Joel Markowitz

Part 5: ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ at Round House Theatre: Meet Rick Foucheux

Here is our fourth interview with the cast of Round House Theatre’s production of David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross. Today – meet Rick Foucheux. Joel: Introduce us to the character you play and tell...

‘Whisperings’: Behind The Scenes at Olney Theatre Center’s ‘Spring Awakening’: Part 5: Parker Drown

Here’s Part 5 of our Behind the Scenes look at Olney Theatre Center’s Spring Awakening. We continue our interviews with the cast with Parker Drown. Why did you want to be part of this production of...

Part 4: ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ at Round House Theatre: Meet Jesse Terrill

Here is our third interview with the cast of Round House Theatre’s production of David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross. Today – meet Jesse Terrill. Joel: Introduce us to the character you play and tell us...

Wade McCollum on Playing Tick & Mitzi in ‘Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical’ by Joel Markowitz

I will be in Philadelphia this weekend and will be attending the Friday night performance of Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical at The Academy of Music. I saw the Broadway production and had a...

‘Whisperings’: Behind The Scenes at Olney Theatre Center’s ‘Spring Awakening’: Part 4: Gracie Jones

Here’s Part 3 of our Behind the Scenes look at Olney Theatre Center’s Spring Awakening. We continue our interviews with the cast with Gracie Jones. Joel: Why did you want to be part of this production...

Part 3: ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ at Round House Theatre: Meet Stephen Patrick Martin

Here is our second interview with the cast of Round House Theatre’s production of David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross. Today – meet Stephen Patrick Martin. Joel: Who do you play in the show and how did...

‘Whisperings’: Behind The Scenes at Olney Theatre Center’s ‘Spring Awakening’: Part 3: MaryLee Adams

Here’s Part 3 of our Behind the Scenes look at Olney Theatre Center’s Spring Awakening. We continue our interviews with the cast with MaryLee Adams. Joel: Why did you want to be part of this...

Rolando & Kristofer Sanz on Young Artists of America’s Concert: ‘Madama Butterfly & Miss Saigon’ on 3/10/13@4

Rolando and Kristofer Sanz are gearing up for Young Artists of America’s upcoming Madama Butterfly and Miss Saigon joint concert with Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras on March 10th at 4 PM. Joel:...

‘Whisperings’: Behind the Scenes at Olney Theatre Center’s ‘Spring Awakening’: Part 2: Matthew Kacergis

We start our interviews with the cast of Olney Theatre Center’s Spring Awakening with Matthew Kacergis. Joel: Why did you want to be part of this production of Spring Awakening at Olney Theatre...

Part Four: Wanderlust Theater Lab: An Interview with Playwright Tom Block on ‘Butterfly’ Which Opens Friday at Takoma Park Community Center

DCMetroTheaterArts caught up with Playwright Tom Block over coffee, in the small, sun-filled writing studio where he creates his written works. As he sat overlooking the rural expanse of his 15/100ths...

‘Whisperings’: Behind the Scenes at Olney Theatre Center’s ‘Spring Awakening’: Part 1: Director Steve Cosson

Director Steven Cosson begins our series of interviews with the cast and designers of Olney Theatre Center’s Spring Awakening. Joel: There are dozens of productions of Spring Awakening scheduled in...

Part 2: ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ at Round House Theatre: Meet Alexander Strain by Joel Markowitz

Alexander Strain is a member of the talented cast of Round House Theatre’s production of David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross which has its press opening tonight. Joel: Who do you play in the show and...

‘From Broadway With Love: A Benefit Concert for Sandy Hook’ Video Interviews and Highlights

It was a day and night I will never forget. I was so honored to be in Waterbury, CT on Monday, January 28th at From Broadway With Love: A Benefit Concert for Sandy Hook and to meet the families of the...

Zachary Appelman on Playing Henry V at Folger Theatre by Joel Markowitz

Zachary Appelman has audiences and critics hailing his royal performance as Henry V at Folger Theatre. He tells us how he prepared for the role and how working with Director Robert Richmond helped...

Part 1: ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ at Round House Theatre: Meet Director Mitchell Hébert by Joel Markowitz

This is the first of a series of interviews with The director and the cast of Round House Theatre’s production of Glengarry Glen Ross. Meet Director Mitchell Hébert. Joel: Why did you want to direct...

Robert Richmond on Directing ‘Henry V’ at Folger Theatre by Joel Markowitz

Director Robert Richmond talks about his vision for Henry V at Folger Theatre, which is receiving raves from audiences and local critics alike. Joel: Why did you want to direct this production of...

‘Putting Normal Together’ Part 4: Meet Alex Stone, Catherine Callahan, Nick Dupre, & Quinn McCord

This is the final article of our behind-the-scenes look at McLean Community Players’ production of Next to Norrmal. Today, meet cast members Alex Stone, Catherine Callahan, Nick Dupre, & Quinn McCord....

Here are the 2013 Helen Hayes Award Nominations

The 2013 Helen Hayes nominations were announced tonight at The National Theatre. Here are this year’s nominees. Visit DCMetroTheaterArts for more coverage beginning tomorrow. The recipients of this...

