King' by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

True Wit Productions presents 21 King, a disappointing drama written by Jessica Lloyd Krenek. Directed by Emily Jane Warheit, this production unfortunately failed to either catch or hold my …

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Friday, July 12, 2013

Capital Fringe Review: 'La Voce to Me' by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

Did you know that Ursula was inspired by a real-life drag queen? Pace Productions presents the enthralling drama La Voce to Me, a play that highlights similar themes between the fairy-tale c…

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Sunday, June 30, 2013

'Peter Pan and Wendy' at Imagination Stage by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

Imagination Stage presents Peter Pan and Wendy, a musical adaptation of a longtime family favorite by Alyn Cardarelli and Steve Goers. Kathryn Chase Bryer directs this hilarious and enthrall…

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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

'Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat' at Adventure Theatre MTC by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

Adventure Theatre MTC presents one of the best known works of Dr. Seuss, Cat in the Hat. Adapted for the stage and originally directed by Katie Mitchell, Director Karin Abromaitis throws her…

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Monday, June 24, 2013

'Man of La Mancha' at Aldersgate Church Community Theater by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

Aldersgate Church Community Theater presents Man of La Mancha, a Tony Award-winning musical version of Miguel de Cervantes' beloved classic Don Quixote. With Book by Dale Wasserman, Lyrics b…

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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

'Snow White and Rose Red' at Elden Street Players by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

Elden Street Players for Young Audiences presents Carter Bunch's Snow White and Rose Red, a stage adaptation of the classic story's roots – before a bold and daring sister was traded o…

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Saturday, June 15, 2013

'Bathtub Pirates' at The Puppet Co. by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

This summer, The Puppet Co. plays host to guest artists Grey Seal Puppets, who present their own Bathtub Pirates, a show about bubbly playtime! This original and relatable story, created by …

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

'Sleeping Beauty' at Encore Stage and Studio by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

Encore Stage & Studio presents Sleeping Beauty, a popular fairy tale re-told by Vera Morris and brought to the stage by kids, for kids! Executive Director Sara Strehle Duke and Director …

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

'Lost Songs of Broadway: 1970s' at Signature Theatre by Julia Exline by Julia L. Exline

Signature Theatre presents Lost Songs of Broadway: 1970s, a cabaret comprised of 16 ‘forgotten’ Broadway tunes, conceived and directed by Matthew Gardiner, with Music Directio…

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

'Legally Blonde The Musical' at Riverside Center Dinner Theater by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

Riverside Center Dinner Theater presents Legally Blonde The Musical, an infectiously peppy show with Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and Book by Heather Hach. Brian J…

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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

'Big Nate, The Musical' at Adventure Theatre MTC by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

Adventure Theatre MTC presents the world premiere of Big Nate, The Musical, based on the comic strip and books by Lincoln Peirce, with Book by Jason Loewith, Lyrics by Christopher Youstra an…

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Monday, May 6, 2013

'Thunder Knocking on the Door' at Creative Cauldron at ArtSpace by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

The Creative Cauldron at ArtSpace presents Thunder Knocking on the Door, a rhythm and blues musical written by Keith Glover, with music and lyrics by three-time Grammy Award winner Keb’…

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Saturday, April 27, 2013

'Cinderella' at The Puppet Co. by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

The Puppet Co. presents Cinderella, arguably the world's most beloved fairy tale. This version, set in the opulence of 17th Century France, provides a different perspective on a childhood fa…

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Thursday, April 25, 2013

'The Drowsy Chaperone' at Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

The Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre presents 5-time Tony Award-winning The Drowsy Chaperone, with Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, and Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar. Direc…

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Monday, April 22, 2013

'The Magic Finger' at Imagination Stage by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

Imagination Stage presents Roald Dahl's The Magic Finger, adapted for the stage by David Wood and directed by Kathryn Chase Bryer. Young Lucy has a magical finger that doles out justice when…

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Sunday, April 21, 2013

'Rumors' at McLean Community Players by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

McLean Community Players present Rumors, a comedic farce by Neil Simon. Directed by Rosemary Hartman, four wealthy couples arrive for a dinner party, but are instead thrown into an evening f…

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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

'James and the Giant Peach' at Imagination Stage by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

Imagination Stage presents the beloved classic, James and the Giant Peach, adapted by David Wood and directed by Janet Stanford. You likely know the story of James Trotter – an orphane…

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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

'Something Different 2013' at Elden Street Players by Julia L. Exline by Julia L. Exline

Elden Street Players Theatre for Young Audiences presents Something Different 2013, an annual production of fables and folklore for children. This year’s choices were Hans Christian An…

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