This weekend, free up your schedule for a presentation of "Putting on the Ritz." Mel Brooks's beloved musical adaptation of his successful 1974 horror noir farce of classic horror movies has been a successful milestone in the comedy genre. Judging by its numerous Tony awards, the musical remains a success. Tony award winners Roger Bart and Shuler Hensley are playing their roles from the original Broadway show as Dr. Frankenstein and his beloved monster. The musical will show every day except Tuesday at the Kennedy Center, with the final show on Jan. 10. Both Saturday and Sunday will have a 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. showing. Tickets range from $25 - $90. The Kennedy Center is located at 2700 F Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. 20566. The Kennedy Center is easily reached from the Foggy Bottom/George Washington University Station via the Orange or Blue line. See the play and have a laugh.

Look out Blazers! The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will feature "Don Quixote" by the Washington Ballet this weekend from Saturday Oct. 17 - Sunday Oct. 18. The Saturday performances will begin at 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. and the Sunday performances will commence at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Based on Miguel Cervantes' 16th century classic "Don Quixote de la Mancha," the comical ballet is filled with adventure, passion and romance. The ballet was originally choreographed by chief ballet master of the Russian Imperial Balle Marius Peptipa; it will feature the popular virtuoso pas de deux. Taking place in Spain, the story follows protagonist Don Quixote as he strives to find his Dulcina, the beautiful woman of his dreams. The eccentric gentleman Quixote, saturated with romantic ideas from his extensive book collection, decides to take up knighthood. Quixote later meets village barber Basilio and his beautiful young lover Kitri in this timeless ballet full of Spanish flair. Ticket prices range from $25-$125. The Foggy Bottom/George Washington University Station, on the Orange and Blue lines, at 23rd and I streets, NW, is the stop closest to the Kennedy Center. From there, it will be a short walk via New Hampshire Avenue. Customers can also use the free Kennedy Center Shuttle. The shuttle departs every 15 minutes from 10 a.m. - midnight on Saturdays, and noon-midnight on Sundays from the metro station.