When I was young, my parents had season theater tickets. For years, I looked forward to going to a Sunday matinee performance of a musical followed by dinner out. We saw a lot of memorable shows, including Annie. Next week Annie the Musical opens in Washington, DC at the National Theatre and whether you’ve never…
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Pretty Woman is Coming to DC’s National Theatre December 12-17
“Welcome to Hollywood! What’s your dream?” The line that began and ended the movie, plus the many memorable ones in between, came back to me recently as I rewatched Pretty Woman on a long flight. Who could forget Julia Roberts as Vivian and her dream of wanting to get out of where she was to…
Mrs. Doubtfire is Coming to DC’s National Theatre October 10-15
If you remember watching the 1993 movie version of Mrs. Doubtfire with Robin Williams, relive the heartwarming story about family as Washington, D.C.’s National Theater kicks off their season with Mrs. Doubtfire from October 10-15. About Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical As parents, there’s not much we wouldn’t do for our children. When struggling, out of…
Hadestown is Coming to DC’s National Theatre June 6-18
Hadestown is coming to Washington, D.C.’s National Theater June 6-18 as the final show of the 2022-2023 season. This Tony and Grammy award winning musical written by Anaïs Mitchell tells the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. It intertwines two mythical tales- of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and…
Beetlejuice is Coming to DC’s National Theatre May 16-28
I can’t tell you when I last watched Beetlejuice the movie that starred Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder. I don’t think we’ve ever watched it as a family. #ParentingFail In fact, there’s not much I remember about the movie except for Beetlejuice’s black and white striped suit so I’m excited Beetlejuice is coming to Washington,…
John Leguizamo Brings Latin History for Morons to DC’s National Theatre
As part of his 2019 tour, comedian John Leguizamo is bringing his one-man Tony-nominated Latin History for Morons to Washington, D.C.’s National Theatre. Inspired by the near total absence of Latinos from his son’s American history books John Leguizamo’s Latin History for Morons will be at the National Theatre for one weekend only: Thursday, November…
Taking Kids to See Annie: 6 Things to Do Before You Go (+ 3 for After the Show)
The national tour of Annie opened last night at Washington, D.C.’s National Theatre and it’s a perfect way to introduce elementary ages to award winning musicals that have longer performance times than family theater venues. Originally based on Harold Gray’s popular comic strip, Little Orphan Annie, the story and songs of Annie are delightfully familiar to…
