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Sunday, June 24, 2018

Review: ‘A Swellegant, Elegant Party: An Original Musical Revue’ by Bethesda Little Theater by Jennifer Georgia

Why don’t community theater companies do more revues? They are entertaining for audiences, fun for actors, and although permissions to use the songs are needed, they don’t carry …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:56PM
Sunday, June 10, 2018

Review: ’53rd Annual Old Time Music Hall’ by the British Players by Jennifer Georgia

Sick of cynicism, vitriol, and vulgarity? The British Players has an antidote: their 53rd Old Time Music Hall (directed by Malcolm Edwards and produced by Sue Edwards). The latest installmen…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:50AM
Monday, November 7, 2016

Review: ‘Mary Poppins’ at Olney Theatre Center by Jennifer Georgia

How do you make a stage musical from a movie that was “Practically Perfect in Every Way”? A movie that won five Academy Awards, including Best Visual Effects for cinematic magic …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:34AM
Saturday, September 12, 2015

‘The Gypsy Baron’ at Victorian Lyric Opera Company by Jennifer Georgia

One might not be surprised to hear Johann Strauss Jr’s The Gypsy Baron described as delightful and charming, as that is what a late 19th century Viennese operetta aspires to be, but fresh…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:53PM
Monday, March 18, 2013

‘Les Misérables’ at Good Counsel High School by Jennifer Georgia by Jennifer Georgia

Our Lady of Good Counsel Theatre Company’s Les Misérables is a stellar production. In fact, it’s hard to believe this is a high school production; the singing, music, acting, and t…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM
Monday, July 16, 2012

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Arlen & Berlin Occupy the Fringe!” by Jennifer Georgia by Jennifer Georgia

Arlen & Berlin Occupy the Fringe! tries to gain Fringe-worthy edginess for its loving review of classic songs from the 30s and 40s by setting it in Freedom Plaza and linking it to the Oc…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:36PM
Saturday, July 14, 2012

Capital Fringe Review: ‘The Confines of Flattery’ by Jennifer Georgia by Jennifer Georgia

It is no mere flattery to say that Triptych Productions’ The Confines of Flattery provides a delightful and intriguing hour at the theater. A trio of short plays from three quite differe…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:36AM