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DCMTA Spring 2020 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Community Theater Productions, Performances, and Design Elements
Normally we who cover theater for DC Theater Arts collect our favorites as the year draws to a close, but this has not been a normal year. In mid-March the 2020 season was interrupted by a pandemic...
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DCMTA Spring 2020 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Design Elements in Professional Productions
Normally we who cover theater for DC Theater Arts collect our favorites as the year draws to a close, but this has not been a normal year. In mid-March, the 2020 season was interrupted by a pandemic...
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DCMTA Spring 2020 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Performances in a Professional Production
Normally we who cover theater for DC Theater Arts collect our favorites as the year draws to a close, but this has not been a normal year. In mid-March the 2020 season was interrupted by a pandemic...
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DCMTA Spring 2020 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Professional Theater Productions
Normally we who cover theater for DC Theater Arts collect our favorites as the year draws to a close, but this has not been a normal year. In mid-March, the 2020 season was interrupted by a pandemic...
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DCMTA 2019 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Design Elements in Professional Productions
As the year draws to a close, we asked DCMTA writers to think back on the shows that left an indelible impression on them in 2019. In this category, outstanding professional design, we recognize:...
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DCMTA 2019 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Performance in a Professional Production
As the year draws to a close, we asked DCMTA writers to think back on the performances that left an indelible impression on them in 2019. Here are the professional performances that made the biggest...
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DCMTA 2019 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Professional Theater Productions
As the year draws to a close, we asked DCMTA writers to think back on the shows that left an indelible impression on them in 2019. In this category, outstanding overall production, we recognize:...
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DCMTA 2019 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Design Elements in Community Theater Productions
As the year draws to a close, we asked DCMTA writers to think back on the shows that left an indelible impression on them in 2019. In this category, outstanding community theater design, we recognize:...
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DCMTA 2019 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Performance in a Community Theater Production
As the year draws to a close, we asked DCMTA writers to think back on the shows that left an indelible impression on them in 2019. Here are the community theater performances that made the biggest...
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DCMTA 2019 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Community Theater Productions
As the year draws to a close, we asked DCMTA writers to think back on the productions that left an indelible impression on them in 2019. Here are the community theater productions that left the...
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DCMTA 2018 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Design Elements in Professional Productions
As the year draws to a close, we asked DCMTA writers to think back on the shows that left an indelible impression on them in 2018. In this category, outstanding professional design, we recognize:...
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DCMTA 2018 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Performance in a Professional Production
As the year draws to a close, we asked DCMTA writers to think back on the shows that left an indelible impression on them in 2018. Here are the professional performances that made the biggest impact...
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DCMTA 2018 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Community Theater Productions
As the year draws to a close, we asked DCMTA writers to think back on the productions that left an indelible impression on them in 2018. Here are the community theater productions that left the...
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DCMTA 2018 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Professional Theater Productions
As the year draws to a close, we asked DCMTA writers to think back on the shows that left an indelible impression on them in 2018. In this category, Outstanding Overall Production, we recognize:...
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Halloween Best Bets for DC Theatre Lovers
Looking to have a spoooooky good
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Fifteen Top Theater Picks for Valentine’s Day in NYC
If you’re in New York City for Valentine’s Day and planning to celebrate your love of the stage, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher Nicole Hertvik and Senior Reviewer Deb Miller have some suggestions for a...
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Review: ‘Jacques Brel: Songs From His World’ at Source Theatre
Time has not dimmed the impact or abundant love for the musical works of Jacques Brel; even now, nearly 40 years since his untimely death. That is apparent from the audience response and my own...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2015 #23: Best Cabaret, Concerts, and Opera Productions in the DC Metro Area
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2015 Best Cabaret, Concert, and Opera honors go to to: CABARETS Anonymous at Creative Cauldron’s Summer Cabaret Series by Rachel...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2015 #22: High School and Training Programs
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2014 Best Performances in High School and Training Programs go to: HIGH SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS: The Addams Family at West Potomac High...
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Here is The Complete List of The ‘Best of 2015’ Honorees on DCMetroTheaterArts
The staff of DC MetroTheaterArts is proud to honor the following productions, performances, and design from productions that graced The DC, Maryland, Virginia, New York, and Philadelphia stages in...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2015 #21: Best Design of 2015 in DC Metro Area Theatres
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is pleased to honor the following designers for their work in 2015: CHOREOGRAPHY Germaul Barnes for Marley at Centerstage. Michael Bobbitt for Guys and Dolls at Olney...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2015 #20: University Productions, Performances, and Ensembles
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2015 Best Productions, Performances, and Ensembles honors in University productions go to: UNIVERSITY PRODUCTIONS: A Funny Thing...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2015 #15: Best Directors of Musicals in Professional Theatres
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2015 Best Directors of Musicals in Professional Theatres honors go to: Patrick A’Hearn for The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber at...
