Theatre: January - June 2010 Schedule

The Theatre at Washington, VA

January - June 2010 Schedule


January - June 2010

To make reservations or to obtain further information, please contact the Theatre by phone at (540) 675-1253, by email to TheatreVA@aol.com, or by mail to The Theatre, 291 Gay Street, P.O. Box 291, Washington, Virginia 22747.



Saturday, January 16, 2010, at 8 p.m.	AN EVENING WITH MARK RUSSELL
The famous political humorist and satirist Mark Russell returns to the Theatre with his unique perspective on the current political scene. Tickets $20 adults, $5 under 18.



Sunday, January 17, 2010, at 4 p.m.	MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
Rappahannock County’s annual observance of the great civil rights leader’s birthday. A community event. No admission charge.



Sunday, January 24, 2010, at 3 p.m.	WORK o' the WEAVERS celebrating America's pioneering folk quartet
David Bernz, James Durst, Martha Sandefer, Mark Murphy: “Four wonderful people who’ve . . . picked up where the Weavers left off. I put on the recording and had to listen to it twice. FANTASTIC!” Pete Seeger. “This faithfully arranged and sung tribute . . . rings with such rousing familiarity . . . that there are moments when you may find yourself thinking that the group’s original members are all within range of the microphones.” The Washington Post. Tickets $20 adults, $5 under 18.



Sunday, January 31, 2010, at 3 p.m.	"AMERICAN CASINO" film directed by Leslie Cockburn
A benefit presentation for and by the Piedmont Environmental Council. For information phone (540) 341 0175 or email dlarson@pecva.org. The Theatre cannot take reservations for this event.



Saturday, February 6, 2010, at 8 p.m.	CANCELLED due to snow: "THE REAL THING" by Tom Stoppard
“Passion is not usually what one looks for amid the intellectual and verbal gymnastics that make Tom Stoppard’s writing so stimulating. But that’s what drives The Real Thing . . . .” LA Times review. A 1982 play by the author of Arcadia, Shakespeare in Love, and Rosenkrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. A production by students of Georgetown University. Tickets $15 adults, $5 under 18.



Sunday, February 7, 2010, at 3 p.m.	CANCELLED due to snow: "THE REAL THING" by Tom Stoppard
“Passion is not usually what one looks for amid the intellectual and verbal gymnastics that make Tom Stoppard’s writing so stimulating. But that’s what drives The Real Thing . . . .” LA Times review. A 1982 play by the author of Arcadia, Shakespeare in Love, and Rosenkrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. A production by students of Georgetown University. Tickets $15 adults, $5 under 18.



Saturday, February 13, 2010, at 2 p.m.	POSTPONED due to snow: LIONS CLUB MUSIC CONTEST
Music contest for children, organized by the Rappahannock Lions Club. A community event. No admission charge.



Sunday, February 14, 2010, at 3 p.m.	"LOVE LETTERS" (as scheduled; NOT cancelled) by A. R. Gurney
Ben Jones and Alma Viator reprise their popular performance of A. R. Gurney's "Love Letters" in a special Valentine's Day production. Tickets $20 for adults, $5 under 18.



Saturday, February 20, 2010, at 8 p.m.	MUSIC OF APPALACHIA (as scheduled; NOT cancelled)
Alan Jabbour, fiddle, Ken Perlman, banjo, and Jim Watson, guitar, mandolin and vocals, bring a wealth of talent and experience in Appalachian folk music. Alan and Ken have delighted audiences here in the past. This year they are joined by Jim who has been playing bass and singing with Robin and Linda Williams’ Fine Group since 1988. Tickets $20 adults,$5 under 18.



Saturday, February 27, 2010, at 7 p.m.	WASHINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH VARIETY SHOW
Fourteenth annual variety show presented by the Washington Baptist Church. A community event. No admission charge.



