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Friday, August 12, 2016

Review: Matt Nathanson and Phillip Phillips at Wolf Trap by Julia L. Exline

A few years ago, I asked to review Gavin Degraw at Wolf Trap. I had loved his music for years, and was anxiously awaiting his turn for the stage when his co-headliner, a man named Matt Nath…

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Monday, August 8, 2016

Review: ‘Seth MacFarlane and The Great American Songbook’ with NSO at Wolf Trap by Julia L. Exline

Like many people my age, I’ve been a fan of Seth MacFarlane’s work for some time. Creator of hugely successful shows Family Guy and American Dad!, his list of accolades is impres…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:48PM
Wednesday, July 20, 2016

‘Mary Poppins’ at Encore Stage & Studio by Julia L. Exline

Encore Stage and Studio presents Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins, with original music and lyrics by Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman and Book by Julian Fellowes, and new s…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:26AM
Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Review: ‘The Dixie Swim Club’ at Aldersgate Church Community Theater by Julia L. Exline

Aldersgate Church Community Theater presents The Dixie Swim Club, a Jones Hope Wooten comedy directed by Eddie Page. Following the bond of five southern women over the span of three decades,…

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Friday, July 1, 2016

Review: National Symphony Orchestra: Dreamworks Animation in Concert at Wolf Trap by Julia L. Exline

After reviewing productions for a number of years, a “critic” like myself can usually come to rely on certain venues for consistent, professional entertainment. Wolf Trap is a sp…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:55PM
Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Review: ‘The Little Mermaid’ at Imagination Stage by Julia L. Exline

Imagination Stage, in collaboration with The Washington Ballet, presents the world premiere of The Little Mermaid. This creative partnership follows the highly acclaimed award-winning produ…

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Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Review: ‘The History Boys’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Julia L. Exline

The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents Alan Bennett’s Tony Award-winning The History Boys. Frank D. Shutts ll directs a talented cast in this rich production. Utilizing thousands of…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:23PM
Monday, June 6, 2016

Review: ‘The Wind in the Willows’ at Creative Cauldron by Julia L. Exline

Creative Caldron presents The Wind in the Willows, an original reimagining of Kenneth Grahame’s beloved classic. Directors Ellen Selby and Denise Perrino adapted this production for th…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:28AM
Monday, May 16, 2016

Review: ‘Twelfth Night’ at Encore Stage & Studio by Julia L. Exline

Encore Stage & Studio; theatre by kids, for kids, presents a youthful revision of Twelfth Night. Adapted especially for Encore by Caroline Schreiber and Elizabeth Pringle, this beachy tw…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:12AM
Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Review: ‘Caroline, or Change’ at Creative Cauldron by Julia L. Exline

Creative Cauldron presents the Tony Award-winning Caroline, or Change, with book and lyrics by Tony Kushner and music by Jeanine Tesori. Director Matt Conner leads a dynamic cast for this po…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:26AM
Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Review: ‘My Fair Lady’ at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts by Julia L. Exline

The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts presents My Fair Lady, with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. Director Patrick A’Hearn assembles a superb en…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:19AM
Monday, February 29, 2016

Review: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at The Puppet Company by Julia L. Exline

The Puppet Company presents Beauty and the Beast, with script by Terry Snyder and adapted for the Puppet Co. by Eric Brooks and Ora Fruchter. This production is a winner of a Citation of Exc…

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Review: ‘The Dancing Princesses’ at Creative Cauldron by Julia L. Exline

Creative Cauldron presents The Dancing Princesses, a Learning Theater  production adapted by Ellen Selby and Laura Connors Hull, with music by Matt Conner and lyrics by Matt Conner and Step…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:13AM
Sunday, February 21, 2016

Review: ‘Ghostchasers’ at Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre by Julia L. Exline

Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre presents Tim Kelly’s Ghostchasers. Directed by Kaitlin Kemp, this play is full of surprises– the first and biggest being that desp…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:00PM
Monday, February 8, 2016

Review: ‘The Buddy Holly Story’ at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts by Julia L. Exline

Like most people my age, before I prepared for this review, I knew that Buddy Holly was a famous singer from the 50’s who died young in a tragic plane crash, and that Weezer, a popular…

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Sunday, February 7, 2016

Review: ‘Len Piper’s Pinocchio’ at The Puppet Company by Julia L. Exline

The Puppet Co. presents Len Piper’s Pinocchio, an adaptation of the classic story of a wooden puppet’s adventurous quest to become a real, live boy! Inspired by the book of Carlo Col…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:55PM
Monday, January 18, 2016