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DCMetroTheaterArts: Best of 2015 #10: Best Performances in a Musical in Professional Theatres and Special Awards
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2015 Best Performances in Musicals in Professional Theatres honors go to: Best Actor in a Musical Andrew Lloyd Baughman as Sweeney...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2015 #9: Best Performances in a Musical in Community Theatres
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2015 Best Performances in Musicals in Community Theatres go to: Best Actor in a Musical Rich Amada as Caractacus Potts in Chitty...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2015 #8: Best Performances in a Play in Professional Theatres
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their Best of 2015: Best Performances in Plays in Professional Theatres go to: BEST ACTOR IN A PLAY Josh Adams as Billy in The Cripple of...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2015 #7: Best Performances in a Play in Community Theatres
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2015 Best Performances in a Play in Community Theatres go to: Best Actor in a Play Christopher Anderson as Thomas in Venus in Fur at...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2015 #5: Best Plays in Community Theatres
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2015 Best Plays in Community Theatres honors go to: A Charlie Brown Christmas at Sandy Spring Theatre Group and The City of...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2015 #2: Best Musicals in Professional Theatres
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2015 Best Musicals at Professional Theatres honors go to: The Addams Family at Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre. The Addams Family at...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2015 #3: Best Musicals in Community Theatres
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2015 Best Musicals at Community Theatres honorees are: Altar Boyz at Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre. Avenue Q at Other Voices...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2014: Best Children’s/Family Theatre Productions, Performances, Design, and Direction and 2 Special Awards
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2014 Best Productions, Performances, Design, and Direction in Children’s/Family Theatre honors go to: CHILDREN’S THEATRE/FAMILY...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2014: Best Ensembles in DC Area Theatres
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2014 Best Ensemble honors go to: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Castaways Repertory Theatre A Soldier’s Play at 2nd Star Productions...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2014: Best Design of 2014 in DC Metro Area Theatres
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is pleased to honor the following designers for their work in 2014: CHOREOGRAPHY Michael J. Bobbitt for Carrie the Musical at The Studio Theatre Debbie Clark, Nancy...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2014: High School and Training Programs
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2014 Best Performances in High School and Training Programs go to: HIGH SCHOOLS PRODUCTIONS: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2014: University Productions and Performances
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2014 Best Productions and Performances honors in University productions go to: UNIVERSITY PRODUCTIONS: Absurdities: An Evening of...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2014: A Year in Dance 2014 by Lisa Traiger
My year 2014 in dance opened in January with a return of the now annually visiting Mariinsky Ballet to The Kennedy Center Opera House. Though the company brought “Swan Lake,” the company’s signature...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2015 #20: University Productions, Performances, and Ensembles
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2015 Best Productions, Performances, and Ensembles honors in University productions go to: UNIVERSITY PRODUCTIONS: A Funny Thing...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2014: Best Directors of a Play in Community Theatres
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2014 Best Directors in a Play in Community Theatres go to: Adam R. Adkins for God of Carnage at Silver Spring Stage Howard Berkowitz...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2014: Best Performances in a Play in Community Theatres
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2014 Best Performances in a Play in Community Theatres go to: Best Actor in a Play Harris Allgeier as Albert Einstein in Picasso at...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2014: Best Director/Musical Directors of Musicals at Professional Theatres
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2014 Best Directors and Musical Directors of Musicals in Professional Theatres honors go to: Patrick A’Hearn for Gypsy at Riverside...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2014: Best Directors/Musical Directors in a Musical in Community Theatres
Hans Bachmann for La Cage aux Folles at McLean Community Players Musical Director: John Edward Niles ______ Homero Bayarena for Les Misérables at Glyndon Area Players Musical Director: Matt Hartman...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2015 #18: Best Directors of a Play in Professional Theatres
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2015 Best Directors of Plays in Professional Theatres go to: Chris Abraham for Winners and Losers at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company....
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2014: Best Directors of a Play in Professional Theatres
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts’ honorees for Best Director of a Play in Professional Theatres go to” Cristina Alicea for Gidion’s Knot at Forum Theatre/NextStop Theatre Company co-production Izumi...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2014: Best Performances in a Play in Professional Theatres
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their Best of 2014: Best Performances in Plays in Professional Theatres go to: BEST ACTOR IN A PLAY Josh Adams as Billy Craven in The...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2014: Best Performances in a Musical in Community Theatres
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2014 Best Performances in Musicals in Community Theatres go to: Best Actor in a Musical Tyler Everett Adams as Leo Bloom in The...
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DCMetroTheaterArts: Best of 2014: Best Performances in a Musical in Professional Theatres
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2014 Best Performances in Musicals in Professional Theatres honors go to: Best Actor in a Musical Danny Bertaux as Agis in Triumph of...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2014: Best Plays in Community Theatres
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2014 Best Plays in Community Theatres honors go to: A Few Good Men at The Colonial Players A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Castaways...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2014: Best Plays in Professional Theatres
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2014 Best Plays in Professional Theatres go to: A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas at Olney Theatre Center A Raisin in the...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2014: Best Musicals in Community Theatres
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2014 Best Musicals at Community Theatres go to: The Addams Family at Kensington Arts Theatre Annie at Port Tobacco Players Bat Boy:...
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DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2014: Best Musicals in Professional Theatres
The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts is honored to announce that their 2014 Best Musicals at Professional Theatres honors go to: A Year With Frog and Toad at Red Branch Theatre Company Avenue Q at Olney...
