Latest Articles by Jason Fraley
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus to receive Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for Humor
WASHINGTON — “Get out!” Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who brought us such beloved TV characters as Elaine Benes and Selina Meyer, is slated to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The “Seinfeld” and “Veep” star will…
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National Memorial Day Concert to feature historic Silver Star woman
Celebrity host Joe Mantegna previews this year’s lineup, including Leigh Ann Hester, the first woman ever to receive the Silver Star for valor in combat.
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Q&A: Frank Caliendo hits DC Improv with Trump, Bush, Obama impressions
The comedian will perform impersonations of Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, John Madden, Charles Barkley and Jon Gruden.
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Q&A: After ‘Taxi Driver,’ ‘Raging Bull,’ Paul Schrader talks ‘First Reformed’
After penning such masterpieces as “Taxi Driver” and “Raging Bull,” Paul Schrader says “First Reformed” is his most personal film yet.
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Movie Review: ‘Deadpool 2’ starts off hilarious, then wears out its welcome
The hotly anticipated “Deadpool 2” starring Ryan Reynolds is at times uproariously funny and too clever by half, but does it keep its steam until the end?
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Q&A: Def Leppard guitarist ready to pour some sugar on Jiffy Lube Live
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen dishes on the band’s career, from a one-armed drummer to a stripper song that became a rock anthem in “Pour Some Sugar On Me.”
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Lewis Black comes home to Warner Theatre and this time ‘Joke’s On Us’
The “Inside Out’ and “Daily Show” star brings his stand-up comedy tour to Warner Theatre — and this time “The Joke’s On Us.”
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‘In the Heights,’ ‘Twelfth Night’ win big at 34th annual Helen Hayes Awards
WASHINGTON — Every year, the Helen Hayes Awards honor the best in local theater. The 34th annual ceremony was held Monday night at The Anthem in Southwest D.C. Olney Theatre and Round House Theatre’s co-production…
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2018 outdoor movie guide
Which outdoor movies should you circle on your calendar around the D.C. area?
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20 years after finale, ‘Seinfeld’ remains the master of its domain
What makes “Seinfeld” such a pop culture fixture 20 years after it left the air?
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Movie Review: Melissa McCarthy goes back to college in ‘Life of the Party’
Melissa McCarthy plays a recently divorced mother who goes back to finish her college degree by enrolling in her daughter’s class.
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Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’ brings ‘total witch hunt’ to Olney Theatre
The phrase “total witch hunt” has been in the news constantly, and the Olney Theatre Center production of Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” shows that “fake news” has always been a part of American history.
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Spunky kids audition for sweet-as-pie role in ‘Waitress’ at National Theatre
WTOP gets a behind-the-scenes look at the “Waitress” auditions held for local kids at National Theatre.
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‘Artes de Cuba’ brings music, dance, art, film, theater to Kennedy Center
The festival stages 50 events by 400 Cuban artists over the next two weeks.
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Broadway in Bethesda: Round House Theatre gala hosts ‘Hamilton’ royalty
Get ready for “Broadway in Bethesda” as “Hamilton” star Euan Morton performs at Round House Theatre’s annual gala.
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