Orphie and the Book of Heroes at The Kennedy Center

Orphie and the Book of Heroes

The Kennedy Center
2700 F Street, NW Washington

Spunky and curious Orphie, a young girl in Ancient Greece, sets out to save storyteller Homer and his Book of Heroes in this humorous world premiere musical--a quest that takes her from the heights of Mt. Olympus to the depths of the underworld. Age 9+

Thru - Feb 25, 2014

Price: $20

Show Type: Childrens

Running Time: 1 hour,15 minutes with no intermission

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DC Theater Arts - Highly Recommended

"...It's so rare when I leave a show and just can't stop smiling, and that happened after I attended the 'new' commissioned musical called Orphie and the Book of Heroes at The Kennedy Center's Family Theater. What a great time the kids, their parents, and I had, watching seven of my favorite local actors who play many characters: Christopher Bloch, Paul Scanlan, Gia Mora, Samuel Edgerly, Lauren Du Pree, Evan Casey, and the perfect scary villain - Thomas Adrian Simpson - light up the stage and also teach the young audience members (and their parents) about Greek Mythology and some valuable life-lessons. Joe Calarco has lovingly directed Orphie and the Book of Heroes and his talented cast really delivers a great time for kids and adults."

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- Joel Markowitz

MD Theatre Guide - Recommended

"...Lauren Du Pree, a local and personal favorite, carried the show as Orphie without one dip in enthusiasm and energy, and her singing was consistently strong and beautiful. Thomas Adrian Simpson was fantastic as Hades, clearly enjoying every minute and every laugh. (And there were a lot of laughs.) The entire talented cast, including Paul Scanlan, Gia Mora, Sam Edgerly, Evan Casey and Christopher Bloch, were a joy to watch."

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- April Forrer

DCTheatreScene - Highly Recommended

Orphie and the Book of Heroes is a true delight. The songs were funny, memorable and had the kids dancing in their seats at times. One potent number involving the Lord of the Underworld dancing in a dress is not to be missed.

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- Keith Loria

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