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March 15, 2017
DC Metro Theatre Arts: PARADE
An intriguing musical piece of consequential historical value, Keegan Theatre’s production of the Award-winning musical PARADE is unapologetically dark and honest. Based on actual events, the musical follows the struggles...
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February 28, 2017
Keegan Presents Award-Winning Musical PARADE, Opening March 11
The Keegan Theatre presents PARADE, the Tony Award-winning musical by acclaimed playwright Alfred Uhry and composer Jason Robert Brown about a miscarriage of justice in early 20th-century Georgia, when a...
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February 7, 2017
Keegan in the News: Washington Post
Keegan Theatre harvested 16 Helen Hayes nominations, powered by revivals of the recent rock musicals “Next to Normal” (eight) and “American Idiot” (five).
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January 30, 2017
The Washington Post: HAMLETTE
Keegan Theatre has always done plays for adults, often showcasing Irish writers and themes. Now it’s launching a youth program whose three-part title, PLAY-RAH-KA, also has Gaelic roots: (a) revelry,...
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January 30, 2017
DC Metro Theater Arts: HAMLETTE
Hamlette is a family-friendly take on what has become one of the most frequently interpreted plays by the Bard. It has a little something for everyone, giving us an idea...
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January 28, 2017
MD Theatre Guide: Mack, Beth
Does the curse of the Scottish play still apply when the play is stylized “Mack (comma) Beth”? If the audience’s reception is any indication, I would say no. Keegan Theatre...
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January 26, 2017
DC Metro Theatre Arts: Mack, Beth
Chris Stezin’s adaptation of Macbeth, presented by Director Matt Ripa at The Keegan Theatre, is a daring attempt to bring one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies into the modern day...
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January 25, 2017
Keegan welcomes young audiences with Hamlette
Keegan Theatre’s new Theatre for Young Audiences program, PLAY-RAH-KA, opens its second production, Hamlette by Allison K Williams, directed by Ricky Drummond, this Saturday at 11 am for four performances...
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January 25, 2017
How Mad Men inspired Chris Stezin’s Mack, Beth
A modern version of the classic is one way that Keegan Theatre hopes to attract younger audiences to the theater, and Stezin feels it can also bring some attention to...
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December 29, 2016
Keegan Theatre Presents World Premiere of Mack, Beth
The Keegan Theatre kicks off 2017 with the world premiere of Mack, Beth, a modern retelling of Shakespeare's tragedy by award-winning local playwright Chris Stezin. Mack, Beth is current and...
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December 27, 2016
DC Theatre Scene: An Irish Carol (2016)
It’s a very real cast, grounded by a moody set and lighting that’ll have you wanting to spend your Christmas Eve in Ireland. AN IRISH CAROL is a lovely spin...
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December 27, 2016
The Georgetowner: An Irish Carol (2016)
The play, written by company member Matthew Keenan, is now in its sixth year. Infused periodically with new cast members, it deals with a disaffected and wealthy man who’s focused...
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