Sunday, March 21, 2010, at 3 p.m.	SMITHSONIAN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON
Harpsichordist Kenneth Slowik plays the Goldberg Variations in honor of J. S. Bach’s 325th birthday, which falls on this date. The program includes a brief discussion of the fascinating structure of the Variations. Tickets $20 adults, $5 under 18.



Saturday, March 27, 2010, at 8 p.m.	DARK HOLLOW BLUEGRASS BAND
Lively bluegrass music by Piedmont favorites Paul Fincham, five-string banjo, harmony; Larry Haynes, guitar, vocals; Buck Morris, mandolin, vocals; Hank Utz, bass; Bob Cook, lead guitar, vocals; John Wilson, manager. Tickets $15 adults, $5 under 18.



Saturday, April 3, 2010, at 8 p.m.	JAZZ with THE REDD BROTHERS
Chuck Redd on vibes and drums features his brother Robert on piano with music of George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Duke Ellington. Great music in its historical context. Tickets $20 adults, $5 under 18.



Friday, April 16 at 8 p.m.	"Julie and Julia" film presented by RAAC
Film starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. $6 adults. No reservations.



Saturday, April 17, 2010, at 8 p.m.	NAOKO TAKAO Piano Recital
Beethoven: Piano Sonata in E-flat major, Op. 31, No. 3; Rachmaninov: Prelude in C minor, Op. 23, No. 7; Prelude in D major, Op. 23, No. 4; Prelude in D-flat major, Op. 23, No. 2; Ravel: Sonatine Modéré; Chopin: Nocturne in D-flat major, Op. 27, No. 2; Fantasie-impromptu in C-sharp minor, Op. 66; Polonaise-fantasie, Op. 61. Naoko Takao, a native of Japan, enjoys an active career as recitalist, orchestral soloist, and chamber musician, in the United States and abroad. Since coming to the U.S. in 1984, she has received many awards and scholarships including the gold medal in the 2000 San Antonio International Piano Competition. Tickets $20 adults, $5 under 18.



Saturday, May 1, 2010, at 8 p.m.	"BRINGING IN THE MAY" Celtic Music to Celebrate the Coming of Spring
Members of the Washington Revels chorus join with the Ocean Quartet: Jennifer Cutting (accordions and keyboard), Lisa Moscatiello (vocals, guitar, penny whistle), Glyn Collinson (vocals, guitar, bouzouki), and Stephen Winick (vocals). Ocean's soaring vocals, fiery fiddle tunes and rollicking button accordion will have your heart swelling and your toes tapping while members of the Washington Revels chorus will have you singing along with songs that stretch back for centuries. There will even be a special guest appearance by the ancient Green Man, also known as Jack-in-the-Green. Tickets $20 adults, $5 under 18.



Saturday, May 8, 2010, at 8 p.m.	SMITHSONIAN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON Sonatas by Schubert, Mozart and Beethoven
Ian Swensen, violin, and Kenneth Slowik, fortepiano. Franz Schubert: Sonata in G Minor, D 408, op. post. 173, 3 (1816); Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata in A Major, Op. 12, No. 2 (1797/98); Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sonata in E Minor, K 304/300c (1778); Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata in F Major, Op. 24, the Spring (1800/01). Tickets $20 adults, $5 under 18.



Friday, May 21 at 8 p.m.	"It's Complicated" film presented by RAAC
Film starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin. $6 adults. No reservations.



Saturday, June 5, 2010, at 8 p.m.	LAURENCE JUBER Guitarist
As a young working musician in London, England in the 1970s, LJ got an extraordinary life-changing break when Paul McCartney picked him to become Wing's lead guitarist. After Wings disbanded, LJ moved to Los Angeles and developed his reputation as a world-class guitar virtuoso. He has released 14 critically acclaimed solo albums, including "LJ Plays the Beatles." His new release, "Wooden Horses" is loaded with groove-driven originals shaded in jazz, blues, rock and folk flavors. Acoustic Guitar Magazine named LJ one of the top acoustic guitar players of all time. Tickets $20 adults, $5 under 18.