Exclusion tactfully tackles representation in Hollywood by contemplating what’s true, what sells, and what’s funny

Exclusion investigates who gets the power of the pen and who gets silenced through a skillful incorporation of critical comedy.

By Eileen Chen May 26, 2023

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Nomadic Theatre’s Last Summer at Bluefish Cove is a touching tribute to lesbian community

Despite its sunshiney exterior, there’s much more bubbling beneath the surface in Bluefish Cove.

By Hailey Wharram May 9, 2023

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(no) pressure showcases Georgetown’s Asian American community and talent

The musical explores multiple dimensions of the Asian American experience through five distinct story arcs that cross over into hilarious and touching moments.

By Kristy Li April 29, 2023

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“Queer chaos” returns to Georgetown with The Rocky Horror Picture Show

More than anything, Rocky Horror is about self-acceptance, a sentiment immediately exposed to the audience.

By Connor Martin April 29, 2023

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Unknown Mortal Orchestra is “So Good at Being in Trouble,” but even better at lighting up the stage

While the band has yet to make the full jump into mainstream consciousness, their vast experience as a touring act was evident in the well-crafted, dynamic setlist.

By Jack Kealey April 25, 2023

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Dragonette took us back to the “Twennies” at Union Stage

With every song, Sorbara was able to embody and exude a vibrant, youthful energy.

By Zachary Warren April 19, 2023

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Concert preview: Theo Kandel is bringing folk sincerity to DC’s Songbyrd on April 19

Despite claiming numerous influences from the 1970s, Kandel isn’t just writing your grandparents’ folk music.

By Jacob Livesay April 14, 2023

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Here I Am is filled with ancestors and living history

“We’re continuously walking on graves. The earth itself is somebody’s grave,” Mélisande Short-Colomb (CAS ’21) recalled her father’s words while standing on the stage in Gaston Hall, during the inaugural... Read more

By Franzi Wild April 11, 2023

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Concert Preview: Russian New Wave band Molchat Doma is bringing their hopeful message to 9:30 Club

In line with their anti-imperialist view of Russia, their concerts transport the audience to an underground show in late-’80s Moscow.

By Patrick McFarland April 5, 2023

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Tiffany Day brings the party to her fans with “The Gratitude Tour”

Aptly named, these 19 shows are an ode to Day’s fans, with a setlist showcasing her artistic evolution as she’s steadily grown in popularity.

By Maya Kominsky March 30, 2023

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Wistful and witchy, Weyes Blood hypnotizes audiences at 9:30 Club

Mering conveys her message through a grand, sonically sweeping, soulful aesthetic that transports the listener into a cavernous cathedral.

By Christine Ji March 25, 2023

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“A Season of Sondheim”: Signature Theatre’s Pacific Overtures pays homage to Japanese theatrical traditions

Signature Theatre’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Pacific Overtures handles its complex subject matter sensitively, but never with kid gloves.

By Hailey Wharram March 25, 2023

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Margaret Cho is angry—and you should be, too

We spoke with Cho ahead of her upcoming appearance at the Warner Theater, and she discussed the many sources of inspiration that fuel her work.

By Francesca Theofilou and Riya Subbaiah March 3, 2023

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Get out your wallet, it’s time for Nomadic Theatre’s RENT!

The diverse cast invites even the most off-the-beaten-path audience member to sit down at the RENT table and feel at home.

By Donovan Barnes November 14, 2022

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With a stellar cast and hilarious post-apocalyptic antics, Dog Act is a triumph

Running in the Davis Performing Arts Center’s Devine Theatre from Nov. 2 to Nov. 12, this play is a must-see on-campus student theater event this fall.

By Hailey Wharram November 12, 2022

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Inside the maniacal menagerie that is Alaska Thunderfuck 5000’s Red 4 Filth Tour

As the lights went out and the onstage screen lit up, it became clear that this was more than just an exhibition of music—it was an immersive drag experience.

By Zachary Warren November 3, 2022