The American Century Theatre opened Richard Wright’s searing play, Native Son , on Tuesday at Arlington’s Gunston Theater.
Tag: theater

Tysons Thespians Flourish at 1st Stage Theatre
Blocks away from a future Metro station, the Tysons Corner-based theater troupe 1st Stage sits at the forefront of the area’s cultural reinvention.

Providence Players, Falls Church Locals Stage Mystery, ‘Rehearsal for Murder’
Starting this weekend, the Providence Players of Fairfax, including Falls Church residents Patrick David and Christian Faulkner, will stage a tantalizing performance of the drama “Rehearsal for Murder” at their home theater in the James Lee Community Center.



Providence Players, Falls Church Locals Stage Mystery, ‘Rehearsal for Murder’
Starting this weekend, the Providence Players of Fairfax, including Falls Church residents Patrick David and Christian Faulkner, will stage a tantalizing performance of the drama “Rehearsal for Murder” at their home theater in the James Lee Community Center.


Marshall Thespians Garner Praise, Advance to State Championship
George C. Marshall High School’s Theater troupe catapulted to the state championships after coming in second place at the Northern Region One Act Play Competition, held by the Virginia High School League on Jan. 31 at Lake Braddock Secondary School in Burke, Va.
Dowd on Drinks: Scotch & Soda at the Movies
One of the nice things about watching movies at home is that you can relax with something to eat plus sip a cocktail, wine or beer while you’re viewing.
Our Man in Arlington
Arlington’s American Century Theater has a hit on its hands, or at least it should.


Falls Church Summertime News
‘Children of Eden’ Performance McLean Theater Workshop presents Stephen Schwartz’s “Children of Eden,” a modern musical adaptation of two classic Biblical stories – Adam and Eve and Noah’s flood – on July 30 and 31. Both shows are at 7 p.m. at Cooper Middle School (977 Balls Hill Rd., McLean), […]
Delegate Scott’s Richmond Report
Weekend before last, Barter Theater in Abingdon, Virginia, celebrated its 75th birthday. Nancy and I traveled the 357 miles from Fairfax in approximately seven hours and enjoyed the evening celebrating with several hundred attendees, including Delegates Joe Johnson, Brian Moran, Frank Hall and Terry Kilgore. Delegate Johnson received a well-deserved […]
Our Man In Arlington
It has been a remarkable week culturally for the Bartons, and another reason why Arlington is such a great place to live.