Review: ‘Into the Woods, Jr.’ at Aldersgate Church Community Theater by Julia L. Exline

Aldersgate Church Community Theater presents Into the Woods Jr., a condensed version of the Broadway musical, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine, and orchestrati…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:34PM
Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Review: ‘Snow White’ at Encore Stage & Studio by Julia L. Exline

Encore Stage & Studio presents the beloved childhood tale Snow White, a musical adaption b Tim Kelly, with music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur. A company who produces shows “by kids…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:53AM
Monday, December 21, 2015

‘Savion Glover: DANCE HOLIDAY SPeCTaCULaR’ at GMU Center for the Arts by Julia L. Exline

On December 19, 2015, preeminent tap choreographer Savion Glover presented his holiday concert DANCE HOLIDAY SPeCTaCULaR at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts. Known best fo…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:59AM
Saturday, December 19, 2015

Vienna Boys Choir: ‘Christmas in Vienna’ at GMU’s Center for the Arts by Julia L. Exline

On December 18, 2015, GMU Center for the Arts hosted the Vienna Boys Choir and their concert Christmas in Vienna. Acclaimed Conductor Bomi Kim leads twenty-three young boys; all between the…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:19PM
Sunday, December 13, 2015

‘American Festival Pops Orchestra: Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season’ at GMU’s Center for the Arts by Julia L. Exline

On December 12, 2015, American Festival Pops Orchestra presented Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts’ concert hall. Founder and Art…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:37PM
Saturday, December 12, 2015

‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ at Castaways Youth Theatre by Julia L. Exline

Castaways Youth Theatre presents It’s A Wonderful Life, Doug Rand’s fast-paced stage adaptation of the holiday classic. Julie Little directs a large cast of local youths in this …

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Wednesday, December 9, 2015

‘Mame’ at Riverside Center Dinner Theater by Julia L. Exline

Riverside Center Dinner Theater presents Mame, the musical sensation based on the novel by Patrick Dennis and the play Auntie Mame, by Lawrence and Lee. With the book by Jerome Lawrence and …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:19AM
Monday, December 7, 2015

‘Seussical the Musical’ at NextStop Theatre Company by Julia L. Exline

NextStop Theatre Company presents Seussical the Musical, based on the beloved works of Dr. Seuss and co-conceived by Eric Idle, Stephen Flaherty (music and book), and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics and…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:53PM
Thursday, December 3, 2015

‘An Acoustic Evening with Eric Hutchinson’ at The Barns at Wolf Trap with Anya Marina by Julia L. Exline

Last night, American singer/songwriter Eric Hutchinson performed live at The Barns at Wolf Trap, a beautifully rustic venue that I’ve come to love. In fact, I’ll admit I was not …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:46AM
Monday, November 16, 2015

‘Harvey’ at 1st Stage by Julia L. Exline

1st Stage Theatre presents Harvey, Mary Chase’s 1945 Pulitzer Prize-winning comedic drama, directed by Michael Chamberlin. When a high-society family makes a desperate attempt to hide…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:34PM
Tuesday, November 10, 2015

‘Hansel and Gretel’ at Encore Stage & Studio by Julia L. Exline

Encore Stage & Studio presents Hansel and Gretel, an adapted version of the classic story by The Brothers Grimm, with original music composed by Matthew Heap. Vera Morris’ gentler …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:06PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015

‘Carrie the Musical’ at Dominion Stage by Julia L. Exline

Just in time for Halloween, Dominion Stage presents Carrie the Musical, with music by Michael Gore, lyrics by Dean Pitchford, and book by Lawrence D. Cohen. Based off Stephen King’s ho…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:32AM
Sunday, October 4, 2015

The Women’s Voices Theater Festival: ‘When She Had Wings’ at Imagination Stage by Julia L. Exline

Imagination Stage presents the world premiere of When She Had Wings, a play by Susan Zeder. Inspired by the mystery of famed aviator Amelia Earhart, this production is a proud participator i…

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Wednesday, September 23, 2015

‘Sister Act’ at Riverside Center Dinner Theater by Julia L. Exline

Riverside Center Dinner Theater presents Sister Act, a musical based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture written by Joseph Howard. Music for this production is by Alan Menken, with lyr…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:27AM
Tuesday, September 22, 2015

‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ at Applause Unlimited/The Puppet Co by Julia L. Exline

This Fall, The Puppet Company proudly hosts Applause Unlimited’s Christopher Hudert and his production of The Velveteen Rabbit, adapted by Terry Snyder from the book by Margery William…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:24PM

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
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Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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