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The Best of 2012: Part 2: ‘The Best Musicals of 2012’

After reviewing over 1,200 theatrical productions, concerts, and recitals on DCMetroTheaterArts in 2012 – it was no easy task to come up with this list of our ‘Best Musicals of 2012,’ because there so...

The Best of 2012: Part 1: ‘Dance Memories, 10 Favorites of 2012’ by Carolyn Kelemen

Alicia’s star still shines the brightest Off stage, she is a stunning five foot 10 inch woman with incredibly long arms and legs that go on seemingly forever. When she dances, she stretches her...

‘A View of The Tempest: Such Stuff as Dreams are Made on’ Part 3: ‘From The Boardroom’ by John Horman

I have a confession to make: I first joined the Pallas Theatre Collective family not as a board member, but as a cast member! I was very interested in joining the Pallas board, but I wanted to learn...

Natalie Zanin’s ‘Historic Strolls’ Announces Dickens Schedule by Natalie Zanin.

Natalie Zanin’s Historic Strolls announces Dickens schedule Our 12th year of outdoor theatre! Walk through time with us and see the city of Washington as you’ve never seen it … through anecdotes and...

‘How To Catch a Leprechaun’ on Saturday December 22 & 29 at The Keegan Theatre by Mario Baldessari

What’s red and green and has absolutely nothing to do with Christmas? Why, it’s Oillin the leprechaun in How To Catch a Leprechaun – a new, all-ages musical that I wrote with my pal, Ethan Slater. On...

Enter to win a pair of tickets to ‘The Screwtape Letters’ at The Lansburgh Theatre

Win two free tickets to THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS!! Send an email to dcmetrotheaterarts@gmail.com (Paste this email address into your email) and tell us why you want to see the show. You can select the...

Help Save Backstage! by Rick Claassen

Since opening its doors in 1981, Backstage has provided the DC theatre community with access to theatre scripts, books, make-up, costumes, and dance supplies. This company was founded due to the...

Idly Bent Theatre Company Comes to DC and Opens ‘The Birthday Party’ on January 9, 2013 by Scott Dunn

What’s new about a new theatre company? The question hums perpetually on the lips of DC theatregoers, as fresh independent art springs up beneath the layers of an established theatre community. It’s...

Jason Robert Brown’s Tribute “Twenty-Six Names”

Composer/Lyricist Jason Robert Brown has posted “Twenty-Six Names” – a tribute to the 26 victims of Friday’s massacre in Newtown, Connecticut on his website. Thank you Jason for this beautiful...

Tonight at 8 PM: ‘Finishing the Hat: A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim’ at Signature Theatre by James Gardiner

This is my second semester as an adjunct professor of theatre at George Mason University, where I teach a Musical Theatre Workshop. Edward Gero, Professor of Theatre, and Ken Elston, Chair of the...

Today at 2 pm: ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ at Montgomery Playhouse & 11 AM ‘Arkansaw Bear’

PRESENT TWO FAMILY SHOWS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON: Adapted by George Seaton. Based on the story by Valentine Davies -DC Theater Arts NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 16 -DC Theater Arts DECEMBER 1 – 23 Fridays...

Final Performance Tonight for ‘MARTYRS’ at Young Artists of America

Tonight at 7:30 PM at Sandy Spring Friends School – come see Young Artists of America’s MARTYRS, a concert of selections from opera and musical theatre featuring characters that gave their lives for a...

LIMITED AMOUNT OF FREE TICKETS TONIGHT to ‘Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra-No Place to Go’ Sat Dec 15th @ 8 @ Artisphere

EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR DC METRO THEATRE ARTS READERS: WE HAVE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF COMP TICKETS OBIE AWARD-WINNING ETHAN LIPTON + HIS ORCHESTRA: NO PLACE TO GO A live musical ode to the unemployed TONGIHT...

‘So Our Hearts are Broken Today’ – President Barack Obama

“We’ve endured too many of these tragedies in the past few years. And each time I learn the news, I react not as a president, but as anybody else would as a parent. And that was especially true today....

The Tempest: Such Stuff as Dreams Are Made On Pt. 2:’Views from the Chessboard’ by Tracey Elaine Chessum, Ph.D.

Last week, co-Artistic Director Mike Boynton gave you an overview of Pallas Theatre Collective’s mission and history. This week, we’d like to offer you an inside look at the creation of our newest...

