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Passionate, polished 'Man of La Mancha' at Prince William Little…

DC Theater Arts reviewed the Prince William Little Theatre's staging of the classic musical, calling the production passionate and polished; the only royalty involved is the venue's name.

On air: Gloria Vance and Chip Darnell on BBN Newsroom
Published 11:07 AM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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Watch it as it aired: Gloria Vance and Chip Darnell on this story, from BBN Newsroom at 11:07 AM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are DC Theater Arts's, the jokes are ours.

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First reported by DC Theater Arts: “Passionate, polished ‘Man of La Mancha’ at Prince William Little Theatre”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11:07 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Gloria Vance and Chip Darnell.
Topics: Prince William.
BBN covered this story before: Prince Harry attends first UK engagement as royal events collide (October 12).

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DC Theater ArtsPassionate, polished ‘Man of La Mancha’ at Prince William Little Theatre

What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThis morning the Royal Watch desk turns to a Prince William, though not that one: DC Theater Arts calls the Little Theatre's production of Man of La Mancha passionate and polished.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPassionate and polished! That's what I want on my gravestone, or at least on my car wash receipt.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe reviewer praises a company that sings of impossible dreams with real conviction. I take that seriously, Chip. I have attended coronations with less conviction.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorDid you get a good seat?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI was escorted out of a palace once, so I now prefer an aisle. Near an exit.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA little theatre with a great show is my kind of palace. Free parking, and nobody checks your coat for state secrets.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorBrock, I trust your forecast has a sturdier plot than a windmill.

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