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‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Anne Tsang

The opening number of Shakespeare Theatre Company’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical farce A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, “Comedy Tonight,” promises,...

Spooky Action Theater Awarded a $10,000 Matching Grant! Help Them Match It! by Roberta Alves

Spooky Action Theater has been awarded a $10,000 matching grant by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities! Now we need to raise another $10,000 to match DC’s generosity. We want to keep...

Magic Time! Reflections on ‘Woody Sez: The Life & Music of Woody Guthrie’ by John Stoltenberg

Hootenanny is a word one hardly hears anymore. Whole generations have come along for whom it elicits blank stares and a big ”Huh?” The press release for Woody Sez: The Life & Music of Woody Guthrie...

‘Woody Sez: The Life & Music of Woody Guthrie’ at Theater J by Christina Marie Frank

Director Nick Corley lets the music speak for itself in Theater J’s production of Woody Sez, a story about famed American folk musician Woody Guthrie. There is simple but effective set design (Dust...

‘A Family Reunion’ at The In Series by Jessica Vaughan

A Family Reunion at the In Series is a world premier 20 years in the making by DC Librettist William Moses and Composer Chris Patton. Moses also directed this touching piece about the universal value...

Alice Smith in Concert at The Howard Theatre by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

Lovely & Amazing SHE. She is Alice Smith. She is also the title of Alice Smith’s sophomore, March 2013 CD release. This was a project that Smith initiated through crowd funding (and financed half of...

The Joffrey Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ at The Kennedy Center by Ramona Harper

Who said it’s too early to start putting up Christmas decorations? After seeing The Joffrey Ballet’s enchanting Kennedy Center Friday night performance of The Nutcracker, I’m headed straight for the...

‘NSO Pops: An Evening with Matthew Morrison’ by Jessica Vaughan

Matthew Morrison, the TV and theater star with the golden pipes makes his solo debut at the Kennedy Center with his unique take and touching renditions of Broadway standards from My Fair Lady to West...

TrueTheatergoers’ TheaterThoughts: ‘Early Closings’ and Rate Your Shows and Win $100 in Tickets by John and Stephen Hauge

Every Friday we will be sharing John and Stephen Hauge’s TheaterThoughts from their popular site TrueTheatergoer. “From John Hauge: “My brother Stephen and I created the TrueTheatergoer.com website in...

Filichia on Friday: ‘November’s Leftovers and December’s Brainteaser’ by Peter Filichia

Here is a new article from Peter Filichia’s column on Kritzerland called ‘Filichia on Friday.’ It’s an honor to bring Peter’s column every week to our readers on DCMetroTheaterArts. This week:...

‘If/Then’ (Revisited) by John Stoltenberg

The first time I saw If/Then, I knew I would be seeing it again. The show’s beauty, originality, and heart won me over, and that experience increased all the way through. I wrote a review for...

Nibbles and Sips Around Town: Cedar Restaurant, Fogo de Chao, FLO Wines, Puro Café, and Iron Gate by Jordan Wright

Cedar’s Aaron McCloud Creates Amazing Dishes with Olives from Spain As one of eight U.S. chefs selected to highlight the use of Spanish olives in their cuisine by Olives From Spain, Cedar’s Executive...

Synesthesia: Accessible Shows Galore This Winter-November 2013 Through February 2014 by Yvonne French

NOVEMBER 2013 ASL Interpreted: Friday, November 29, 2013 at 8:00 pm; Saturday December 7 at 8:00 pm; Sunday December 8 at 2:00 pm; and Saturday December 21 at 2:00 pm Open Captioning available all...

Lee Mikeska Gardner Becomes the Artistic Director of The Nora Theatre Company

Lee Mikeska Gardner – a local triple threat: director, actor, and Arts Administrator – is becoming the Artistic Director of The Nora Theatre Company. Why did she take this amazing opportunity? In an...

‘The Apple Family Plays: That Hopey Changey Thing’ at The Studio Theatre by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

Heartily consumed, easily digested and readily recommended, The Apple Family Plays at Studio Theatre present an engrossing slice of family life populated by challenging, complex, ordinary people full...

‘The Apple Family Plays: Sweet and Sad’ at The Studio Theatre by Jessica Vaughan

A shining ensemble carries the second offering in Richard Nelson’s The Apple Family Plays: Sweet and Sad. For this piece in the series, the world event bringing the Apple clan together is the tenth...

The Embassy of Italy presents National Chamber Ensemble The Italian Violin, from Baroque to the Nineteenth Century by Jane Coyne

In a wonderful evening of music hosted by the Embassy of Italy, National Chamber Ensemble performed a spectacular concert of Italian music featuring the artistry of NCE Artistic Director and violinist...

