If you're a theater fan, mark your calendars: there's plenty to do when it comes to stage performances in Washington this week, from a Shakespeare history play to hairstyling murder.
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'The Fall' at Studio Theater
First up, Studio Theatre is staging the South African production "The Fall" and tickets are currently available for nearly 40 percent off. The production tells the story of seven student activists as they grapple with the legacies of race, class, gender, history and power 24 years after the official end of apartheid. The story is told in the words and songs of the students themselves.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 21-Sunday, Nov. 25; various times
Where: Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW
Price: $30-$35 (regularly $49-$59)
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'King John' at Folger Theater
Next, the rarely-staged "King John" hist the stage at the Folger Theater, and you can score 25 percent off seats to this weekend's shows. Shakespeare commented on the politics of his own day through this dramatization of the historical younger brother of Richard the Lionheart. See if there aren't lessons for our own day.
When: Wednesday, November 21-Sunday, Nov. 25; various times
Where: Folger Theatre, 201 E. Capitol St. SE
Price: $31.50-$63.75
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'The Agitators' at Atlas Performing Arts Center
Over at Atlas Performing Arts Center, catch a half-priced performance of "The Agitators," the story of long-time friends — and sometime adversaries — Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. The famous abolitionists met as idealistic youngsters in the 1840s, when they were full of hopes, dreams and a common purpose. As they grew to become the cultural icons we know today, their movements collided, and their friendship was severely tested. This production chronicles that 45-year friendship — from its beginnings in Rochester, through a Civil War, and to the highest halls of government.
When: Tuesday, November 20, 8 p.m.
Where: Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE
Price: $30-$32.50 (regularly $60-$65)
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'Shear Madness' at The Kennedy Center
Next, the long-running comedy "Sheer Madness" is (still) on offer at The Kennedy Center's Theater Lab. Set in present-day Georgetown, the audience is engaged as armchair detectives to help solve the scissor-stabbing murder of a famed concert pianist who lives above a unisex hairstyling salon. Grab your tickets through Goldstar to enjoy the show for 30 percent off the going rate.
When: Friday, Nov. 23-Sunday, Nov. 25; various times
Where: The Kennedy Center - Theater Lab, 2700 F St. NW
Price: $39.20
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'As You Like It' at Keegan Theatre
Finally, another Shakespeare production is set to be staged at Keegan Theatre this weekend. This musical adaptation of "As You Like It" is a dream-like tale of faithful friends, feuding families and lovers in disguise. Goldstar is currently slinging seats for up to 57 percent off.
When: Friday, Nov. 23-Sunday, Nov. 25; various times
Where: Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St., NW
Price: $25-$35
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