Tonight and Tomorrow Night at 7:30 PM Young Artists of America’s ‘MARTYRS’ at Sandy Spring Friends School

Tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 PM at Sandy Spring Friends School – come see Young Artists of America’s MARTYRS, a concert of selections from opera and musical theatre featuring characters that gave...

Coming to La-Ti-Do on Monday, December 17th at 8 PM by Don Michael Mendoza

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012 AT 8 PM La-Ti-Do At Black Fox Lounge 1723 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20009 $10 cover charge at the door. Doors open at 7:50 pm for an 8 pm start. It’s that...

WINNERS ANNOUNCED of Tickets to Ethan Lipton + His Orchestra on Saturday 12/15@ 8 at Artistphere

Congrats to Ming Lowe and Jeanne Welsh on winning the two pairs of tickets to Ethan Lipton and his Orchestra Tomorrow – Saturday, December 15th at 8 PM At Artisphere: 1101 Wilson Boulevard Arlington,...

Final Weekend for Providence Players of Fairfax’s ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ by Chip Gertzog

Thursday Evening Performance Tonight – Four Shows This Weekend – Audiences Love The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!! ONLY FIVE PERFORMANCES REMAIN – CLOSING WEEKEND Produced in partnership with the Young...

Final Weekend for Arts Collective @HCC’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Sue Kramer

Did we hear you right? Did you say “Bah-humbug..(groan).. Not another A Christmas Carol?!!! “*****A proverbial circus of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy, this delightful romp through the...

‘Tomfoolery’ musical to Open at Elden Street Players January 25th By Matthew Thompson

Tomfoolery musical to Open at Elden Street Players January 25th with Apologies from Producer; Tom Lehrer to Blame Although many of those involved with Elden Street Players had high hopes for the 25th...

Tickets on Sale for Young Artists of America’s Concert ‘Martyrs’ This Fri & Sat @ 7:30 PM by Rolando Sanz

Tickets are on sale for MARTYRS, a concert of selections from opera and musical theatre featuring characters that gave their lives for a cause. TICKETS ARE GOING FAST! There will be tickets available...

Alan Wade to Serve as Interim Artistic Director of Olney Theatre Center by Laura Assendio

Olney Theatre Center Begins Search for New Artistic Director Olney Theatre Center announces that Martin Platt is no longer serving as the Artistic Director of the Theatre. An Artistic Director search...

Dance Exchange’s ‘Straight to the Source’ at U of MD’s Clarice Smith Tomorrow & Tues at 7 PM by Breena Siegel

Straight to the Source In true Dance Exchange form Artistic Director Cassie Meador and Sarah Levitt will be conducting Straight to the Source – a two-day improvised movement workshop at the Clarice...

Vpstart Crow Productions Takes Final Bow by Shellie Jablonowski

Vpstart Crow Productions Takes Final Bow It was with great sadness that I read this announcement today. Vpstart Crow Productions had produced so many fine productions and we were honored to have seen...

Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra’s ‘No Place To Go’ on Saturday, 12/15 at 8 PM at Artisphere by Annalisa Meyer

THE FIRST COMMISSIONED WORK BY NYC’S JOE’S PUB Ethan Lipton and his Orchestra’s No Place To Go, the OBIE Award-winning music and timely performance art piece that chronicles the demise of the American...

Help Save Backstage!! by Rip Claassen

Since opening its doors in 1981, Backstage has provided the DC theatre community with access to theatre scripts, books, make-up, costumes, and dance supplies. This company was founded due to the...

SCENA Celebrates its 25th Anniversary with December 16th Gala by Monica Jilling

SCENA Celebrates its 25th Anniversary December 16th with a Gala Event featuring international artists Washington’s premiere cultural institution for international drama is celebrating its 25th...

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...

Molotov Theatre Group Restructures Executive Leadership

Effective January 01, 2013, Michael Wright, founding Artistic Director of SeeNoSun OnStage, will join Molotov Theatre Group as Co-Artistic Director. “I have always admired the artistic and critical...

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...

HCC’s Arts Collective’s Magical Twist on Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 6 – 16th by Sue Kramer

Did we hear you right? Did you say “Bah-humbug..(groan).. Not another A Christmas Carol?!!! Hold your sleigh horses! This adaptation of Dickens’ beloved story has a not-to-be-missed unique and magical...

