In Series Sets ‘La Paloma’ on Mexican Border
Unlike the original one-act operetta of 1894, “La Paloma at the Wall” takes place at the slatted wall at Friendship Park/Parque de la Amistad on the border and in a beachfront Tijuana bar.
Music, Juggling at Cherry Blossom Festival Kickoff (photos)
The cast members of the show "'Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon' The Super Live," based on one of the most popular manga (Japanese graphic novels) of all time, made their North American debut.
Weekend Round Up March 21, 2019
During the first big weekend of the National Cherry Blossom Festival: the Pink Tie Party, a Georgetown cupcake tour and art and music inspired by “The Tale of Genji.”
Irish Tenor Fills Perry Belmont House With Song
Accompanied by pianist David George of Louisville, Anthony Kearns gave a rendition of “Danny Boy” that brought the March 3 audience to their feet.
‘Faust,’ in French, at the Kennedy Center
The courtship of Faust and Marguerite is conducted at full breath and, in soprano Erin Wall’s case, a searing, gorgeous voice that says a lot about singing as acting.
Weekend Round Up March 14, 2019
Along with celebrating St. Patrick — and all things Irish — you can sketch orchids, tour Heurich House with the kids and wander the Travel & Adventure Show.
A Resonant ‘Onegin’ from WNO
It’s taken 30 years to return this opera to Washington National Opera, but for those who longed for its arrival, it was probably worth the wait.
Spring Arts Preview: Performance
Our writer on the performing arts points to spring shows of special interest, covering opera, choral, classical, jazz, rock, pop and country, as well as theater.
Weekend Round Up March 7, 2019
Prepare to be smitten, as Charles II was, by Nell Gwynn at the Folger. The show, with Alison Luff playing Nell, closes this weekend.
Weekend Round Up February 28, 2019
This weekend's options include a Whiskey Walk and a Jazz Service. Ready for St. Patrick’s Day? Alexandria’s parade is this Saturday and an Irish tenor will sing at the Perry Belmont House on Sunday.
