Joel Markowitz

An Extraordinary Cast of ‘Ordinary Days’ at Round House Theatre: Meet Janine DiVita

Here is the second interview with the extraordinary cast of Round House Theatre’s Ordinary Days. In Part 2: Meet Janine DiVita. Joel: Where have local theatregoers seen you perform this year? Janine:...

Top Scene Stealers of the Week-The Week Ending June 21, 2014

Here are our Top Scene Stealers for the week ending June 21, 2014. Congrats to all our honorees! ______ (1) Aurora Beckett, as Jojo, singing “It’s Possible” in Seussical at Montgomery Playhouse Summer...

‘Comfort and Joy’: ‘Comfort and Joy’: Appearing in 1st Stage’s ‘Bat Boy:The Musical’: Part 4: Russell Silber

In Part 4 of a series of interviews with the cast of Bat Boy:The Musical at 1st Stage, meet Russell Silber. Joel: Introduce yourself and tell our readers where they might have seen you on the stage...

An Extraordinary Cast of ‘Ordinary Days’ at Round House Theatre: Meet Will Gartshore

Here is the first interview with the extraordinary cast of Round House Theatre’s Ordinary Days. In Part 1: Meet Will Gartshore. Joel: Where have local theatregoers seen you perform this year? Will:...

Ed Dixon on Writing and Appearing in ‘Cloak and Dagger’ at Signature Theatre

I am a huge fan of Ed Dixon’s work. I was thrilled to be able to catch up with him, and to see the press performance of his new musical Cloak and Dagger on Sunday night at Signature Theatre. Joel: Why...

A Celebration for Jerry Manning Is Set for Monday, June 23rd at 6 PM at Arena Stage

A celebration of Jerry Manning‘s life will take place at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater on Monday, June 23 at 6:00 pm. The gathering, organized by Gary Phillips—a longtime friend...

5 Top Scene Stealers of the Week-Week Ending 6/13/14

Here are our 6 (We have a tie) Top Scene Stealers for the week ending June 13, 2014. Congrats to all our honorees! A Special Scene Stealer of The Week: Frank Britton Returns as Pontius Pilate in The...

‘Comfort and Joy’: Appearing in 1st Stage’s ‘Bat Boy:The Musical’: Part 3: Maria Rizzo

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the cast of Bat Boy:The Musical at 1st Stage, meet Maria Rizzo. Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where they might have seen you on the...

Finding Their Purpose: Meet the Cast of Olney Theatre Center’s ‘Avenue Q’: Part 1: Rachel Zampelli

This is the first part of a series of interviews with the cast of Olney Theatre Center’s Avenue Q. In Part 1: Meet Rachel Zampelli. Joel: Rachel, where have local theatregoers seen you perform this...

Meet the Cast of No Rules Theatre Company’s ‘Boeing Boeing’: Part 4: Sherry Berg

In Part 4 of a series of interviews with the cast of No Rules Theatre Company’s production of Boeing Boeing, meet Sherry Berg. Joel: Tell us where local theatregoers have seen you on the stage and the...

Frank Britton Returns as Pontius Pilate Beginning Tomorrow Night Through Saturday Night in ‘The Last Days of Judas Iscariot’

Forum Theatre has announced that Frank Britton, recovering from injuries sustained in an attack on Tuesday, May 30th, is returning for the final 5 performances in the role of Pontius Pilate in The...

Meet the Cast of No Rules Theatre Company’s ‘Boeing Boeing’: Part 3: Jamie Smithson

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the cast of No Rules Theatre Company’s production of Boeing Boeing, meet Jamie Smithson. Joel: Where have you performed in the area recently? I am new to the...

5 Top Scene Stealers of the Week-Week Ending 6/5/14

Here are our 5 Top Scene Stealers for the week ending June 5, 2014. Congrats to all our honorees! ______ (1) Florrie Bagel as Sister Mary Patrick singing “Sunday Morning Fever” in Sister Act at...

Alan Paul on Directing ‘Bastianello’ and ‘Lucrezia’ at Urban Arias

Performances begin tomorrow night, June 6th at 8 PM for two short comic operas –Bastianello and Luxrezia– at Urban Arias at Artisphere. Director Alan Paul gives us a short preview of what we will see...

Meet the Cast of NextStop Theatre Company’s ‘Into the Woods’: Part 7: Danny Tippett and Scott Gaines

These guys got lost in the woods and some witch told us where we could find them-so in between battling witches, wolves, and giants and before they packed up their magic beans and white cows, these...

Meet the Cast of Spooky Action Theater’s ‘Kwaidan’: Part 1: David Gaines and Tuyet Thi Pham

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the cast of Spooky Action Theater’s Kwaidan, meet David Gaines and Tuyet Thi Pham. Joel: Why did you want to become a member of the cast of Kwaidan? David:...

