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Phone rings, door chimes, in walks— Company. Damascus Theatre Company (in partnership with the city of Gaithersburg) is presenting this Sondheim classic for three weekends during February and it’s a heartfelt joy with a lot of beautifully humorous moments that really bring the show to life. Directed by Rachelle A. Horn, with Musical Direction by Keith Edward (live orchestra conducted by Stuart Y. Weich), and Choreography by Karen Kushner Creel,
It’s about one moment— in this show, it’s that tragically beautiful heartbreaking moment near the end— it’s about one second— maybe when sexy Mrs. Claus saunters into the clinic? But you didn’t know— that you have to go— to Other Voices Theatre to see Songs For A New World, appearing as the penultimate show of their 2024/2025 season. Directed by Ashley Gerhardt with Musical Direction by Marci Shegogue, this song-cycle show, by the incomparably talented Jason Robert Brown,
Victory! Guts and glory! They’re a front-page story— they’re the kings of— Frederick! You heard it here first, folks, and the papes don’t lie! Newsies at Other Voices Theatre is a real smash sensation! OVT is on a mission, kill the competition! And they’re doing it right! Directed by Ashely Gerhardt with Musical Direction by Tyrus Mataban-Ward, and Choreography by Kiersten Gasemy, this exuberantly energetic production is carrying the banner of excellence and engaging the audience with their enthusiasm and heart from start to finish.