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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.

To bring the Transcendental Mediation technique to 10,000 at-Risk Youth in Washington, D.C.

David Lynch Foundation Hosts “Silence The Violence” Benefit with Katy Perry, Norah Jones, Mavis Staples, and more

August 20, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

Headlined by Katy Perry, Norah Jones, and Mavis Staples, The David Lynch Foundation will be hosting their extraordinary “Silence the Violence” benefit concert in Washington, D.C. on October 11 to benefit 10,000 at-risk youth in the district. PRESS HERE for tickets.

Woolly Mammoth opens 40th Birthday Season with 2019 Pulitzer Prize Winning Drama, Fairview

August 15, 2019 TRR News Theatre, Theatre News

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announces the first production of its 40^th birthday season, FAIRVIEW by Jackie Sibblies Drury. Woolly Mammoth is the first theatre to produce Fairview following its premiere production at Soho Rep in New York. Directed by Stevie Walker-Webb and featuring design work by Woolly Mammoth Company Members Misha Kachman, Colin K. Bills, and Ivania Stack, FAIRVIEW will run from September 9, 2019 to October 6, 2019.

Live from the grounds of the U.S. Capitol Building with an All-Star Cast featuring Carole King and the Broadway Cast of Beautiful starring Vanessa Carlton, a 50th Anniversary Tribute to Sesame Street, Gone West featuring Colbie Caillat, Lindsey Stirling, Keala Settle, Vanessa Williams, Lee Brice, Yolanda Adams, Laine Hardy, Angelica Hale, Maelyn Jarmon and the National Symphony Orchestra

PBS’ 39th annual A Capitol Fourth, the Longest Running Live National July 4th TV Tradition

June 12, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

This July 4th, A CAPITOL FOURTH continues its 39-year tradition of celebrating our nation’s independence on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol building. Two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos (Netflix’s YOU, FULLER HOUSE, ER) returns to host the country’s longest-running live national July 4th TV tradition. A CAPITOL FOURTH’s family-friendly Independence Day celebration will commemorate our country’s 243rd birthday with all-star musical performances, and remains unaffiliated with any other July 4th events around the country, and in other locations in Washington, D.C.

Concert Revue: ABBARAMA at the Hamilton Live

Taking A Chance on ABBARAMA

May 18, 2019 Mi Lin Music, Music Reviews

On Thursday, May 16, 2019, I attended the ultimate throwback Thursday experience inside the beautifully designed Hamilton Live featuring the fabulous ABBARAMA. Of course, I had to order my very own delicious Dancing Queen punch and stop by the merch table to purchase my very groovy ABBARAMA T-shirt to set the mood.

FRENSHIP — June 6th at 9:30 Club

May 10, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

Platinum-selling duo FRENSHIP are bringing their Vacation headline tour to 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. on June 6th. With warm harmonies, dreamy synths, and high-energy showmanship by members James Sunderland and Brett Hite, FRENSHIP’s shows leave everyone feeling hopeful and joyful.

FRENSHIP’s tour coincides with the release of their debut full-length album Vacation which follows a series of singles including their 2016 global hit “Capsize” with Emily Warren that racked up more than 800+ million streams. Full of warm harmonies, propulsive melodies, spiraling synths and sonic complexity, Vacation features collaborations with Bastille and Yoke Lore and is an album about searching.

BANDA MS DE SERGIO LIZÁRRAGA to visit Capital One Arena Sept. 20

May 9, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

BANDA MS DE SERGIO LIZÁRRAGA has announced they will perform at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC on Sept. 20.

Theatre Review: Shakespeare's Love’s Labor’s Lost at the Folger Theater

Love’s Labor’s Lost: What would you do for love?

May 8, 2019 Jaya Ghosh Theatre, Theatre Reviews

The King of Navarre (Joshua David Robinson, top) proclaims his court as a place of scholarly pursuit to his companions (Zachary Fine, Jack Schmitt, Matt Dallal) in Folger Theatre’s production of Shakespeare’s comedy Love’s Labor’s Lost. On stage April 30 – June 9, 2019. Photo by Brittany Diliberto.

Love’s Labor’s Lost is is a hilarious and raucous romantic comedy of errors, deception, and wit.

It’s the tale of the King of Navarre and his fellow scholars who have taken a vow to distance themselves from women and other bodily pleasures for three years during their course of study. This vow is immediately put to the test when the Princess of France arrives at the academy with her very female entourage.

Casting Announced: Kennedy Center’s Byhalia, Mississippi

May 8, 2019 TRR News Theatre, Theatre News

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces Jack Falahee, star of ABC’s How to Get Away With Murder, to play the role of Jim in the heartfelt comedy, Byhalia, Mississippi, playwright Evan Linder’s uncompromising exploration of race, infidelity, and family. Directed by Kimberly Senior (director of the Pulitzer Prize–winning Disgraced on Broadway), Byhalia, Mississippi will play the Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater for four weeks, June 7–July 7, 2019. Tickets for all performances are on sale through the Kennedy Center Box Office, the website, or by calling (202) 467-4600 or (800) 444-1324.

Lauren Beverly talks to "Pride and Joy" actress Krystal Drake

Krystal Drake Delivers Some “Pride and Joy” to DC

May 8, 2019 Lauren Beverly Interviews, Theatre

Actress Krystal Drake stars in the stage production “Pride and Joy,” which tells the story about Washington, DC’s own, the late, great Marvin Gaye. Krystal—whose credits include “Pippin,” “Black Nativity” and “Nubian Stories”—is set to take the stage as Anna Gordy Gaye at the National Theater. I had a chance to speak with Krystal about her upcoming performance, her role as Anna Gordy Gaye, and the music of Motown.