‘If/Then’ at The National Theatre by John Stoltenberg

The fresh new musical If/Then—now in a tryout run at The National Theatre on its way to Broadway (where it is destined to be embraced by theatergoers who will want to see it again and again)—is more...

The American Voices Festival: ‘Musical Theater Master Session with Sutton Foster’ by Nicole Cusick

This weekend Opera Singer Renee Fleming hosted a series of master classes followed by expert panels at The Kennedy Center to connect students with successful professionals who could offer exceptional...

American Voices Festival’s “Pop/Rock Master Session” with Renée Fleming, Ben Folds, and Sara Bareilles by Marlene Hall

For the first time ever, The Kennedy Center along with world renowned soprano singer Renée Fleming with partial sponsorship by Ann and Tom Friedman put together the American Voices Festival. American...

‘If/Then’ Opens Tonight at The National Theatre by Joel Markowitz

I will be there tonight at 6 PM when the new Tom Kitt/Brian Yorkey musical If/Then officially opens at The National Theatre after almost 3 weeks of previews. My fingers are crossed that I will be...

‘Pocket Opera x2: ‘The Spirits & The Heart’ at The In Series by Jessica Vaughan

The In Series has launched another unique and intimate production of two very different operas, Puccini’s Le Villi [The Spirits] and Heart of Madrid, which explores the zarzuela or light opera...

American Voices Concert with the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) Pops Conducted by Steven Reineke at The Kennedy Center by Derek Mong

The only explanation for the magnificence that graced The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Concert Hall on Saturday evening is that National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) Pops conductor...

This Monday at La-Ti-Do at 8 PM: Kristina Harkness-Granados, Jocelyn Prince, Katie McManus, Tina Ghandchilar, Tara Trinity, & Adele Hampton

It’s that time of week again for La-Ti-Do: WINNER of DCMetroTheaterArts’ Special Award for Best of 2012! THIS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013 AT 8 PM La-Ti-Do At The Black Fox Lounge 1723 Connecticut Avenue...

‘Maurice Hines is Tappin’ Thru Life’ at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater by Rick Westerkamp

At the top of the show, Maurice Hines said, “DC is fierce!” After experiencing Maurice Hines is Tappin’ Thru Life tonight at Arena Stage, I must say that it is Hines himself that is fierce! From his...

TrueTheatregoer’s TheaterThoughts, and Rate The Shows You Have Seen-You Can Win $100 of Tickets by John and Stephen Hauge

Every Friday we will be sharing John and Stephen Hauge’s TheaterThoughts from their popular site TrueTheatergoer. “From John Hauge: “My brother Stephen and I created the TrueTheatergoer.com website in...

‘Jerusalem’ at The Smithsonian’s Natural History Museum’s Johnson IMAX Theater by Leslie Weisman

If Secretary of State John F. Kerry is willing to think way outside the box in his attempts to break the seemingly eternally intransigent deadlock in Middle East peace negotiations, he could do worse...

‘Protest’ at Ambassador Theater at Flashpoint, by Justin Schneider

Two friends sit in a study, sipping brandy. Both are intellectuals; one is a dissident, while the other has become a collaborator. Summarizing the state of television, one of the men laments, “Nothing...

Local Theatre Artists Share Their Favorite Recipes in ‘I Can Cook, Too!’ to Benefit ‘Taking Care of Our Own’

Local theatre artists contribute their favorite recipes in: theatreWashington’s new cookbook filled with great recipes from members of the DC theatre community. All proceeds from I Can Cook, Too!...

Landless Theatre Company Presents ‘Richard Campbell’s Frankenstein: A Prog-Metal Rock Opera’ on Monday, November 25th at 8 PM at The Black Cat

Landless Theatre Company gives you a Franksgiving to remember! Come see the musical that DCMetroTheaterArts’ Amanda Gunther called: “A mind-blowing, face-melting, phenomenal experience! A must-see;...

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC presents “Sparkle, Jingle, Joy” by Craig Cipollini

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC (GMCW) will kick off its 33rd season with a holiday concert entitled Sparkle, Jingle, Joy with special guest star Matt Alber to be presented on December 20, 2013...

‘My Princess Bride’ Starring Joe Brack Returns to Fort Fringe December 5-22nd

Joe Brack presents: My Princess Bride One man’s take on the “classic tale of true love & high adventure.” A smash hit! This one man stage show, inspired by a fictitious abridgment! THE DC RETURN OF MY...

Tasty Monster Productions Presents Staged Reading of ‘Just Deserts’ Tuesday 11/19 at 7 PM by Heather Bagnall

(Other) Worldly Women If you’re a Fury, you’ve dedicated your entire immortal life to upholding the principle of a slit throat for a slit throat. When a young man walks into hell seeking help to kill...

