Tag: metrostage

Alexandria Celebrates Women: The art of protest

By Gayle Converse and Pat Miller Two hundred years ago, an American woman’s creative expression had to be pretty and practical. Restricted by society, women...

Entertainment venues reopen in phase three

By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] For the first time since Gov. Ralph Northam (D-VA) issued a stay at home order on March 30, local theaters...

Our View: Signs, signs everywhere signs

Kudos also to the City of Alexandria for the helpful new signs that have been installed throughout the city. These signs are attractive and...

Council approves Old Town North arts anchor

By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] During the new city council’s abbreviated first public hearing on Jan. 12, council unanimously approved a development special use permit...

New arts district to occupy North Old Town

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] At its public hearing on Saturday, city council voted unanimously to approve amendments to the city’s zoning map and master...

The Broadway stars are out in ‘Josephine Tonight’ at MetroStage

“Josephine Tonight” hurtles down the track at lightning speed with a fast-paced, musical bonanza about legendary entertainer Josephine Baker’s early life and meteoric career,...

And the winner is … MetroStage

Alexandria's MetroStage may have come in third in the final tally at the 2010 Helen Hayes Awards, but that's just fine with Artistic Director Carolyn Griffin.

Son of a what?

Paul Scott Goodman, a Scottish Jewish rocker and award-winning musician, has debuted his new one-man show Son of a Stand Up Comedian at MetroStage.

Theatre: Mighty Mahalia

Singer's legacy brought to life in Tom Stolzs Mahalia! A Gospel Musical, a no-souls barred tribute to the legendary singer, now playing at MetroStage.