“Where do you live, Peter Pan?” Wendy asked, waiting anxiously for an answer. “Second star to the right and straight on till morning!” answered Peter. Well, Yorktown’s production of Peter Pan was ’straight on’ and had a few ’stars’ thrown in to boot. They brought Neverland to life, making anyone say ‘I Won’t Grow Up.’
Who doesn’t want money and fame, at least in theory? For the almost-famous wanting to get rid of the “almost,” it would be easy to fall under the spell of a wealthy producer offering that chance. Such was the concept driving H-B Woodlawn’s excellent performance of As Bees in Honey Drown.
Written by Douglas Carter, [...]
In their production of The Pajama Game this weekend, Bishop Ireton wowed audiences with their enthusiasm and dedication to a lively performance.
The Pajama Game originally opened on Broadway on May 13, 1954, ultimately garnering a Tony Award for Best Musical. It is based on the book “7 1/2 Cents” by Richard Bissell, and was adapted [...]
The butler is a French candlestick, the cook is a teapot, and the wardrobe was once an operatic star. Such antics could only be possible in the fantastic world of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, which South Lakes High School brought to life.
With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, [...]
Every one knows the latest dance steps in Annandale High School’s production of The Boy Friend.
The Boy Friend, a lovable yet corny spoof of the musicals of the 1920’s, is set on the French Riviera. It follows the story of a wealthy student at Madame Dubonnet’s Finishing School for Girls named Polly and her dream [...]
It is 1986, and with the Cold War leaving nations on the precarious edge of destruction, two powerhouses face off in an intense battle of wits, where a single move can lead to victory or brutal defeat. They are not world leaders, however, but chess champions from the world’s two superpowers, competing in a rivalry [...]
In our fast-paced society, it can be difficult to slow down and appreciate life. But for the protagonists of Falls Church High School’s production of The Boys Next Door, every day brings new obstacles and new discoveries.
An off-Broadway success by Tom Griffin, The Boys Next Door follows the lives of four developmentally disabled men who [...]
“Do you hear that playin’?” With befuddled mobsters, mismatched couples, and the continuous search for true love, C.D. Hylton High School’s Anything Goes showcased the 35-person cast’s musical talent in this timeless romantic comedy.
Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology ably tackled Shakespeare’s tragedy of Macbeth. A challenging production effort, Thomas Jefferson’s cast overcame the obstacles of Macbeth’s language and length with their exuberant energy.
The Scottish play (as it is called in theatre circles) is one of Shakespeare’s most performed tragedies. It chronicles the virtuous Macbeth [...]
There once was a time when elegant movie stars in well-cut suits and evening gowns sashayed through big cities, when TV variety shows rehashed tried and true gags, and America thrived on a rare breed of optimism. This was the 50s, and the setting of My Favorite Year.
My Favorite Year, based on the 1982 movie [...]