‘Comfort and Joy’: Appearing in 1st Stage’s ‘Bat Boy:The Musical’: Part 2: Jimmy Mavrikes

In Part Two of a series of interviews with the cast of Bat Boy:The Musical at 1st Stage, meet Jimmy Mavrikes. Joel: Introduce yourself and tell our readers where they might have seen you on the stage...

Meet the Cast of NextStop Theatre Company’s ‘Into the Woods’ Part 6: Suzanne Stanley and Ryan Manning

In between battling witches, wolves, and giants the cast of NextStop Theatre Company’s Into the Woods shared with us their journey of preparing for their roles in this popular Stephen Sondheim...

Suspect Arrested Tonight in the Frank Britton Assault

Tonight 18-year-old Elijah Jeremiah Smith of Washington, DC, was arrested in the assault and robbery of actor Frank Britton earlier this week in Silver Spring, MD. According to Montgomery County...

‘Comfort and Joy’: Appearing in 1st Stage’s ‘Bat Boy:The Musical’: Part 1: Farrell Parker

In Part One of a series of interviews with the cast of Bat Boy:The Musical at 1st Stage, meet Farrell Parker. Joel: Introduce yourself and tell our readers where they might have seen you on the stage...

5 Top Scene Stealers of the Week-Week Ending 5/29/14

Here are our 5 Top Scene Stealers for the week ending May 29, 2014. Congrats to all our honorees! ______ (1) Frank Britton as Pontius Pilate Testifying in ‘The Last Days of Judas Iscariot‘ at Forum...

Actor Frank Britton is Assaulted and Injured on His Way Home From the Cast Party of ‘Judas Iscariot’ Last Night

Actor Frank Britton was mugged and beaten on his way home last night from the cast party after the opening of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot at Forum Theatre. He is in Holy Cross Hospital in Silver...

Meet The Director and Cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s ‘Les Misérables’: Part 8: Camryn Shegogue (Eponine)

In Part 8 of our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s Les Misérables, meet Camryn Shegogue. Joel: Please introduce yourself, tell us who you play, and where...

5 Top Scene Stealers of the Week-Week Ending 5/22/14

Every Thursday we will be announcing our 5 Top Scene Stealers of the Week. Here are our 5 Top Scene Stealers for the week ending May 22, 2014. (1) Ben Carr as Tom in the final scene of These Shining...

‘Yakety Yak’: Part 3: Jay Adriel on ‘Smokey Joe’s Café’ at Arena Stage

In Part Three of our series of interviews with the cast of Arena Stage’s Café, meet Jay Adriel. Joel: Why did you want to be a part of the cast of Smokey Joe’s Café at Arena Stage? Jay: I knew it...

Meet the Cast of No Rules Theatre Company’s ‘Boeing Boeing’: Part 2: Nick Kowalczyk

Here’s the first in a series of interviews with the cast of No Rules Theatre Company’s upcoming production of Boeing Boeing. In Part 2, meet Nick Kowalczyk. Joel: Tell us where local theatregoers have...

Meet the Cast of No Rules Theatre Company’s ‘Boeing Boeing’: Part 1: Helen Hedman

Here’s the first in a series of interviews with the cast of No Rules Theatre Company’s upcoming production of Boeing Boeing. Today meet Helen Hedman. Joel: Where have local theatregoers seen you...

‘Yakety Yak’: Part 2: Austin Colby on ‘Smokey Joe’s Café’ at Arena Stage

In Part Two of our series of interviews with the cast of Arena Stage’s Smokey Joe’s Café, meet Austin Colby. Joel: Why did you want to be a part of the cast of Smokey Joe’s Café’ at Arena Stage?...

Tomorrow Night at La-Ti-Do: Cast Members of Quackensteele’s ‘Tick, Tick, Boom! and VIjai Nathan and Jamie Hardin at 8 PM

TOMORROW MAY 19TH at 8 PM! A FAHBAHROUS La-Ti-Do Birthday! It’s that time of week again for La-Ti-Do: WINNER of DCMetro TheaterArts’ Special Award in 2012 and 2013. This month we feature multiple...

Meet The Director and Cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s ‘Les Misérables’: Part 7: Cole Edelstein (Gavroche) and Shira Minsk (Young Cosette)

In Part 7 of our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s Les Misérables, meet Cole Edelstein and Shira Minsk. Cole: Hey! I’m Cole Edelstein. I’m 11 and in 5th...

New “Meet and Greet’ Video from ‘Side Show’ at The Kennedy Center

Side Show is coming to The Kennedy Center from June 14 – July 13, 2014 Bill Russell and Henry Kreiger’s musical Side Show is based on the true story of the conjoined Siamese Twins Violet and Daisy...

“Yakety Yak”: Part 1: Kara-Tameika Watkins on ‘Smokey Joe’s Café’ at Arena Stage

In Part One of our series of interviews with the cast of Arena Stage’s Smokey Joe’s Café, meet Kara-Tameika Watkins. Why did you want to be a part of the cast of Smokey Joe’s Café at Arena Stage? I...

