December Magic at National Theatre DC + GIVEAWAY!
December 4, 2019 • theatre
Guys, this is a jam packed month for awesome entertainment and I don't want you to miss a second of it - I have a discount for everyone for this week and a chance at free tickets for later in the month. Good luck!
This week: Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays (BOGO 12/4!)
I was fortunate enough to see this opening night and WOW! It made me so happy to see all ages in the audience. The kids were screaming in shock and awe while the adults were laughing at the sly humor. I loved the diversity of tricks performed - this is a true crowd pleaser!
The Illusionists are in town until December 8, but if you can get there tonight (12/4), it's family night which means BOGO tickets with code FAMBOGO! You're welcome.
The Illusionists are in town until December 8, but if you can get there tonight (12/4), it's family night which means BOGO tickets with code FAMBOGO! You're welcome.
Tuesday, Dec. 10 - Sunday, Dec. 15: Fiddler on the Roof (+GIVEAWAY!)
Tony-winning director Bartlett Sher and the team behind South Pacific, The King and I, and 2017 Tony-winning Best Play Oslo, bring a fresh and authentic vision to beloved theatrical masterpiece FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, from Tony winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. The original production won ten Tony Awards, including a special Tony for becoming the longest-running Broadway musical of all time. You’ll be there when the sun rises on this new production, with stunning movement and dance from acclaimed Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins. A wonderful cast and lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. Featuring the Broadway classics “Tradition,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life,” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will introduce a new generation to this uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!
ENTER TO WIN: Comment your favorite song from Fiddler on the Roof below! Your comment must include an e-mail address in the body of the comment in order to be contacted if your name is drawn!
Winner will receive 2 hard tickets to opening night tickets for Tuesday, December 10th at 7:30 pm. Recommended for ages 8+. Winner will be drawn Saturday 12/7.
Dec. 17, 2019 - Jan. 5, 2020: Jersey Boys
Washington, USA
Five on Friday
November 22, 2019 • life, theatre
Happy Friday!
The days have been racing by as they always seem to from Labor Day until Christmas. It's been hectic, but fun!
1. Aladdin
The national tour of Aladdin made it's way through Baltimore. This was my third time seeing it (previously on Broadway and in Chicago) and this time, I brought my mom and siblings along as a birthday/Christmas gift to them. It was such a fun night out!
2. Stoopsgiving
For the third year in a row, our group of neighbors turned close friends got together for our version of friendsgiving. It's amazing to see how our group has grown.
3. Daily ritual
I might be late to the party on this, but how did I not know Amazon has their own clothing brand now?! A lot of my basic T's were getting to the worn, pilling stage and I knew it was time to replace them. Amazon has the basics in multiple weights, styles, and all the essential neutral colors in the softest fabrics — and with reasonable prices! My personal favorites so far are this Jersey Elbow-Sleeve Boat Neck Shirt and the Supersoft Terry Short-Sleeve Shirt. I've got a handful more on my wish list.
4. Singin' in the Rain
One of my favorite local theatres, Olney Theatre Center, is currently performing Singin' in the Rain. I haven't seen the film since I was a kid and wasn't sure what to expect, but it was such a strong performance (just like every Olney show I've ever seen), and I was stunned when it actually rained on stage for the titular song! If you're nearby, the show runs until January 5. Some performances have discounted tickets available on Goldstar.
5. Booties
I struggle every year to find good boots and generally order multiple pairs before I find something that works for me. I ordered these toffee leather Lucky brand booties on sale and loved them so much, I ordered them in black as well! My office mate was curious so she ordered a pair and also ended up ordering a second! They're so comfortable and go with everything.
Baltimore, MD, USA
RENT | 20th Anniversary Tour
November 13, 2019 • theatre, travel
Who: My neighbor & I
What: the 20th anniversary tour of RENT
When: November 2019
Where: National Theatre, Washington DC
Why: No day but today!
Thoughts: My first viewing of RENT was the 2005 film. My second was a community theatre production nearly ten years later. I was thrilled to finally see a full, professional production and it did not disappoint! It's now been over 20 years since RENT's Broadway debut but the story holds up as well as ever—it's easy to see how it is still relevant today. At the same time, there's a huge nostalgia factor for me personally as a 90's kids. The costumes always make me grin, especially the ensemble member wearing JNCOs!
The show just opened, so you have all week to grab tickets and enjoy the show at the National Theatre—it's here through Sunday, 11/17!
Washington, DC, USA
GIVEAWAY | Latin History for Morons
November 8, 2019 • giveaway, theatre
Guys!
I have heard such amazing things about this show and I am so jealous of whomever wins the chance to attend:
Fresh off its Tony-nominated hit Broadway run, Tony Award winner John Leguizamo’s one-man play LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS is inspired by the near total absence of Latinos from his son’s American history books. Known as modern theatre’s most prolific Latino playwright, Leguizamo embarks on an outrageously funny, frenzied search to find a Latin hero for his son’s school history project. From a mad recap of the Aztec empire to stories of unknown Latin patriots of the Revolutionary War and beyond, Leguizamo breaks down the 3,000 years between the Mayans and Pitbull into 110 irreverent and uncensored minutes above and beyond his unique style.
Don’t miss the show The New York Times calls “a surprisingly poignant one-man play that slyly poses sharp and timely questions of what culturally defines American identity and who, in the nationalistic age of Trump, has ‘the right’ to be here.”
Allied Media has graciously allowed me to give one reader two tickets to the opening performance on Thursday, November 21.
To enter, simply leave a comment sharing why you'd like to see the show!
You MUST include an e-mail address IN THE COMMENT in order for me to reach you if your name is drawn.
You MUST include an e-mail address IN THE COMMENT in order for me to reach you if your name is drawn.
Winner contacted Friday, November 15. Good luck!
Washington, DC, USA
GIVEAWAY | RENT
October 26, 2019 • theatre
A classic favorite is returning to the National Theatre in just a few weeks and it is one not to be missed!
In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. Now, this Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. A reimagining of Puccini’s La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters — love.
Thanks to Allied Media, I have a pair of tickets for the opening performance on Tuesday, November 12th at 7:30 PM.
To enter, leave a comment on this post with your favorite song from RENT! Be sure to include an email address to be contacted if you are chosen Winner will be contacted November 6.
Good luck!
Washington, DC, USA
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