Joel Markowitz

Catch This! McLean High School’s ‘Catch Me If You Can’ Interviews-Part 4: Choreographer Marielle Burt

In Part 4 of ‘Catch This! McLean High School’s’ Catch Me If You Can Interviews, meet Choreographer Marielle Burt. Joel: Tell us about your design experience and why you wanted to work on this...

Fiasco Theater’s ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ and ‘Cymbeline’ at Folger Theatre-Part 3: Fiasco Theater’s Co-Artistic Director Noah Brody

In Part 3 of Fiasco Theater’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona and Cymbeline at Folger Theatre: meet Fiasco Theater Company’s Co-Artistic Director and Co-Founder Noah Brody. Joel: When did Folger contact...

Catch This! McLean High School’s ‘Catch Me If You Can’ Interviews-Part 3: Musical Director Walter (Bobby) McCoy

In Part 3 of ‘Catch This! McLean High School’s’ Catch Me If You Can Interviews, meet Musical Director Walter (Bobby) McCoy. How long have you worked at MHS and where did you get your musical training?...

From Arena Stage to The Booth: ‘The Velocity of Autumn’ Interviews: Part 2: Meet Director Molly Smith and Cast Members Estelle Parsons and Stephen Spinella

This upcoming Monday night-on April 21st-The Velocity of Autumn by Eric Coble opens on Broadway at The Booth Theatre. It’s been an exciting journey so far for the play that entertained enthusiastic...

TrueTheatergoer: ‘TheatreThoughts: Standing Room,’ and Rate Your Shows & Win $100 in Tickets & Predict The Helen Hayes Winners & Win $200.00 by John and Stephen Hauge

Every week we will be sharing John and Stephen Hauge’s TheaterThoughts from their popular site TrueTheatergoer. “From John Hauge: “My brother Stephen and I created the TrueTheatergoer.com website in...

Catch This! McLean High School’s ‘Catch Me If You Can’ Interviews-Part 2: Alex Stone, Jack Posey, and Lily Lord

In Part 2 of ‘Catch This! McLean High School’s’ Catch Me If You Can Interviews, meet cast members Alex Stone, Jack Posey, and Lily Lord. Tell me a little bit about your character. Alex Stone: Frank...

Fiasco Theater’s ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ and ‘Cymbeline’ at Folger Theatre-Part 2: Fiasco Theater Company’s Co-Artistic Director and Co-Founder Jessie Austrian

In Part 2 of Fiasco Theater’s ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ and ‘Cymbeline’ at Folger Theatre: meet Fiasco Theater Company’s Co-Artistic Director and Co-Founder Jessie Austrian. Joel: When did Folger...

‘Bullets Over Broadway’ at The St. James Theatre

Don’t Speak! Be Silent! Just listen! Bullets Over Broadway is a blast and and you’ll go bananas over the high-kicking and toe-tappin’ choreography of Tony winner Director/Choreographer Susan Stroman,...

Fiasco Theater’s ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ and ‘Cymbeline’ at Folger Theatre-Part 1: Director Ben Steinfeld

In Part 1 of “A Look at Fiasco Theater‘s “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” and “Cymbeline’ at Folger Theatre”-meet Director Ben Steinfeld. Joel: Why is the Folger’s performing space a perfect fit for...

Catch This! McLean High School’s ‘Catch Me If You Can’ Interviews-Part 1: Director Amy Poe

In Part 1 of ‘Catch This! McLean High School’s’ Catch Me If You Can Interviews, meet Director Amy Poe. Joel: Why did you decide to bring Catch Me If You Can to the McLean Theatre stage? Amy: I love...

‘Beaches’ Young and Teen Cee Cees and Berties on Their Signature Experience

Four talented young actresses: Brooklyn Shuck (Young Bertie); Gracie Jones (Teen Cee Cee); Maya Brettell (Teen Bertie), and Presley Ryan (Young Cee Cee) appeared in Signature Theatre’s production of...

