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Theater events worth seeking out in Washington this week

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Published on March 11, 2019
Theater events worth seeking out in Washington this weekThe Kennedy Center. | Photo: Lia H./Yelp

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 comedic whodunit.

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We Happy Few's Macbeth

We Happy Few is a small theater company that brings classic works to audiences for low prices. Exhibit A: "Macbeth" for $10 at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop on Wednesday.

When: Wednesday, March 13, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 Seventh St. SE
Price: $10
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The Jewish Queen Lear

Half price tickets are now on offer to see this Theater J production of "The Jewish Queen Lear." The play from 1898 depicts the dramatic fall of wealthy widows who's children turn on her.

When: Friday, March 15, 8 p.m.
Where: Gonda Theatre at Georgetown University, 3700 O St. NW
Price: $17.50
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Shear Madness

Finally, the Theater Lab at the Kennedy Center continues its long run of "Shear Madness," the improvisational comedic thriller set in a hair salon. 

When: Sunday, March 17, 3 p.m.
Where: The Kennedy Center - Theater Lab, 2700 F St., NW
Price: $39.20
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