Travel “Into the Woods” with GMU Theatre
Illustration courtesy of Barbara Powderly Where: Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, FairfaxWhen: Oct. 26, 8 p.m.; Oct. 27, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Oct. 28, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.Cost: $20,...
View Article‘Dying City’ Opens at Signature Theatre
Deployment strong? / Photo credit: Scott Suchman For couple Kelly (Rachel Zampelli) and Craig (Thomas Keegan), marriage is not full of chocolate and roses. In fact, they are as far away from a candy...
View ArticleAfter Nearly a Century, “My Fair Lady” Is More Relevant Than Ever
"My Fair Lady" follows Eliza Doolittle as she transforms from Cockney street urchin to well-mannered aristocrat. / Illustration by Jon Foster Where: Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St., SW, Washington, DCWhen:...
View ArticleSignature Theatre’s ‘Dreamgirls’ Has Us Charmed. And We Don’t Want to Be Free
…from Effie’s voice. Y’all, this girl can siiiing. “I’d pay to hear her sing that & then walk out,” says one patron at intermission. ‘That’ is referring to the last number in Act One – a goosebump...
View ArticleNational Theatre’s ‘Les Mis:’ First Comes The Play, Then A Christmas...
Jean Valjean (played by Peter Lockyer) at the 10th D.C. production of "Les Mis." / Photo credit: Peter Lockyer And before that, an 1862 novel written by Victor Hugo. It’s abundantly clear why “Les...
View ArticleNew Indoor Play in Fairfax: PB & Jack
By Micaela Williamson Ocean-themed play area / Photo Courtesy of Marian Lozano Photography With the tagline “where kids can be kids, and adults can be adults,” the new PB & Jack is a haven and a...
View ArticleHey, Romeo + Juliet. Looking for Some Shakespeare?
Young King Henry (Zach Appelman). / Photo credit: Scott Suchman Like history? Love William S.’s work? Folger Theatre is running war epic “Henry V” on stage through March 10. As the last play in...
View ArticleRules of the Road: 10 Games to Make the Miles Fly By
Bust out the car bingo! It's roadtrip season and that means it's time to get competitive, get creative and get good at spotting silos, tractors and cows. / Photo by Olivia Warren Whenever I was younger...
View ArticleSinging Out Loud
Arlington native and acclaimed soprano Alyson Cambridge discovered her voice by imitating opera singers as a child. Now in her early 30s, the self-proclaimed “hometown girl” returns to NoVA for the...
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watch Photo Courtesy of Electronic Arts, Inc. “Despicable Me” | In theaters: July 3 See Gru and his hilarious crew of minions, adorable orphan girls fight a powerful new super criminal this summer....
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SEPTEMBER BUZZ Courtesy of Rockstar Games PLAY Grand Theft Auto V Play Sep. 17 Tear down the streets of SoCal in the latest edition of the GTA video game series, easily one of the most anticipated...
View Article‘The Merchant’ Comes to GMU
Photo Courtesy of Ruthie Rado The George Mason University School of Theater’s Mason Players, presents “The Merchant,” their fresh new take on an old comedy. Edward Gero, associate professor of theater...
View ArticleEnjoy a kids-free date night with the help of these 7 NoVA businesses
© drubig-photo / stock.adobe.com Going out with your children is definitely fun, but sometimes you just need a break. Thanks to these businesses in Northern Virginia, every parent can take a few hours...
View Article10 free beach volleyball courts in NoVA to play at this summer
© Microgen / stock.adobe.com Volleyball is known as a competitive, fall sport in the Northern Virginia school system. But when summer comes around, individuals of all ages can take the time to play...
View ArticleRide on: The best kids’ bikes for every stage of life
Whether you have a 3-year-old, 10-year-old or both, these are the bikes they should be riding all summer long.
View Article5 of the best parks in NoVA to take the kids to year-round
Courtesy of Clemyjontri Park These five local parks are some of the coolest places for kids with energy to burn. Clemyjontri Park This colorful park is already pretty awesome thanks to its carousel and...
View ArticleEnjoy a kids-free date night with the help of these 7 NoVA businesses
© drubig-photo / stock.adobe.com Going out with your children is definitely fun, but sometimes you just need a break. Thanks to these businesses in Northern Virginia, every parent can take a few hours...
View Article10 free beach volleyball courts in NoVA to play at this summer
© Microgen / stock.adobe.com Volleyball is known as a competitive, fall sport in the Northern Virginia school system. But when summer comes around, individuals of all ages can take the time to play...
View ArticleRide on: The best kids’ bikes for every stage of life
Whether you have a 3-year-old, 10-year-old or both, these are the bikes they should be riding all summer long. The post Ride on: The best kids’ bikes for every stage of life appeared first on Northern...
View Article5 of the best parks in NoVA to take the kids to year-round
Courtesy of Clemyjontri Park These five local parks are some of the coolest places for kids with energy to burn. Clemyjontri Park This colorful park is already pretty awesome thanks to its carousel and...
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