Tonight at 7 PM: Signature Theatre Hosts Concert & CD Release Party for Sandy Bainum’s ‘This Christmas’

Signature Theatre Hosts Concert & CD Release Party for Sandy Bainum’s This Christmas Tonight Tonight, December 3, 2012 at 7 PM, Signature Theatre welcomes singer and actress Sandy Bainum (Show Boat...

The Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre is hosting a Charity Date Auction on Sunday December 9, 2012

The Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre is hosting a Charity Date Auction on Sunday December 9, 2012! As a part of their ADA Renovation Capital Campaign, Spotlighters wants to be fully accessible to...

Bay Theatre Company Presents ‘The Foursome’ December 7-January 13th by Janet Luby

Bay Theatre Company presents The Foursome by Norm Foster – from December 7, 2012 – January 13, 2013, Directed by Jim Chance. The Bay Theatre presents its second show of the season, Norm Foster’s The...

Gay Men’s Chorus Presents ‘Winter Nights’ Tonight and Saturday at Lisner Auditorium by Taunee Grant

Welcome the holiday season in style, with bold backdrops, stunning costumes and lights, dancers, and a Chorus of over 200 singers. Winter Nights proves to be one of the biggest – if not the biggest –...

Kathleen Mitchell to be Honored at Washington Savoyards at Atlas on December 10th

On December 10, 2012, Washington Savoyards is hosting a fundraiser in honor of Kathleen Mitchell’s 10 years of leadersdhip. The event will take place at Atlas Performing Arts Center. Expect to hear...

The British Players’ ‘The Princess and the Sprout’ Opens Tonight

The British Players present THE PRINCESS AND THE SPROUT. This traditional holiday pantomime, a theatrical treat that for centuries has entertained audiences all around the British Isles. Delight in...

Gay Men’s Chorus Presents ‘Winter Nights’ Tomorrow and Saturday at Lisner Auditorium by Taunee Grant

Welcome the holiday season in style, with bold backdrops, stunning costumes and lights, dancers, and a Chorus of over 200 singers. Winter Nights proves to be one of the biggest – if not the biggest –...

Loverly Things are Bloomin’ at Arena Stage Friday Through Sunday by Julia Suszynski

COSTUME-THEMED FLORAL CONTEST AND EXHIBIT ISN’T SHE LOVERLY: DESIGN IN BLOOM AT ARENA STAGE AT THE MEAD CENTER FOR AMERICAN THEATER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2012 In celebration of...

Anime Momotaro Premieres On The East Coast at Imagination Stage January 30-March 10, 2013 by Deb Fiscella

Anime Momotaro Premieres On The East Coast An Action-Packed Anime Adventure January 30 – March 10, 2013 Anime Momotaro is a staging of a famous Japanese folktale that teaches powerful lessons about...

An Interview with Choreographer Maida Withers on ‘Collision Course – a.k.a. Pillow Talk’ by Rick Westerkamp

Maida Withers is an artist with extraordinary gifts for dance and choreography. She loves not know and is as interested in the discovery as in the performance. And artist who has reinvented herself...

Olney Theatre Center Extends ‘Cinderella’ to January 6, 2013 by Laura Asendio

Olney Theatre Center Announces Extension of Cinderella Olney Theatre Center’ Cinderella is now extended through January 6, 2013! OLNEY, MD – November 26, 2012 – Olney Theatre Center announces the...

Tonight: Performers Announced for “La-Ti-Do: “We Love You Long Time!” by Don Michael Mendoza

TONIGHT – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2012 AT 8 PM La-Ti-Do At Black Fox Lounge 1723 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20009 $10 cover charge at the door. Doors open at 7:50 pm for an 8 pm start....

Elden Street Players’ Theater for Young Audiences Presents ‘A Christmas Chaos’ by Melissa York-Tilley

A Christmas Chaos at Elden Street Players “A satire of theatrical backstage mayhem and Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol.” Written by Michael Wehrli. What’s the Elden Street Players Theater for Young...

Tonight: Tony Award Winner Duncan Sheik Brings ‘The Sunset Sessions Tour’ to Birchmere by Joel Markowitz

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 TONIGHT at 7:30 PM. Joining him...

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...

Spooky Action Theater Gains Support from Advisory Neighborhood Commission by Richard Heinrich

A Big Step Forward: Spooky Action Theater Gains Support from Advisory Neighborhood Commission ANC-2B met Wednesday, November 14 to review the Universalist National Memorial Church’s application for a...