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Round House Theatre Unveils Its 2013-2014 Season: ‘Round House Reinvented’ by Sarah Pressler

For Producing Artistic Director Ryan Rilette’s first full season, Round House Theatre in Bethesda has unveiled its 2013-2014 season entitled Round House Reinvented. It’s a season full of comedy,...

Additional Auditions AvaiIable for ‘Ragtime’ at Kensington Arts Theatre

Addtional Auditions for Ragtime at Kensington Arts Theatre Music by Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Book by Terrence McNally Directed by Darnell Morris Music Direction by Mayumi Baker...

Molotov Theatre Group Announces Its 2013-2014 Season by Alex Zavistovich

Molotov Theatre Group, Washington DC’s only Grand Guignol theatre company, has announced its 2013/2014 season, which includes Extremities, Normal, and Killer Joe, and is issuing a call for directors...

LA-TI-DO To Feature Songs From “The Last Five Years’ on Monday, February 18th at 8 PM

ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2013 AT 8 PM Join us for our Post-Valentine’s Day celebration. Whether you love or hate on this couple’s holiday, there will be something for you! We’re featuring songs from...

Arts Collective @HCC Announces Auditions for “Prelude to a Kiss” February 18 & 19, 2013 by Susan G. Kramer

Howard Community College’s (HCC) Arts Collective (AC) proudly announces auditions for its Spring production of Prelude to a Kiss, a romantic comedy by Craig Lucas, directed by Darius McKeiver....

Venus Theatre Announces its 2013 Season: ‘Lucky 13: Free Your Mind (and let the girl talk.) by Deborah Randall

Lucky 13: Free You Mind (and let the girl talk.) embraces four new works by four living playwrights. The box office is OFFICIALLY open. Join us for another year of artistic adventure. And sign up now...

McLean Community Players Holding Auditions for ‘Rumors’ Tomorrow @1:30 pm & Monday @7:30 pm

MCLEAN COMMUNITY PLAYERS HOLD AUDITIONS TOMORROW AND MONDAY FOR NEIL SIMON’S RUMORS Where: McLean Community Center – 1234 Ingleside Avenue in McLean, VA TOMORROW: Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at 1:30 p.m....

‘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...

Jason Loewith Named Artistic Director of Olney Theatre Center by Laura Assendio

I am so thrilled that Jason Loewith has accepted the Artistic Director position at Olney Theatre Center. He began his new position on February 4th. Here is the announcement from Olney Theatre Center:...

Arts Collective @HCC Announces Auditions for “Prelude to a Kiss” February 18 & 19, 2013 by Susan G. Kramer

Howard Community College’s (HCC) Arts Collective (AC) proudly announces auditions for its Spring production of Prelude to a Kiss, a romantic comedy by Craig Lucas, directed by Darius McKeiver....

Arts Collective@HCC Announces Auditions for “A Cabaret” on February 11 & 12, 2013 by Susan G. Kramer

Howard Community College’s Arts Collective Announces Auditions for “A Cabaret”, February 11 & 12, 2013 Howard Community College’s (HCC) Arts Collective (AC) proudly announces auditions for its Spring...

Arts Collective@HCC’s What Improv Group (W.I.G.) Performs This Friday & Saturday by Susan G. Kramer

HCC’s only improv troupe performs its final two shows this weekend – this Friday and Saturday February 8th and 9th at 8 PM at Howard Community College’s Smith Theatre, in Columbia, MD. Don’t miss...

Local Actor Michael John Casey Directs Two Shows at ‘Arts on the Horizon’ by Michelle Kozlak

Arts on the Horizon, the first dedicated theater for very young children in the United States, presents its world-premiere production of The Young Spectaculars and the Front Yard Adventure February 22...

The Kennedy Center Announces Expansion Project To Add Education, Public Access, & Rehearsal Space by John R. Dow

David M. Rubenstein, Chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, today announced an expansion project to be constructed south of the existing facility. The project will include...

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...

Watch The Helen Hayes Nominations LIVE Tonight at 6:45 PM

Want to be there live to witness the unveiling of the Helen Hayes Award nominations? Well, this year, you can be there LIVE from The National Theatre as nervous theatres await the opening of the...

Tonight at 7 PM: ‘From Broadway With Love: A Benefit Concert For Sandy Hook’ in Waterbury, Connecticut

OVER 100 BROADWAY PERFORMERS AND 100 NEWTOWN STUDENT PERFORMERS SET FOR TONIGHT’S From Broadway with Love: A Benefit Concert For Sandy Hook TONIGHT, January 28th at 7 PM at The Palace Theater in...

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...

Tomorrow at 8 PM: The legendary Tony Bennett @ The Warner Theatre, ‘A must see experience’ by Don Wehner

The biggest party of the weekend, with the legendary, Tony Bennett TOMORROW NIGHT: SATURDAY, JANUARY 26TH AT 8 PM At The Warner Theatre “Tony Bennett has not just bridged the generation gap, he has...

