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Fairfax: "Fantasia" at Mason
Legendary animated ‘Disney Fantasia: Live in Concert’ at Center for the Arts Feb. 27.
“If you like Disney today, you owe it to yourself to see the beginnings of what came before contemporary Disney features such as ‘Frozen’ or ‘Toy Story,’ said Rob Farr, professor, Film History, George Mason University in a recent interview.
Arlington Theater Company Earns WATCH Awards
Dominion Stage took home multiple honors from Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH) for artistic and technical excellence in Community Theater.
Wolf Trap to Celebrate ‘50 Years Together’
Northern Virginia’s artistic gem returns with live performing arts to celebrate its 50th anniversary
Celebrating its 50th year as a critical anchor to the Northern Virginia performing arts scene and after more than a year’s hiatus in response to the pandemic, Wolf Trap is ready to celebrate its glorious past “and ready for its next five decades,” said Lee Anne Myslewski, Vice President, Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts.
Autumn Thrills and Chills at the Workhouse Arts Center
Workhouse presents two thrilling October events with plenty of Halloween haunting specters.
Haunted house
Reston Community Players Win WATCH Award
Mary-Anne Sullivan named Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play.
The Reston Community Players received an award from the Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH) for artistic and technical excellence in Community Theater. In its 47th season, the Reston Community Players perform at CenterStage, Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston.
Alexandria Theater Companies Earn WATCH Awards
The Port City Playhouse, The Little Theatre of Alexandria and Aldersgate Church Community Theatre each took home honors from Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH) for artistic and technical excellence in community theater.
McLean: Joy, Tears and Laughter
“Broadway Bound” from Neil Simon at 1st Stage.
A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, “Broadway Bound” is a treasure from the fertile mind of Tony Award winning playwright Neil Simon. Under the fine, perceptive direction of Shirley Serotsky, “Broadway Bound” is a remarkable production full of family love and pain with plenty of humor.
Glamour and Vitality of Circus Life Comes Alive in Fairfax
Cirque Mechanics comes to Center for the Arts.
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Contemporary Rock Musical Retelling
McLean Community Players to present “Jesus Christ Superstar.”
“A provocative musical story about issues surrounding who can we trust and believe,” said Anne Norland describing “Jesus Christ Superstar,” the McLean Community Players (MCP) summer production.
Elden Street Players Win Five WATCH Awards
The Elden Street Players received five awards from the Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH) for artistic and technical excellence in Community Theater. The Elden Street Players performed in Herndon for over 25 years. In September 2013, the Elden Street Players became the professional level NextStop Theatre Company performing at the Industrial Strength Theater, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon.
Musical Good Times at CenterStage, Reston
“Rock of Ages” produced by Reston Community Players.
Return to the glorious days of 1980s’ rock.
Aquila Theatre’s “Our Trojan Wars” at Alden Theatre.
Aquila Theatre brings “Our Trojan War” to the Alden.
McLean: Tough Ethical Choices
1st Stage brings “Lobby Hero” to full life.
Convincing performances including a torrent of words award audiences with a shifting tale of humor, subtlety and rough edges in 1st Stage’s top-notch take on “Lobby Hero,” a rarely performed play by Kenneth Lonergan. It is a complicated, brash world that Longeran created; a world of people living on quicksand, where false moves are easy to make, especially when not well thought through.
Fairfax: For Season Opening, ‘Amadeus’
Providence Players to perform the multi-Tony award winning play.
“Amadeus,” the multi-Tony award winning psychological mystery story about legendary composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is the Providence Players (PPF) opening production for its new season. “Amadeus is filled will great drama, tremendous humor, a touch of mystery and wonderful music. It is a perfect play to kick off the season and reconnect us with our audiences.” said Jayne Victor, Providence Players Board President.
Agatha Christie Mystery from Providence Players in Falls Church
Pre-Halloween treat on the James Lee Theatre stage.
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Seductive, Witty Tale of Generational Friction in Tysons
Regional premiere of ‘Trying’ at 1st Stage.
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Exploring the Harlem Renaissance
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jeffrey C. Stewart comes to Reston.
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Grown-up Play About Grown-up Things
Providence Players of Fairfax present "Dinner with Friends."
Sitting around a table at a recent rehearsal, Providence Players of Fairfax Director Tina Thronson and some of her cast discussed the troupe's funny yet bittersweet Pulitzer Award winning next play, "Dinner with Friends" by Donald Margulies.
‘Tango Along the Silk Road’ at Reston CenterStage
Just the name “Silk Road” conjures up travel to exotic locales and remarkable cultures. Reston’s CenterStage (RCC) will be providing an opportunity to travel the Silk Road with Northern Virginia’s own QuinTango as the group brings a remarkable performance to audience’s ears and eyes.