THE GAZETTE
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Wednesday, November 27, 2013 o
ERIN GIFFORD
Kurt Boehm as Lyle and David Landstrom as Joshua in the musical “Lyle the Crocodile” at Imagination Stage to Jan. 10.
Rockin’ reptile “Lyle the Crocodile” dances onto stage and into audiences’ imaginations to Jan. 10 at Imagination Stage in Bethesda. When the Primm family discovers a crocodile living in the bathtub of their New York City apartment, its an adjustment to say the least. But it’s nothing compared to their nasty neighbor, Mr. Grumps, who has it out for the reptile. Can Lyle save the day and earn his place as a beloved friend and neighbor? For tickets and show times, visit www.imaginationstage.org.
MARIAN MACKERER
“Bottle Tops,” oil on canvas by Marian MacKerer.
Pop ART
Contemporary still life painter Marian MacKerer will be the featured artist for December at the Montgomery Art Association Gallery at Westfield Wheaton Mall. An opening reception is scheduled from 1-5 p.m. Dec. 8. MacKerer has been working in oil for six years. She strives for capturing three-dimensional qualities on a flat canvas, emphasizing light and shadows to capture a realistic still life, and uses a bold palette, staging her compositions with everyday objects. Utilizing both large and small formats, MacKerer tells a story through her compositions to connect the viewer to familiar memories. For more information, visit www.montgomeryart.org.
The suite life
PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER PIPER
The Nutcracker defends Clara-Marie against the Mouse King and his minions in The Puppet Co.’s presentation of “The Nutcracker.”
“The Nutcracker” returns to the Puppet Co. Playhouse from Nov. 29 to Dec. 29 at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo. Show times vary. The company’s rendition of the classic tale was commissioned by the Arlington Symphony to perform with its live orchestra in 1988. The following year it opened at the Puppet Co. Playhouse in what turned out to be an annual tradition for 25 years. For more information, including tickets and show times, visit www.thepuppetco.org.
DANISHA CROSBY
Kimberly Gilbert as Lisa, Naomi Jacobson as Rita and John Lescault as Ben in the Round House Theatre production of “The Lyons.”
‘Lyons’ den Nicky Silver’s “The Lyons” continues to Dec. 22 at the Round House Theatre in Bethesda. Directed by John Vreeke,
the area premiere follows indomitable matriarch Rita Lyons as she faces a major crossroads. Her husband is dying, her son is in a dubious relationship and her daughter is barely holding it together. Tempers flare, words are exchanged and secrets are revealed. Worst of all, Rita can’t figure out how to redesign her living room. For more information, including tickets and show times, visit www.roundhousetheatre.org.
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