Latest Articles by Jason Fraley
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‘Nutcracker’ ballet returns to Warner Theatre with D.C. twist
WASHINGTON — What do you get when you combine a familiar story, traditional holiday music, Americana imagery, surprise belly laughs and dancers that go for the artistic jugular? It’s The Washington Ballet‘s annual performance of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker”…
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Q&A: Drew Barrymore dishes on Hollywood memoir ‘Wildflower’
From “E.T.” to “Scream,” Drew Barrymore tells all in her new book “Wildflower.”
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Steve Martin, Edie Brickell bring ‘Bright Star’ to Kennedy Center
Steve Martin and Edie Brickell break down their new musical “Bright Star.”
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Golden Girls: ‘Brooklyn,’ ‘Danish Girl,’ ‘Room’ battle at the Globes
Golden Globe nominees Saoirse Ronan, Eddie Redmayne and Brie Larson play three very different women.
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Bah humbug! Scrooge returns to ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Ford’s
Edward Gero returns as Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” at Ford’s Theatre.
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Best ‘Christmas Carol’ Versions
WTOP counts down the best film and TV versions of “A Christmas Carol.”
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Q&A: Spike Lee dishes on career and daring new joint ‘Chi-Raq’
Director Spike Lee and actress Teyonah Parris join WTOP to discuss their daring new movie “Chi-Raq,” in theaters now.
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Berry Gordy turns D.C. into Hitsville, USA
Motown founder Berry Gordy dishes on “Motown the Musical” at National Theatre.
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38th annual Kennedy Center Honors (Photos, Videos)
Browse through photos of the 38th annual Kennedy Center Honors, held on Dec. 6, 2015.
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‘A Very Murray Christmas’: Netflix presents straight up variety show in mini-movie mask
WASHINGTON — “Murray Christmas! Get it?” Such a goofy greeting and follow-up question — exclaimed by Amy Poehler and Julie White as they burst into Bill Murray’s hotel room — sets the post-modern tone for “A Very Murray…
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Scott Weiland, frontman of Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver, remembered in photos, videos
WTOP remembers Scott Weiland with a collection of photos and videos.
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What new holiday movies are worth your time?
WTOP film critic Jason Fraley takes you inside the new holiday movies hitting theaters and streaming sites this weekend.
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Crosby, Stills & Nash seek ‘peace on earth’ at tree lighting
WASHINGTON — If the holiday season promotes “peace on earth” and “good will toward men,” who better to light the National Christmas Tree than peaceful poets Crosby, Stills & Nash? The trio will perform at the 93rd annual event,…
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‘I Must Break You’: Ivan Drago has fighting words for Apollo Creed’s son
The “Rocky” sequel “Creed” is winning acclaim at the box office. It tracks Adonis Creed, orphan son of Rocky’s famous rival Apollo Creed. The elder Creed was killed by Soviet slugger Ivan Drago. Now, Drago has a message for Creed’s son, the same intimidating threat he handed Rocky all those years ago.
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Top 25 Christmas Movies
Which movies and TV specials should you watch this holiday season?
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