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ARENA STAGE
ELEANOR: HER SECRET
JOURNEY
By Rhoda Lerman
Starring Jean Stapleton
This
theatrical production shows the First Lady poised
to begin anew after the death of husband. She reflects
on marriage, friendship, and the toll of the war on
America's men and women.
Now through November 18, 2001
in the Kreeger
Arena tickets can be purchased by phone at 202-488-3300
By mail at 1101 6th Street, SW, Washington DC 20024
At the Arena Stage Sales Office, 1101 6th Street SE, Washington, DC
(There are no service charge for in-person purchases
NATIONAL THEATRE
MAMMA MIA!
ABBA's
greatest hits woven into three wonderful 
love stories: a young girl about to be married;
her mother about to confront the
past; and the best love story of all-with audiences
jumping out of their seats with joy.
COMING MARCH 2002
*National Theatre is located 2 blocks from
the White House
and is a not-for-profit organization.
Tickets can be purchased
by phone at
Tele-charge 1-800-447-7400.
*For general information,
call 202-628-6161.
National Theatre,
1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW ,
Washington DC 20004
FORD'S THEATER
TO KILL A
MOCKINGBIRD
written by Harper Lee
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning
novel, the
stage version is a semi-autobiographical account
of small town Southern life in the mid-1930s.
Characters Scout, Jem and Atticus explore
issues of racial prejudice, moral tolerance
and courage.
Now through November
18, 2001
A CHRISTMAS
CAROL
by
Charles Dickens
A timeless tale of redemption and
charity. See
ghosts of Christmas Past, Present
and "Yet to Come" brought to life as they
warm the heart of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge.
of small town Southern life in the mid-1930s.
November 24 through
December 30, 2001
*For reservations for group of 20 or more,
call
the Ford's
Theater Group Sales Office
at 202-638-2367 or 800-899-2367
Tuesdays
through Sundays
THE SHAKESPEARE
THEATRE
Oedipus
by Sophocles
Now through October
21, 2001
Hamlet,
Prince of Denmark
by William Shakespeare
November 6 through January
6, 2002
*For Shakespeare Theater tickets cal1 202-547-1122
THE STUDIO THEATER
FAR EAST
by A.R.
Gurney
While stationed at a Japanese naval base
during
a Korean Warm Lt. Sparky Watts, heir to an American
brewery fortune, and Julia Anderson, the beautiful
bored wife of an officer, meet. Sparky has found
love with a local girl, while Julia yearns for romance.
Together, these kindred spirits must decide to escape
or embrace their claustrophobic social identities.
Now through October 28, 2001
A NEW
BRAIN
by William
Finn and James Lapine
This latest musical is semi-autobiographical
work
about the hero-songwriter Gordon must cope
with newer-fatal brain tumor while writing children's
television jingles for a man in a giant
frog costume. Finn creates a beautiful, wry story from
the personal struggle to maintain artistic dignity.
November 14 through December 23, 2001
*For Studio Theater tickets,
call The Source Theater at 202-232-7267
THE WASHINGTON OPERA
The Kennedy Center
2600 F Street, NW
Washington, DC
202-295-2400
OF MICE
AND MEN
October 20, 25, 28 matinee 31
November 3, 6, 9 and 12, 2001
MADAMA
BUTTERFLY
October 27, 30, November 2, 5, 8, 11 matinee 13, 14, 16, 17, 2001
MADAMA
BUTTERFLY
October 27, 30, November 2, 5, 8, 11 matinee 13, 14, 16, 17, 2001
For tickets, call The Washington Opera at 202-295-2400
or 1-800-876-7372.
WARNER
THEATRE
SOPHISTICATED
LADIES
October 12-14,
2001
CANCELLED
Refunds available
*For Warner Theatre tickets,
call TicketMaster at 202-432-SEAT or 703-573-SEAT.
