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Friday, January 30, 2015

Motion City Soundtrack at The Fillmore Silver Spring by Julia L. Exline

Sometimes, if you’re lucky, an artist comes along who changes your life in an immeasurable way: their art shapes you, comforts you, inspires and excites you…for me, these artists…

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Monday, January 26, 2015

‘Into the Woods JR. at ATMTC Academy at Adventure Theatre MTC by Julia L. Exline

On January 23 and 24, 2014 students from the ATMTC Academy at Adventire Theatre MTC performed Into the Woods JR., a child-friendly adaptation of the Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine class…

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‘Circus!’ at The Puppet Company 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 Pa…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:45AM
Monday, January 19, 2015

‘Shrek The Musical JR’ at Aldersgate Church Community Theater by Julia L. Exline

Aldersgate Church Community Theater proudly presents the DC area debut of Shrek The Musical JR, with Music by Jeanine Tesori and Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. Director Corey Latta…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:58PM
Tuesday, January 13, 2015

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

Encore Stage & Studio presents a musical version of Cinderella, with book by Vera Morris and music and lyrics by Bill Francoer. Marji Jepperson directs a large cast of young actors in th…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:58AM
Saturday, December 13, 2014

‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ at Pumpkin Theatre by Julia L. Exline

During its 47th season, The Pumpkin Theatre presented Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, written by Jimi Kinstle, and with music directed and composed by Mandee Ferrier Roberts. Raine Bode dir…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:19PM
Tuesday, December 9, 2014

‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ at Riverside Center Dinner Theater by Julia L. Exline

Riverside Center Dinner Theater presents a nostalgic twist on Frank Capra’s beloved holiday classic It’s A Wonderful Life, adapted by Joe Landry, with original music and arrangem…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:22PM
Sunday, December 7, 2014

‘‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ at The Alliance Theatre by Julia L. Exline

The Alliance Theatre presents ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, an adventurous and interactive holiday play by Ken Ludwig, inspired by Clement Clarke Moore’s classic poem. This livel…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:22AM
Monday, December 1, 2014

‘A Broadway Christmas Carol’ at MetroStage by Julia L. Exline

MetroStage presents Kathy Feininger’s A Broadway Christmas Carol, the classic Dickens tale retold through parodies of famous Broadway show tunes. Michael Sharp directs and choreographs thi…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:30AM
Sunday, November 30, 2014

‘The Nutcracker’ at The Puppet Co. by Julia L. Exline

I have seen and reviewed The Puppet Co.’s production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker several times, and each time I see it I fall in love with it even more. Two years …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:06PM
Tuesday, November 25, 2014

‘101 Dalmatians’ at Imagination Stage by Julia L. Exline

Imagination Stage, in association with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, presents 101 Dalmatians, based on the book by Dodie Smith, with Book by Martha King De Silva and Music and Lyr…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:54PM
Monday, November 17, 2014

‘Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol’ at Adventure Theater MTC by Julia L. Exline

Adventure Theater MTC presents the world premiere of Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol, based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and adapted by father-and-son team Ken and Jack Ludwig. …

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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ at Encore Stage & Studio by Julia L. Exline

Encore Stage & Studio presents The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, based on the classic ghost story by Washington Irving and stage-adapted for a younger audience by Vera Morris. Director Susan …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:06AM
Sunday, November 9, 2014

‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at West Potomac High School by Julia L. Exline

Beyond The Page Theatre Company of West Potomac High School presents the audience favorite musical Little Shop of Horrors, with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken. Wi…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:49AM
Monday, October 20, 2014

‘The Three Billy Goats Gruff’ at The Puppet Co. by Julia L. Exline

The Puppet Co. presents The Three Billy Goats Gruff, a classic children’s tale brought to life with impressive marionettes, written by Len, Pat and Christopher Piper and directed by Allan …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:09AM

‘The Rocky Horror Show’ at Unquiet Theatre Company by Julia L. Exline

Unquiet Theatre Company presents the cult classic musical The Rocky Horror Show! with Book, Music, and Lyrics by Richard O’Brien. Katy Chmura directs this campy production, with Music …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:00AM
Tuesday, October 14, 2014

‘Murder on the Nile’ at Aldersgate Church Community Theater by Julia L. Exline

Aldersgate Church Community Theater presents Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Nile, a suspenseful who-dun-it directed by Roland Branford Gomez, with original music composed and performe…

