What the critics are saying about Bricktop

• "infectious"..."Thomas W. Jones II...showcases a cast of top-drawer singer-dancers and a five-piece jazz band whose sounds have the crisp effervescence of good champagne"..."S. Renee Clark's original contributions...mesh smoothly with the jazz/blues continuum."
  Celia Wren, The Washington Post


• "Bricktop...stomps and sizzles across the stage like there's no tomorrow"..."a high energy, roller coaster ride"..."it includes the audience as part of the creative package"..."The multitalented Peggy Ann Blow brings this character to life, commandeering the spotlight and oozing sensuality...Like the show, she is stunning and spellbinding."..."The entire cast delivers at red hot intensity and full out fearlessness, without a break."
  Debbie M. Jackson, DC Theatre Reviews


• "Roz White Gonsalves gets the kudos for her wonderfully poignant Alberta Hunter"..."It is a one-of-a-kind production that has to get a country wide tour...especially in the Big Apple. The show was perfectly directed by Thomas W. Jones II in his usual hectically pleasant style."..."Misha Kachman was superior with his follies-type costuming."..."This is probably the only show in town now that is worth the price of admission. It is such great entertainment! Jazz up your life with these original "dream girls!!"
  Bob Anthony, AllArtsReview4u


• "Dawn Axam's choreography slinks and purrs during smoky ballads and grows suitably boisterous when it comes time for the Fats Waller tune."..."It's hard not to get caught up in the joy the performers radiate as they tackle standards by Porter, Brel, Mercer, Berlin and others."
  Glen Weldon, Washington City Paper


• "You can participate in an entertaining evening at Chez Bricktop."..."The unique staging...transforms the 200-seat MetroStage into a buzzing cabaret."..."This is a lively and colorful revue with a multitude of glamorous costume changes."..."Take a journey back in time and enjoy this exuberant experience."
  Karen Feld, Alexandria Times

Bricktop, a sizzling new cabaret

Happy New Year!!

It's been awhile and I haven't been good at keeping up our blog, but I promise to do better this year. If you haven't checked out our website, we've added some new and exciting features that I think you will like- a calendar, past seasons, metro information, etc.

And check out information on our current production under "Now Playing", Bricktop- a sizzling new cabaret which opened January 17th. Audience members are loving the show as they leave saying, "You've done it again!," "What great music!," "...such an excellent cast, where did you find them?" They are being called "The Other Dreamgirls." Another critic said there was enough energy and talent in this production to light up DC for a fortnight!

Everybody who was anybody frequented Bricktop's club in Paris in the 1920's. Come to MetroStage for a "party to end all parties." Bricktop and friends Mabel Mercer, Alberta Hunter, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington and more sing, dance, party and tell the remarkable story of these artists during the Jazz Age and the lasting impact of their music.

Bricktop runs until February 25, 2007 with performances Wednesday-Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 5:30 and 8:30pm, and Sunday at 3:00 and 7:00pm.

Come see for yourself.

SPECIAL OFFER WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY this week only (Janurary 24 and 25)
$20 tickets (CODE: Let's Party at Bricktops)
Call 703-548-9044