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Movie Review: Emily Blunt feeds a spoonful of magic in ‘Mary Poppins’
The Disney umbrella magically unfurls once more for “Mary Poppins Returns,” a wonderfully whimsical sequel thanks to a spot-on performance in the “spit-spot” title role and a surprisingly enchanting script of quips: “I was flying my kite and got it caught on a nanny.”
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Q&A: Washington Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ celebrates 15th anniversary at Warner
Artistic Director Julie Kent is excited for her company’s 15th year of Tchaikovsky’s iconic holiday production.
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Q&A: Buddy the Elf sings into Olney Theatre Center in ‘Elf: The Musical’
The beloved 2003 holiday flick is adapted into “Elf: The Musical,” at the Olney Theatre Center, now through Jan. 6. WTOP catches up with lead actor David Schlumpf.
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Review & Q&A: ‘Roma’ actress talks Alfonso Cuarón’s most personal film
Debut actress Yalitza Aparicio joins WTOP to dish on Alfonso Cuaron’s new film “Roma.”
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‘Schindler’s List’ returns to theaters for 25th anniversary
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley examines the cultural impact and directing techniques of Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece 25 years later.
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‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ returns for season two
As Season 2 arrives on Amazon Prime, here are 10 reasons to watch (if you aren’t already).
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Q&A: ‘Beautiful’ brings ‘tapestry’ of Carole King hits to National Theatre
The Tony-winning Broadway musical brings its national tour to National Theatre.
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Q&A: Alan Alda teases ‘M*A*S*H’ reunion on world-healing podcast
Alan Alda joins WTOP to break down his podcast “Clear + Vivid,” featuring fascinating conversations with famous figures to heal the world.
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WTOP’s Jason Fraley hosts 2nd annual ‘It’s a Wonderful Walk’ in Frederick
Bedford Falls comes to Downtown Frederick with free screenings of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” followed by the second annual “It’s a Wonderful Walk.”
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‘Shameless,’ ‘Orange is the New Black’ scribe stages play ‘Cry It Out’ at Studio
Molly Smith Metzler (“Shameless,” “Orange is the New Black”) stages her new play “Cry It Out” at Studio Theatre, now through Dec. 16.
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Movie Review: McQueen directs Viola Davis in stylish heist flick ‘Widows’
After their respective Oscars for “Fences” and “12 Years a Slave,” Viola Davis teams with director Steve McQueen for a stylish heist flick.
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Movie Review: ‘Green Book’ is a total crowd pleaser bound for Best Picture
Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali mine buddy comedy from the true story friendship of a white blue-collar driver and a black concert pianist.
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Q&A: Jason Reitman directs Hugh Jackman as Gary Hart in ‘Front Runner’
The director of “Juno” and “Up in the Air” chronicles the sex scandal that derailed the 1988 presidential campaign of Gary Hart.
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Q&A: Melissa Etheridge rocks The Birchmere with 3 nights of holiday hits
Melissa Etheridge brings her “Holiday Show” to Alexandria, Virginia, while also promising to play her biggest hits.
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‘Game of Thrones’ to return in April
“Game of Thrones” fans have been anxiously waiting for the hit fantasy series to return since Season 7 wrapped in the summer of 2017, which feels like an eternity ago.
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