Russian Chamber Art Society Ensemble: Russian Bel Canto at the Embassy of Austria by Jane Coyne

On Friday evening, the Russian Chamber Art Society, led by Artistic Director Vera Danchenko-Stern, presented Russian Bel Canto, a lovely concert of Russian vocal masterpieces composed by Glinka,...

‘A Dream Play’ at The Catholic University by Flora Scott

A Dream Play, by August Strindberg, directed by Colin Hovde at The Catholic University of America, is an examination of the human condition initiated by a goddess named Agnes (Teresa Catherine) sent...

Scena Theatre Presents a Staged Reading of ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ This Monday, November 18th at 7 PM at Warehouse Theater

SCENA Theatre presents a special staged reading of The Picture of Dorian Gray! THIS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH AT 7 PM AT WAREHOUSE THEATER (CLICK PHOTO FOR HORRIFIC DETAILS) FEATURING: Danielle Davy, Buck...

DanceWorks Fall 2013 at The George Washington University by Rick Westerkamp

The structure of the George Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance’s DanceWorks Fall 2013 concert is absolutely wonderful. The audience is welcomed into the concert with a faculty...

Pointless Theatre Announces Its 2013-2014 Season by Scott Whalen

Pointless Theatre Announces 2013-2014 Season Pointless Theatre, DC’s premiere puppet company, announces its 2013-2014 season, featuring new adaptations of two previous productions from Pointless:Cab...

Matthew Bourne’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’ at The Kennedy Center by Carolyn Kelemen

Bourne takes a big bite out of ballet tradition in his Gothic Fairy Tale ‘Sleeping Beauty.’ There are many descriptive words to describe Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty at The Kennedy Center through...

An Interview with ‘The Dancing Rogues’ Hayley Cutler, Sara Herrera-Kopetchny, and Sylvana Christopher by Rick Westerkamp

The Dancing Rogues: Who are they and what do they have up their creative sleeves? DC-based choreographers Sylvana Christopher, Hayley Cutler, and Sara Herrera-Kopetchny have teamed up and formed The...

TONIGHT AT 7 PM: Tasty Monster Productions Presents Staged Reading of ‘Miss Frances and the Bamboo Garden’ by Steven Kirkpatrick

The Truth is Stranger (and more Entertaining) Than Fiction TONIGHT AT 7 PM Tasty Monster Productions will launch the first of two staged readings in our Playwright Talkback Series with a little gem...

‘Mies Julie’ at The Shakespeare Theater Company by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

Flames blaze in the name of truth, liberty, and land! Where there is repentance, there is hope. Without it, there is only despair. The renowned Miss Julie (Fröken Julie) by August Strindberg has...

Magic Time! Reflections on ‘Mies Julie’ by John Stoltenberg

On the evidence of Mies Julie, Yael Farber, who wrote and directed it, must be counted among the most important theater artists on the world stage today. Beyond brilliant: important. Rarely have I...

‘Legacy and Life: A Musical and Visual Reflection’ at The Choral Arts Society of Washington at The Kennedy Center by Leslie Weisman

A sizable crowd at Legacy and Life: A Musical and Visual Reflection greeted the Choral Arts Society of Washington’s performance of the Requiem by Giuseppe Verdi and Take Him, Earth by composer Steven...

‘Appropriate’ at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company by Amanda Gunther

Death does strange things to people. And in familiar circumstances, people struggling with a death in the family will turn on each other in a heartbeat; siblings and relations will treat each other...

‘White Rabbit, Red Rabbit’ at Theater Alliance by Jessica Vaughan

Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour breaks every expectation an audience might have for his innovative play White Rabbit, Red Rabbit. One actor comes onstage and is handed the script, which he has...

Washington Performing Arts Society Presents: ‘The Sphinx Virtuosi’ at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts by Jane Coyne

Washington Performing Arts Society kicked off their Virtuoso Series on Thursday evening with a delightful performance by the Sphinx Virtuosi, whose eighteen highly polished string musicians simply...

Barbara Cook’s Spotlight: Lucie Arnaz at The Kennedy Center by David Friscic

I came away from Lucie Arnaz‘s concert at The Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theatre with a blissed-out feeling of elation. An invigorating combination of sheer professionalism and pure show-biz panache...

‘Fabulation or, The Re-Education of Undine’ at Howard University by Nathan Alston

To say that I enjoyed Howard University’s production of Lynn Nottage’s Fabulation or, The Re-Education of Undine is an understatement. The moments of both genuine truth and beautiful storytelling took...

‘Bondage’ by Pinky Swear Productions at Anacostia Playhouse by Yvonne French

Is it possible to engage in S&M and appear heartwarming at the same time? The answer is ‘yes’ if you are in the cast of Bondage by Pinky Swear Productions. What an excellent contrivance! People might...