D.C. holiday theater preview 2024
In need of a little cheer? Fortunately, there’s a fix. The DMV boasts a wealth of holiday-themed theater, music, and dance guaranteed to lift spirits and warm hearts. Here’s a sliver of what’s out...
View ArticleA busy season underway in local theater scene
“Something for everyone.” It’s a tired tagline, but in the case of this fall’s DMV theater season, it happens to be pretty much true. And a lot of the work is queer, directly or tangentially. Here’s a...
View ArticleRegion celebrates James Baldwin’s centennial
This year marks the centennial of James Baldwin and it’s not going unnoticed. Born in New York City on Aug. 2, 1924, Baldwin was a 20th century literary titan. Not only was he tremendously prolific...
View ArticleDave Koz to kick off Christmas in Bethesda
Dave Koz & Friends will perform at the 26th anniversary edition of the longest-running jazz-based Christmas tour in Bethesda at Strathmore on Sunday, Dec. 3. The tour reunites Koz with long-time...
View ArticleLocal holiday theater season sparkles with expectation
Like Christmas itself, the local holiday theater season is filled with tradition, excitement, and sparkling expectation. And whatever way you might celebrate the holidays, the DMV theater scene has...
View ArticleD.C. theaters offer something for every holiday taste
For many Washington area theatergoers, it wouldn’t be the holidays without seeing an old chestnut or two. At the same time, newer productions are rapidly becoming yuletide traditions in their own...
View Article‘That Golden Girls Show’ comes to Strathmore
“That Golden Girls Show!“Feb. 22The Music Center at Strathmore5301 Tuckerman LaneNorth Bethesda, Md., 20852$34–$54strathmore.org Calling all girls, gays and grannies! That’s the tagline on the website...
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The year theaters went dark
Arena Stage turned to film during the pandemic. Led by out artistic director Molly Smith, Arena created two capsules from the age of COVID-19. (Photo courtesy Arena Stage) In early 2020, DMV theater...
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D.C. theater scene adapts with films, concerts, and more
Solomon Parker III will sing Earth, Wind & Fire’s classic ‘September’ accompanied by Mark G. Meadows at Signature’s fall concert. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key) Taking cues from Anthony...
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Out singer/songwriter Steadwell passionate about queer music
Be Steadwell says lying low at home has given her time to write lots of new songs. (Photo courtesy Strathmore) Be SteadwellLive from the Living Room Wednesday, June 177:30 p.m.Tickets free with...
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Cumming returns with cabaret
Alan Cumming performs his cabaret show at the Strathmore on April 24 (Photo by Christopher Boudewyns; courtesy Strathmore) Bi actor/singer Alan Cumming presents his new concert “Legal Immigrant: A...
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Rufus Wainwright on opera, revisiting his first two albums
Singer/songwriter/composer Rufus Wainwright, seen here in a vintage outtake from the ‘Poses’ sessions, says launching an opera is a Herculean undertaking but one his artistic impulses required. (Photo...
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Summertime cinema sensations
Golden Cinema at Farragut Square will screen ‘Jumanji,’ ‘Casablanca’ and ‘Black Panther’ this summer. (Photo courtesy Golden Cinema) Prevent the summer doldrums by escaping to the magical world of...
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Piercing the heteronormative wedding industry
Vendors, emboldened by changing laws and media portrayals, are no longer shy about going after the gay wedding dollar. While it can still feel a little “token” and sporadic, positive media portrayals...
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k.d. lang revisits her ‘Ingenue’ days in advance of Strathmore concert
k.d. lang says she enjoyed revisiting her classic album ‘Ingenue’ on tour in Australia last year. (Photo by Matt Duboff) k.d. lang With the Grigoryan Brothers “Ingenue Redux: 25th Anniversary...
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QUEERY: Marty Brown
Marty Brown (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key) Music is an integral part of the holiday season for many and the Choral Arts Society of Washington is in the midst of its annual holiday concert...
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D.C. choral groups ready holiday concerts
(Photo courtesy of the Choral Arts Society) The Choral Arts Society of Washington and the Washington Chorus present festive-themed concerts for the holiday season. The Choral Arts Society of Washington...
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Koz Xmas tour to visit Strathmore
Dave Koz (Photo courtesy of the Strathmore) Jazz saxophonist Dave Koz brings his 20th anniversary Christmas tour to the Music Center at Strathmore (5301 Tuckerman Ln., Bethesda, Md.) on Monday, Dec. 4...
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‘Messiah,’ ‘Nutcracker’ and gay fare among D.C.-area’s 2017 holiday shows
A scene from last year’s holiday production from the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key) From the traditional to the irreverent, D.C.-area performers are offering a...
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FALL ARTS PREVIEW 2017: Bernstein centennial, WNO’s ‘Aida’ among classical...
Organ virtuoso Cameron Carpenter returns to the Kennedy Center Sept. 28 and 30 for performances with the National Symphony Orchestra. (Photo courtesy Bucklesweet Media) Washington National Opera has...
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