Joel Markowitz

Here’s the Schedule for Tomorrow’s Open House at Signature Theatre

August 4, 2012-Signature Open House Schedule: Beginning at Noon One day ticket sale! 50% off select shows for next season. Available at the Box Office only! Box Office open 11:45am to 9:30pm on Aug 4...

No Rules Theatre Company Moves to Signature Theatre’s ARK Theatre by Joel Markowitz

What great news! No Rules Theatre Company (NRTC) is relocating from H Street Playhouse to Signature Theatre, where they will perform in The Ark Theatre. This begins a 3-year partnership between the...

Theatermania’s ‘Capital Fringe Audience Awards’ Winners Announced

Preview Changes Theatermania.com announced this year’s Capital Fringe Audience Awards tonight. Here are this year’s winners: (1) Comedy: R.U.X. (Rockwell’s Universal seXbots) (2) Drama: We Tiresias...

“Best of the Capital Fringe” By DC Theater Arts’ Reviewers by Joel Markowitz

As we await the announcement of the ‘Audience Awards’ by Theatermania at 8 PM tomorrow night at ‘The Tent,’ here are the shows (in alphabetical order) that were named ‘Best of the Capital Fringe’ when...

DC Theater Arts Reviews All 134 Capital Fringe Shows

Last night DC Theater Arts completed its goal of reviewing all 134 shows in The Capital Fringe Festival. It is a major accomplishment for our site and it coincided with the 5th month anniversary of...

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Inanimate Thoughts’ by Joel Markowitz

MashUp Contemporary Dance Company presented an energy-filled Inanimate Thoughts tonight at Gala Hispanic Theatre – the perfect venue to showcase the beautiful and breathtaking talents of its group of...

‘How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular’ by Joel Markowitz

DreamWork Animations’ How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular has landed at The Verizon Center until Sunday with its fire-breathing dragons, wall-to-floor projections, stunning costumes, and...

An Interview with The Normal Heart’s Christopher J. Hanke by Joel Markowitz

Christopher J. Hanke is a member of the outstanding ensemble of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart, now playing at Arena Stage. I asked Christopher to talk about his role and working with his fellow...

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Language From the Land’ by Joel Markowitz

This was my second dance Fringe experience that featured young dancers. Before the show began we were informed that what we were about to see was put together in one week with 25 young dancers from...

Capital Fringe Preview: ‘Stopgap’ by Joel Markowitz

It’s amazing how many fantastic young actors appear in Fringe shows who you just hope would be ‘discovered,’ and that’s the way I felt with the exceptional cast of Stopgap. This hardworking cast...

Capital Fringe Review: ‘The Outcasts of Poker Flat’ by Joel Markowitz

At last year’s Page-To-Stage I was introduced to some of the songs/arias that composer/librettist Dr. Andrew Earle Simpson had composed for his adaptation of Bret Harte’s 1869 short story The Outcasts...

Capital Fringe Festival Review: ‘The Nita and Zita Show’ by Joel Markowitz

‘Please Sir, I want some more!!” That’s how I felt when abruptly The Nita and Zita Show’ ended after only 27 minutes of fun and gorgeous playing by three superb musicians. Frankly, I was dumbfounded....

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Souls’ by Joel Markowitz

A group of young dancers put their hearts and souls into Mayzsoul Dance Company’s energetic and beautiful production Souls. Described as “a thoughtful and moving metaphysical narrative, it follows...

If I Could Only See 25 Shows at The Capital Fringe Festival… by Joel Markowitz

A friend called me yesterday and said, “I only have time to see 25 shows at this year’s Fringe, so what do you recommend?” After reading the wonderful Fringe Previews that Fringe participants...

‘The Music Man Kids’-Part Five: Meet Colin James Cech by Joel Markowitz

This is Part Five in a series of interviews with the very talented group of five young actors in the cast of Arena Stage’s production of The Music Man. Today – meet Colin James Cech. Thanks to Mia...

Ali Hoxie on Playing Wendla in The Keegan Theatre’s ‘Spring Awakening’ by Joel Markowitz

This is Part 4 of my interviews with the cast of Spring Awakening at The Keegan Theatre. Joel: Why did you want to appear in Spring Awakening? Ali: Oh my God, why didn’t I want to?? I loved the show,...

‘The Music Man Kids’-Part Four: Meet Ian Berlin by Joel Markowitz

This is Part Four in a series of interviews with the very talented group of five young actors in the cast of Arena Stage’s production of The Music Man. Today – meet Ian Berlin. Joel: How old are you...

Michael Berresse on Playing Mickey Marcus in ‘The Normal Heart’ at Arena Stage by Joel Markowitz

When I received The Normal Heart press release from Arena Stage I was ecstatic to see that Michael Berresse was going to be in the cast. I have always admired Michael’s work. He is a magnificent and...

