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‘The Book of Mormon’ cast at Town

The cast of The Book of Mormon will perform a benefit Monday night. (Photo by Joan Marcus; courtesy Kennedy Center)
The cast of the touring production of “The Book of Mormon” (at the Kennedy Center now) will perform cabaret numbers at Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) on Monday night at 7:30 p.m.
The show will feature performances to ‘80s dance music and all proceeds will benefit Food & Friends and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Admission is $30 and limited to guests 21 and over. Attendants can also purchase $50 VIP packages that include a meet and greet with the cast from 6:30-7:30 and one free drink.
Tickets can be purchased at foodandfriends.org. For more information, visit towndc.com.
The DC Black Pride Opening Reception was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Friday, May 22. Grammy Award-winning artist Durand Bernarr was the headline performer. Comedian Anthony Oakes was the host. Speakers included Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson and Center For Black Equity President Kenya Hutton, as well as speakers from health organizations and sponsors. The event featured performances from Billy the Goat, Jay Columbus, Akeem Woods, Rue Pratt, Be Steadwell and Bennu Byrd.
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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball
Back-to-back events held on first night of D.C. Black Pride
The Mr. and Miss DC Black Pride Pageant was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. Following the pageant, Black Pride events continued with the 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball.
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PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards
D.C.-area productions honored at Theatre Washington’s annual ceremony
Theatre Washington’s 42nd Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 18.
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