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Carla Hall goes from ‘Top Chef’ to the stage
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· June 28, 2026
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Key takeaway The show, "Please Underestimate Me," is running through July 12 at the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab.
C. area, is starring in a solo show at Olney Theatre Center. The show, "Please Underestimate Me," is running through July 12 at the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab.
Hall gained fame from her appearance on Bravo TV's "Top Chef," where she showcased her southern-inspired recipes and charismatic personality. The 90-minute show explores Hall's personal and professional life, and is written by Hall and others. It is directed by Lili-Anne Brown.
Tickets are available for $47-$101. org. Further details about the show are available from the Olney Theatre Center's website.
The theater is located at 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd in Olney, Md.
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Category: rights Published: June 28, 2026 Source: Washington Blade Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Carla Hall, a celebrity chef from the D.C. area, is starring in a solo show at Olney Theatre Center. The show, "Please Underestimate Me," is running through July 12 at the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre…
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