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The Wizard of the Emerald CityMay 16 at 5pmBender JCC of Greater Washington |
Musical fairy tale "The Wizard of the Emerald City Stage adaptation of A. Volkov's fairy tale with famous melodies from the musical translated by Igor Portnoy.
Welcome to an amazing journey through the Magic Land — a world where friendship is stronger than fear, and belief in yourself can work real miracles!
The evil witch Gingema summons a hurricane that carries the girl Ellie and her faithful little dog Totoshka far from home. Coming to her senses in an unfamiliar land, Ellie learns from the good fairy Villina that only the mighty Goodwin, ruler of the Emerald City, can help her return home.
On her way to her cherished goal, Ellie meets unusual friends: the naive and kind Scarecrow, dreaming of a brain, the valiant but heartless Tin Woodman, and the cowardly Lion, who wants more than anything to become brave. Together they set off on an adventure-filled journey, where they must overcome many trials, defeat the evil witch Bastinda, help the inhabitants of the Magic Land — the Munchkins and the Winkies — and uncover the secret of Goodwin himself.
Audiences are in for a vibrant musical show featuring songs, dances, and magical transformations. This heartwarming fairy tale will remind everyone: everything that truly matters is already within us — we just need to believe in ourselves and not be afraid to move forward.
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Oh, VODEVIL!June 7 at 5pmWriter's Center |
The Youth Group of the TEREMOK Theatre presents a comedy-farce: “Oh, VODEVIL!”
The production transports audiences into a world of playful intrigue and comical situations, inspired by P. Grigoriev’s vaudeville-jest “The Daughter of a Russian Actor.”
The story centers on Victoria, a young woman aspiring to fame, who refuses to leave the stage for the sake of a wealthy suitor. Her heart belongs to the theatre, and to avoid an unwanted marriage, she begins to tease and outwit her fiancé by disguising herself in various personas—from a mysterious gypsy to a clever young messenger boy.
With each new attempt to deceive her suitor, the stage fills with a cascade of comic situations, colorful characters, and musical numbers, creating an атмосphère of lightness and joy.
- Director: Anastasia Vorontsova
- Composer: Maxim Dunaevsky
- Set Designer: Taisia Alexeeva
- Choreographer: Sarah Whiteford
The performance promises to be bright and memorable, filling the hall with laughter and delight. Will Vika succeed in fulfilling her dream of the stage and avoid marriage? Come and find out!
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NEZNAYKA and His FriendsJune 6 at 5pmWriter's Center |
The musical fantasy “Neznayka and His Friends,” based on the book “The Adventures of Neznayka and His Friends,” is a bright, dynamic, and heartwarming performance for the whole family, filled with music, dance, and a magical atmosphere.
Audiences are invited on a wonderful journey to Flower Town together with the mischievous and curious Neznayka and his loyal friends. Beloved characters come to life on stage: the clever Znayka, the talented Doctor Pillman, the dreamy Daisy, and other residents of this whimsical world. Each character reveals their personality through songs, humor, and engaging adventures.
At the heart of the story is a tale of friendship, mutual support, and finding one’s place in the world. Neznayka learns to overcome challenges, admit his mistakes, and appreciate his friends. The performance is наполнен light humor, colorful costumes, and memorable musical numbers that will captivate both children and adults.
“Neznayka and His Friends” is a true celebration of theatre—one that inspires, encourages dreaming, and reminds us how important it is to be kind, brave, and open to new experiences.