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Mad About Madigan
Kathleen Madigan - recently listed as one of the “9 Funniest Women on the Planet” with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, will be performing at Alexandria’s Birchmere theatre in March. Read on to find out why On Tap is mad about Madigan! On Tap: I’m going to sound like a total fanboy, but you’ve always read more »
The Washington DC Comedy Writing Group
One night, a stand-up comedian spotted a woman in the audience taking notes. She kept turning up at performances, but never responded to his teasing from the stage, never stayed behind to chat – just scribble, scribble, scribble. “Joke thief,” he thought bitterly. But from that inauspicious beginning, comedian Wayne Manigo and scribbler Mandy read more »
Eddie Griffin, Occupying Comedy
Foul-mouthed funnyman/actor Eddie Griffin will be at Riot Act December 16 – 17 with new material from his most recent Comedy Central special “You Can Tell ‘Em I Said It.” Griffin’s in-your-face act has earned him a place in Comedy Central’s Top 100 Greatest Stand-ups of all time. On Tap wanted to get to read more »
Meet Will Durst: "The Thinking Man's Comic" on the Current State of Affairs
Between the protests and the plethora of presidential candidates, it’s hard to be on top of the news these days, let alone step back and have a good laugh at some of the crazier political circus acts. Stop trying to keep up and let comedian Will Durst crack you up with his bipartisan witticisms. Durst, read more »
Brad Garrett: Tall, Dark and Sardonic
Brad Garrett will be at the Arlington Cinema ‘N Drafthouse October 18th and 19th. In the meantime, check out our interview with the cynical star best known for his role in the TV sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond.” On Tap: You got your start doing standup when you were young, appearing on the Tonight Show read more »» Film
ReelAbilities Film Festival: Inspiration Through Awareness
The DC area is home to many film festivals, all with a distinct identity. This spring, we are fortunate to be able to experience a festival unique in its focus. Titled “ReelAbilities Film Festival,” this event serves to educate the public about the challenges of living with The films address their creators’ experiences with read more »» Theater
The Two Gentleman of Verona at Shakespeare and Elephant Room at Arena
A Comic Valentine: The Two Gentleman of Verona Shakespeare’s newest offering, The Two Gentleman of Verona, portrays the tempestuous love affairs and friendships of youth with all of the fun and frolic that only a Shakespeare comedy can bring. As best friends, Valentine and read more »
Hedda Gabler at Scena Theatre and Billy Elliot at the Kennedy Center
Hedda Gabler at Scena Theatre Nineteenth-century playwright Henrik Ibsen is well known for his intense dramas and Hedda Gabler is no different. Set against the backdrop of World War II, Hedda Gabler explores the conflicts of a woman trapped by obligation and her position in society. Hedda, the lead character, returns from her read more »
Much Ado is Something at Shakespeare Theatre
Spend the holiday season with Shakespeare Theatre’s delightfully engaging production of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing. Directed by Ethan McSweeny, this reimagined version of Much Ado About Nothing is set on a sugar plantation in 1930s Cuba, a perfect backdrop for the sultry and witty characters of this amusing play. Much Ado About read more »
