One of the signatures of Signature Theatre is Stephen Sondheim. Almost from its inception, works by Sondheim have been a hallmark of the Arlington-based company’s seasonal output. When Signature opened their former theatre space in a converted garage along Four Mile Run, Company was the first production Schaeffer directed.
Archives for May 23, 2013
Arlington County gives $250,000 grant to Signature to pay County taxes
Virginia’s Arlington County has awarded Signature Theatre a $250,000 grant – principally so that it can pay its real estate taxes to Arlington County, the County announced Tuesday. About $85,000 will go to pay overdue taxes, Department of Management and Finance director Michelle Cowan told Scott McCafgfrey of the Arlington Sun-Gazette, and the remainder will […]
Guess the Tony winners on TrueTheatergoer for a chance to win $150
Think you know who will take home a Tony on Broadway’s biggest night? TrueTheatergoer, the Web site where audiences rate and recommend shows in DC and New York, is holding a contest to see who can best guess who the Tony judges will choose.
Cinderella at Puppet Co
Just when you think you’ve seen Cinderella more than enough times, Puppet Co. offers yet another version enchanting enough to warrant a re-visit. Loved throughout the world, this timeless tale gets a fresh re-telling via a wonderful script by Christopher Piper that provides a back-story about the character known as Ella, beloved daughter awaiting her […]
Ghost-Writer extends!
Ghost-Writer, Michael Hollinger’s story of a Victorian novelist’s secretary who continues to complete his novel after the novelist has passed on, will be extended until June 16, MetroStage Artistic Director Carolyn Griffin announced yesterday.