Meet the Director and Cast of ‘Hamlet’ at Annapolis Shakespeare Company: Part 5: Nafeesa Monroe

In Part Five of our series of interviews with the cast of Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s Hamlet, meet Nafeesa Monroe. Joel: How did you become involved with this production of Hamlet? I heard they...

Meet the Director and Cast of ‘Hamlet’ at Annapolis Shakespeare Company: Part 4: George Page

In Part Four of our series of interviews with the cast of Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s Hamlet, meet George Page. Joel: How did you become involved with this production of Hamlet? George: Sally...

From Arena Stage to The Booth: ‘The Velocity of Autumn’ Interviews: Part 1: Producers Larry Kaye and Van Dean & Playwright Eric Coble

Tonight The Velocity of Autumn by Eric Coble begins previews at The Booth Theatre. It’s been an exciting journey so far for the play that entertained enthusiastic audiences at Arena Stage. Audiences...

‘If/Then’ Opens Tonight in NYC at The Richard Rodgers Theatre

If/Then opens tonight at The Richard Rodgers Theatre, and we send all the cast, creators, production team, and designers a big ‘Merde!’ DCMetroTheaterArts’ John Stoltenberg reviewed the show here at...

Here Are the Winners of 2 Pairs of Tickets to ‘Bring It On’ at Strathmore This Saturday 3/29 at 8 PM & 50% Discount Offer for 3 & 8 PM

Here are the winners of the Ticket Giveaway! FRANCINE AMARAL AND SAM McCRAE BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH AT 8 PM AT THE MUSIC CENTER AT STRATHMORE 5301 Tuckerman Lane, IN North...

Arena Stage Hosts Third DC Job Fair Tomorrow From 10 am-2 pm

Arena Stage is hosting their Third DC Job Fair Tomorrow from 10 am to 2 PM. Get there really early because the event has drawn almost 3,500 job seekers its first two years. Representatives from these...

Here’s the Winners of 2 Pairs of Tickets to ‘Loveland’ at Arena Stage & $20 Discount Ticket Offer

Here are the winners of the two pairs of tickets to LOVELAND WINNERS: JIM CRUTCHFIELD AND DORIA KAPLAN ___ NOW PLAYING AT ARENA STAGE THROUGH APRIL 13TH. __ AND WE ARE OFFERING $20 TICKETS!! Running...

We Are Giving Away 5 Pairs of Tickets to Opening Night of ‘Sister Ignatius Explains it All For You’ & ‘The Actor’s Nightmare’ at Chevy Chase Players on Friday, April 4th at 7:30 PM

WE ARE GIVING AWAY 5 PAIRS OF FREE TICKETS TO OPENING NIGHT-FRIDAY, APRIL 4TH AT 7:30 PM THE CHEVY CHASE PLAYERS‘ by Christopher Durang Directed by Peter Chewning Performance Dates: Fridays and...

‘Young Frankenstein’ at The Alliance Theatre

There were plenty of laughs at The Alliance Theatre’s monstrously silly production of Mel Brooks’ 2007 musical adaptation of his hysterical and popular 1974 Black and White classic film Young...

Meet the Director and Cast of ‘Hamlet’ at Annapolis Shakespeare Company: Part 3: Paul E. Hope

In Part Three of our series of interviews with the cast of Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s Hamlet, meet Paul E. Hope. Joel: How did you become involved with this production of Hamlet? What did you...

Tomorrow 8 PM: The Alden Presents Theatre Unspeakable’s ‘Superman 2050’ in McLean, VA

Tomorrow, Saturday, March 22 at 8 p.m. At The Alden Presents Theatre Unspeakable’s ‘Superman 2050’ At The McLean Community Center’s Alden Theatre 1234 Ingleside Avenue, in McLean, VA 22101 Epic story,...

Filichia on Friday: ‘HAPPY TO MAKE THE MOST HAPPY FELLA’S REACQUAINTANCE’ by Peter Filichia

Here is a new article from Peter Filichia’s column on Kritzerland called ‘Filichia on Friday.’ It’s an honor to bring Peter’s column every week to our readers on DCMetroTheaterArts. This week: HAPPY...

