THEATER EVENTS: March 15 - 31, 2010

Little Shop of Horrors
Playing now until May 22, 2010
Ford Theatre, Washington D.C.
http://www.fords.org/event/little-shop-horrors

One of the most popular musicals of all time, Little Shop of Horrors tells the story of the well-meaning flower shop employee Seymour Krelborn and his wisecracking carnivorous plant, Audrey II. Seymour delights in the attention his leafy friend attracts, but when Audrey II develops a craving for human flesh, the situation spins out of control. Coy Middlebrook, a key member of the artistic team for Shenandoah and Big River, makes his Ford’s directorial debut with this zany American classic. Husband-and-wife team Christopher Kale Jones and Jenna Coker-Jones make their Ford’s Theatre debut as Seymour and Audrey.

This production is appropriate for ages 8 and up.

Click here for ticket information.

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Richard II
Showing now until April 10, 2010.
Sidney Harman Hall, Washington D.C.
http://www.shakespearetheatre.org/plays/details.aspx?id=182&source=l

“The ripest fruit first falls.”

King Richard neglects his subjects and spends lavishly, giving rise to his charismatic cousin Henry Bolingbroke. As the battle to rule England approaches, Richard’s supporters abandon him for his rival. Will Richard learn what it means to be a king before he loses the crown? Written entirely in verse, Richard II contains some of Shakespeare’s most thrilling language. Director Michael Kahn’s previous examination of this troubled leader was hailed by The New York Times as “an evening of dynamic jolts and surprises.” Richard II plays in repertory with Henry V.

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Henry V
Showing now until April 10, 2010.
Sidney Harman Hall, Washington D.C.
http://www.shakespearetheatre.org/plays/details.aspx?id=183&source=l

“What infinite heart's ease must kings neglect, that private men enjoy!”

Young and brash King Henry V of England takes his nation to war with France. As he leads his troops into combat and experiences the true costs of war firsthand, Henry discovers that the challenges of leadership are greater than he ever imagined. From Henry's rousing battle speeches to his quieter moments courting the Princess of France, Shakespeare explores what makes a man a king ... and a king a man. Henry V is directed by Associate Artistic Director David Muse, whose Julius Caesar was praised by Washingtonian as “one of the best productions of this or any season.” Henry V plays in repertory with Richard II.

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Reasons To Be Pretty
By Neil LaBute
Showing Wednesday, March 24, to Sunday, May 2
Studio Theatre, Washington D.C.
http://www.studiotheatre.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=573

Neil LaBute once again takes no prisoners, tackling the taboos and unspoken truths of contemporary American life. This play concludes LaBute’s trilogy exploring America’s obsession with physical beauty, a trilogy he began with two Studio Theatre favorites, runaway hits The Shape of Things and Fat Pig. In this fiercely dark comedy, the “bad boy of American theatre” returns with a play sure to scintillate and enflame audiences as he takes us on a wild ride through the national obsession with what it means to be pretty.