Theatre just got more affordable

Half Price tickets for selected performances are available from these sources: Ticket Place and Goldstar.

There are some great deals to be had by wearing your Fringe button. Need one? Fringe Button Discounts.

Note: PWYC = Pay What You Can.
These tickets generally cannot be reserved, and are available at the door, usually for cash only.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

JUST ADDED!

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$35 tickets ($10 – $15 savings) now to May 9
Paul Scott Goodman in Son of a Stand Up Comedian. If you fell in love with ROOMS a rock romance, or If you wish you had seen it at MetroStage before it moved to Rochester and New World Stages off Broadway, or If you still listen to the CD of Bright Lights Big City, or If you just love Paul Scott Goodman’s music anytime anyplace anywhere, Then this is your chance.  Specially tickets priced at $35 (reg $45-50) with CODE: ROOMS. Call 703-548-9044 or go online to www.metrostage.org to order tickets.

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20 % off ticket  Friday and Sunday performances now through May 16th.
Scena Theatre’s Public Enemy. directed by Robert McNamara; written by Kenneth Branagh; Featuring: Barry McEvoy, Annie Grier, Matt Dougherty, Rena Cherry Brown. 1980′s war-torn Belfast. Young Tommy wins a talent contest for his Cagney impression. He becomes obsessed with the gangster’s persona; the line between fantasy and reality blurs. Suddenly the play-acting that began in mirth and mimicry spirals into murder and mayhem. Wear your Fringe button to get the discount the door. Another great Fringe button discount.

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Free Event . Mon, May 3  from 7-8pm
Michael Baron, Signature Theatre’s Associate Director, will give a “Page to Stage” talk at Arlington Public Library’s Shirlington Branch. Michael Baron, Signature Theatre’s Associate Director will talk about his work as casting director for the company. Michael finds the talent that will enable each director to cast his or her show for the upcoming season. It’s not an easy task when one considers that 80% of a director’s job is successful IF he casts the right actors in the right roles. He has to make sure that each director sees actors who fit the roles and also work well together on stage. To achieve this task, Michael spends much of his time at productions to see actors in action, reviewing actor resumes, and listening to directors talk about what qualities they are seeking for each character in the show. The library is located at 4200 Campbell Avenue in Shirlington Village.  The entrance is just next to Signature Theatre.

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May 4 Tony Day Signature Subscription giveaway and May 4 Only Special Discounts
To celebrate the announcement of the Tony Award nominations, Signature Theatre will be giving away subscriptions to 7 Signature shows to anyone named Antoinette – their salute to Mary Antoinette Perry who inspired the Tony Awards. All Antoinettes should come to the Signature box office on May 4th between 10 am and 8:30 pm to claim their subscription. Bring proof of identity.

Other Tony Day discounts:  Buy one full price ticket to either  [title of show] or Sycamore Trees, and get up to three tickets to the same show for $20 each. The limit is eight tickets. For the special one-day ticket offer, or to ask about the “Antoinette” giveaway, call the Signature Theatre box office at (703) 820-9771. Signature Theatre is located at 4200 Campbell Avenue in Shirlington Village.

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PWYC Preview, Wed and Thurs, May 5 and 6 at 7:30pm plus $30 previews, Sat, May 8 at 8pm
Mikveh directed by Shirley Serotsky.  Inside the secretive world of the ritual bath, eight women’s stories unfold in this sensitive depiction of religious observance and evolving feminist consciousness. A knowledgeable examination of traditions and ritual, this hit Israeli play explores the ever evolving position of women in Israeli society. At Theater J, 1529 16th Street NW, Washington, DC. PWYC available at the door. Purchase all other tickets here.

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PWYC Preview, Thurs and Fri, May 6 and 7
Constellation Theatre’s The Ramayana by Peter Oswald ,directed by Allison Arkell Stockman with live music by Tom Teasley.
The Ramayana lies at the heart of Hinduism and has been captivating people for centuries with its balance of adventure and spirituality. India’s dazzling epic is a timeless testament to the transcendental power of love. Featuring: Katie Atkinson, Joe Brack, Misty Demory, Danny Gavigan, Heather Haney, Andreu Honeycutt, Jason McCool, Ashley Ivey, Jim Jorgensen, Dylan Myers, Amy Quiggins, Andres Talero, Abby Wood. At Source, 1835 14th Street NW, Washington, DC.

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Free Event . Thurs, May 6 from 1 – 2 pm
[title of show] director Matthew Gardiner and cast members Erin Driscoll, James Gardiner, Sam Ludwig and Jenna Sokolowski will talk about their show in a “Brown Bag Thursday” Q&A at Signature. Director Matthew Gardiner will lead his cast in a candid discussion about their version of the musical [title of show] at Signature. Erin Driscoll (who played Johanna in Sweeney Todd) appears with her real-life fiancé James Gardiner, brother of director Matthew. Joining Matthew, Erin, and James in [title of show] are Signature regulars Sam Ludwig  and Jenna Sokolowski (who was last seen at Signature in Urinetown for which she and Erin both received Helen Hayes Awards). Signature Theatre is located at 4200 Campbell Avenue in Shirlington Village.

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PWYC Preview, Tues and Wed, May 11 and 12
TheHegira presents Paige in Full, a visual mix-tape that blends dance, poetry, and live music to create a fresh new voice. Written and performed by Paige Hernandez, Music by Nick the 1da, Directed by Danielle A. Drakes. At Flashpoint, 918 G Street, NW, Washington, DC

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Great Ticket deal.  $10 – $15 tickets for those under 30 (includes children) May 5 – 30
Around the World in 80 Days by Mark Brown, from the novel by Jules Verne. Directed by Nick Olcott. In this Off-Broadway hit, five actors use lightning fast costume changes to play all 39 characters in a madcap comedy that’s been called “Monty Python meets Jules Verne.” Featuring James Konicek, Ethan Bowen, Sasha Olinick, Tuyet Thi Pham, and Mitchell Hébert as Phileas Fogg. For tickets, call 240.644.1100 (not available online).