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April 30 at 4pm & 7pm

Metrostage At The Lyceum Presents

An Evening of Jazzy Soul & Motown

Starring Joe Coleman

A musical journey that includes R&B, Jazz, Blues, Gospel and Pop, Mr. Coleman has headlined in Las Vegas and around the globe for over three decades. He has performed with legendary performers like Barbra Streisand, Lou Rawls, organist Jimmy Smith, Blues legend BB King and many other top-flight jazz artists. Performances with great R&B artists include The Isely Brothers, The Temptations, The Drifters, Stephanie Mills, Ben E. King, Melba Moore, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Sha Na Na, The Marvelettes, and Little Anthony and the Imperials. His stellar jazz trio has performed with some of the greatest jazz artists of all time, including Al Jarreau, George Benson, Dianne Reeves, Gerald Albright, Della Reese, and many others.

Mr. Coleman was the lead vocalist with The Platters for over 20 years. He toured with LCB (with childhood friend Joe Blunt from The Drifters and Glenn Leonard from The Temptations) for ten years, performing at MetroStage in October 2018. For the past five years Joe has been touring with Voices of Classic Soul, which features former and current members of The Temptations, Platters, Four Tops and Drifters. He is also a songwriter, playwright, and author.

Joe with his band will be performing some of the best loved songs of our generation, including Only you, Smoke Gets Your Eyes, My Girl, Fly Me to the Moon, Stand by Me, and The Great Pretender.

The Joe Coleman band consists of: Ed Botts – Piano, Mark Russell – Bass, and Earl Ivey – Drums.

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March 30 at 7pm

MetroStage at the Lyceum Presents

Still Unforgettable: A Birthday Salute to Nat King Cole

Celebrating Nat King Cole’s Birthday with Greg Watkins

Performing beloved pieces from Nat King Cole’s legendary catalogue of songs. A tribute during Mr. Cole’s birthday month, Greg will be accompanied by a very special musical guest, Ayana Reed, with piano, bass, and drums. They will be performing songs that include Smile, Route 66, Mona Lisa, Orange Colored Sky, L.O.V.E., and many more. An ode of appreciation for this icon who helped change the world through the power of his music and his advocacy.

QUOTES from Greg’s performance of Nat King Cole at the Arts Club, Feb 2025 "Amazing show! Encore!…Loved it, Bravo…It was perfect in every way…Greg is a dream performer and personality…Greg Watkins is a star!”

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We are pleased to announce that Winstanley Architects has been hired to complete the final phase of the design of the new theatre. The exciting design by Lessard Design and Skip Maginniss will now be completed and prepared for permitting and construction by Michael Winstanley and Leejung Hong.

Further enhancements, amenities, and exciting design elements are being added so the new theatre will truly be a showplace as the Arts Anchor and the central feature of the Arts and Cultural District in Old Town North.

Fundraising continues while the design is being completed. We welcome checks large and small and appreciate the enthusiasm and support of our many hundreds of contributors. Everyone can help us complete this final phase, build out the interior of the theatre, and open in the fall of 2026. We are happy to offer tours and more information. Just email info@metrostage.org or call 703-548-9044 or 703-309-0580.

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MetroStage’s Capital Campaign Update

MetroStage needs $3 million dollars to complete its new theatre in its new location. Make this exciting new theatre venue a reality. This great new location will anchor the Old Town North Arts District, serve all of Alexandria and beyond, and offer the same exciting shows and music that you came to know and love in our former space. Click for more information. And Donate. Or send a check to MetroStage P.O. Box 1152, Alexandria VA 22313.