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 Shakespeare to a Spanish world premiere.
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Richard the Third
"Now is the winter of our discontent." See Matthew Rauch (Wolf of Wall Street, Treme), now, this winter, in Shakespeare Theater Company's latest production of Richard III. Tickets are half off for Tuesday's performance.
When: Tuesday, February 5, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW
Price: $35.50 - $46
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Shear Madness
Thirty percent off is the discount available for Sheer Madness at the Kennedy Center's Theater Lab. First performed there in August 1987, the murder mystery set in a unisex hair salon has proven to be a favorite among the theater set.
When: Thursday, February 7, 8 p.m.
Where: The Kennedy Center - Theater Lab, 2700 F St., NW
Price: $39.20
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Ad Nauseam
Get free tickets to this performance at the Catholic University's Callan Theatre. Ad Nauseam explores the effect of advertising on one family who turns to it as a money-maker in uncertain times.
When: Friday, February 8, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Callan Theatre, 3801 Harewood Road NE
Price: Free
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John Cameron Mitchell: The Origin of Love
John Cameron Mitchell made his name as Hedwig in the Tony Award-winning musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Now he's on stage at The National Theater reprising some of the hits from that show, as well as previewing songs from an upcoming production.
When: Friday, February 8, 8 p.m.
Where: The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave.
Price: $54 - $79
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El viejo, el joven y el mar
Finally, there's this world premiere from Spanish playwright Irma Correa. Based on the real experiences of philosopher Miguel del Unamuno, it explores issues of freedom, reason and loyalty to country in the face of illiberalism. It will be performed in Spanish with English subtitles.
When: Friday, February 8, 8 p.m.
Where: GALA Hispanic Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW
Price: $30
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