MetroStage Presents THE REAL INSPECTOR, 4/20 - 5/29

MetroStage Presents The Real Inspector Hound opening April 20.  The Real Inspector Hound, by Tom Stoppard, is his hilarious send-up of a classic English manor murder mystery. In this play-within-a-play, two competing theatre critics, Moon and Birdboot, are ready to review this latest production when they unwittingly become more deeply involved than anyone expected. Set in Muldoon Manor, a "secluded" country house surrounded by "desolate marshes" this quintessential parlor mystery is written by the master of the English language Tom Stoppard.

Performances are Apr. 20-May 29, Thurs and Fri at 8, Sat at 5 & 8, and Sun at 3 & 7. Tickets $45-50 (students $25). TKTS 800-494-8497/www.metrostage.org, Groups/Info 703-548-9044. 1201 North Royal St. Alexandria, VA. Fully accessible, free parking.

MetroStage is a professional not-for-profit theater dedicated to producing plays by established and emerging playwrights, which are chosen for their social, political, literary and entertainment value. MetroStage offers a season of main stage productions, a Sunday cabaret series, family theater and FirstStage, a series of staged readings presented as part of the theater's commitment to the development of new work.

Located in Old Town Alexandria, MetroStage presents challenging contemporary American plays and musicals and premieres new works by Washington area and regional playwrights. Always current, MetroStage's work speaks to the concerns and passions of our time by showcasing the dynamic writing and performances of the best contemporary local and regional artists.

 

 

 

 

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