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Nathan Lee Graham portrays Hermes in "Hadestown," currently at the National Theatre until June 16. (Courtesy of T. Charles Erickson)

Finding Hope in ‘Hadestown’

by Brenda C. Siler June 12, 2023June 15, 2023

This musical takes storylines from Greek mythology mixed with a little New Orleans mystique and a few Biblical references thrown in for good measure.

Marcus M. Martin is the Genie surrounded by the company in Disney's "Aladdin" at the National Theatre until April 30. (Courtesy of Deenvan Meer)

‘Aladdin’ Promises Excitement for the Whole Family

by Brenda C. Siler April 17, 2023April 17, 2023

Courtesy of The National Theatre

‘Tootsie’ Supporting Actor Steve Brustien Makes Most of Pandemic Shutdown

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor December 13, 2021December 16, 2021

**FILE** Philip Huffman (left) stars as The Grinch in "Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical." (Courtesy of broadwayatthenational.com)

The Grinch Brings Joy to Children and Adults Alike

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor December 1, 2021

The cast of "Jersey Boys" (Courtesy of National Theatre)

‘Jersey Boys’ are Back in Town at the National Theatre

by WI Guest Author December 23, 2019December 21, 2021

The company of the "Rent" 20th anniversary tour at The National Theatre in D.C. on Nov. 12 (Courtesy of Amy Boyle)

‘Rent’ Returns to National Theatre

by WI Guest Author November 13, 2019December 21, 2021

The cast of "Rent" prepares for the return of the award-winning musical which comes to the District at the National Theatre for its highly anticipated 20th-anniversary tour production, Nov. 12-17. (Courtesy of National Theatre)

D Kevin McNeir, Lifestyle

At the District’s National Theatre, ‘Rent’ is Due

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor November 6, 2019December 21, 2021

Marvin Gaye

Pride & Joy: A Musical Love Story of Marvin and Anna Gordy Gaye

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor April 24, 2019December 21, 2021

Foreground, from left: Haley Hannah, Joseph Sammour, Joshua Michael Burrage, Giovanni DiGabriele, Sean Bell, Kyli Rae (Courtesy photo/Joan Marcus)

D Kevin McNeir, Lifestyle

‘Bronx Tale’ Brings ’60s Doo-Wop Tunes, Superb Dancing to Stage

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor March 20, 2019October 31, 2020

The cast of the musical comedic play "Something Rotten!" — now on stage at the National Theatre in D.C. through Feb. 18 — is seen here. (Jeremy Daniel)

‘Rotten’ a Barrel of Laughs from Start to Finish

by Eve M. Ferguson February 14, 2018October 31, 2020