Archive for 'Theatre'
MetroStage spoofs a classic Christmas tale
Deck the halls with show tunes at MetroStage’s “A Broadway Christmas Carol.” This delicious dose of Christmas spoof, playing through December 18, highlights holiday irreverence with a hilarious and campy send-up of Charles Dicken’s classic tale. [...]
Singing the praises of an exceptional new talent
Not only is this delicious show a world premiere, but it also marks the auspicious debut of a new talent, Ted Shen, a businessman and arts patron who might better qualify for full retirement. That he [...]
The complexities of evil abound in ‘Angel: A Nightmare in Two Acts’
“Evil can be most appealing, even when it comes packaged so attractively,” declares the sage defense attorney, played by David Adler, to the young prosecutor. He’s referring to the captivating Irma Grese, known as the “Blonde [...]
British slapstick keeps ‘the pecker up’
Onstage humor not lost in translation at The Little Theatre [...]
A murder mystery with absurd tendencies at MetroStage
Each and every MetroStage production demands eager anticipation. In most cases, playgoers can expect a musical. And whether a frothy delight or a serious biography, it never fails to thrill. [...]
Comedy, hipsters and cocky one-liners at The Little Theatre
The popular play within a play device is taken to the third power in this cocky musical now playing at The Little Theatre of Alexandria. [...]
‘And the Curtain Rises’ is an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink musical delight
Cue the swordfights, dry ice and small dog! [...]
Mystery meets metaphysics and the occult in ‘Widdershins’
When a Welsh family of four vanishes into thin air from their cozy country manse, they leave no clue save a slip of paper with the handwritten word "widdershins" on it, and we find two [...]
The definition of shock value
Stunning title of Port City Playhouse production aims to teach [...]
Dickens classic interpreted with class
The Little Theatres A Christmas Carol is ideal rendition [...]
Editorial: Norfolk Southern went down the wrong track — again
Given Council's past treatment of NS it makes perfect sense to tell Co
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Nominate your favorite local business as Best of Alexandria
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Nominate your favorite local business as Best of Alexandria
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Nominate your favorite local business as Best of Alexandria
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