Monstrous Comments From The Cast of The Alliance Theatre’s ‘Young Frankenstein’

The Alliance Theatre presents Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, which opens this weekend. Here, cast members chime in about why they love playing these kooky characters. ____ Annie Ermlick (Inga) I play...

Meet the Director and Cast of ‘Hamlet’ at Annapolis Shakespeare Company: Part 2: Audrey Bertaux

In Part Two of our series of interviews with the cast of Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s Hamlet, meet Audrey Bertaux. Joel: How did you become involved with this production of Hamlet? What did you...

Meet the Director and Cast of ‘Hamlet’ at Annapolis Shakespeare Company: Part 1: Manu Kumasi

In Part One of our series of interviews with the cast of Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s Hamlet, meet Manu Kumasi. Joel: How did you become involved with this production of Hamlet? What did you...

‘Songs For A New World’ at Young Artists of America With Jason Robert Brown

Fifty-two instrumentalists (prepared and rehearsed by Musical Director Kristofer Sanz, and joined by professional guest mentors) and thirty-five vocalists (prepared and rehearsed by Vocal Director...

TONIGHT @7:30 PM & TOMORROW at 3 PM: Jason Robert Brown Conducts & Performs ‘Songs for a New World’ With Young Artists of America, Nova Y. Payton, Tracy Lynn Olivera, Michael J. Mainwaring, Rachelle Fleming, & Adam Michael Kaufman

TOMORROW – SATURDAY, MARCH 15TH AT 7:30 PM AND SUNDAY, MARCH 16TH AT 3:00 PM JASON ROBERT BROWN’S SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD Featuring the Young Artists of America Youth Orchestra and Vocal Ensemble and...

DCMetroTheaterArts Turns 2 Today!

DCMetroTheaterArts turns two today! Thanks to everyone in the theater, arts, and music communities for all your support. And most of all, thanks to the DCMTA writers who have put in many miles...

‘Rocky’ at The Winter Garden Theatre

They came to see the fight. And Director Alex Timbers and his technical wizards and designers gave them a fight to remember! The appreciative audience was TKO’d with the most dazzling special effects...

Richard Seff’s ‘New’ Book ‘Take a Giant Step’ Set During The Good Ol’ Days of Radio

Richard Seff is a mentor, a friend, and an inspiration. He’s also an actor, agent, playwright, radio ‘personality,’ book writer of a wonderful Americana musical called Shine!, and a first class...

Meet the Playwrights of Arena Stage’s ‘Playwrights’ Arena’: Part 5: Heather McDonald

The Playwrights’ Arena a new play initiative developed by the American Voices New Play Institute. Centering on a small collaborative group of local playwrights dedicated to the support and development...

Here are the Winners of the 14th Annual WATCH AWARDS Awards

Announcement of Winners 14th Annual Washington Area Theatre Community Honors THE WATCH AWARDS Award Ceremony Sunday, March 9, 2014 – 7:00 pm at The Birchmere, Alexandria, VA And now for the Winners...

‘Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson’ at The Highwood Theatre

Who is the man on the twenty-dollar bill? The Highwood Theatre answers that question with Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson to the beat of some catchy rock music. Alex Timbers wrote the book and Michael...

Composer Jason Robert Brown on ‘Songs for a New World’ on 3/15-16 at Young Artists of America and His Cabaret “I Could Be In Love with Someone Like You” on 3/17 at Red Branch Theatre Company

Composer Jason Robert Brown will be coming to Potomac, MD and to Columbia, MD next weekend to conduct and perform Songs for a New World with talented young singers and musicians at Young Artists of...

Tonight Through Sunday-‘Playwrights’ Arena’ Showcase’ at Arena Stage

MARCH 6 – 9, 2014 Norman Allen, Randy Baker, Jacqueline E. Lawton, Heather McDonald, Danielle Mohlman and Shawn Northrip—the six members of the inaugural Playwrights’ Arena playwriting group will...

Meet the Playwrights of Arena Stage’s ‘Playwrights’ Arena’: Part 4: Danielle Mohlman

The Playwrights’ Arena a new play initiative developed by the American Voices New Play Institute. Centering on a small collaborative group of local playwrights dedicated to the support and development...

