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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.

Concert Revue: Hall & Oates comes to town to tell you to Forget me not!

Hall & Oates evening of Rock ‘n Soul, ‘n Train

June 13, 2018 Jeff Talbert Music Reviews

On Monday, June 11^th, the pop-rock and soul duo Hall & Oates performed at the Capital One Arena. Looking around the arena, there were not a lot of empty seats.

Three more times to visit Camelot now thru July 8th

Shakespeare Theatre Company announces extension of Camelot

June 4, 2018 Dean Rogers Theatre, Theatre News

Following its overwhelming success and the high demand for tickets the Shakespeare Theatre Company announces an extension of Lerner and Loewe’s much-beloved musical Camelot. The production directed by Alan Paul will now play through July 8, 2018, at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW).

Get your tickets before there’s a tariff on satire

America The Game Show. F*ck Yeah!

June 1, 2018 TRR News Arts & Entertainment, Comedy Shows

COME ON DOWN to celebrate, ridicule, and shake your head over America in this outlandish show where you could be the next contestant. America the Game Show. F*ck Yeah!is a no-holds-barred production that’s too risqué for the boob tube and real-er than “fake news.” Audience members are contestants in rapid-fire wacky games inspired by cheesy TV game shows of yore. Plus, “Drunkle Sam” will fill in the gaps in America’s public education with segments of “Naked Drunk History.” Patriotism has never been so much fun!

America The Game Show. F*ck Yeah! Takes place at 9 pm on July 21 at Gala Hispanic Theatre. Tickets are $22 in advance. The show gets a re-run at Creative Alliance in Baltimore on July 27 and 28th at 8 pm. More info and ticket links at astropopevents.com.

Theatre Review - Waitress at National Theatre

“Waitress” Serves Up Pies with a Side of Fun

May 20, 2018 Beth Korman Theatre, Theatre Reviews

(Desi Oakley as Jenna in the National Tour of WAITRESS – Credit: Joan Marcus)

The new musical “Waitress”, based upon the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly, is “peachy” as well as several other flavors. It is based on a book by Jessie Nelson. Tickets are available at the National Theatre until June 3.

Exclusive Interview with "Waitress" actress Desi Oakley

Desi Oakley is Serving Up Smiles in Waitress at the National Theatre

May 15, 2018 Dean Rogers Interviews, Theatre, Theatre News

On this latest edition of INTERVUE: Today’s guest has been featured in such Broadway shows as Les Miserables, Wicked and Annie. She has also been featured in the national tours of Evita and Wicked. As a singer-songwriter, her music can be found on both Spotify and iTunes. Now, she’ll be baking her way across the country as Jenna in the brilliant movie turned Broadway musical “Waitress” coming to the National Theatre May 15^th– June 3^rd.

Oakley plays Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start while her fellow waitresses offer their own receipt for happiness but Jenna must muster up her own strength and courage to rebuild her life. Ladies and Gentlemen: here’s the wonderful Desi Oakley

Saadiq will make a stop at the Kennedy Center on July 27th

Raphael Saadiq Announces Summer Tour Dates

May 1, 2018 TRR News Music, Music News

Raphael Saadiq just announced his first headline tour dates in several years. The Oscar-nominated and Grammy-winning musician and producer will head out on a seven-city run including headline shows in NYC, Boston, Philadelphia and more, and a performance at Chicago’s Pitchfork Festival (read ‘The Meaning of Soul Music According to Raphael Saadiq’ via the 2017 Pitchfork here). The dates come as he’s set to finish work on his anticipated fifth solo album and first since 2011’s Stone Rollin’. The upcoming shows follow 2017 performances as a headliner at Afropunk Brooklyn, a surprise appearance with A Tribe Called Quest at FYF Fest 2017, and several dates with Maxwell, among other shows. See all upcoming tour dates below and get tix this Friday, May 4 at 10am local time.

Tickets On Sale to the General Public Starting Friday, May 4

Fleetwood Mac Announce North American Tour; Visit Capital One Arena March 5, 2019

April 25, 2018 TRR News Music, Music News

Legendary, GRAMMY-award winning band Fleetwood Mac announced today a North American tour, set to kick off in October and travel through 50+ cities, including Washington, D.C. on March 5, ending in Spring of 2019. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will feature the newly announced line-up of Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Stevie Nicks, and Christine McVie along with newcomers Mike Campbell and Neil Finn.

THE CREATIVE COALITION’s #RightToBearArts Capitol Hill Day, Followed by Gala Evening

The Right to Bear Arts is Coming to Town

April 10, 2018 Dean Rogers Arts & Entertainment

The Creative Coalition’s #RightToBearArts Delegation is heading to Capitol Hill on Friday, April 27th to focus national leaders on the efficacy of the arts. The Creative Coalition’s #RightToBearArts Capitol Hill Day concludes with a Gala Benefit Dinner on that Friday evening, April 27th at the Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection co-hosted by the celebrity delegation, along with an Honorary Bi-Partisan Congressional Co-host Committee.

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