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‘Mannheim Steamroller Christmas’ at The Music Center at Strathmore by Amanda...

It was the most electrifying concert of the holiday season. Strathmore was proud to present for two shows only, the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. An...

Choral Arts Society of Washington’s ‘Family Christmas Concert’ at The Kennedy...

An appreciative Washington, D.C. metro audience overflowing with young little people and their parents and grandparents, too, were treated to tales of Christmases’ past,...

Jennifer Knapp and Margaret Becker’s ‘The Hymns of Christmas’ at The...

I admit that despite my church upbringing and Christian faith I am not one to want to spend hours listening to Christmas music around...

‘Finishing the Hat: A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim’ at Signature Theatre...

On December 11th, an article by James Gardiner and his cast of Putting It Together: A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim from George Mason University...

Paso Nuevo’s ‘Por cada lágrima (For Every Tear)’ at Gala Hispanic...

On Friday, December 14, 2012, Paso Nuevo, which recently won recognition by First Lady Michelle Obama, at the White House with the 2012 National...

‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ at Synetic Theater Teen Ensemble by...

4 stars (3 ½ stars for production execution; 4 ½ stars for the teen performances) Synetic Theater’s teen company’s production of The Best Christmas Pageant...

‘A (Comic) Christmas Carol’ at The Greenbelt Arts Center by Amanda...

Ever wanted to play the humbugging Scrooge in Dickens’ A Christmas Carol? Or what about the wicked and haunting ghost of Marley? Perhaps one...

‘MARTYRS’ at Young Artists of America by Peter Grimm

Young Artists of America ("YAA") performed the concert MARTYRS this past Friday and Saturday nights at the new, state of the art Performing Arts Center...

‘The Pajama Men’ at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company by Amanda Gunther

Two men. One stage. In their pajamas? The infamous Pajama Men have come to town and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company is tossing their newest...

The Moscow Ballet’s ‘The Great Russian Nutcracker’ at The Music Center...

The Moscow Ballet delivers a sweet production of this holiday classic for their 20th anniversary tour. They work with over 3,600 children around the...

The Washington Chorus’ ‘A Candlelight Christmas’ at The Kennedy Center...

Engaging with the Christmas Spirit on 12/15/12, just one day after the massacre in Connecticut, in which 26 were killed - the least of...

‘An Irish Carol’ at The Keegan Theatre by Jessica Vaughan

The Keegan Theatre’s An Irish Carol is destined to become one of the not-to-be missed DC holiday institutions that everyone sees whenever Keegan deigns...

‘A Christmas Carol’ at Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre by Julia L....

When Christmastime comes around, there is one standout show that pops up all over town: Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. A theatre and audience favorite,...

Nnenna Freelon at The KC Jazz Club at The Kennedy Center...

The KC Jazz Club featured Nnenna Freelon in their cabaret style venue last night. Those of you who attended the Thelonius Monk Competion in September, also at...

‘A Christmas Chaos’ at Elden Street Players Theatre for Young Audiences...

I asked Santa for a really good, affordable, theater production that is appropriate for younger audiences and, at the same time, fun for adults...

‘Les Misérables’ at The National Theatre by Jennifer Perry

I was one of those girls that belted out “On My Own” incessantly in my bedroom as a teenager and have been a bit...

‘Christmas Gift!’ at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center by Audrey Thornton

  A Celebration of African American Holiday Traditions Through Music and Spoken Word The premiere was, as they say, “all that.” Before an appreciative fully engaged audience...

‘The Princess and the Sprout’ at The British Players by Mark...

British Players Do Holiday Vaudeville Attending The Princess and the Sprout is a little like popping in for a Christmas toddy with the kooky neighbors...

My Favorite Quotes From DCMTA’s 5 Star ‘Best Shows’ for December...

Here's my favorite quotes from our 5-star reviews of our 'Best Shows' for December 8-14th. Here we go! (1) Barbara Cook's Spotlight: Judy Kuhn at The Kennedy...

‘Filichia on Friday’ on Kritzerland: ‘Solid Gold Theater’ by Peter Filichia

This is the one article that got a way this month from Columnist Peter Filichia's column on Kritzerland called 'Filichia on Friday.'' This week: Solid Gold Theater Peter...