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Mx. Georgetown: Meet the contestants of Georgetown’s first-ever student drag competition

Six drag queens and kings will compete for the inaugural Mx. Georgetown crown in the ICC Auditorium on April 12 at 8 p.m.

By and April 12, 2024

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Washington Magic brings old-school magic to life with humorous charm

A respite from the predictability of everyday life, Washington Magic reminds us to infuse the mundane with a sprinkle of magic.

By and April 8, 2024

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Ricky Montgomery cements his permanent home in the music industry with The Rick Tour: Another Rick in the Wall

Whenever Montgomery performs, he makes his listeners feel right at home, building a safe haven up brick by brick—or rather, Rick by Rick. 

By March 30, 2024

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Signature Theatre’s Penelope is a poignant examination of unraveling

Penelope is a musical reimagining of mythical proportions.

By March 23, 2024

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Two decades in, Greensky Bluegrass is far from past its prime

It’s notoriously difficult for bluegrass bands to fill out big venues; but the rules don’t seem to apply to Greensky Bluegrass.

By March 19, 2024

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Folger Theatre’s Reading Room Festival reimagines and celebrates Shakespeare’s works

At Folger Theatre's Reading Room Festival, each playwright revealed how Shakespeare’s work remains ever-salient.

By March 9, 2024

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“Full of doubts with a general smile,” Briston Maroney glows on Ultrapure tour

With overwhelming charm and a bit of nervous energy, Briston Maroney had the crowd in the palm of his hand.

By February 15, 2024

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Runway ASIA celebrates the diverse styles of the Asian diaspora and raises $1000 for humanitarian relief in Gaza

Runway ASIA is a treasured space for Asian students at Georgetown to celebrate their cultural heritage while making a philanthropic impact.

By January 3, 2024

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Folger Theatre’s rendition of The Winter’s Tale is a beautiful blend of bone-chilling drama and sunny optimism

From the thoughtful mise-en-scène to the dynamic, earnest performances, there is an undeniable warmth radiating from this play’s center.

By December 11, 2023

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Queer music festival LoveLoud lives up to its name

LoveLoud has hosted LGBTQ+ charity fundraiser festivals since 2017, but this year, they're taking the show on the road.

By and November 22, 2023

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With Betrayal, Nomadic Theater produced a strikingly intimate show

Nomadic’s stripped-back production of Betrayal still managed to draw the audience into an intimate web of complicated relationships.

By November 20, 2023

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POTUS sucker-punches the patriarchy by pairing profane comedy with sharp social critique

POTUS: Or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive perfectly balances colorful comedy and cultural critique.

By November 9, 2023

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On the “I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet” tour, Del Water Gap bridges nostalgia and yearning 

Very few performers leave you with the impression that they belong on stage; but Del Water Gap is clearly an exception.

By November 9, 2023

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Comedy + charity = the stand-up thing to do with Georgetown Comedy for a Cause

Top-tier local comedy, supporting students, and giving to a good cause add up to an exciting opportunity for audience members and aspiring comedians alike.

By November 2, 2023

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Frankie and the Witch Fingers ignite D.C. at the Black Cat

Frankie and the Witch Fingers provided an unexpected genre blend, and the crowd was with it.

By October 11, 2023

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Twisted Pine branches beyond its bluegrass roots

Equal parts folk, pop, jazz, and funk, Twisted Pine prides itself on its ability to turn crowds into communities.

By September 22, 2023

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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 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 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 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 April 29, 2023