Tickets for the National Theatre’s upcoming productions of THE KING’S SPEECH (February 11-16, 2020), BANDSTAND (March 3-8, 2020), ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (April 7-26, 2020), BLUE MAN GROUP (May 8-17, 2020), and SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL (July 22 – August 2, 2020) will go on sale to the general public this Friday, October 4 at 10am.

At that time, tickets may be purchased at TheNationalDC.com, by calling 1-800-514-3849, or in person at the National Theatre Box Office (open Monday-Friday from 12pm-6pm and two hours prior to every performance). The National Theatre is located at 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in downtown Washington, D.C.

THE KING’S SPEECH

FEBRUARY 11-16, 2020

THE KING’S SPEECH is based on the true story of King George VI’s struggle with a speech impediment and the friendship he formed with his unconventional speech therapist, Lionel Logue. With the Nazi threat looming and civil unrest at home, royal secrets explode around the King as he’s thrust onto the world stage. David Seidler’s original play – which inspired the 2010 Oscar-winning film starring Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush – will make its long-awaited U.S. debut in a production The Mail proclaims “A right royal treat.”
Recommended for ages 13+.

BANDSTAND
MARCH 3-8, 2020
From three-time Tony® winner and Hamilton choreographer, Andy Blankenbuehler, comes an inspiring new American musical that explodes with infectious music and high-octane, heart-stopping dancing. It’s 1945, and six soldiers return from war to a changed nation. When NBC announces a national competition to find the nation’s next great musical superstars, they form a band unlike any the nation has ever seen. Along the way, they discover the power of music to face the impossible, find their voice, and finally feel like they have a place to call home. “The show defies you not to be moved” (Time Out New York).
Recommended for ages 13+.

ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

APRIL 7-26, 2020
Roald Dahl’s amazing tale is now D.C.’s golden ticket! It’s the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man,” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score from the songwriters of Hairspray. Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory… to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to burst with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure imagination. Now’s your chance to experience the wonders of Wonka like never before – get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator, and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper!
Recommended for ages 6+.

BLUE MAN GROUP

MAY 8-17, 2020

At BLUE MAN GROUP, you’ll rock, laugh, and party! As three bald and blue men explore our world, together we’ll discover music, comedy, and surprises at every turn. Since debuting at New York’s Astor Place Theatre, this phenomenal live show has expanded to additional productions in Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Orlando, an international residency in Berlin, and multiple North American and world tours, reaching more than 35 million people worldwide. BLUE MAN GROUP is perfect for audiences of all ages and cultural backgrounds, and returns to D.C. with new music, fresh stories, custom instruments, and spectacle like never before.
Recommended for ages 4+.

SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL

JULY 22 – AUGUST 2, 2020
She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. But what the world didn’t know was how Donna Summer risked it all to break through barriers, becoming the icon of an era and the inspiration for every music diva who followed.  With a score featuring more than 20 of Summer’s classic hits including “Love to Love You Baby,” “Bad Girls,” and “Hot Stuff,” this electric experience is a moving tribute to the voice of a generation.
Recommended for ages 13+.

As previously announced, the remainder of the 2019-2020 Broadway at the National season is now on sale and includes JIMMY BUFFETT’S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE (October 8-13, 2019), MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 LIVE (October 18-19, 2019), RENT 20^TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR (November 12-17, 2019), JOHN LEGUIZAMO’S LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS (November 21-23, 2019), MANDY PATINKIN IN CONCERT: DIARIES (November 29, 2019), THE ILLUSIONISTS – MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS (December 3-8, 2019), FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (December 10-15, 2019), JERSEY BOYS (December 17, 2019 – January 5, 2020), and THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY (January 31 – February 1, 2020). Tickets for STING STARRING IN THE LAST SHIP (March 27 – April 5, 2020) will go on sale at a later date to be announced.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LOCATION
The National Theatre is located at 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in downtown Washington, D.C. Nearby metro stops include Metro Center and Federal Triangle. For parking information, please visit TheNationalDC.com/Directions-Parking.

TICKETS
Tickets for THE KING’S SPEECH, BANDSTAND, ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, BLUE MAN GROUP, and SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL will go on sale to the general public this Friday, October 4 at 10am. At that time, tickets may be purchased online at TheNationalDC.com, by calling 1-800-514-3849, or in person at the Box Office (open Monday-Friday from 12pm-6pm and two hours prior to every performance).

GROUPS OF 10+
Groups of 10 or more can save on all above-mentioned performances. To book, contact the group sales department at [email protected] or by calling the group sales hotline at 202-753-6867.

TICKET LOTTERY
Two hours prior to the above-mentioned performances’ show times, individuals may submit their names in person to be drawn to purchase up to two tickets at $25 per ticket (inclusive of all fees). Twenty lottery seats will be available for purchase for each of the above-mentioned performances. Names will be announced 30 minutes after the entry period begins (90 minutes prior to the show time). Individuals must be present, with cash, to redeem the offer.

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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.

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