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THE 2014 SUGAR AND CHAMPAGNE AFFAIR WAS A SPARKLING SUCCESS

February 20, 2014 Cary Pollak for Whisk and Quill

Earlier this month DC’s “Sugar and Champagne Affair” welcomed hundreds of guests who raised cane to benefit the Washington Humane Society. The much-anticipated event held in the Ronald Reagan Building draws both owners and their precious pets to a canine-themed gala. And it’s […]

Kathleen Turner Triumphs in Mother Courage and Her Children – Arena Stage

Jordan Wright February 11, 2014 Special to The Alexandria Times

Kathleen Turner as Mother Courage in Mother Courage and Her Children – Photo by Teresa Wood

I had a terrible sense of dread about Arena Stage’s production of Mother Courage and Her Children… and in Act One it was coming […]

Ella, First Lady of Song At MetroStage

Jordan Wright February 4, 2014 Special to The Alexandria Times

Freda Payne as Ella Fitzgerald – photo credit Chris Banks

Maurice Hines wants to entertain you, in the same way he’s entertained audiences through seven decades from Broadway to Vegas, and most recently at DC’s Arena Stage where his […]

The Ballad of the Red Knight – By Red Knight Productions at Port City Playhouse

Jordan Wright January 30, 2014 Special to The Alexandria Times

Red Knight & Fanglett

As I took my seat on press night I overheard that The Ballad of the Red Knight producers had recommended parents bring along their children. It explained why all four little ones […]

A Night for Spain to Shine

Jordan Wright January 23, 2014 Special to DC Metro Theater Arts, Broadway Stars, and LocalKicks

Spain’s Ambassador Ramon Gil-Casares (right) chats with a guest

Dozens of foodies and fashionistas crammed into the former residence of the Ambassador to Spain on 16th Street Thursday night to […]

The Importance of Being Earnest – Shakespeare Theatre Company

Jordan Wright January 28, 2014 Special to The Alexandria Times

Siân Phillips as Lady Bracknell in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest, directed by Keith Baxter. Photo by Scott Suchman.

It is always satisfying to while away the hours at the theater, but it […]