Stage & Screen: December 2019

Through Sunday, December 22

The Woman in Black
Stephen Mallatratt adapted this British play based on the horror book of the same name, and Robin Herford is directing this eerie production at Shakespeare Theatre Company leading up to the holidays. The play is about Arthur Kipps (Adam Radcliffe) who asks an actor (Dominic Price) to help tell his dark story, and each performance will take the audience from a Victorian theater to the creepy Eel Marsh House. Just remember to be cautious around the Woman in Black. Various dates and times. Tickets $39-$79. Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Michael R. Klein Theatre: 450 7th St. NW, DC; www.shakespearetheatre.org

Through Thursday, January 5

Eureka Day
Anti-vaxxers, pay attention. This play is about a mumps outbreak in a Berkeley school. Watch as the community experiences a diverse environment clash when mandatory vaccinations take center stage. The play also displays projections that show how people behave online when the subject matter is controversial. Everyone will enjoy a night of satire with this award-winning play that looks at mandatory vaccinations in a humorous way. Various dates and times. Tickets $10-$32.50. Atlas Performing Arts Center: 1333 H St. NE, DC; www.atlasarts.org

The Second City’s She The People: The Resistance Continues!
Your favorite all-female show is back. These comedians will offer a satirical view of what the world can be like for a woman, as the show pokes fun at stereotypes and how absurd things can be. This political sketch-comedy show is one that you do not want to miss. The Second City is a renowned comedy troupe with notable alumni including Tina Fey and Steve Carell, and many other talented comedians. Various dates and times. Tickets $20-$109. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company: 641 D St. NW, DC; www.woollymammoth.net

Sunday, December 8

It’s a Wonderful Life
This classic film is a staple for the holiday season that audiences have enjoyed since 1946. The American Film Institute has recognized It’s a Wonderful Life as one of the 100 best American films ever made. The movie takes place on Christmas Eve when George Bailey is about to take his own life, but things change when his guardian angel Clarence gets involved. Watch Clarence show George what the town would be like if he had never been born. 3:30-5 p.m. Tickets $10. National Museum of American History: 14th Street and Constitutional Avenue in NW, DC; www.si.edu

Tuesday, December 10

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Joel and Clementine loved each other. But after a breakup, the couple opts to erase their memory of each other. Join the Embassy of France and watch this award-winning film starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet. The movie plays with flashbacks and a nonlinear narrative as the audience learns about the former couple’s love life. Enjoy this film from director Michel Gondry about people falling in love again despite doing what they could to forget the other. 7-10 p.m. Free to attend. The Embassy of France: 4101 Reservoir Rd. NW, DC; www.franceintheus.org

Tuesday, December 10 – Sunday, December 15

Fiddler on the Roof
Matchmaker, matchmaker, this is a good musical for you. Tony-winning director Bartlett Sher gives his spin on the 10-time Tony Award-winning musical. In 1905 Russia, Tevye tries to maintain his Jewish religious and cultural traditions while the world changes around him. This musical is a story of family, love and attitudes toward Judaism. The popular Broadway songs, the orchestra and the cast will put on a delightful performance that will prove why Fiddler on the Roof once held the record for the longest-running Broadway musical. Various dates and times. Tickets $54-$114. National Theatre: 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, DC; www.thenationaldc.com

Tuesday, December 10 – Sunday, January 5

Come From Away
A true story of kindness inspired this musical. It started on 9/11 when 38 planes were grounded in Grander, a small town in Canada. The 10,000 residents of Gander welcomed the 7,000 passengers in one of the darkest days in modern history. During the short period of time, the residents and passengers formed a bond made of compassion and kindness. Music enriches the story, and the show will remind you that there is light in the darkest times. Various dates and times. Tickets $49-$169. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: 2700 F St. NW, DC; www.kennedy-center.org