Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. will kick off of the summer season with a Marvel-ous addition to their legendary line-up of wax figures. Join in the spirited celebration as Madame Tussauds welcomes the wax figure of Captain America on Tuesday, June 9th at 9:30am at Madame Tussauds (1001 F Street, NW). The figure will be launched with the help of local children and will remain in the nation’s capital through August.
Captain America, as initially portrayed by Chris Evans in the 2011 blockbuster Captain America: The First Avenger stands in his patriotic red, white and blue costume, holding his nearly indestructible circular shield. The instantly recognizable costume was generously donated to Madame Tussauds by Marvel. The suit, which was originally fitted for Evans’ stunt-double, has been perfectly altered to fit the figure. The superhero known for defending the nation is a perfect addition to the iconic D.C. attraction.
The Captain America wax figure was first unveiled in 2012 as a part of Madame Tussauds New York’s interactive Marvel Exhibit, which now includes the wax likenesses of a 15-foot-tall Hulk, Spider-Man, Thor, Iron Man and Hawkeye. Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. is honored to have the Captain America figure on loan for a limited time only.
Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. is a fully interactive, full-sensory experience, where visitors are able to touch, see and hear major historical events and celebrities in a way like no other in Washington D.C. Highlighted by the Presidents Gallery, which features wax figures of all 44 U.S. Presidents, the attraction showcases likenesses of some of the world’s most recognized individuals and celebrities. For more information, visit www.madametussaudsdc.com or call 202-942-7300.
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I knew early on that I wanted to take my place among the stars. One day, my mother saw me reading The Washington Post at a very young age. Who would have known that it would be the building blocks of my journey? Since that day, I dedicated my life to learn all that is learnable. I read everything from encyclopedias, to books, to dictionaries, to magazines. I’m also an avid consumer of television, with my favorite genre being game shows. If you’ve seen me on Who Wants to be a Millionaire or Wheel of Fortune, then you know that this interest has served me well!
My unique style of reporting began back in junior high school, when I started to chronicle the events that shaped my life. Whether it was the annual family vacation or the local science fiction convention, I shot numerous pictures and recorded my thoughts so I could truly appreciate the history. During my senior year at Friendly High, I wrote what was to be my first masterpiece, “Advanced Space Academy – A One Week Journey.” I sent the eleven-page article back to the U.S. Space Camp staff. The article was highly praised for being “one of the best written articles in the history of U.S. Space Camp.” From then on, I knew what I wanted to do for rest of my life — to be a reporter.
Since then, I have trained in Broadcast Journalism at Bowie State University (2008) in Bowie, MD earning a B.S. in Communications. I gained experience in news production and editing through field experiences with Bowie Community Media Corporation, Prince George’s Community Television, and Bowie State University Television. I also wrote scripts for a variety of quiz shows for over five years.
As a lifelong movie buff, I now see close to 100 films every year. I took this love of movies to the next step when I became a co-host for Eclipse Magazine TV in the fall of 2005. While at EMTV, I interviewed celebrities, worked red carpets, and attended a wide variety of movie screenings. In January 2009, I took a leap of faith and started my own entertainment news magazine, The Rogers Revue. Shortly afterward, my life-long journey of studying the silver screen and writing about what I learned finally earned me a place in the Washington Area Film Critics Association.
All of this has led me here, giving you the latest entertainment news for the DMV and the entire nation, and I am truly excited for whatever will come next.