DCMetroTheaterArts’ Reviewers on the WATCH AWARDS Nominations by Joel Markowitz

Here’s reactions by some of the DCMTA reviewers to the WATCH AWARD Nominations announced this past Sunday: Andrew Baughman: “It is good to see 2nd Star Productions receive so many nominations. For...

Part 3: ‘Putting Normal Together’: Meet the Cast at McLean Community Players: Nicky McDonnell by Joel Markowitz

My name is Nicky McDonnell and I will be playing Diana in MCPs production of Next to Normal. I have a BFA in acting from Emerson College in Boston and have been performing for many years in The...

Zachary Conneen on Playing Harold Hill in ‘The Music Man Jr.’ at Bravo@KAT by Joel Markowitz

Here’s Part 3 of Meeting the cast of Bravo@KAT’s The Music Man, Jr., playing next weekend at Olney Theatre Center’s Historic Mainstage. Today, meet Zachary Conneen. My name is Zachary (Zack) Conneen....

Part 2: ‘Putting Normal Together’: Meet the Cast at McLean Community Players: Brent Stone by Joel Markowitz

My name is Brent Stone and I am playing Dan in McLean Community Players production of Next to Normal. After taking a hiatus from theater after college, I caught the stage bug again more than ten years...

Jacob Land on Playing Harold Hill in ‘The Music Man Jr.’ at Bravo@KAT by Joel Markowitz

Here’s Part 2 of Meeting the cast of Bravo@KAT’s The Music Man, Jr., playing next weekend at Olney Theatre Center’s Historic Mainstage. Today, meet Jacob Land. Why did you want to be in Bravo@KAT’s...

Our Marians: Josie Weinberg & Tobi Baisburd of Bravo@KAT’s ‘The Music Man Jr.’ by Joel Markowitz

Part One: Meet the cast of Bravo@KAT’s The Music Man Jr. Introducing our Marians: Josie Weinberg & Tobi Baisburd. Hi! My name is Josie Weinberg, I’m twelve years-old, and I play Marain Paroo in...

Michael Mainwaring: Dancing up a Storm in Signature Theatre’s ‘Dreamgirls’

I have been watching Michael Mainwaring perform since I saw him ‘steal the show’ at Ford’s Theatre in Shenandoah. I admire his talent, enthusiasm, and showmanship and I was so glad to be able to catch...

My Favorite Quotes From DCMTA’s 5 Star ‘Best Shows’ for December 15-22nd by Joel Markowitz

Here’s my favorite quotes from our 5-star reviews of our ‘Best Shows’ for December 14-21. Here we go! (1) Christmas Gift! at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Audrey Thornton: “Christmas Gift!...

My Favorite Quotes From DCMTA’s 5 Star ‘Best Shows’ for December 8-14th

Here’s my favorite quotes from our 5-star reviews of our ‘Best Shows’ for December 8-14th. Here we go! (1) Barbara Cook’s Spotlight: Judy Kuhn at The Kennedy Center. Jennifer Perry: “Likewise, her...

Lauren ‘Coco’ Cohn on Playing Rosie in ‘Mamma Mia!’ on Broadway by Joel Markowitz

There is one performance that I will always remember and that’s Coco Cohn’s performance of three kooky characters in Glimpses of the Moon at MetroStage. I was really happy to find out that Lauren...

Welcome Mark Dewey to DCMetroTheaterArts!

I am so happy to announce that Mark Dewey, Editor of The Shenandoah Press has joined the team of writers at DCMetroTheaterArts. Mark will be reporting on and reviewing shows in the Shenandoah Valley...

DC Theatre Scene’s 2012 ‘Holiday Gifts for Theatre Lovers’ Guide by Joel Markowitz

Every year I wait for Brad Hathaway to post his Holiday Gifts for Theatre Lovers guide on DC Theatre Scene because I always have a hard time finding holiday gifts for my friends who are theatre fans,...

Anthony Rapp, Eleasha Gamble, and Heidi Blickenstaff at ArtSpeak Tonight at BCC High School at 7 PM

Tonight at 7 PM at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School – Anthony Rapp (RENT), Heidi Blickenstaff (Title of Show) and Eleasha Gamble (Oklahoma!) will be the special guests at ArtSpeak – a program...

Andrew Varela on Playing Javert in ‘Les Miserables’ at The National Theatre by Joel Markowitz

The 25th Anniversary production of Les Misérables will be playing at The National Theatre from December 13-30th. I am a Les Miz fanatic and have the seen the show over 20 times and one of my all-time...

Daniel Cooney on Playing Bill Austin in ‘Mamma Mia!’ on Broadway by Joel Markowitz

I have been a big fan of Daniel Cooney since I saw him play Edgar Allan Poe and The Baker in Signature Theatre’s productions of Nevermore and Into the Woods. Recently, I was happy to learn that Daniel...

An Interview with E. Faye Butler on Playing Sister Juba in “Pullman Porter Blues’ at Arena Stage by Joel Markowitz

E. Faye Butler returns to Arena Stage as Sister Juba in Pullman Porter Blues. E. Faye fills us in on the history of The Pullman Porters and how they helped African Americans to come into the middle...

