In a year of incessant tug-of-wars on the national stage, outsiders may be shocked to see how Washington’s art, theatre, and diplomatic communities are working in tandem. While the National Gallery of Art continues to show the costumes of celebrated dancer Nijinsky in Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes, 1909-1929: When Art Danced With Music, the […]
Archives for August 23, 2013
Forum’s unclear future leads to a high risk decision – nearly free theatre
“It’s about trust…like a stage dive.” Most Artistic Directors of local theatre companies would probably not compare a change in ticketing policy to taking a flying jump into a mosh pit. Then again, most Artistic Directors around town aren’t offering their entire season — every performance of every production — for as little as the […]
Theatre for nearly nothing. Who’s tried it?
In Minneapolis, a company called Mixed Blood garnered national attention when it introduced its policy of “radical hospitality,” essentially shifting to a “free entry” model. The Name Your Price-style ticketing now being tried by Forum Theatre all season and Theater Alliance for Thursday productions of Brok-ology is based on that experience.
Signature extends Miss Saigon. Tickets on sale now
Update! Second extension announced. New Must-Close date: Oct 6th. Due to popular demand, Signature Theatre has added an additional performances for Miss Saigon, and extended the run to Oct 6, 2013. Those additional dates now on sale starting this morning.