Going Out Gurus Archive: Theater

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It's Thursday, and we're ready to chat at 1 p.m. Looking at the dozens of questions that are already in the Got Plans? queue, people are anxious to talk about holiday parties, Thanksgiving eve destinations and places to take visitors....

Two great shows for the price of none

After dropping by Russia House for a drink with us tonight, make a beeline for Flashpoint for a mix of entertaining art and theater. Kenny George's "Pacguy" bursts onto the scene tonight. (Kenny George) First up, Kenny George's exhibition "Pacguy"...

Making progress at Arena Stage

The time is nearing for Arena Stage to move out of its temporary Crystal City digs and into the new 200,000-foot facility at Maine Avenue and Sixth Street SW. True, the center won't be ready until Arena's 2010/2011 season, but...

On stage in November

If it's November, it must be time for...Fringe Festival? Plus, holiday favorites hit area stages and "Ol' Man River" will soon be taking up residence in your head. Show Boat sails at Signature Theatre this month. (Chris Mueller) The musical...

Theater: Comings and goings

Of Mice and Men is coming to town.

On Stage in October

This month brings a Broadway blockbuster, the musical remake of a cult classic and an eclectic festival of dance. October kicks off on a high note with the premiere of "Jersey Boys" at National Theatre. The Tony-winning musical follows the...

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Get Your Free Theater Tickets, Stephanie Merry , September 30, 2009

Free Shakespeare? Hop to It, Stephanie Merry , September 17, 2009

On Stage in September, Stephanie Merry , September 3, 2009

On Stage in August, Stephanie Merry , July 30, 2009

'Beyond Dark Corners' at Fringe, Nelson Pressley , July 25, 2009

'A Cappella Party' at Fringe, Nelson Pressley , July 24, 2009

'Diamond Dead': Worth Repeating, Stephanie Merry , July 24, 2009

'Captain Squishy': A Real Knee-Slapper, Stephanie Merry , July 23, 2009

'Comic Roach' at Fringe: Music and Movies , Nelson Pressley , July 23, 2009

'Dizzy Miss Lizzie's Roadside Revue' at Fringe, Nelson Pressley , July 22, 2009

'Bull': A Wild Ride, Stephanie Merry , July 20, 2009

'Girls Inside' at Fringe: Drive-By Drama, Nelson Pressley , July 20, 2009

At the Fringe: 'She Moved Through the Fair', Nelson Pressley , July 20, 2009

At the Fringe: Billy the Kid, Then and Now, Nelson Pressley , July 17, 2009

'Bare Breasted Women' (Really), Nelson Pressley , July 17, 2009

'GS-14': Close Enough for Government Work, Nelson Pressley , July 17, 2009

At the Fringe Festival: 'Deconstructing the Myth of the Booty', Nelson Pressley , July 16, 2009

'Pepe' the Suburban Life Musical, Stephanie Merry , July 16, 2009

'May 39th/40th': Back to the Future, Stephanie Merry , July 15, 2009

'Bargain Basement Game Show': Come On Down!, Nelson Pressley , July 15, 2009

'Bad Hamlet': The Play's the Thing x 2, Nelson Pressley , July 15, 2009

A Tactile Dinner: Whimsicality To Go, Peter Marks , July 14, 2009

'Skywriter': A Twist on the Familiar, Stephanie Merry , July 14, 2009

Original 'Sin', Stephanie Merry , July 14, 2009

'Soup!': Serving Up Some Salty Humor, Stephanie Merry , July 13, 2009

On the Fringe, Stephanie Merry , July 13, 2009

'The Devil's Christmas Carol': A Musical From Hell, Stephanie Merry , July 13, 2009

