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Helen Hayes Awards crown GALA Hispanic Theatre’s ‘On Your Feet,’ Signature Theatre’s ‘Color Purple’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:36 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley recaps the Helen Hayes Awards (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); The annual Helen Hayes Awards crowned the best of local theater Sunday night at The Anthem in Southwest, D.C.Over 1,600 theater creators and supporters attended the event, which included performances by Quadry Brown, Carolyn Burke, Drake Leach, Kanysha Williams, Michael Urie, Frenchie Davis and Solomon Parker III.Ju...

Dodgers take on the Braves after Martinez’s 4-hit game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:36 GMT

Los Angeles Dodgers (30-19, first in the NL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (29-18, first in the NL East)Atlanta; Tuesday, 7:20 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Bobby Miller (0-0); Braves: Spencer Strider (4-1, 3.14 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 86 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -209, Dodgers +175; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers play the Atlanta Braves after J.D. Martinez’s four-hit game on Monday.Atlanta has gone 12-11 in home games and 29-18 overall. Braves hitters have a collective .335 on-base percentage, the second-ranked percentage in the NL.Los Angeles has gone 13-12 in road games and 30-19 overall. The Dodgers have the seventh-ranked team ERA in the NL at 4.32.The teams match up Tuesday for the second time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Ronald Acuna Jr. has 14 doubles and 11 home runs while hitting .342 for the Braves. Kevin Pillar is 4-for-16 with three home runs over the past 10 games.Freddie Freeman has 18 doubles, a triple, nine home runs ...

Gurriel leads Diamondbacks against the Phillies after 4-hit game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:36 GMT

Arizona Diamondbacks (28-20, second in the NL West) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (22-25, fourth in the NL East)Philadelphia; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson (1-2, 5.48 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 32 strikeouts); Phillies: Matt Strahm (4-3, 2.73 ERA, .97 WHIP, 47 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Phillies -132, Diamondbacks +111; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks play the Philadelphia Phillies after Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s four-hit game on Monday.Philadelphia is 22-25 overall and 13-9 at home. Phillies hitters have a collective .322 on-base percentage, the 10th-ranked percentage in the NL.Arizona has a 28-20 record overall and a 14-10 record on the road. The Diamondbacks rank seventh in the NL with 54 total home runs, averaging 1.1 per game.Tuesday’s game is the second time these teams meet this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Nicholas Castellanos has 15 doubles and five home runs for the Phillies. Bryson Stott is 12-for-40 with...

De La Cruz leads Marlins against the Rockies after 4-hit game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:36 GMT

Miami Marlins (24-24, third in the NL East) vs. Colorado Rockies (20-28, fifth in the NL West)Denver; Tuesday, 8:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Eury Perez (1-0, 2.79 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 13 strikeouts); Rockies: Austin Gomber (3-4, 6.70 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 29 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Marlins -126, Rockies +107; over/under is 11 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins play the Colorado Rockies after Bryan De La Cruz had four hits against the Rockies on Monday.Colorado has a 20-28 record overall and an 11-12 record in home games. The Rockies have the ninth-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .396.Miami is 10-13 in road games and 24-24 overall. The Marlins are 17-6 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.Tuesday’s game is the second time these teams meet this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Charlie Blackmon has 11 doubles, a triple and three home runs while hitting .276 for the Rockies. Brenton Doyle is 9-for-32 with two doubles, a triple and three ho...

Cubs host the Mets to open 3-game series

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:36 GMT

New York Mets (25-23, second in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (20-26, third in the NL Central)Chicago; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Kodai Senga (4-2, 3.77 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 55 strikeouts); Cubs: Drew Smyly (4-1, 2.86 ERA, .93 WHIP, 46 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Mets -110, Cubs -109; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs start a three-game series at home against the New York Mets on Tuesday.Chicago is 20-26 overall and 11-11 in home games. Cubs hitters are batting a collective .262, the sixth-best team batting average in MLB play.New York is 25-23 overall and 13-14 on the road. The Mets have an 11-7 record in games decided by one run.The teams meet Tuesday for the first time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Ian Happ has 13 doubles, four home runs and 19 RBI for the Cubs. Christopher Morel is 15-for-42 with three doubles and seven home runs over the last 10 games.Pete Alonso leads the Mets with 17 home runs while slugging .528. Jeff McNeil is 14-fo...

