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David Siegel

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Exhilarating, Crackling Evening of Orchestral Music

Fairfax Symphony includes a U.S premier.

Symphony Music

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Celebrating Solo Artistry in Tysons

1st Stage presents outdoor “Logan Festival of Solo Performance” at Tysons The Boro

Since 2017, 1st Stage’s annual Logan Festival of Solo Performance has been a singular presence in Northern Virginia.

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Wolf Trap to Celebrate ‘50 Years Together’

Northern Virginia’s artistic gem returns with live performing arts to celebrate its 50th anniversary

Celebrating its 50th year as a critical anchor to the Northern Virginia performing arts scene and after more than a year’s hiatus in response to the pandemic, Wolf Trap is ready to celebrate its glorious past “and ready for its next five decades,” said Lee Anne Myslewski, Vice President, Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts.

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1st Stage Returns to Live Theatre in Tysons with ‘A New Brain’

Performance at a special outdoor location: The Boro at Tysons

After more than a year of limits on live indoor entertainment with live audiences, the award-winning 1st Stage will return to live performance with a special concert edition of “A New Brain” by William Finn and James Lapine.

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Inspiring Young People in Creative Learning Activities

Fairfax Symphony named a Dominion ArtStar

With more than five decades as an honored symphony, Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO) adds 2021 Dominion Energy ArtStar to its accolades.

McLean Honors Dr. King

MCC’s 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration goes virtual with three events

With three distinct programs to celebrate the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and with an abundance of health and safety precautions, the McLean Community Center (MCC) has developed original, inter-active, virtual programs.

Area High Schoolers Launch ‘Rockfish Gap’

Original podcast series produced for current social distancing days

Even during these stressful times of COVID-19, the theater adage “the show must go on” remains true.

ARTSFAIRFAX Provides Emergency Relief and Recovery Grants

"As we move into Phase 2 of openings, the arts community is still suffering the economic impacts of COVID-19," said Linda S. Sullivan, President & CEO of ARTSFAIRFAX.

Alden Theatre in McLean Surveys Patrons

McLean Community Center survey addresses COVID-19 health and safety concerns.

What will performing arts venues be like once they are permitted to re-open? How will venues meet the safety and health concerns of patrons and performers given the COVID-19 virus?

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‘We Shall Overcome’ at The Alden Theatre

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy with Damien Sneed.

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Unlikely Musical Heroes Take Center Stage in Tysons

1st Stage presents ‘Airness,’ Dec. 5-29.

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Shakespeare at the Alden Theatre

American Shakespeare Center on Tour returns to McLean.

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Seductive, Witty Tale of Generational Friction in Tysons

Regional premiere of ‘Trying’ at 1st Stage.

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Heart-Pounding ‘Volta’ Comes to Tysons

Cirque du Soleil celebrates the adventurous spirit.

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Logan Festival Returns to 1st Stage in Tysons

Solo Performance Festival brings three new plays.

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McLean Community Players Presents ‘Seussical’

Family summertime musical at the Alden Theatre.

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Midsummer Night with the Heat of Tango in Tysons

QuinTango performs at 1st Stage.

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Life in Black and White in Tysons

“The Member of the Wedding” at Tysons 1st Stage.

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Happy Times at Alden Theatre in McLean

New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players’ musical cabaret “I’ve Got a Little Twist” On Saturday, May 4.

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Shakespeare at Alden Theatre in McLean

American Shakespeare Center returns.

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Backbeat Underground Comes to 1st Stage in Tysons

Soul-jazz group in a special musical event.

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Wrapped in Family, Faith and Anguish in Tysons

1st Stage presents ‘The Brothers Size.’

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Honoring Dr. King in McLean

McLean Community Center celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday with special appearance by performance artists Liner Notes.

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Holiday Family Entertainment at Its Best in Tysons

1st Stage presents ‘A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration.’

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Music in McLean from the Magical Age

Tysons McLean Orchestra to perform ‘Great Gatsby Night’ at Vinson Hall in McLean.

ARTSFAIRFAX to Present Arts Awards

Event recognizes extraordinary contributions of artists and arts organization and those who support the arts.

‘Fall for the Book’ Festival Returns

Book festival connecting readers with national and local authors.

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‘A Tuna Christmas’ at Vinson Hall in McLean

McLean Community Players provide madcap delight.

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Logan Festival Returns to 1st Stage in McLean

Festival showcases some of the nation’s notable solo performing artists.

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Masterful Comedy in Falls Church

Providence Players to present Neil Simon’s ‘California Suite.’

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Appealing Musical ‘Fly By Night’ in Tysons

Area premiere at 1st Stage.

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Cirque du Soleil’s Dazzling ‘Luzia’ at Tysons II

Performances to June 17, 2018 under the Big Top.

‘Natural Shocks’ at 1st Stage in Tysons

Special reading of award-winning Lauren Gunderson’s “Natural Shocks” as part of national effort to raise awareness of gun violence.

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‘Harvey’ Comes to Great Falls

McLean Community Players presents Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy at Great Falls Grange.

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An Entertaining Evening, and More in Tysons

‘The Farnsworth Invention’ at 1st Stage

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Honoring Activist Athletes on Dr. King’s Birthday

Author William Rhoden is featured speaker at McLean Community Center’s celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday.

Activist Athletes

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Tysons’ 1st Stage’s Engrossing ‘My Name Is Asher Lev’

Non-conformist artist as disruptor of family and community.

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A Look Into the World of the Incarcerated

1st Stage in Tysons presents “Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train.”

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Summertime Theater Fun in McLean

McLean Community Players presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”

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One-of-a Kind Artistry Comes to 1st Stage

The Logan Festival of Solo Performance, July 6-16.

The Logan Festival of Solo Performance, July 6-16.

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‘Ma Rainey’ Comes to Tysons

1st Stage present ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.’

1st Stage present ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.’

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‘Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors’ in Vienna

Better Said Than Done to perform at Jammin’ Java.

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Aquila Theatre’s “Our Trojan Wars” at Alden Theatre.

Aquila Theatre brings “Our Trojan War” to the Alden.

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Edgy, Unconventional Dark Comedy — 1st Stage at Tysons presents ‘Trevor.’

A rewarding tale about miscommunications in a family generating plenty of laughs before a heart-wrenching turn of events makes “Trevor” at 1st Stage a moving exploration of one family’s unusual bonds.

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McLean Community Players present musical ‘Company’ at The Alden.

Funny and Bittersweet

Under the direction of Sharon Veselic (Herndon), the McLean Community Players (MCP) are bringing a fresh perspective to Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award winning musical “Company.”

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McLean to Celebrate Dr. King’s Legacy

McLean Community Center Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Chuck D.

On Sunday Jan. 15 the McLean Community Center will celebrate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by observing his birthday, a Federal and Commonwealth of Virginia public holiday.

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