Spotlight: Ali Wong, Drag Salute, Hedda Gabler, Ragtime and Shall We Dance
Our recommended picks for the week of June 9, 2016
A Drag Salute to the Divas
Indefatigable local drag sensation Shi-Queeta Lee and her troupe of illusionists offer a special Capital Pride showcase of the show “A Drag Salute To The Divas.” Friday, June 10, at 7 p.m. The Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. Tickets are $20 to $50. Call 202-588-5595 or visit adragsalutetothedivas.com.
Ali Wong
A San Francisco native, the comedian has been seen on various Comedy Central programs, including Chris Hardwick’s @Midnight and Inside Amy Schumer, as well as Schumer’s hit film Trainwreck. Wong, who has a Netflix special entitled Baby Cobra, is also a writer on ABC’s sitcom Fresh Off The Boat. Two shows on Thursday, June 16, at 7 and 9 p.m., at the two-month-old Drafthouse Comedy, 1100 13th St. NW. Tickets are $25. Call 202-750-6411 or visit drafthousecomedy.com.
Hedda Gabler
Mark O’Rowe’s contemporary adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s classic provides a nuanced portrait of one of the most fascinating figures in modern drama, with a mesmerizing study of power, control and self-deception. Matt Torney directs Julia Coffey in the title role. Also featuring Avery Clark, Kimberly Schraf, Michael Early, Kimiye Corwin, Shane Kenyon and Rosemary Regan. To June 19. Studio Theatre, 14th & P Streets NW. Call 202-332-3300 or visit studiotheatre.org.
Ragtime the Musical
Wolf Trap presents the local stop of a touring production of the Broadway musical spectacle by Terrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. It transports viewers to the dawn of the 20th Century, featuring a rich score ranging from its namesake style to marches, cakewalks and gospel. Thursday, June 9, at 8 p.m., Friday, June 10, at 8 p.m., and Saturday, June 11, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The Filene Center at Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $22 to $80. Call 877-WOLFTRAP or visit wolftrap.org.
Shall We Dance
As part of its Divas Outdoors programming on the lawn, Hillwood Estate screens the 1937 musical starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, with music by George Gershwin, who wrote each scene in a different style of dance music, and lyrics by Ira Gershwin. Pieces include, “Dance of the Waves”, “Waltz of the Red Balloons”, “Graceful and Elegant”, “Hoctor’s Ballet” and “French Ballet Class.” Next Friday, June 17, at 7 p.m. Hillwood Estate, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. Tickets are $15. Call 202-686-5807 or visit HillwoodMuseum.org.
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