DCMTA’S “Favorite Quotes From Our Favorite Shows of the Week” – November 22-29, 2012 by Joel Markowitz

Here’s something new on DCMetroTheaterArts! Every Friday, I will be posting my favorite quotes from our 5-star reviews of the week. Here we go! (1) Dreamgirls at Signature Theatre. Andrew L. Baughman:...

‘They’re the Altar Boyz’ Part Six: Meet Jonathan Walker by Joel Markowitz

Here is Part 6 of our series of behind the scenes interviews with the director and cast of 1st Stage’s Altar Boyz. Now, meet Jonathan Walker. Jonathan: My name is Jonathan Walker and to be honest, I...

Tony Award Winner Duncan Sheik Brings ‘The Sunset Sessions Tour’ to The Birchmere This Sunday at 7:30 PM

Tony Award winner Duncan Sheik (for his score of Spring Awakening) brings his THE SUNSET SESSIONS TOUR to The Birchmere – 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, in Alexandria, VA at 7:30 PM. Joining him will be...

‘They’re the Altar Boyz’ Part Five: Meet BJ Gruber by Joel Markowitz

Here is Part 5 of our series of behind the scenes interviews with the director and cast of 1st Stage’s Altar Boyz. Now, meet BJ Gruber. BJ: My name is BJ Gruber and I’ve been acting professionally for...

E. Faye Butler on Playing Sister Juba in ‘Pullman Porter Blues’ at Arena Stage by Joel Markowitz

E. Faye Butler returns to Arena Stage as Sister Juba in Pullman Porter Blues. E. Faye fills us in on the history of The Pullman Porters and how they helped African Americans to come into the middle...

‘My Fair Lady’ at Arena Stage at The Mead Center for American Theater by Joel Markowitz

Arena Stage has a holiday gift waiting for you on the Fichandler Stage – a ‘loverly,’ joyful, colorful, funny, brilliantly acted and beautifully sung production of the much loved musical My Fair Lady....

‘They’re the Altar Boyz’ Part Four: Meet Derek Tatum by Joel Markowitz

Here is Part 4 of our series of behind the scenes interviews with the director and cast of 1st Stage’s Altar Boyz. Now, meet Derek Tatum. Derek: My name is Derek John Tatum and I am originally from...

Catherine Flye on Playing Mrs. Higgins in ‘My Fair Lady’ at Arena Stage by Joel Markowitz

When I heard that Molly Smith was bringing My Fair Lady to Arena Stage this season, a friend of mine and I had a conversation of “Let’s cast the show.” When it came to the role of Mrs. Higgins we both...

‘They’re the Altar Boyz’ Part Three: Meet Edward Nagel by Joel Markowitz

Here is Part 3 of our series of behind the scenes interviews with the director and cast of 1st Stage’s Altar Boyz. Now, meet Edward Nagel. Hi, I’m Edward C. Nagel, and I’m playing the role of Mark in...

‘The Soul Collector’ at Port City Playhouse by Joel Markowitz

I am a big fan of playwright and actor David Emerson Toney and actress extraordinaire and director Deidra Starnes – and I was thrilled when I heard that David’s play The Soul Collector would have its...

Actor John Dow on Appearing in ‘Heroes’ at Everyman Theatre by Joel Markowitz

Luck usually doesn’t strike twice, but that’s exactly what happened to veteran actor John Dow when he got cast in two productions of Tom Stoppard’s Heroes. Why did you want to be part of this...

Bill Largess on ‘Mary Rose’ at Rep Stage by Joel Markowitz

Bill Largess is a busy man. He’s a teacher, Artistic Director, and an actor, and is now appearing in Mary Rose at Rep Stage. What is Mary Rose about and why did you want to be in this production? Mary...

‘They’re the Altar Boyz’ Part Two: Meet Zack Powell by Joel Markowitz

Here is Part 2 of our series of behind the scenes interviews with the director and cast of 1st Stage’s Altar Boyz. Meet Zack Powell. I’m Zack Powell. I am a 26 years old white male, dashing,...

Doing the Timewarp: Meet the Cast of Washington Savoyards ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ Part Seven: Chad W. Fornwalt

Here’s Part Seven of meeting the cast of The Washington Savoyard’s The Rocky Horror Shows. Today: meet Chad W. Fornwalt. I am Chad W. Fornwalt (Brad). I am happy to be working with Washington...

Rep Stage Cancels Tomorrow Night’s Performance of ‘Mary Rose’

The first preview performance of Mary Rose at Rep Stage tomorrow night – on October 31st and Halloween – has been cancelled. Performances resume their regular schedule on Thursday, November 1st at 7...

Schedule Changes at Arena Stage for ‘My Fair Lady’ and ‘One Night With Janis Joplin’

Additional Performance of One Night With Janis Joplin added Sunday, November 4th at 1:00 PM and First Preview of My Fair Lady on Friday, November 2nd is Cancelled. Due to Hurricane Sandy, the...