Laura Benanti is special guest for one-off show
Singer promoting latest album 'Trouble and Love'
Out director brings rapid-fire wit to the Birchmere
Two-night engagement is sold out
Despite slow start, singer delivers the goods at hit-packed D.C. show
'ARTPOP Ball' date changed to accommodate Verizon Center schedule
Closing-night dance party is joint effort from U St. Music Hall, NeedlExchange
'Nashville' actor says country music becoming more gay friendly
'Vanek Unleashed' is new work by local composer
Band is touring current album 'Transgender Dysphoria Blues'