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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

Time of Reflection and Keeping the Promise

2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday observances at Reston Community Center

Holiday

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‘An Act of God’ Opens NextStop Theatre’s Fall Season in Herndon

To bring sharp, rolling laughter to in-person audiences, comedy opens the new season at NextStop with “An Act of God.”

NextStop Theatre Returns to Mainstage in Herndon

Presents live, indoor production ‘White Rabbit Red Rabbit’

It’s been a long time.

NextStop Theatre to Stream Musical ‘First Date’

NextStop returns theater to area audiences after more than a year dealing with the consequences of the pandemic.

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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.

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.

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Making Connections in a Hectic City in Herndon

NextStop Theatre’s upcoming musical “Ordinary Days.”

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Vivid, Poetic Play in Herndon About Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

NextStop’s upcoming production of ‘The Mountaintop.’

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‘Matilda’ Comes to NextStop Theatre in Herndon

Musical family entertainment with a sense of wonder.

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Literary Classic ‘Pride and Prejudice’ in Herndon

Spirited new adaptation on NextStop Theatre stage.

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Musical Tribute to Fabulous Women Singers of the ’60s in Herndon

‘Beehive’ opens new season at NextStop Theatre.

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‘No Exit’ at ArtSpace Herndon

Dark Horse Theatre returns to town.

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‘American Spies’ at NextStop Theatre in Herndon

Hub Theatre producing world premiere of ‘American Spies and Other Homegrown Fables.’

Fairfax’s Hub Theatre is introducing a new playwright to area audience, Sam Hamashima, who wrote “American Spies and Other Homegrown Fables.”

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‘Walk Down the Lane with a Happy Refrain’ in Herndon

NextStop producing musical ‘Singin’ in the Rain.’

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Hub Theatre Opens New Season in Herndon with ‘The Burn’

Performing at new venue, Herndon’s NextStop Theatre.

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Yearnings for Bells and Magic in Herndon

NextStop to present ‘Fallen Angels’ by Noel Coward.

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Bold New Dramatic Comedy in Herndon

NextStop Theatre presents ‘The Wolves.’

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Witty, Charming Musical with Unusual Name comes to Herndon

NextStop Theatre to present “[title of show]”

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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.

Bright Live Musical Fun in Herndon

‘The Wedding Singer’ coming to NextStop Theatre.

NextStop Theatre Presents Musical ‘Amour’ in Herndon

Observing a special anniversary with special engagement.

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NextStop Theatre in Herndon Explores Family and Faith

Scorching comedy ‘Bad Jews’ from May 24 to June 17.

A Show with a Big Heart in Herndon

‘Once Upon a Mattress’ at NextStop: A musical comedy for the entire family.

America’s Presidents as Never Before Seen in Herndon

NextStop’s comic “45 Plays for 45 Presidents.”

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Inspired, Merry Holiday Fun in Reston

Reduced Shakespeare Company’s ‘The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)’ at Reston’s CenterStage.

Christmas show in Reston

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Notorious People Wanting to Be Heard in Herndon

Stephen Sondheim’s “Assassins” at NextStop Theatre.

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‘Disgraced’ at NextStop Theatre in Herndon

Bold award-winning drama.

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Be Transported to Music Nirvana in Herndon

‘Rodgers and Hammerstein’s A Grand Night for Singing’ at NextStop Theatre.

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NextStop Theater presents “Urinetown,” satirical musical.

NextStop Theatre Company presents “Urinetown”

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Healing Power of Laughter

Reduced Shakespeare Company returning to Reston.

Reduced Shakespeare Company returning to Reston.

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Dance to Provoke and Challenge

Erica Rebollar and Rebollar Dance are returning to CenterStage.

Musical Good Times at CenterStage, Reston

“Rock of Ages” produced by Reston Community Players.

Return to the glorious days of 1980s’ rock.

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Derek Jasper’s ‘Epiphany’ at NextStop in Herndon

An evening of mind reading and the unusual.

