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…
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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,…
Aladdin the Musical is Coming to DC’s National Theatre April 19-30
Last spring Disney on Broadway offered my family the opportunity to see The Lion King or Aladdin the Musical in New York City. I heard fabulous things about both shows and honestly couldn’t decide so I let my theatre loving teen daughter choose. She waffled for a couple days, watching clips from each show on…
CATS Coming to DC’s National Theatre Jan 17-22
Years ago when I was a teen and my family visited London, CATS was one of the musicals we saw. I was mesmerized by the cat-like performances by the actors and actresses as they slunked, pounced, pranced, and sang memorable songs like Memory. I recently saw CATS with my daughter in Los Angeles and loved…
A Magical Cirque Christmas Coming to DC’s National Theatre Dec 16-18
What family traditions do you look forward to at the holidays? When our kids were little, we enjoyed attending holiday-themed performances like The Nutcracker. This year we look forward to getting into the spirit of the season with A Magical Cirque Christmas, coming to The National Theatre December 16-18. About A Magical Cirque Christmas A…
The King’s Speech Coming to DC’s National Theatre in February
Talking to people can be hard if you stutter. Getting stuck on certain words or sounds can make individuals feel tense or uncomfortable. Today speech-language pathologists can help but such resources might not have been available to a young King George VI during his early years of being a king. The remarkable true story of…
Jersey Boys Coming to DC’s National Theatre
What do Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like a Man, and December, 1963 have in common? They’re all by FJetsefor a week of performances between December 17 – January 5. Here’s what you need to know about the show and a chance to win a pair of tickets to the opening night performance on Tuesday,…
Fiddler on the Roof Coming to DC’s National Theatre
What do If I Were a Rich Man, Sunrise, Sunset, and Matchmaker, Matchmaker have in common? If you said Fiddler on the Roof, you’re right! Fiddler on the Roof is coming to Washington, D.C.’s National Theatre for a week of performances between December 10 – 15. Here’s what you need to know about the show and…
The Illusionists Bring the Magic of the Holidays to DC’s National Theatre
What’s your family’s favorite holiday traditions? If you’re always on the lookout for a new way to ring in the holidays, this year The Illusionists are bringing the magic of the holidays to the National Theatre in Washington, DC for your family to enjoy some sophisticated magic in December. Keep reading for a chance to win 4…
Why I’m Glad I Took My Teens to See RENT at National Theatre DC
“I’ve never cried so much at a show,” my almost 16 year old daughter, Emily, said as we left the National Theatre after last night’s opening night performance of RENT. As we walked briskly to our parking spot on an unusually frigid night, we talked about why we want to see this powerful rock musical…
