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Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville Makes D.C. Debut Beginning October 8 at National Theatre

September 10, 2019 TRR News Theatre, Theatre News

Hit Broadway musical JIMMY BUFFETT’S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE will make its Washington, D.C. debut at the National Theatre from October 8-13, 2019. The production is the second in the venue’s 2019-2020 Broadway at the National series, which is set to feature an unprecedented 16 productions.

Tickets for JIMMY BUFFETT’S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE are currently on sale and may be purchased at TheNationalDC.com, by calling 1-800-514-3849, or in person at the National Theatre Box Office (Monday-Friday from 12pm-6pm and two hours prior to every performance). The National Theatre is located at 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in downtown Washington, D.C.

Apollo 12 astronaut’s ‘AstroVette’ added to historic vehicle register

September 9, 2019 TRR News Arts & Entertainment

An Apollo astronaut’s classic car that was custom-styled after his spacecraft’s colors is set to land on the National Mall and in the Library of Congress ahead of the 50th anniversary of his mission to the moon.

The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray that was driven by Alan Bean, the fourth person to walk on the moon, is going on public display this week as part of the Historic Vehicle Association’s (HVA) 5th annual automotive heritage exhibition in Washington, DC. The display is in celebration of the distinctive gold and black coupe becoming the 25th automobile to be added to the National Historic Vehicle Register.

Chance The Rapper – The Big Day Tour moves to 2020

September 9, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

Chance posted the following message out to his fans this afternoon on Instagram.

“We congratulate Chance on the birth of his daughter and support him while he takes time to be with his family. We are thrilled to welcome him back on the road in 2020.” – Live Nation

The new dates will kick off Jan. 15, 2020 in San Diego, CA and make stops in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 18, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Toronto, New York and more, before wrapping Feb. 24 in Milwaukee, WI. Tickets for the rescheduled dates are available for purchase now at chanceraps.com/tour. Special Guests to be announced soon.

The Wailers Bring a Slice of Music History to the Weinberg Center Stage

August 29, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

Led by renowned bassist and founder Aston “Familyman” Barrett, and joined by original Wailers guitarist Donald Kinsey, The Wailers bring their unique and innovative sound to the Weinberg Center for the Arts on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 7:30 PM. They will be performing the 40th Anniversary of SURVIVAL plus a second set of classics.

Comedy Central Renews Hit South Side For Second Season

August 28, 2019 TRR News Television, Television News

Comedy Central today ordered a 10-episode second season of hit series South Side, the aspirational, scripted comedy set in and around the working-class neighborhood of Englewood on the South Side of Chicago.

Shakespeare Theatre Company Announces Cast for EVERYBODY by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

August 27, 2019 TRR News Theatre, Theatre News

Shakespeare Theatre Company will begin its 2019/20 Season with the 2018 Pulitzer Prize Finalist EVERYBODY by Obie Award-winner, MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient and Washington, D.C.-native Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (An Octoroon, Gloria). This “fun and breezy” (Broadway World) comedy about life (and death) will play at the Lansburgh Theatre (450 7^th Street NW) from October 15 through November 17, 2019.

Mike Birbiglia’s The New One to Kick Off 4-City Tour and Open National Theatre Season Beginning September 24

August 26, 2019 TRR News Arts & Entertainment, Comedy Shows

Comedian Mike Birbiglia will kick off a four-city tour of his hit Broadway play THE NEW ONE at Washington, D.C.’s National Theatre from September 24-29, 2019. The D.C. premiere of MIKE BIRBIGLIA’S THE NEW ONE will also mark the start of the venue’s 2019-2020 Broadway at the National series, which is set to feature an unprecedented 16 productions.

Winner of NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest ’19, Quinn Christopherson, playing in Washington, D.C. on Monday, September 9th!

August 20, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

Earlier this year, NPR announced the winner of its 2019 Tiny Desk Contest, Quinn Christopherson, submitted by the Athabaskan and Inupiaq songwriter, won the affection and adoration of the contest’s judges and earned Christopherson the coveted grand prize of performing in Washington, D.C. at NPR’s offices for a Tiny Desk Concert, which is now live HERE. Quinn stops through Washington, D.C. on Monday, September 9th for a show at Songbyrd.

Honors go to Ledecky, Dawes, Springs, Murray, Milloy, Johnson

Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame Names Inaugural Class of Inductees

August 20, 2019 TRR News Arts & Entertainment, DC Sports

The newly established Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHF) will induct its inaugural class on September 13, 2019 in a special ceremony in Silver Spring.

Two Olympic gold medalists, swimmer Katie Ledecky and former gymnast Dominique Dawes, will be joined in the inaugural class by former Redskins’ cornerback Shawn Springs, U.S. National soccer
team great Bruce Murray, legendary high school football coach Bob Milloy and Washington Senator great and baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson who will be inducted posthumously.

Fantasia releases fiery new single “PTSD” featuring T-Pain out Friday

Fantasia to visit EagleBank Arena Oct. 27

August 20, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

Having one of the most revered voices in music, co-signed by music icons Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Fantasia makes quite the return as she announces a stellar 29-city, North American tour she headlines with Robin Thicke, Tank, and The Bonfyre. Fans will hear their favorite Fantasia hits along with a first-live-listen of songs from her soon-to-be-released 7th studio album, Sketchbook — set for an October release via Rock Soul/BMG. You won’t want to miss this star-studded group as they touch most of the major cities around the country. Tickets begin to go on sale Friday, August 23 for the general public with an October 17 kick-off date that runs through the remainder of the year. For more information on tour details including special VIP packages, visit www.FantasiaOfficial.com.