Meet the Cast of NextStop Theatre Company’s ‘Into the Woods’ Part 4: Katie McManus

In between battling witches, wolves, and giants the cast of NextStop Theatre Company’s Into the Woods shared with us their journey of preparing for their roles in this popular Stephen Sondheim...

Meet The Director and Cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s ‘Les Misérables’: Part 6: Gabriel Potter and Malinda Markland

In Part 6 of our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s Les Misérables, meet Gabriel Potter and Malinda Markland. Introduce yourself and tell us who you play and...

Meet The Director and Cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s ‘Les Misérables’: Part 5: Ethan Miller (Gavroche)

In Part 5 of our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s Les Misérables, meet Ethan Miller. Joel: Introduce yourself and tell us who you play and where local...

Meet the Cast of NextStop Theatre Company’s ‘Into the Woods’ Part 3: Alizon Reggioli

In between battling witches, wolves, and giants the cast of NextStop Theatre Company’s Into the Woods shared with us their journey of preparing for their roles in this popular Stephen Sondheim...

‘Perfect Wedding’ at McLean Community Players

McLean Community Players continues its tradition of producing shows that most people have not heard of with aplomb. The area premiere of British playwright Robin Hawdon’s Perfect Wedding–an...

Meet The Director and Cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s ‘Les Misérables’ Part 4: Harrison Smith (Marius)

In Part 4 of our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s Les Misérables, meet Harrison Smith. Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell us who you play and where...

‘Woody Allen, Woody Allen’ at The Montgomery Playhouse

I am a huge Woody Allen fan and not just for his films. I’m a fan of his early plays and it was a treat to watch two talented casts having a blast yesterday performing two of his plays: Central Park...

Montgomery Playhouse and Silver Spring Stage Win Awards at ESTA’s One Act Festival

The Eastern States Theater Association (ESTA) One Act Festival was held May 2-4, 2014 in Ridley Park, PA. One act plays representing New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland competed for top...

Meet The Director and Cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s ‘Les Misérables’ Part 3: David Merrill (Jean Valjean)

In Part 3 of our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s Les Misérables, meet David Merrill. Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell us who you play and where...

Enter by 8 PM Tonight To Win Free Tickets to NERO/PSEUDO at Washington Avant Bard at Fort Fringe 5/2-4 and 5/6@7:30 PM

ENTER BY 8 PM TONIGHT! WE ARE GIVING AWAY 3 PAIRS OF TICKETS FOR EACH PREVIEW PERFORMANCE: (12 PAIRS OF TICKETS -24 TOTAL TICKETS!-Only One Pair Per Winner) TO WSC AVANT BARD’S BRAND NEW SCORCHING HOT...

Meet the Cast of NextStop Theatre Company’s ‘Into the Woods’ Part 2: John Loughney

NextStop Theatre Company opens its production of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods next weekend and in between battling witches, wolves, and giants the cast shared with us their journey of preparing...

After Their DC Run and Now on Broadway: Estelle Parsons, Mary Bridget Davies, Idina Menzel, Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey Receive 2014 Tony Award Nominations

DC audiences will be happy to know that Estelle Parsons and Mary Bridget Davies were nominated for their performances for The Velocity of Autumn and A Night With Janis Joplin which stopped here in DC...

Meet The Director and Cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s ‘Les Misérables’ Part 2: Paul Tonden (Javert)

In Part 2 of our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s Les Misérables, meet Paul Tonden. Joel: Introduce yourself and tell us who you play and where local...

Meet The Director and Cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s ‘Les Misérables’ Part 1: Director Darnell Morris

To begin our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s Les Misérables, meet Director Darnell Morris. Joel: Why did you want to direct Les Misérables? Darnell: The...

Marcus Kyd on Performing ‘The Thousandth Night’ at MetroStage

In her review of The Thousandth Night at MetroStage, reviewer Yvonne French described Marcus Kyd’s performance as: … poignant, moving, courageous, and appropriately desperate…Marcus Kyd’s tour de...

Interviews: McLean High School’s ‘Catch Me If You Can’ Plays Tonight thru Sunday

Catch Me If You Can opens tonight and plays through this Sunday, April 27, 2013 at McLean High School -1633 Davidson Road, in McLean, VA. For tickets, purchase them online, or at the door. INTERVIEWS...

Meet the Cast of NextStop Theatre Company’s ‘Into the Woods’ Part 1: Brittany Martz

NextStop Theatre Company opens its production of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods next weekend and in between battling witches, wolves, and giants the cast shared with us their journey of preparing...

Here are the 2014 Helen Hayes Awards Recipients

Here are the 2014 Helen Hayes Awards Recipients (in BOLD). 2014 Helen Hayes Awards Recipients Outstanding Choreography, Resident Musical Karma Camp Hello, Dolly! Ford’s Theatre and Signature Theatre...