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 jukebox musical to a political drama.
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'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical'
First up is this musical about pop songwriter Carole King at The National Theatre. Winner of a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album of 2015, "Beautiful" tells how King rose to stardom, first as a writer of songs for other artists and, later, as a performer in her own right. You'll hear such King hits as "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" and "You've Got a Friend."
When: Tuesday-Friday, December 11-14, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave.
Price: $39 and up
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'Cry It Out'
Next, at Studio Theatre's Milton Theatre is this story about parenthood and class in the modern United States. Washington City Paper called it "a beautiful, believable picture of how imperfect new parents strive to cope in a society that offers little support." Enjoy a 30 percent discount through Goldstar.com.
When: Tuesday and Friday, December 11 and 14, 8 p.m.
Where: Studio Theatre – Milton Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW, Floor 2
Price: $45
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'Kings'
Save nearly 40 percent this week on tickets to "Kings," showing at Studio Theatre's smaller Stage 4. Written by Alexandria native Sarah Burgess, it tells the story of a new Democratic senator from a red state determined to upend politics as usual, and how the system seems designed to prevent it.
When: Wednesday-Friday, December 12-14, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Studio Theatre - Stage 4, 1501 14th St. NW
Price: $30–$35
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'Driving Miss Daisy'
Finally, Anacostia Playhouse has the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Driving Miss Daisy," the tale of two very different people who find they have very much in common, after all. Tickets are half price for this Friday performance.
When: Friday, December 14, 8 p.m.
Where: Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Place, SE
Price: $40
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