This Saturday @10 AM: The DC Theatre Community Unites for ‘March on Washington for Gun Control’ by Cindy Powell

The local theatre community is well represented as Matt Gardiner – Signature Theatre’s Associate Artistic Director – leads two dozen DC-area actors/singers who will perform two songs at The March on...

Over 100 Broadway and 100 Newtown Student Performers Set for ‘From Broadway With Love’ Benefit on 1/28@7

OVER 100 BROADWAY PERFORMERS AND 100 NEWTOWN STUDENT PERFORMERS SET FOR: From Broadway with Love: A Benefit Concert For Sandy Hook on January 28th at 7 PM at The Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT From...

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...

The March on Washington for Gun Control Is This Saturday, January 26th at 10 AM

Join Arena Stage’s Artistic Director Molly Smith and her partner, Suzanne Blue Star Boy, as they lead The March on Washington for Gun Control on THIS SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2013 AT 10 AM. “This will be...

Performers Announced for Tonight’s ‘La-Ti-Do’ at Black Fox Lounge at 8 PM by Don Michael Mendoza

Join us for another week and a whole new year of the Washington Blade’s “Best of” nominated cabaret series: La-Ti-Do! “Go see La-Ti-Do, not just for the art, but for the artistry that will leave you...

The DC area Theatre Community Unites for ‘March on Washington for Gun Control’ on January 26th at 10 AM by Cindy Powell

The local theatre community is well represented as Matt Gardiner – Signature Theatre’s Associate Artistic Director – leads two dozen DC-area actors/singers who will perform two songs at The March on...

More Performers for ‘From Broadway with Love: A Benefit Concert For Sandy Hook’ on Monday, January 28th @7 PM

TO NEWTOWN, FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE From Broadway with Love: A Benefit Concert For Sandy Hook at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT on January 28th at 7 PM On December 14, 2012, tragedy struck Sandy...

Tony Bennett’s ‘Inaugural Week Celebration’ Saturday, January 26th at 8 PM at The Warner Theatre by Don Wehner

ON SALE NOW! Upfront Inc. PRESENTS A ONE NIGHT ONLY PERFORMANCE BY MULTIPLE GRAMMY AWARD-WINNER TONY BENNETT “Inaugural Week Celebration” Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 8 pm at The Warner Theatre “Tony...

NoPassport, Theater J, Twinbiz & Force/Collision Stage Theatre Action After March for Gun Control on 1/26@5 PM

NEIL LABUTE, MATTHEW PAUL OLMOS, JENNIFER MAISEL, OLIVER MAYER, WINTER MILLER, IAN ROWLANDS AND MORE SUPPORT NOPASSPORT’s GUN CONTROL THEATRE ACTION WITH THEATER J AND FORCE/COLLISION ON JANUARY 26,...

Join The March on Washington For Gun Control on Saturday, January 26th at 10 AM

Join Arena Stage’s Artistic Director Molly Smith and her partner, Suzanne Blue Star Boy, as they lead The March on Washington for Gun Control on Saturday, January 26th at 10 AM. “This will be the...

La-Ti-Do Returns TONIGHT at 8 PM at Black Fox Lounge by Don Michael Mendoza

Did you miss us? Thought so! It’s been a long 3 weeks and we are BACK for our mind-blowing 2013 premiere 🙂 Join us for another week and a whole new year of the Washington Blade’s “Best of” nominated...

Everyman Theatre Announces Week of Grand Opening Celebrations-1/14-20/13 by Laura Weiss

Everyman Theatre is pleased to announce a week-long celebration for The Grand Opening of its new theatre at 315 West Fayette Street, in Baltimore, MD. The Grand Opening Week will take place from...

Port City Playhouse Seeks Directors for Their 2013/2014 Season

We heard from several of you that the holidays kept you from completing your director submission. Never fear! The deadline has been extended to this coming Monday, Jan 14 at 7 pm. We look forward to...

2013 Oscar Nominations Announced. ‘Les Miserables’ and Broadway’s Hugh Jackman Nominated

Congrats to this year’s Academy Award nominees. Winners will be announced on February 24th at 7 PM on ABC. Best Actor In A Leading Role: Bradley Cooper in Silver Linings Playbook Daniel Day-Lewis in...

Young Playwrights’ Theater Honors Playwright Paula Vogel on 2/9 with 2013 Giving Voice Award by Liza Harbison

Young Playwrights’ Theater to Honor World-Renowned Playwright Paula Vogel with the 2013 Giving Voice Award Gala Evening of Food, Drinks, Live Music and Silent Auction to Honor Vogel On Saturday,...