Candelario leads Nationals against the Padres following 4-hit performance

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:36 GMT

San Diego Padres (21-26, fourth in the NL West) vs. Washington Nationals (20-27, fifth in the NL East)Washington; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Yu Darvish (2-3, 3.56 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 53 strikeouts); Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (3-3, 3.69 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 58 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Padres -155, Nationals +130; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals take on the San Diego Padres after Jeimer Candelario’s four-hit game on Sunday.Washington is 20-27 overall and 10-15 in home games. The Nationals have a 16-4 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.San Diego has gone 9-11 on the road and 21-26 overall. The Padres have a 15-5 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.Tuesday’s game is the first time these teams match up this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Luis Garcia has five doubles, a triple and three home runs for the Nationals. Candelario is 17-for-36 with five doubles, a triple and two home...

Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals play in game 2 of series

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:36 GMT

St. Louis Cardinals (21-28, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (20-27, fifth in the NL Central)Cincinnati; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Adam Wainwright (1-0, 5.74 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, eight strikeouts); Reds: Graham Ashcraft (2-2, 4.84 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 36 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cardinals -140, Reds +119; over/under is 10 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds lead 1-0 in a four-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals.Cincinnati has a 20-27 record overall and a 13-12 record at home. The Reds have gone 4-2 in games when they hit at least two home runs.St. Louis has a 10-13 record in road games and a 21-28 record overall. The Cardinals have a 9-22 record in games when they have given up at least one home run.Tuesday’s game is the second meeting between these teams this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Jonathan India has 14 doubles and three home runs for the Reds. Spencer Steer is 12-for-40 with five doubles and a home run over the past 10 g...

Alarma en la Casa Blanca: Servicio Secreto detiene al conductor de un camión que se estrelló cerca

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:36 GMT

WASHINGTON DC – El Servicio Secreto de Estados Unidos detuvo la noche del lunes al conductor de un camión que se estrelló cerca de la Casa Blanca, recogen varios medios estadounidenses.Según las autoridades, el detenido podría haber tratado de impactar de manera intencionada contra las barreras de seguridad.No hubo heridos en el suceso, que se produjo en torno a las 10 p.m. hora local, confirmó un portavoz del Servicio Secreto al periódico The New York Times.Las autoridades cortaron varias calles alrededor de la residencia del mandatario estadounidense, Joe Biden, mientras prosigue la investigación del suceso, aunque avanzaron que no han encontrado nada peligroso en el vehículo.En la actualidad, la Casa Blanca y sus alrededores están fortificados con vallas que impiden el acceso de cualquiera que no esté autorizado a acercarse al complejo. Vehículo se estrella contra portón de seguridad de la Casa Blanca ¿Eres quien dices ser? TSA ahora...

U-Haul driver faces multiple charges after crashing into a security barrier near White House

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:36 GMT

(CNN) — The driver of a U-Haul who crashed into a security barrier in Lafayette Square near the White House Monday night was arrested on multiple charges, including threatening to kill or harm a president, vice president or family member, according to US Park Police.The truck crashed into security barriers on the north side of Lafayette Square at 16th Street just before 10 p.m., and officers detained the driver, the US Secret Service said.There were no injuries reported to any Secret Service or White House personnel, spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement.A preliminary investigation revealed the driver – who has not been publicly identified – may have intentionally struck the barrier, the Secret Service later said.While authorities have not provided specific details on the alleged threat, the US Park Police said the man faces the charge of threatening to kill, kidnap or inflict harm on a President, vice president or family member.The driver also was also arrested on...

Biden and McCarthy are projecting optimism, but there’s still no debt limit deal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:36 GMT

(CNN) — The clock is ticking for President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to come to agreement to avoid a first-ever default on the nation’s debt. And although there are some positive signs suggesting they’re closer to a consensus, there is still no deal.They face a looming deadline, with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reaffirming in a letter to McCarthy on Monday that it is “highly likely” that the US Treasury will not be able to pay all of its bills in full and on time as soon as June 1.While McCarthy emerged from a meeting at the White House with Biden on Monday evening without a deal, he underscored that both parties are united in their goal of reaching an agreement to raise the nation’s debt limit before the country defaults.“I felt we had a productive discussion. We don’t have an agreement yet, but I did feel the discussion was productive in areas that we have differences of opinion,” McCarthy said outside the West Wing, adding that the “tone” of Mo...