Don Michael Mendoza

‘Hamilton’ is Encouragement for True Inclusion in Theater

Hamilton: An American Musical is whatever kind of success you want to call it for its time. Artists, audiences, and critics observed it as groundbreaking in its music composition, choreography, and...

Tony-Nominee Eva Noblezada in Her Own Words

On Sunday, June 24, Tony Award nominee Eva Noblezada, best known for her portrayal of Kim in the musical Miss Saigon in London’s West End, then in the 2016 Broadway Revival, will present her final...

‘La-Ti-Do Remembers Prince’: On Monday, April 25, 2016 at 7 PM Invites Local Artists to Perform

LA-TI-DO REMEMBERS PRINCE: MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2016 @7PM La-Ti-Do DC Cabaret Changes Programming to Provide a Space for Artists to Mourn La-Ti-Do invites the best artists from all over the Washington...

La-Ti-Do! Begins Performances at Bistro Bistro Tonight at 8 PM with Chris Sizemore and National Broadway Chorus & American Pops Orchestra

Come see La-Ti-Do’ new venue at Bistro Bistro 1727 Connecticut Ave, in NW Washington, DC TONIGHT AT 8 PM La-Ti-Do presents Helen Hayes Award winner Chris Sizemore and members of The National Broadway...

Big Changes at La-Ti-Do! New Venue and Partnering with Arena Stage & Shakespeare Theatre Company

La-Ti-Do’s Fall 2015 Season & Special Events Announcement Produced by La-Ti-Do DC A part of the weekly La-Ti-Do series from October – December 2015 FALL for some of Washington, DC’s best and brightest...

LA-TI-DO Premieres at 54 Below on Tuesday, September 1st at 9:30 PM

LA-TI-DO, the collision of musical theatre and spoken word poetry, Premieres at 54 BELOW, BROADWAY’S SUPPER CLUB 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents La-Ti-Do on September 1, 2015 at 9:30 pm....

LaTiDo Sings Oscar Nominated Songs Tonight at 8 PM

Tomorrow at La Ti Do, we sing Oscar nominated songs and say farewell to our February monthly feature: Lauren Du Pree and our spotlight Mary Payne Omohundro. Weekly Spoken Word feature: Gowri K Guest...

‘La-Ti-Do’ Looking for Vocalists, Musicians, and Poets to Reinterpret Oscar Nominated ‘Best Songs’ for Their February 23rd Show

We are pleased to announce that the February 23. 2015 show will have a section devoted to Oscar nominated songs. We are soliciting vocalists, musicians, and possibly poets to reinterpret one of the...

LA-TI-DO Opens A New Era at James Hoban’s Irish Restaurant & Bar Tonight From 8-11 PM

TONIGHT FROM 8-11 PM IN ITS NEW HOME: James Hoban’s Irish Restaurant & Bar 1 Dupont Circle, NW (202) 223-8440 It’s that time of week again for La-Ti-Do TONIGHT JANUARY 12, 2015 FROM 8-11 PM We kick...

‘La-Ti-Do’ Is Looking For A New Home: An Open Letter to the DC Area Arts Community by Don Michael Mendoza

An Open Letter to the DC Area Arts Community: Providing a safe, inclusive and encouraging environment is of the utmost importance when creating and experimenting with any art form. La-Ti-Do served the...

Tomorrow at La-Ti-Do at 8 PM: “Fall for a La-Ti-Do Gentleman” with Vaughn Irving and David Carter

It’s that time of week again for La-Ti-Do: WINNER of DC Theater Arts’ Special Awards in 2012 and 2013. This week we kick off our fall programming and invite you to “Fall for a La-Ti-Do Gentleman” and...

LA-TI-DO Celebrates Two Years This Thursday 1/23 at 7 PM by Don Michael Mendoza

Join us to celebrate 2 years of La-Ti-Do! THIS THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2014 AT 7 PM La-Ti-Do At The Black Fox Lounge 1723 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20009 Admission: Suggested Donation...

This Monday at La-Ti-Do at 8 PM: Kristina Harkness-Granados, Jocelyn Prince, Katie McManus, Tina Ghandchilar, Tara Trinity, & Adele Hampton

It’s that time of week again for La-Ti-Do: WINNER of DCMetroTheaterArts’ Special Award for Best of 2012! THIS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013 AT 8 PM La-Ti-Do At The Black Fox Lounge 1723 Connecticut Avenue...

Tomorrow at La-Ti-Do-November 4th-Nora Palka, Katy Carkuff, Florrie Bagel, Stephen Yednock & More by Don Michael Mendoza

It’s that time of week again for La-Ti-Do: WINNER of DCMetroTheaterArts’ Special Award for Best of 2012! TOMORROW – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2013 AT 8 PM La-Ti-Do At The Black Fox Lounge 1723 Connecticut...