ArtCentric’s Musical ‘Delilah’ Staged Reading at Atlas on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 7:30 PM

Washington Savoyards presents ArtsCentric’s premiere of a new original musical DELILAH ONE NIGHT ONLY! January 14th, 2013 at 7:30 PM Washington Savoyards presents Maryland-based production company...

Musicians of Mercy ‘Prelude to Peace” Response to Gun Violence’ Benefit on 1/11/13 by Teresa McCormick Ertel

Musicians of Mercy has been performing themed benefit concerts for worthy causes and inspiring community members to action since 2010. Under the direction of Robin Fay Massie, the group is coming...

‘My Heart Belongs to DADA: Happenstance Theater Valentine BrouHaHa and Fundraiser’ by Sabrina Mandell

My Heart Belongs to DADA : Happenstance Theater Valentine BrouHaHa and Fundraiser An event of Decadent Proportions inspired by LOVE, DADA, ART and HAPPENSTANCE. You will not want to miss this party....

Performers Announced for “From Broadway with Love: A Benefit Concert For Sandy Hook” on January 28th at 7 PM

TO NEWTOWN, FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE From Broadway with Love: A Benefit Concert For Sandy Hook at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT on January 28th at 7 PM On December 14, 2012, tragedy struck Sandy...

TONIGHT at 6 PM: Free Performance of ‘The Brontes’ at Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage by Steve McWilliams

SPECIAL ONE NIGHT PERFORMANCE OF THE BRONTES! KENNEDY CENTER MILLENNIUM STAGE THEATRE LAB TONIGHT – MONDAY JANUARY 7TH, 2013 6:00 P.M. THE BRONTES ARE BACK! With our Fringe Festival hit, The Brontes!...

Meet ‘DC Women’s Theatre Group’ by Serina Freeman.

For those that have immersed themselves into the DC theater scene, it doesn’t take long to notice that this city has its own unique voice. Of course we have classic renditions of well-known...

Robin Fay Massie on MOM’s January 11th ‘Prelude to Peace: Our Musical Response to Gun Violence’ Benefit

Musicians of Mercy has been performing themed benefit concerts for worthy causes and inspiring community members to action since 2010. Under the direction of Robin Fay Massie, the group is coming...

Free Performance of ‘The Brontes’ at Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage on Monday, January 7th at 6 PM

SPECIAL ONE NIGHT PERFORMANCE OF THE BRONTES! KENNEDY CENTER MILLENNIUM STAGE THEATRE LAB MONDAY JANUARY 7TH, 2013 6:00 P.M. Dear Fans, Friends and Family of Dizzy Miss Lizzie’s Roadside Revue! It is...

Behind the Scenes of Thunderous Productions’ ‘Cut’ by Vanessa Terzaghi

I’ve always hated reality television. I make no excuses about this fact. Don’t try to convert me. It won’t end well. No, I won’t come to your screening of Real Housewives. When my co-workers start...

My Top 10 Favorite Shows in New York in 2012 by Doug Poms

Here are my Top 10 New York Theater Favorites of 2012: 1. Once -The musical adaption of the Oscar-winning independent film masterly directed by John Tiffany. Winner of eight Tony Awards, including one...

ArtCentric’s New Musical ‘Delilah’ Staged Reading at Atlas on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 7:30 PM

Washington Savoyards presents ArtsCentric’s premiere of a new original musical DELILAH ONE NIGHT ONLY! January 14th, 2013 at 7:30 PM Washington Savoyards presents Maryland-based production company...

WSC Avant Bard Looking for a New Home and Artisphere Responds

WSC Avant Bard is now looking for a new home. Managing Director Kyle Jean Fisher and Artistic Director Christopher Henley explain why: “After two years as the resident theatre company at Arlington...

The Best of 2012: Part 6: ‘Best Ensemble of a Play’ and ‘Best Ensemble of a Musical’

Here’s our favorite Ensembles from plays and musicals in 2012 on DC Metro Area stages. Congrats to everyone on these lists and to everyone who appeared on our local stages in 2012! BEST ENSEMBLE OF A...

The Best of 2012: Part 4: ‘Best Performance by Supporting Actor and Actress in a Musical’

For the next week we will be posting lists of our favorites of 2012 in several categories. These lists reflect the opinions of members of the writing staff of DCMetroTheaterArts. We were allowed to...

December 31st at 8 PM ‘Altar Boyz’ Performance Added at 1st Stage! by Eileen Mandell

If you missed the exuberance of Altar Boyz at 1st Stage – you can catch up! Added for one night only: December 31 at 8 PM. Purchase tickets here or call the box office (703) 854-1856. Meet all the...

The Best of 2012: Part 3: ‘Best Performance by an Actor and Actress in a Musical’

For the next week we will be posting lists of our favorites of 2012 in several categories. These lists reflect the opinions of members of the writing staff of DCMetroTheaterArts. We were allowed to...