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Nell Gwynn Captures the Heart of King Charles II and DC Theatergoers

Jessica Swale’s biographical comedy Nell Gwynn at D.C.’s Folger Shakespeare Theater presents the titular character’s rise from a mere orange seller to a mistress of the King of England. The... Read more

By February 26, 2019

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Critical Voices: KIDZ BOP Kids, KIDZ BOP 39

When the last great empire falls and capitalism as we know it crumbles, there will be a few great pieces of art that remain. These are cultural artifacts that are... Read more

By February 26, 2019

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Everybody Knows Lives Up to Its Title to Its Own Detriment

Everybody Knows is the sort of movie that uses its central mystery, i.e. the kidnapping of a young girl, not as an end in and of itself, but rather as... Read more

By February 23, 2019

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Critical Voices: Santana, In Search of Mona Lisa

Famed guitarist and singer Carlos Santana has come out with a new EP containing three tracks and two edits. The genesis behind the record is linked to the artist’s transformational... Read more

By February 20, 2019

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Office Hours: Elizabeth Gleyzer

Welcome to “Office Hours,” the Voice’s video series in which we invite talented student-musicians to come and serenade us in our office. Check out more of the series here.  Elizabeth Gleyzer (COL... Read more

By February 17, 2019

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School of Rock Sticks it to the Man

Throughout the second half of January, the touring company for the Tony-nominated musical School of Rock brought a much needed explosion of energy to DC’s National Theatre during the country’s... Read more

By February 16, 2019

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BMDT Showcase Jubilation! Preview

Georgetown University’s Black Movements Dance Theatre (BMDT) will showcase its skillful repertoire in Jubilation!, after more than a semester’s hard work. The showcase will feature choreography by the faculty artistic... Read more

By February 15, 2019

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The Voice Predicts the 2019 Oscars

Best Picture by Angela Wu Who Will Win: Green Book Who Should Win: Black Panther It’s no secret that the Academy Awards voters are largely, to put it bluntly, old... Read more

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Let Freedom Ring! Exhorts Radical Love and Resiliance Through Song

The 17th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Let Freedom Ring Celebration, presented by Georgetown University in collaboration with The Kennedy Center, began with an accusation of inequity. Over an original... Read more

By February 14, 2019

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Concert Preview: Daughters, Feb. 17, Black Cat

Since punk rock’s inception, musicians, critics, and popular culture writ large have been quick to declare the genre dead. They eagerly proclaim that nobody knows how to truly “rock” anymore,... Read more

By February 14, 2019

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Critical Voices: Ariana Grande, thank u, next

Following the wild success of her two singles “thank u, next” and “7 rings,” Ariana Grande’s new album has arrived and has immediately captivated many listeners. thank u, next is... Read more

By February 13, 2019

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Thousands of (Almost) Expired Condoms to Give Birth to Student Art

On a college campus, one has options when faced with a stealthy count of condoms eager to be employed. But when that number of contraceptives is in the thousands, and... Read more

By February 13, 2019

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Concert Preview: Vince Staples and Buddy, Feb. 22, 9:30 Club

On Friday, Feb. 22, Compton Rappers Vince Staples and Buddy will be performing at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC as a part of their “Smile, You’re on Camera” tour.... Read more

By February 12, 2019

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Kleptocracy Engages the Unknown

The District is about to devour Kleptocracy. Arena Stage’s latest production, which runs through Feb. 24, is the world premiere of a play set in 1990s Russia that depicts the... Read more

By February 1, 2019

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Matthew McConaughey Flounders in Steve Knight’s Serenity

On the soporific Plymouth Island, somewhere tropical and isolated, everyone knows Baker Dill’s (Matthew McConaughey) business. Information is more likely to be passed on by bartenders and grocery clerks than... Read more

By February 1, 2019

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Jojo Ruf takes the stage at Theater J

Jojo Ruf (COL ’08, MBA ’19) has been involved in the Washington, D.C., theater scene as an audience member, an artist, and a producer for most of her life. But... Read more

By February 1, 2019

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Speech & Debate Grapples with the Complexities of Truth

Speech & Debate begins by brutally wrenching the audience back into the dark, confusing, and hazy years of high school: painted brick walls, cheesy slogans, and awkward morning announcements. Speech... Read more

By January 31, 2019

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Critical Voices: Maggie Rogers, Heard It In A Past Life

“Would you hear me out / If I told you I was terrified for days? Thought I was gonna break,” Maggie Rogers admits in “Light On,” the third single released... Read more

By January 31, 2019

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Critical Voices: Weezer, Teal Album

When a band covers a song, it is commonplace to add their own unique twist to the sound of the original. Take Hendrix’s obtrusive, amplified interpretation of Dylan’s folk-rock single... Read more

By January 31, 2019

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Glass is a Shattered Mess

It is safe to say that we’re living in the superhero movie era. They have taken over the box-office, the celebrity realm, and even the critical world: at the Academy... Read more

By January 30, 2019