La-Ti-Do Presents ‘Crossing’ Tomorrow Night-Monday, 10/14@8 as Part of ‘The Musicals of Matt Conner’ by Don Michael Mendoza

Another week of Matt Conner’s musicals at La-Ti-Do! Check out the cast of Crossing before its World Premiere at Signature Theatre this month. Also, see the fierce singer/actor Emily Levey and spoken...

La-Ti-Do presents: ‘The Musicals of Matt Conner’ October 7-28; This Monday: ‘Nevermore’

La-Ti-Do presents: The Musicals of Matt Conner Produced by La-Ti-Do DC A part of the weekly La-Ti-Do series from October 7 – 28, 2013 Watch the casts of Nevermore, Crossing, The Hollow and Night of...

“Signature’s Funny Ladies” at Autumn Cabaret Festival at Signature Theatre by Don Michael Mendoza

“Funny” is an understatement when it comes to describing the performers of Signature Theatre’s Funny Ladies Cabaret because all of the women were hands down, knee-slappin’ hilarious actresses! The...

At La-Ti-Do TOMORROW at 8 PM: ‘SMASH’ Hits by Don Michael Mendoza

It’s that time of week again for La-Ti-Do: WINNER of DCMetroTheater Arts’ Special Award for Best of 2012! TOMORROW: MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2013 AT 8 PM AT THE BLACK FOX LOUNGE – 1723 Connecticut Ave NW,...

La-Ti-Do Tonight at 8 PM With Mikah Meyer, Shadoe Williamson, Sophia Walker, Carolyn Agan, & Chris Sizemore by Don Michael Mendoza

It’s that time of week again for La-Ti-Do: WINNER of DC Theater Arts’ Special Award for Best of 2012! TONIGHT AT 8 PM AT THE BLACK FOX LOUNGE- 1723 Connecticut Avenue NW, in DC This week we celebrate...

Special La-Ti-Do-Honesty-This Friday, May 3rd at 6:30 PM by Don Mike Mendoza

WINNER of DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2012 Special Award for bringing artists together: La-Ti-Do Here were are with a very special evening –This Friday, May 3rd at 6:30 PM – a La-Ti-Do exclusive! This...

Jenny Lutz, Karin Rosnizeck, Celia Blitzer, Tara Trinity & Jessica Shearer-Wilson @ La-Ti-Do Tonight @ 8 PM

It’s that time of week again for La-Ti-Do WINNER of DCMetroTheaterArts’ Special Award for Best of 2012! MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013 at 8 PM At The Black Fox Lounge 1723 Connecticut Avenue Northwest...

La-Ti-Do Announces Performers for TONIGHT at 8 PM by Don Michael Mendoza

It’s that time of week again for La-Ti-Do WINNER of DC Theater Arts’ Special Award for Best of 2012! Our April Fool’s Day Show. MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2013 at 8 PM At The Black Fox Lounge 1723 Connecticut...

La-Ti-Do Announces Performers for Tomorrow-Monday, 4/1/13 at 8 PM by Don Michael Mendoza

It’s that time of week again for La-Ti-Do WINNER of DC Theater Arts’ Special Award for Best of 2012! Our April Fool’s Day Show. MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2013 at 8 PM At The Black Fox Lounge 1723 Connecticut...

La-Ti-Do Announces Performers for Tomorrow-Monday, 3/25/13 at 8 PM by Don Michael Mendoza

It’s that time of week again for La-Ti-Do WINNER of DC Theater Arts’ Special Award for Best of 2012! MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2013 at 8 PM At The Black Fox Lounge 1723 Connecticut Avenue Northwest...

Performers Announced for Tomorrow Night’s La-Ti-Do at 8 PM at Black Fox Lounge by Don Michael Mendoza

It’s that time of week again: time for Washington Blade’s “Best of” nominated cabaret series La-Ti-Do! Guest performers: David Landstrom, Samantha Keogh, Shayna Blass, Caroline Mahoney, Samuel...

La-Ti-Do Announces “Songs by Mike & Rob” Performers for This Monday, 3/11@ 8 PM by Don Michael Mendoza

It’s that time of week again: time for Washington Blade’s “Best of” nominated cabaret series La-Ti-Do! Guest performers: David Landstrom, Samantha Keogh, Shayna Blass, Caroline Mahoney, Samuel...

LA-TI-DO To Feature Songs From “The Last Five Years’ on Monday, February 18th at 8 PM

ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2013 AT 8 PM Join us for our Post-Valentine’s Day celebration. Whether you love or hate on this couple’s holiday, there will be something for you! We’re featuring songs from...

‘Cabaret’ at The Keegan Theatre by Don Michael Mendoza

I walked into the Keegan Theatre expecting the usual production of Kander and Ebb’s Cabaret. I got to my seat, quickly took in my surroundings and noticed the basic set with banners telling me that I...

La-Ti-Do Returns TONIGHT at 8 PM at Black Fox Lounge by Don Michael Mendoza

Did you miss us? Thought so! It’s been a long 3 weeks and we are BACK for our mind-blowing 2013 premiere 🙂 Join us for another week and a whole new year of the Washington Blade’s “Best of” nominated...

