Five Films will be shown this Saturday and Sunday!
Smithsonian Theaters Presents Holiday Film Festival
A Corrosive Mix of Politics, Special Interests in Kings
Kings
Created by Sarah Burgess
Directed by Marti Lyons
Runs December 12, 2018 – January 1, 2019
As the dust settles from midterm elections, with freshman members of Congress learning to navigate the maze of Capitol Hill 2.5 miles away, Studio Theatre presents its next Studio X production Kings written by Alexandria native Sarah Burgess and directed by Marti Lyons. With a deft hand at the fast talk and power dynamics of lawmaking and fundraising, Burgess’s swamp tour of Beltway powerbrokers that fuel her hometown. A Susan Smith Blackburn Prize finalist, Burgess quickly rose to notoriety exploring the cutthroat world of finance in her breakout play, Dry Power, at the Public Theater in New York, which starred Claire Danes, John Krasinski, and Hank Azaria.
Exclusive Interview with Beautiful star Sarah Bockel
Sarah Bockel Embodies Carol King in Beautiful
On Today’s edition of INTERVUE, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical launches its DC run tonight at the National Theatre. For Chicago native, Sarah Bockel, to play the legendary singer-songwriter Carole King, it’s the role of a lifetime for not only she is performing King’s amazing hits but also showing us the story of this amazing woman for our Washingtonians to see.
David Cooks Acoustic tour revue!
David Cook’s acoustic show at the City Winery D.C.
Season 7 winner of American Idol came back to Washington D.C. On Wednesday November 14th for his acoustic tour. I saw David Cook perform earlier this year and was looking forward to this show and he did not disappoint.
David Cook took the stage with his band at the City Winery D.C. This is David’s first acoustic tour, he and his band spent time re-working songs to play acoustically which gave his songs an updated sound they were looking forward to playing.
Two-day Event at the National Museum of the American Indian
Contemporary and Traditional Indigenous Artworks Will Be Featured at the 2018 Native Art Market
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian will host its annual Native Art Market Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1–2, in Washington, D.C., featuring works from 35 Native artists. The two-day event offers a unique opportunity for visitors to purchase traditional and contemporary artworks—including silver and semiprecious jewelry, ceramics, fine apparel, handwoven baskets, traditional beadwork, dolls, paintings, prints and sculpture—by some of the finest Native American artists from across the hemisphere. The market will be located in the museum’s Potomac Atrium and open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day.
New Album Honey Out Now. Robyn will play The Anthem on March
Robyn Announces North American Tour
Theatre Review: Anastasia at the Kennedy Center
Anastasia – All the Best Parts of the 90s Movie with the Magic of a Live Performance
Anyone who knows me knows that I love the Kennedy Center. I find any possible excuse to go to an event there. The caliber of performers and shows they bring are always astounding – and don’t get me started on the free shows EVERY DAY of the year. I can say with full conviction that Anastasia was no different.
Test your celebrity knowledge while rubbing elbows with your favorite A-listers!
Madame Tussauds DC to Host “Pop Stars to Presidents Trivia” on November 15
Consider yourself pop culture or political insider? Know which pop superstar has a fish tank filled with vintage baseballs in her living room? Which president had an alligator as a pet? Or which former wrestler turned actor had movies that grossed more than $9.5 billion worldwide at the box office?
Concert Revue: The Goo Goo Dolls 20th Anniversary Tour at The Anthem
The Goo Goo Dolls Dizzy up the Girl at The Anthem
On Saturday October 13th, the Goo Goo Dolls came to The Anthem in the newly revitalized The Wharf. This was my first time at The Anthem and that place is an amazing venue. The thought and money that went into the design of this venue is top notch, and all the staff were friendly. The Goo Goo Dolls are on tour for their 20th anniversary. They released their self-titled debut album in 1997 and since then have had a mainstream breakthrough and have had recorded over a dozen hit songs.
Mary J. Blige Opens the new ESA in DC
The queen of hip-hop soul Mary J. Blige was the main act for the grand opening for the new venue in Southeast Washington DC, ESA (Entertainment and Sports Arena) Saturday night. Mary J. held nothing back with a powerful performance of all her hits throughout the years and a medley only the queen of hip-hop so could do. The new venue, that holds about 4,200 people, was a sold-out success on October 13th. The Grammy Award winning the lodge bar with her talented opening act British singer and songwriter Jacob Banks.