An Interview with Sleuth’s Bob Ari and Jeffries Thaiss by Joel Markowitz

Bob Ari and Jeffries Thaiss are having a blast performing in Sleuth. They fill us in about their roles and working with Artistic Director Jim Petosa in his final production at Olney Theatre Company....

Paul Scanlan on Playing Moritz in The Keegan Theatre’s ‘Spring Awakening’ by Joel Markowitz

This is Part 3 of my interviews with the cast of Spring Awakening at The Keegan Theatre. Paul Scanlan’s performance in Spring Awakening is astounding. When I attended the show I was in the front row...

Lyndsay Rini on Playing Anna in The Keegan Theatre’s ‘Spring Awakening’ by Joel Markowitz

In Part Two of my interviews with cast members of The Keegan Theatre’s Spring Awakening, Lyndsay Rini talks about playing Anna. Joel: Why did you want to appear in Spring Awakening? Lyndsay: I’ve...

Director and Choreographer Randy Skinner on Directing ‘Dames at Sea’ at Infinity Theatre Company by Joel Markowitz

When it was announced that Randy Skinner was coming to Infinity Theatre Company this summer to helm a new production of Dames at Sea – I jumped at the chance to talk to Randy about directing and...

‘The Music Man Kids’: Part Three: Meet Heidi Kaplan by Joel Markowitz

This is Part Three in a series of interviews with the very talented group of five young actors in the cast of Arena Stage’s production of The Music Man. Today – meet Heidi Kaplan. Joel: How old are...

Vincent Kempski on Playing Melchior in ‘Spring Awakening’ at The Keegan Theatre by Joel Markowitz

Vincent Kempski is wowing audiences in The Keegan Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of Spring Awakening. Here he talks about the challenges of playing a rebel and working with Directors Mark...

‘The Music Man Kids’: Part Two: Meet Jamie Goodson by Joel Markowitz

This is Part Two in a series of interviews with the very talented group of five young actors in the cast of Arena Stage’s production of The Music Man. Today – meet Jamie Goodson. Joel: You are 13...

‘Memphis’ at The Kennedy Center by Joel Markowitz

Hockadoo! I was a little apprehensive about walking into The Opera House to see a new cast and production of a musical I have loved since I first saw it in NYC, but let me put the doubts to rest for...

Julianne Brienza on the 2012 Capital Fringe Festival by Joel Markowitz

As the 2012 Capital Fringe Festival is only 5 weeks away – July 12th to the 29th – I asked Executive Director Julianne Brienza to fill us in on what’s new and exciting in this year’s Festival. Joel:...

‘First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb at The Kennedy Center by Joel Markowitz

There’s enough ‘razzle dazzle’ and ‘all that jazz’ at First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb to satisfy any John Kander and Fred Ebb fan and all fans of musical theatre. The new Kennedy Center...

Bob Bartlett on ‘Bareback Ink’ at The Capital Fringe Festival and Hopefully at The Edinburgh Fringe

Help send my play Bareback Ink to Edinburgh Fringe this August!! So earlier this year I decided to get a second tattoo – twenty years after my first – this one also commemorating the death of my...

‘Once’ Dominates Tony Awards with 8 Wins; ‘Clybourne Park’ wins Best Play by Joel Markowitz

There were several surprises at tonight’s Tony Awards, but it was the musical Once that swept the awards with 8 wins. Clybourne Park which had two successful runs at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company –...

Jessie Roberts on Directing ‘Next to Normal’ at Taking Flight Theatre Company

I was not expecting to direct Next to Normal now or any time soon when I was told about the opportunity with Taking Flight Theatre Company (TFT). Bobby McCoy, our Music Director, and I interviewed...

‘The Music Man Kids’: Part One: Meet Mia Alessandra Goodman by Joel Markowitz

This begins a series of interviews with the very talented group of five young actors in the cast of Arena Stage’s production of The Music Man. Today – meet Mia Alessandra Goodman. Joel: Why did you...

Philadelphia Theatre Review: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at The Academy of Music by Darlene Olsen

Start with the Academy Award-winning Disney animated feature film which included a delightful score by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, sprinkle in five new songs Menken composed with lyricist...

‘The Waiter: 30 Years of Waiting for the Muse to Arrive’ by Larry Blossom

Larry Blossom gives a first-person account of the creative wellsprings of his latest production. “I have always wanted to write. Even as a boy, growing up in the small town of Pueblo, Colorado,...