Tonight at “La-Ti-Do’: Katie McManus, Emily Levey, John Loughney, & Caroline Rothstein by DonMike Mendoza

TONIGHT, MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012 AT 8 PM La-Ti-Do At Black Fox Lounge 1723 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20009 $10 cover charge at the door. Doors open at 7:50 pm for an 8 pm start....

Tonight at “La-Ti-Do: Sam Edgerly, Angela Miller, and Sarah D. Lawson by Don Michael Mendoza

TONIGHT – MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2012 AT 8 PM La-Ti-Do At Black Fox Lounge 1723 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20009 $10 cover charge at the door. Doors open at 7:50 pm for an 8 pm start....

Tonight: Performers Announced for “La-Ti-Do: “We Love You Long Time!” by Don Michael Mendoza

TONIGHT – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2012 AT 8 PM La-Ti-Do At Black Fox Lounge 1723 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20009 $10 cover charge at the door. Doors open at 7:50 pm for an 8 pm start....

TONIGHT’S Guests Announced for ‘La-Ti-Do’ at 8 PM at Black Fox Lounge by DonMike Mendoza

TONIGHT – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2012 AT 8 PM La-Ti-Do At Black Fox Lounge 1723 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20009 $10 cover charge at the door. Doors open at 7:50 pm for an 8 pm start....

‘S/He is Nancy Joe’ at Mead Theatre Lab at Flashpoint by Don Michael Mendoza

I am going to cut straight to the point before I explain why and say outright that Fulbright Scholar Miřenka Čechová’s S/He is Nancy Joe is an invaluable and spectacular piece of performance art that...

Tomorrow Night’s Guests Announced for ‘La-Ti-Do’ at 8 PM at Black Fox Lounge by Don Mike Mendoza

TOMORROW – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2012 AT 8 PM La-Ti-Do At The Black Fox Lounge 1723 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20009 $10 cover charge at the door. Doors open at 7:50 pm for an 8 pm...

‘Amarillo’ at GALA Hispanic Theatre by Don Michael Mendoza

I have never been to the GALA Hispanic Theatre and was excited to see the restored theatre space and watch a show brought to DC all the way from Mexico. Teatro Linea de Sombra’s original production of...

‘Crossing’ at Signature Theatre by Don Michael Mendoza

Signature Theatre’s concert version of Grace Barnes and Matt Conner’s Crossing tells the story of eight people all in different decades of the twentieth century waiting at the same train station....

Tonight’s Guests Announced for ‘La-Ti-Do’ at 8 PM at Black Fox Lounge by Don Mike Mendoza

It’s that time of week again! Come join in on the fun at The Black Fox Lounge’s “Best of” nominated cabaret series La-Ti-Do. This week, we welcome Doug Bowles, Karin Sorey, and Alex Hassan’s Three For...

‘La-Ti-Do’ Announces Special Guests for Tomorrow – Monday, October 1st at 8 PM at The Black Fox Lounge

TOMORROW – MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2012 AT 8 PM La-Ti-Do At The Black Fox Lounge 1723 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20009 $10 cover charge at the door. Doors open at 7:50 pm for an 8 pm...

‘Will Gartshore: Stripped Down’ at Round House Theatre by Don Michael Mendoza

Multiple Helen Hayes Award-winner Will Gartshore presented part two of his summer cabaret series entitled Stripped Down, (part one was called Dressed Up) at Round House Theatre’s Over The Line...

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Jesus Le Momo’ by Don Michael Mendoza

JR Foley’s play Jesus Le Momo is an exciting 50 minutes of a wild ride through the story of a wife and husband’s prayer meeting interrupted by the ghost of mad playwright Antonin Artaud. A meeting led...

‘The Big Meal’ at The Studio Theatre by Don Mike Mendoza

One of the most important things a family unit can share is a meal around a table together, and The Studio Theatre’s production of Dan LeFranc’s The Big Meal shows us how much of our lives can revolve...

‘A Grand Night for Singing’ at Washington Savoyards

Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals live in our hearts with their happily-ever-after stories and popular songs. In Washington Savoyards’ production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein review called A Grand...

‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ at American University by Don Michael Mendoza

Since the regional rights were released in 2010, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – conceived by Rebecca Feldman, music and lyrics by William Finn, and a Tony Award-winning book by Rachel...

‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ at Elden Street Players by Don Michael Mendoza

David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross is a look into the lives of four real estate agents looking to do what it takes – whether it be lying, cheating, and what would eventually become a burglary – to come...

‘Sucker Punch’ at The Studio Theatre by Don Michael Mendoza

I’m not a big sports fan and have never had an interest in boxing, but The Studio Theatre’s production of Roy Williams’ Sucker Punch brought me into a whole new light, and who knows – I might go see a...