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TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, JULY 27 AT THENATIONALDC.COM

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical at the National Theatre

July 23, 2018 TRR News Theatre, Theatre News

The National Theatre announces that tickets for the Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning Broadway smash hit BEAUTIFUL — The Carole King Musical, about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, will go on sale Friday, July 27, 2018. BEAUTIFUL is onstage at the National Theatre for a 5-week run over the holidays from November 27 thru December 30, 2018.

Tickets may be purchased at TheNationalDC.com or by calling 800-514-3849. The National Theatre is located at 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW in downtown Washington, D.C.

Congress Just Voted Arts for Our Souls

July 19, 2018 TRR News Arts & Entertainment

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2019 Interior Appropriations Bill, and in it approved $155 million for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), an increase of $2.2 million over the current funding level. The Creative Coalition is also pleased that House members resoundingly voted down an amendment by a vote of 114-297 that would have slashed NEA funding by 15 percent.

Mike Daisey returns to Woolly Mammoth July 31st to tell The Story of the Gun

July 17, 2018 TRR News Theatre, Theatre News

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announces the second production of its 2018-2019 season, The Story of the Gun. Performed by acclaimed monologist Mike Daisey, The Story of the Gun will run from July 31 through August 5, 2018.

Dean Fills in for Arch Campbell on Hound Radio

July 13, 2018 TRR News Arts & Entertainment

During the weekend of July 14th, TRR’s own Dean Rogers will be filling in for DC legendary film critic Arch Campbell to deliver the movie review on Hound Radio! You can listen live at http://houndradio.com

David Cook Announces Acoustic Tour; Returns To Broadway’s “Kinky Boots”

July 10, 2018 TRR News Music, Music News

Singer-songwriter and American Idol Winner David Cook has announced he will kick-off an acoustic tour this fall in St. Louis, MO on October 25. Tickets go on-sale Thursday, July 12. (visit davidcookofficial.com/events for tickets and info).

Members of Congress, distinguished Washington insiders and professional actors took to the stage on June 11 to raise vital funds for the theatre’s education and community outreach programs

Will on the Hill Raises $500,000 for Shakespeare Theatre Company

June 25, 2018 TRR News Theatre, Theatre News

The cast of Will on the Hill 2018 joined by students from Charles Flowers High School, the Will on the Hill Committee, and supporters. Photo credit: Kevin Allen

The West Wing’s Melissa Fitzgerald, Broadway actor Heath Saunders, Emery Battis Award-winner Victoria Frings and Ken Clark, currently playing King Arthur in Camelot at STC, recently joined Members of Congress and notable Washingtonians onto the stage at Sidney Harman Hall to perform in Will on the Hill. Now in its sixteenth year, the much-loved bipartisan event took place on June 11 and raised $500,000 for the theatre’s education and community outreach programs.

World Refugee Day Performance by Mélat at the Kennedy Center

June 19, 2018 TRR News Music, Music News

WHO: Austin, Texas-based singer and songwriter Mélat exhibits commanding vocals and stunning dynamics with a worldly touch. Through the eclectic soul of modern R&B, Mélat sings of what it means to be a human being simply longing to “be.” The daughter of Ethiopian refugees, Mélat crafts her music to reflect her culture and unique worldview. Along with her rich voice, it is her heritage that gives her music its soul. Mélat lends her voice to raise awareness about refugee issues and has teamed up with UNHCR for World Refugee Day.

Director Patty Jenkins Reteams with Star Gal Gadot for the DC Super Hero’s Return to the Big Screen

Cameras roll on “Wonder Woman 1984”

June 13, 2018 TRR News Movie News, Movies

Fast forward to the 1980s as Wonder Woman’s next big screen adventure finds her facing an all-new foe: The Cheetah. Principal photography is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures’ follow up to the Super Hero’s first outing, last summer’s record-breaking “Wonder Woman,” which took in $822 million at the worldwide box office. “Wonder Woman 1984” will also be helmed by acclaimed director Patty Jenkins, and star Gal Gadot in the title role.

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SHINEDOWN Announces Additional Co-Headlining Dates with Godsmack

June 4, 2018 TRR News Music, Music News

Multiplatinum, record-breaking rock band Shinedown has announced additional co-headlining U.S. dates with Godsmack. The rockers are playing a slew of June festivals in Europe before returning to the States to kick off their summer co-headlining tour with Godsmack on July 22. The newly announced dates pick back up on September 21 in Greenville, SC. Tickets go on sale June 8^th at 10am local time. They are coming to Jiffy Lube Live on August 19th! For ticketing info, please visit www.shinedown.com.

Haley Reinhart Releases New Song “Last Kiss Goodbye” Today

June 1, 2018 TRR News Music, Music News

Singer-songwriter and Season 10 American Idol finalist Haley Reinhart has confirmed a June 1, 2018 release date for her brand-new song “Last Kiss Goodbye” from her forthcoming Concord Records album due later this year.

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