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Peter Pan

Tysons, Virginia

threesixty theater at Tysons
threesixty theater at Tysons

Last summer, a production of J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan came to Tysons, Virginia. Tysons Corner Center sponsored the production by threesixty entertainment. Rather than a traditional theater, they built a big top tent! When the tent was almost completed, I photographed the flag raising. This was enticing the traffic around the tent that the show was almost ready to start!

flag above Tysons tent for threesixty Theater
flag above Tysons tent for threesixty Theater
flag raising in Tysons, VA
flag raising in Tysons, VA

Ten tons of rigging created the temporary venue. Before it was opened to the general public, Fairfax Board of Supervisors Chair, Sharon Bulova, introduced the production. Charlie Burnell, Founder of 360 Entertainment and Producer of the tour gave us a sneak peak of the setup. Surprisingly, they created at 1500 seat theater under the tent! In addition to a circular stage in the middle, a video screen above the stage would add to the visual elements of the play.

Flag Raising Ceremony

Sharon Bulova at the threesixty Theater
Sharon Bulova at the threesixty Theater
Charlie Burnell - threesixty Entertainment
Charlie Burnell – threesixty Entertainment
inside the 360 theater - Tysons, VA
inside the 360 theater – Tysons, VA

Tysons Corner Center

Due to their partnership with the production company, Tysons Corner Center displayed media for the show around the mall. In like fashion of their circular stage, some of their media was displayed this way.

Some of the actors made appearances during the Plaza concerts.

Peter Pan and Tinkerbell above the Plaza - Tysons, VA
Peter Pan and Tinkerbell above the Plaza – Tysons, VA
Captain Hook above the Plaza - Tysons, VA
Captain Hook above the Plaza – Tysons, VA

Peter Pan – Opening Night

Finally, I was able to see some of the full production on opening night. Whereas the tent and the stage setup was impressive as a construct, the final set with the lighting and video projection was amazing! Surely they transported children in the audience out of suburban Virginia to the place and time of Peter Pan.

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Hyatt Regency Tysons Grand Opening

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Hyatt Regency Tysons ©TimeLine Media
Hyatt Regency Tysons ©TimeLine Media

Last April, the Hyatt Regency Tysons opened to great fanfare out on the Plaza. The complex that Macerich is making adjacent to Tysons Corner Center is coming together. In addition to the mall, they now have a residential tower, office tower and this hotel. Many VIPs were in attendance to make remarks for the occasion.

Daniel Amato - Hyatt ©TimeLine Media
Daniel Amato – Hyatt ©TimeLine Media
Barry Biggar - Visit Fairfax ©TimeLine Media
Barry Biggar – Visit Fairfax ©TimeLine Media
Lynda Smith - Fairfax County Supervisor ©TimeLine Media
Lynda Smith – Fairfax County Supervisor ©TimeLine Media
Tim Steffan – Macerich ©TimeLine Media

The weather cooperated with us allowing the ceremony to be both inside and outside the building. Given that is was so nice outside, A trio of horn players played at the ribbon cutting! The sound of their horns echoed very nicely around the Plaza.

Horn Players during Hyatt Regency Tysons Grand Opening ©TimeLine Media
Horn Players during Grand Opening ©TimeLine Media
Hyatt Regency Tysons ribbon cutting ©TimeLine Media
Hyatt Regency Tysons ribbon cutting ©TimeLine Media
Hyatt Regency Tysons ribbon cutting ©TimeLine Media

Hotel Interior

Hyatt Regency lobby ©TimeLine Media
Hyatt Regency lobby ©TimeLine Media

Once the ceremony was completed, we were invited inside to view at the spaces in the interior. As well as a hotel, there is a new restaurant opening with the hotel, Barrel and Bushel. Their bar area opens right to the Plaza. That will be convenient during the Summer Concert Series! The restaurant also had a large dining room, and a private area for small parties to get together.

Hyatt chandelier and elevators ©TimeLine Media
Hyatt chandelier and elevators ©TimeLine Media
Barrel and Bushel Tysons ©TimeLine Media
Barrel and Bushel Tysons ©TimeLine Media
Barrel and Bushel Tysons ©TimeLine Media
Barrel and Bushel Tysons ©TimeLine Media
Private Dining Area B&B ©TimeLine Media
Private Dining Area B&B ©TimeLine Media

Plaza Overlook

Additionally, we were brought to some of the hotel rooms to show off the accommodations. From the 4th floor conference room area, they have a beautiful view overlooking the Plaza. I can see many conference making this a signature venue in the Tysons area for special events. Unquestionably this will be a centerpiece of the Tysons area both for locals and visitors to the area.

Hyatt Regency hotel room ©TimeLine Media
Hyatt Regency hotel room ©TimeLine Media

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Christmas in July at Tysons Corner Center

The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center during the holidays

Let’s celebrate Christmas in July! I am clearing out my photos from my computer and I came across these from the complete opposite end of the calendar. Even though we are in the middle of the summer concert season at the mall, the holidays are the most colorful and may have even more visitors than summer days.

The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center during the holidays

One of the largest differences in these two times is the shortness of the days. The early sunset really makes it easy to get some blue-hour photos of the center. Blue hour is what photographers use to describe the time after the sun has set in the horizon, and the approximately the next hour. During this time there is still plenty of light in the sky and it is usually a beautiful blue color especially in the winter. This makes for a beautiful backdrop for holiday lights.

The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center during the holidays
The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center during the holidays

But the cold is perfect to keeping the ice in the rink ready for skaters!

Ice skating on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center
Ice skating on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center

And of course, we cannot forget about Santa Claus! He is one of the hardest working people at the mall during the season. He has the traditional portrait sittings at his set in Fashion Court, but he also has several other appearances over the two months leading up to Christmas. He has the Santa Breakfast, along with meet and greets throughout the center. I love to see the reactions to Santa whether young or old, and it always makes for a great photo.

Santa Claus at Tysons Corner Center
Santa Claus at Tysons Corner Center
Santa Claus at Tysons Corner Center
Santa Claus at Tysons Corner Center

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