Half-Price Tickets to Tommy Tune Today at 2 & 8 and New Half-Price Theater Tickets

Take advantage of these great half-price theatre ticket deals on GOLDSTAR. By clicking on the link and purchasing tickets, you will be helping to support DC Theater Arts. __ If you haven’t joined...

An Interview With Tommy Tune who is Performing at Strathmore Today at 2 and 8 PM by Joel Markowitz

Today – Saturday, June 2nd at 2 and 8 PM, Broadway legend Tommy Tune returns to The Music Center at Strathmore with Steps in Time: A Broadway Biography in Song and Dance. I spoke with Tommy about the...

Philadelphia Theatre Review: ‘Tulipomania: The Musical’ at The Arden Theatre Company by Darlene Olsen

The opening performance of Tulipomania: The Musical, on Wednesday evening, May 30, 2012, was introduced with humor and winsomeness by Director and Producing Artistic Director Terrence Nolen, and Amy...

A Short Chat With Charlie Brady Who’s Playing Sonny in ‘Xanadu’ at Signature Theatre by Joel Markowitz

Charlie Brady is playing the not-too-bright but energetic Sonny Malone in Signature Theatre’s production of Xanadu. I asked Charlie to talk about playing Sonny. Joel: How did you get involved in...

Erin Weaver on Playing Kira in ‘Xanadu’ at Signature Theatre by Joel Markowitz

I heard a two women at intermission at Xanadu last Saturday night at intermission blurt out, “Is that really Erin Weaver?” What audiences and critics are finding out is that Erin Weaver is a...

Evan Casey & Jason Lott on Running Around Like Crazy at Olney Theatre Center’s ‘The 39 Steps’ By Joel Markowitz

I saw The 39 Steps last week and laughed so hard my jaw was hurting. Most of these guffaws came from watching Jason Lott and Evan Casey wear so many ‘hats’ and watching them running around the stage,...

‘Hum’ at Theater Alliance by Joel Markowitz

Tired of all those revivals and multiple productions of classics all around town? Then hop into your Hummer and drive over to Theater Alliance at Atlas Performing Arts Center and see the world...

Spooky Action Theater’s Annual Gala This Saturday, May 19th at 7 PM

In 2011, Spooky Action Theater became the recipient of a $1,600,000 bequest in the form of art works, antique furniture, vintage automobiles, and high fashion clothing and accessories. In between his...

Playwrights Collaborative Holds Two Staged Readings on May 19th & June 9th at The Writer’s Center

The Playwrights Collaborative, a group of area playwrights, will be holding two staged readings of plays written by several members. Both will be held at The Writer’s Center located at 4508 Walsh...

‘The Secret Garden’ at St. Mark’s Players by Joel Markowitz

St. Mark’s Players deserves the highest praise for their beautifully directed and performed production of The Secret Garden, which has a lush score by Lucy Simon and lyrics and book by Marsha Norman....

Madeline Botteri on playing Monica P. Miller in ‘Rooms: A Rock Romance’ at KAT

Madeline Botteri is a bundle of energy as Monica P. Miller in Kensington Arts Theatre’s production of Rooms: A Rock Romance. With her powerful voice Madeline sings the heck out of Paul Scott Goodman’s...

Special Discount for ‘Hello Dolly’ This Weekend at Spotlighters Theatre

Spotlighters Theatre offers a Mother’s Day Discount for Hello, Dolly! Order your tickets at www.spotlighters.org and use DISCOUNT CODE: 5-DOLLY to get $5 off your ticket price. Good this weekend ONLY!...

$5.00 Tickets for DCMTA Readers for Pinky Swear Productions’ ‘Killing Women’ by Joel Markowitz

Pinky Swear Productions is offering DCMTA readers $5.00 tickets For TONIGHT through SATURDAY when the run concludes. KILLING WOMEN at Spooky Action Theatre 1810 16th St NW, in Washington, DC 20009...

The DC Queer Theatre Festival on May 18th and 19th at The DCCenter by Joel Markowitz

In conjunction with CenterArts at The DCCenter, the DC Queer Theatre Festival will be presenting two nights of queer plays by playwrights in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The first annual festival will...

Mansaku-no-Kai Kyogen Company Performs 3 Kyogen works at The Kennedy Center May 17-19th by Joel Markowitz

The Kennedy Center presents the Mansaku-no-Kai Kyogen Company production of three traditional Kyogen works in the Terrace Theater from May 17-19, 2012. Last seen at the Kennedy Center in 2008 as part...

The Theatre Lab School of The Dramatic Arts Hosts ‘Late-Night Dramathon’ on May 18th at 10:30 PM

Rick Foucheux, Nancy Robinette, Michael Russotto, and others featured in fundraising event for The Theatre Lab On May 18, 2012, favorite Washington actors will perform in readings of new plays by...