Local audience demand has been so robust that Evan Hoffmann, NextStop Theatre’s artistic director, said he “had to bring back Derek Jasper to the NextStop stage for a third time. It will be an evening of live entertainment like no other.”

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Pioneering Change For Autism

University of Virginia seminar studies tension between “The Science & Lived Experience of Autism.”

Despite a recent surge in attention and research over the past decade about autism, controversy exists.

Herndon: A Dreamy Tale of Love and Loss

Mystical drama ‘Eurydice’ coming to NextStop Theatre.

The Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice has fascinated audiences for centuries. But NextStop Theatre is producing a modern retelling told from the perspective of Eurydice. That gives it a different outlook. The play titled “Eurydice” is written by Sarah Ruhl.

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Herndon’s NextStop Theatre Receives ‘Applause Award’

For the second consecutive year, Herndon’s NextStop Theatre has been honored with the “Applause Award” by the International Centre for Women Playwrights (ICWP). This major award recognizes theatres that produced 50 percent or more women playwrights in their 2015/16 season of shows. ICWP defines 50/50 by the number of performances in a theatre’s season.

Herndon: By Popular Demand

Herndon’s illusion artist Derek Jaspers returns to NextStop Theatre with encore performance.

With a sold-out performance when Herndon’s Derek Jaspers first appeared at NextStop Theatre just a few weeks ago with his deception and sleight of hand skills, audiences clamored for a return engagement.

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Fairfax Symphony Celebrating 60th Season

Orchestra deepens community ties.

Sixty years and counting. Since 1956, the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra has been a leading orchestra, while remaining committed to community involvement.

Herndon: Theater to Inspire Conversation

‘Guerrilla Theatre Works: At What Cost?’ at NextStop in Herndon.

Opening NextStop Theatre’s summer 2016 series of one-night only performances is a show about a very contemporary social issue; the search for home in an unsafe, complex world.

Herndon: Fresh, Summer Nights: Entertainment at NextStop Theatre

Dulles Corridor audiences seeking summer evening attractions will not have far to drive. Herndon’s NextStop Theatre will be offering a lot of performances to whet the appetite.

Herndon: Stage Magic Comes to NextStop Theatre

Musical ’City of Angels’ at Herndon stage.

Hollywood’s 1940s golden age of fearless private eyes and wise-cracking femme-fatales working as partners to solve crimes while testing the boundaries of love is next for Herndon’s NextStop Theatre. It is “City of Angels,” a multi-Tony Award winning musical.

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Herndon: Connections Between Sisters On Stage and Off

NextStop to present ‘Crimes of the Heart.’

The relationship between sisters can be so powerful.

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The Absurd Beauty of Everyday Life at Herndon's NextStop

NextStop brings area premiere of ‘Middletown.’

A quirky comic play with profoundly heartfelt themes is coming to Herndon. Written by award winning, contemporary playwright Will Eno, “Middletown” is a “modern companion to the beloved Thornton Wilder classic, ‘Our Town,’” said Evan Hoffmann, NextStop artistic director.

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A Ride on the Wild Side

A ride on the wild side with murder mystery at NextStop Theatre presents ‘Deathtrap,’ a murder mystery.

Experience why Ira Levin’s “Deathtrap” is one of the long-running suspense-thrillers in Broadway history.

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Herndon: Comic and Heartfelt

One woman’s journey to motherhood at NextStop Theatre.

With plenty of wide-eyed sparkle based upon her own journey to motherhood, Ginna Hoben will be featured in the world premiere of “No Spring Chicken.”

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Herndon: NextStop Opens New Season with ‘Kiss Me Kate’

No need to brush up on your Shakespeare to relish NextStop Theatre’s season opening production, “Kiss Me Kate.” With music and lyrics by the legendary Cole Porter, the show is a Tony Award-winning sophisticated, comic twist based upon Shakespeare’s battle of the sexes, “Taming of the Shrew.”

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