With all of the enjoyable and half the trouble, staycation has so much going for it, and the performing arts could be a massive a part of the expertise. Right here’s a few of what’s on the market this summer time.
At Wolf Lure, the summer time program is bursting with music, dance, and laughs. And for those who’re fast, you’ll be able to catch the sardonic wit of homosexual humorist David Sedaris in his one-night solely present “An Night with David Sedaris” on July 19.
Pink Martini is bringing its thirtieth anniversary tour to Wolf Lure on July 29. The self-described “tiny orchestra” recognized for its cosmopolitan musical stylings, options vocalists China Forbes and Storm Massive together with particular visitor out radio journalist Ari Shapiro.
Different exhibits slated for the Vienna, Va., farm park embrace Broadway stars Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara accompanied by the Nationwide Symphony Orchestra for a night of showstoppers by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Sondheim, Cole Porter, Jason Robert Brown, and Joni Mitchell. (8/1) Wolftrap.org
Completely timed for summer time, Studio Theatre presents “Wipeout” (by July 27). Playwright Aurora Actual de Asua’s beach-set story appears to be like to be a promising 110 minutes of humor and poignant moments.
In “Wipeout,” Claudia, performed by terrific D.C. favourite Naomi Jacobson, treats herself and her two closest girlfriends to an early birthday current of surf classes.
Coached by “surf bro” teacher Blaze (performed by good-looking actor Alec Ludacka), Claudia is set to slip into her golden years “catching some waves, and settling some scores.”
Olney Theatre presents a implausible, queer pleasant summer time program centered primarily round its open-air Root Household Stage (7/31-8/24).
Highlights embrace hilarious out actor/singer Tituss Burgess in live performance on Aug. 7, in addition to the U.S. Premiere Live performance presentation of “To Wong Foo: The Musical” (8/21) and “Simply Arts: From Stonewall to RuPaul Drag Extravaganza” (8/24) that includes massive identify drag performers Lala Ri and Latrice Royale.
For these seeking to beat the warmth indoors, Olney has Synetic Theater performing its wordless model of “A Midsummer Night time’s Dream” by Aug. 10.
Replete with fairies, a fantastical forest, star-crossed lovers, and an actor remodeled right into a donkey, Synetic’s tackle the Bard’s enchanting, Athens-set rom com is directed by Paata Tsikurishvili. Olneytheatre.org
If youngsters (4 years and up) determine into your staycation plans, a visit to Bethesda’s Creativeness Stage could also be simply the ticket. “Dory Fantasmagory” (by Aug. 3) primarily based on the youngsters’s ebook by Abby Hanlon and tailored to the stage by John Glore, explores household dynamics whereas remaining each imaginative and enjoyable.
“It’s robust being the youngest. Dory’s siblings gained’t play together with her and there are monsters to battle all around the home, just like the hair-raising Mrs. Gobble Gracker. With the assistance of her fairy godfather, Mr. Nuggy, her monster-friend, Mary, and her mighty creativeness, Dory units out to win what she needs most: her household’s consideration.”
Younger theatergoers are inspired to come back in wacky outfits within the spirit of Dory’s playful type, and pajama Saturdays are additionally inspired. Imaginationstage.org
Younger audiences may additionally take pleasure in “The Lightning Thief” (by Aug. 17) introduced by Journey Theatre in Glen Echo Park. With music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki, this dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling ebook opened on Broadway in 2019.
Right here’s the gist of the story. “When teenager Percy Jackson discovers he’s a demigod, he and his pals embark on an epic journey to seek out Zeus’ lacking lightning bolt and forestall a struggle among the many gods.” Kurt Boehm directs. Adventuretheatre-mtc.org
At Signature Theatre, there’s some laid-back cabaret with “Crusing: Yacht Rock” (July 22-Aug. 10) that includes terrific abilities Deimoni Brewington and Tracy Lynn Olivera.
Loosen up and presumably reminisce with chill tunes like “Brandy (You’re a Superb Woman),” “Escape (The Pina Colada Tune)” and “What a Idiot Believes.” It’s an opportunity to take pleasure in and revisit the sounds of Christopher Cross, TOTO, and the Doobie Brothers. Sigtheatre.org
Washington Nationwide Opera (WNO) presents Opera within the Outfield (Aug. 23). The WNO invitations theater and baseball followers to the Nationals Park for a free broadcast of Gershwin’s beautiful traditional “Porgy and Bess.” The screening begins at 6:30 p.m.
On the Kennedy Middle, summer time staycation wraps up with “Parade” (Aug. 19-Sept. 7), a strong and celebrated 2023 Broadway revival musical. It’s primarily based on the true story of Leo Frank, a Jewish manufacturing unit superintendent in Atlanta wrongly accused and convicted of the homicide of 13-year-old Mary Phagan in 1913. Co-conceived by the legendary Harold Prince, the manufacturing is a collaboration of some Broadway heavyweights together with out director Michael Arden, Alfred Uhry (ebook), Jason Robert Brown (music & lyrics). Kennedy-center.org
