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Looking ahead to Monday…more DC residents will be eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine. This next round will include *all D-C residents over the age of 16. This comes as DC open’s it’s first mass vaccination site in Southwest today. News4’s Juliana Valencia shows us the setup at Arena Stage.

Live theater is back in the District with Arena Stage presenting “Fannie Lou Hamer, Speak On It” on a pier at the Wharf. Tommy McFLY has a preview of the show based on speeches and rallies by the civil rights leader in the 1960s.

In addition to being a titan on the Supreme Court bench, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a lover of the arts. She attended nearly every opening night at Arena Stage and would often go back stage to meet the actors and performers. News4’s Derrick Ward spoke with the artistic director of the theater about Ginsburg’s contribution.

Capital Area Food Bank President and CEO Radha Muthiah spoke with News4’s Erika Gonzalez about food accessibility in the region. Gonzalez also spoke with Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith about their efforts to get food to families that need it.

The Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is hosting an 11-hour marathon read of the Mueller Report’s second volume on July 11.

A 72-year-old philanthropist’s September death in Virginia has been ruled a homicide, according to Arlington County police.

Take a look at the musical adaptation of the 1993 Oscar-nominated film “Dave,” about an uncanny look-alike of the president who gets thrown into the role.

“Snow Child,” based on a Pulitzer Prize-nominated novel will be at Arena Stage through May 20. Christiane Noll, who plays the main character, talked to NBC4 about the show and its debut in D.C.

The August Wilson play “Two Trains Running” is coming to Arena Stage in D.C. Actor Eugene Lee spoke with News4’s Molette Green about the play and his role. “This play is about people looking for justice,” he said.

A new play that sheds light on a sometimes-forgotten part of American history is hosting its world premiere in D.C. “Sovereignty” will be at Arena Stage through Feb. 18. News4 interviews actor Kalani Queypo about the play’s importance and his role.

Tim Rogan stops by the studio to talk about his new musical, “The Pajama Game,” which will be at the Arena Stage into December.

A baby is recovering after falling out of a window in Southwest DC.

Television and the country are drawn to vigils: Zoom-in shots of tear-stained faces. Resolute gazes in flickering candlelight. Mournful songs of loss and resolution. Funerals. Then what?

Arena Stage is hosting a special Thanksgiving dinner for wounded warriors, active service members and their families.

On Thursday, mayoral candidates Carol Schwartz, David Catania and Muriel Bowser finally — some would say at last — will be on the same stage at the same time taking media and voter questions.

Arena Stage is searching for the perfect match this month in a contest to give away a free wedding at the Washington theater.