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  • McNally's Aria

    By on March 24, 2010

    Three years ago, Terrence McNally's phone rang. On the line, Michael Kaiser, president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. ''We'd like...

  • Opera Queens

    By on March 24, 2010

    Terrence McNally was angry with John Glover. ''So, what's going to happen? I've called and offered you this part and I haven't heard from you,''...

  • Diva Country

    By on March 24, 2010

    When Terrence McNally first approached Tyne Daly to play Maria Callas in Master Class, the actress, known for her work in television (Cagney & Lacey)...

  • Calman's Calling

    By on March 17, 2010

    New York's loss is Washington's gain. Although, it's not as if New York has given up Leslie Calman completely. The political science Ph.D. returns one...

  • Leading Light

    By on March 11, 2010

    Nicholas Rodriguez has toured as the King of the Jews (Jesus, in Jesus Christ Superstar) and appeared on Broadway as the King of the Apes...

  • Above and Beyond: Comedy, Spoken Word, Tastings, Tours, Etc.

    By on March 11, 2010

    BARNS AT WOLF TRAP 1645 Trap RoadVienna, Va.703-255-1900wolf-trap.org The Second City 50th Anniversary Tour – Chicago’s historic comedy troupe celebrates 50 years of improv and...

  • Classical Music

    By on March 11, 2010

    BACH SINFONIA Takoma Park/Silver Spring Performing Arts Center Montgomery College Georgia Avenue and East-West Highway Silver Spring 301-362-6525 bachsinfonia.org The Art of Lute/The Art of...

  • Dance

    By on March 11, 2010

    CLARICE SMITH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER University of MarylandCollege Park, Md.301-405-ARTSwww.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu Gesel Mason — Through dance, personal stories and video images, Women, Sex, & Desire: Sometimes...

  • Film

    By on March 11, 2010

    Release dates subject to change on the whim (or the firing) of a studio executive. March Green Zone — The Bourne team of director Paul...

  • Museums and Galleries

    By on March 11, 2010

    1708 GALLERY 319 W. Broad St.Richmond804-643-17081708gallery.org 20th Annual Art Auction — ”Home Is Where The Art Is” is the gallery’s largest fundraising event of the...

  • Music: Pop, Rock, Folk and Jazz

    By on March 11, 2010

    BARNS AT WOLF TRAP 1645 Trap Rd. Vienna, Va. 703-255-1900 wolf-trap.org Greg Brown (3/12) Altan – Traditional Irish music ambassadors to the world (3/15) Battlefield...

  • Readings and Lectures

    By on March 11, 2010

    BORDERS BOOKSTORES Chelsea Handler Various locations borders.com Chelsea Handler — Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang (3/27, 18th & L Streets NW) Lloyd Constantine — In Journal...

  • Stage

    By on March 11, 2010

    AMERICAN CENTURY THEATER Master Class at Kennedy Center Gunston Theater II2700 S. Lang St.Arlington, Va.703-998-4555americancentury.org Stalag 17 — The Academy Award-winning film adaptation of this...

  • Passion Plate

    By on March 4, 2010

    In 2002, metro D.C.'s culinary landscape added a new point of interest: Jamie Leeds. Trained in New York under high-profile restaurateur Danny Meyer, and also...

  • A Complete Guide to Dining Out for Life 2010

    By on March 3, 2010

    A complete guide to all participating restaurants as of press time, by neighborhood, including applicable meals, and what percentage of each food bill will be...