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Tuesday, October 7, 2014

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

Riverside Center Dinner Theater presents Monty Python’s Spamalot, based off of the beloved motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail. With Book and Lyrics by Eric Idle and Music by Jo…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:04PM

A Report on ‘The Blue Room’ at George Mason University’s School of Theater by Julia L. Exline

George Mason University’s School of Theater and the Mason Players presented The Blue Room, written by David Hare and adapted from Arthur Schnitzler’s Der Reigen. Director Alex …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:31AM
Saturday, October 4, 2014

‘Rapunzel’ at The Puppet Company by Julia L. Exline

The Puppet Company Playhouse presents Rapunzel, a re-imagining of the classic fairy tale through the use of puppetry. Directed by Allan Stevens and written by Duane T. Bowers, this adaptatio…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:16AM
Wednesday, October 1, 2014

‘The Night Fairy’ at Imagination Stage by Julia L. Exline

Imagination Stage presents The Night Fairy, based on the book by Laura Amy Schlitz and adapted by John Glore. Jeremy Skidmore directs this imaginative production full of childhood nostalgia.…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:26AM
Monday, September 29, 2014

‘Under the Canopy’ at Arts on the Horizon by Julia L. Exline

Arts on the Horizon presents Under the Canopy, an engaging sensory experience especially envisioned for children ages 0-2. Created and directed by Matt Bassett and Tia Shearer Bassett, this …

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Monday, September 22, 2014

‘Stuart Little’ at Adventure Theatre-MTC by Julia L. Exline

Adventure Theatre MTC opens their 63rd (wow!) season with Stuart Little, based on the award-winning children’s book by E.B. White and adapted for the stage by Joseph Robinette. Colin H…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:32AM
Thursday, August 21, 2014

‘Hank Williams: Lost Highway’ at Riverside Center Dinner Theater by Julia L. Exline

Riverside Center Dinner Theater presents Hank Williams: Lost Highway, by Randal Myler and Mark Harelik. David Hemsley Caldwell directs this biopic revue of the iconic, troubled artist alongs…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:40PM
Friday, July 25, 2014

‘Little Red Riding Hood & the 3 Little Pigs’ at The Puppet Co. by Julia L. Exline

The Puppet Co. presents Little Red Riding Hood & the 3 Little Pigs, a melding of two beloved childhood stories told through the viewpoint of their shared villain—The Big Bad Wolf.  Th…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:25AM
Tuesday, July 22, 2014

‘Once Upon A Mattress’ at Encore Stage and Studio by Julia L. Exline

Encore Stage and Studio presents Once Upon A Mattress, a hilarious musical adaptation of the famous fable involving a princess, a pea, and a stack of mattresses. With Music by Mary Rogers, L…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:43PM
Monday, July 21, 2014

‘The Tempest’ at Aldersgate Community Church Theatre by Julia L. Exline

Aldersgate Church Community Theater presents Shakespeare’s The Tempest, directed by Amanda Coffin. For this production, Aldersgate ditches the elaborate sets and costumes in favor of a min…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:47AM
Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Pinkalicious-The Musical at Adventure Theatre MTC by Julia L. Exline

Adventure Theatre MTC presents Pinkalicious-The Musical, based on the book by Victoria and Elizabeth Kann and with lyrics by John Gregor. Carl Menninger directs this colorful production. Sc…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:57AM
Monday, June 30, 2014

‘The BFG’ at Imagination Stage by Julia L. Exline

Imagination Stage presents The BFG (The Big Friendly Giant), based on the book by Roald Dahl, adapted for the stage by David Wood, and directed by Kathryn Chase Bryer and Eric J. Van Wyk. Be…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:10PM
Tuesday, June 24, 2014

‘West Side Story’ at Riverside Center Dinner Theater by Julia L. Exline

Riverside Center Dinner Theater presents the musical classic West Side Story, based on a Conception of Jerome Robbins, with Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Leonard Bernstein, and Lyrics b…

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Monday, June 16, 2014

‘The Wizard of Oz’ at The Puppet Co. by Julia L. Exline

Back by popular demand, The Puppet Co. presents The Wizard of Oz, adapted from Frank Oz’s beloved tale with a script and puppets by Christopher Piper, and directed by Allan Stevens. Se…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:55PM

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