Washington is hosting a variety of theater events this week. From a "Hamilton"-inspired sing-along to a tale of a corrupt cauliflower kingpin, here are ways to fill your calendar.
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'Hamiltunes'
From the event description:
"Hamiltunes" is the first and only "Hamilton" sing-along in our nation's capitol. Our events feature you on stage singing and rapping your heart out to the greatest soundtrack of all time.
When: Wednesday, July 3, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Hard Rock Cafe, 999 E St. NW
Price: $17.76
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'Twisted Melodies'
From the event description:
Donny Hathaway was an American jazz, blues, soul and gospel artist whose Grammy-winning work made him a major force on the music scene. Mosaic Theater Company's production of "Twisted Melodies" offers a fictionalized journey through his tortured and brilliant mind.
When: Friday, July 5, 8 p.m.
Where: Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE
Price: $31.50
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'Every Brilliant Thing'
From the event description:
In "Every Brilliant Thing," a young boy attempts to ease his mother's depression by creating a list of all the best things in the world. Through adulthood, as the list of things worth living for grows, he learns the deep significance it has on his own life.
When: Wednesday, July 3, 8 p.m.
Where: Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW, Floor 2
Price: $36
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'The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui'
From the event description:
"Arturo Ui" is a tale of the meteoric rise of a small-time Brooklyn hoodlum who takes over the cauliflower racket in 1930s Chicago. Ui ruthlessly disposes of his competitors to enrich himself and gain power.
When: Wednesday, July 3, 8 p.m.
Where: Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE
Price: $17.50
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'Vivian's Music 1969'
From the event description:
This Washington, D.C., premiere is inspired by real events. In 1969, in a segregated city in the American Midwest, a 14-year-old-black girl was shot by a white police officer, igniting one of the worst race riots in American history.
When: Friday, July 5, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Place SE
Price: $19.50
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Parking in DC can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of DC parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check the Metro website for nearby stations and schedules.
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