Meet the Playwrights of Arena Stage’s ‘Playwrights’ Arena’: Part 3: Norman Allen

The Playwrights’ Arena a new play initiative developed by the American Voices New Play Institute. Centering on a small collaborative group of local playwrights dedicated to the support and development...

Meet the Playwrights of Arena Stage’s ‘Playwrights’ Arena’: Part 2: Shawn Northrip

The Playwrights’ Arena a new play initiative developed by the American Voices New Play Institute. Centering on a small collaborative group of local playwrights dedicated to the support and development...

Attending ‘The Velocity of Autumn’ Meet the Press at Sardi’s Today by Joel Markowitz

It was an exciting morning at Sardi’s as the cast, producers, and the director of The Velocity of Autumn were introduced to the NYC press. I was so thrilled to be there and to see my friends...

Filichia on Friday: ‘February’s Leftovers and March’s Brainteaser’ by Peter Filichia

Here is a new article from Peter Filichia’s column on Kritzerland called ‘Filichia on Friday.’ It’s an honor to bring Peter’s column every week to our readers on DCMetroTheaterArts. This week:...

Meet the Playwrights of Arena Stage’s ‘Playwrights’ Arena’: Part 1: Jacqueline E. Lawton

The Playwrights’ Arena a new play initiative developed by the American Voices New Play Institute. Centering on a small collaborative group of local playwrights dedicated to the support and development...

Here Are the Winners of Our ‘Mamma Mia!’ Ticket Giveaway-And We Are Giving 2 Pairs Away!

HERE ARE THE WINNERS OF TWO PAIRS OF TICKETS TO THE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014 AT 7:30 PM PERFORMANCE OF AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE 1321 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW, IN WASHINGTON, DC ____ GARY FONTAINE AND...

Arena Stage Announces its 2014-2015 Season

ARENA STAGE AT THE MEAD CENTER FOR AMERICAN THEATER ANNOUNCES ITS 65TH SEASON FEATURING FIVE WORLD PREMIERES, TWO MUSICALS, THREE COMEDIES AND A 25-WRITER COMMISSION FOR THE NATIONAL CIVIL WAR PROJECT...

George Dvorsky on ‘The Great American Songbook’ This Friday at 8 PM at Olney Theatre Center

This Friday, February 28th at 8 PM at Olney Theatre Center, Broadway Veteran George Dvorsky, who is now appearing in How To Succeed… sings from The Great American Songbook. He is joined by Helen Hayes...

‘The Yeomen of the Guard, or the Merryman and His Maid’ at Victorian Lyric Opera Company by Joel Markowitz

So far this year, the most fun that I have had in the theatre was yesterday at Victorian Lyric Opera’s (VLOC) sensationally entertaining production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s 1888 Yeomen of the Guard,...

Friday, February 28th From 7-9 PM: ‘FAHBAHROUS’ With Don Michael Mendoza at The Black Fox Lounge

THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2014 FROM 7-9 PM FAHBAHROUS At The Black Fox Lounge 1723 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20009 Admission: $10 With EventBrite Reservation OR $15 general Admission...

New Whisperings: Meet KAT’s Director and Cast of ‘Spring Awakening’: Part 6: David Tuttle (Hanschen) by Joel Markowitz

In Part 6 of our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s Spring Awakening, meet David Tuttle, who is playing Hanschen. Joel: Why did you want to appear in Spring...

Win a Pair of Tickets to See ‘Mamma Mia!’ on Wednesday, March 5th at 7:30 PM at The National Theatre

WIN A FREE PAIR OF TICKETS TO THE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014 AT 7:30 PM PERFORMANCE OF AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE 1321 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW, IN WASHINGTON, DC ____ TO ENTER SEND AN EMAIL TO:...

‘The Rope In Your Hands’ at Doorway Arts Ensemble by Joel Markowitz

I am ashamed to admit that I had forgotten all about Hurricane Katrina, but tonight for 55 emotional minutes – the brilliant Siobhan O’Loughlin, directed by Danielle Skraastad, playing 13 different...