Trunk Show: The Elephant Sings!, Nelson Pressley , July 13, 2009

'Cabaret CooCoo': Cigars, Cigarettes, Candy?, Nelson Pressley , July 11, 2009

'4.48 Psychosis': The Bitter End, Nelson Pressley , July 11, 2009

'Slow News Day': Ambling Along, Stephanie Merry , July 11, 2009

'Magnum Opus': Song and Dance of Death, Nelson Pressley , July 10, 2009

'Titus X': Completely Bloody Insane, Peter Marks , July 10, 2009

The Scene at the Fringe Preview, Stephanie Merry , July 4, 2009

On Stage in July, Stephanie Merry , July 1, 2009

Fringe Festival Tickets On Sale, Stephanie Merry , June 25, 2009

On Stage in June, Stephanie Merry , May 27, 2009

Free and Cheap Theater, Stephanie Merry , May 15, 2009

On Stage in May, Stephanie Merry , April 30, 2009

Free Theater, Stephanie Merry , April 28, 2009

On Stage in April, Stephanie Merry , March 26, 2009

The Best of a 'Superstar', Stephanie Merry , March 19, 2009

On Stage in March, Stephanie Merry , February 25, 2009

Cheap Dates: A Social Life Stimulus Plan, Julia Beizer , February 25, 2009

On Stage in February, Stephanie Merry , February 2, 2009

On Stage in 2008, Stephanie Merry , December 31, 2008

On Stage in December, Stephanie Merry , December 1, 2008

'Punch': What to Expect, Stephanie Merry , November 14, 2008

Cheaper Theater, Stephanie Merry , November 6, 2008

On Stage in November, Stephanie Merry , November 4, 2008

Getting Into the Spirit of Halloween, Stephanie Merry , October 17, 2008

Another Chance for a Free Show, Stephanie Merry , October 15, 2008

Onstage in October, Stephanie Merry , September 30, 2008

On Stage in September, Stephanie Merry , September 4, 2008

A Little Bit at a Time, Stephanie Merry , July 25, 2008

Last Call for Fringe, Stephanie Merry , July 23, 2008

Audience Disintegration, Stephanie Merry , July 18, 2008

On the Fringe: Drink Discounts and Happy Hours, Stephanie Merry , July 14, 2008

Fringe Must-Sees, Stephanie Merry , July 11, 2008

The New Face of Fringe, Stephanie Merry , July 2, 2008

A Little Bit of Everything, Stephanie Merry , June 24, 2008

Interns' Guide: Discount Theater Tickets, Fritz Hahn , May 23, 2008

Something Wicked This Way Comes, Anne , March 3, 2008

On Stage in February, Erin , February 1, 2008

Q&A: The Residents of 'Avenue Q', Erin , November 30, 2007

Director Q&A: 'The Studio', Erin , November 19, 2007

Check Out This 'View', Erin , November 7, 2007

On Stage in November, Erin , November 2, 2007

A Perfect $10, Erin , November 1, 2007

Theater on the Cheap, Erin , October 10, 2007

On Stage in October, Erin , October 4, 2007

On Stage in September, Erin , August 30, 2007

Hot, Cheap Seats, Erin , August 17, 2007

On Stage in August, Erin , August 1, 2007

On Stage in July, Erin , July 6, 2007

On the Fringe Again, Erin , June 18, 2007

'To Be' Seeing Some Shakespeare, Erin , June 14, 2007

Free Advice, Erin , June 1, 2007

On Stage in June, Erin , June 1, 2007

On Stage in May, Erin , May 1, 2007

On Stage in April, Erin , April 2, 2007

On Stage in March, Erin , March 1, 2007

Stage Might in 2007, Erin , January 12, 2007

Canned Good, Erin , December 8, 2006

Well Played, Erin , November 17, 2006

Hot Nights to Beat the Cold, Erin , November 15, 2006

Funereal Joy, Erin , October 27, 2006

Courting 'Corteo', Erin , October 26, 2006

Hot Ticket, Erin , October 16, 2006

Post-Summer Stage Events, Erin , October 3, 2006

Light (on the Wallet) Entertainment, Erin , September 29, 2006

Buzz About the 'Bee', Erin , September 21, 2006

Stage Right, Erin , September 6, 2006

Drinking on the Fringe, Fritz Hahn , July 26, 2006

Puppets and Tales of Tails, Erin , July 21, 2006

Fringe Benefits, Erin , July 11, 2006

Sweet Summer "Nothing", Erin , June 14, 2006

A Merry Dish of "Spamalot", Erin , June 8, 2006

One Great "Body", Erin , May 19, 2006

All Aboard, Erin , April 21, 2006

Support 'Marriage', Erin , March 15, 2006

'Measure' Up, Erin , February 2, 2006

The Tell-Tale Part, Erin , January 18, 2006

Washington Theater, Episode IV: A New Hope, Jen Chaney , June 27, 2005

Midsummer, Take Two, Erin , June 21, 2005

A Dramatic Sale, washingtonpost.com , May 17, 2005

A Mammoth Deal, washingtonpost.com , May 10, 2005

'Marriage' for 2, washingtonpost.com , May 2, 2005

Seinfeld, Four, washingtonpost.com , April 14, 2005

A Signature Season, washingtonpost.com , March 25, 2005

A Very, Very Mad World, washingtonpost.com , March 9, 2005

It's Raining Men, washingtonpost.com , March 1, 2005