Synetic Theater Stages MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Now thru 3/22

Synetic Founding Artistic Director Paata Tsikurishvili will direct one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies, following the success of Synetic's production of Twelfth Night. Confirmed bachelor Benedick and the equally spirited and unwed Beatrice will spar, court and conspire in Synetic's 11th Wordless Shakespeare adaptation. Set in 1950's Las Vegas, this flirtatious and fiercely funny show will blow you away with rockin' tunes, rat packers, and dreamy chicks who will shake, rattle, and roll as only Synetic performers can! Synetic's lively interpretation of Much Ado About Nothing will delve into the true meaning of courtship, love, and commitment.

The show will run tonight, February 11 through March 22, 2015. Press opening will be Sunday, February 15 at 2 p.m.

Location: Synetic Theater, Crystal City, VA - 1800 S. Bell St., Arlington, VA 22202 Regular Run: Wednesday - Saturday, 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, 2:00 p.m. Tickets: $35 and up. Student tickets start at $20. Senior citizens and military receive $5 off. Group discounts are available. Tickets available at synetictheater.org or by calling 866.811.4111.

Much Ado About Synetic - Benefit and Gala

On Tuesday, March 3, 2015, Synetic Theater will host a 1950's Las Vegas stylized benefit in Crystal City. Centering on a special performance of Much Ado About Nothing, the event will kick off with pre-show savories and sips and close with a post-show champagne and dessert reception with the artists at the Crystal City Marriott.

Funds raised will help support Synetic Theater's mission to redefine theatre, invest in artists' growth and continue to create unforgettable visceral experiences in all of their productions. Winning 25 Helen Hayes Awards with 94 nominations since 2002, Synetic Theater was recently named one of the top 13 innovative physical theatre companies in the world by Backstage.com. Washingtonian Magazine also named Synetic Theater co-founders Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili 2014's Washingtonians of the Year.

Tickets for the benefit are $250 and are on sale at synetictheater.org. For more information or to become an event sponsor, contact Yulia at yulia@synetictheater.org or 703.824.8060 x104.