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Behind the Barricade at Toby’s: Part 4: An Interview with Ben Lurye (Enjolras) by Amanda Gunther

He is their sign, that rallies the people, that calls them to order, that brings them in line. In the fourth installment of the interview series, Behind the Barricade at Toby’s, we’re pleased to...

Last Day to Enter to Win a Pair of Tickets to See Sutton Foster at Strathmore on Saturday, October 12th @8 PM & 10% OFF Discount Code

WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO SEE TONY AWARD WINNER SUTTON FOSTER ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12TH AT 8 PM AT THE MUSIC CENTER AT STRATHMORE 5301 Tuckerman Lane in North Bethesda, MD SEND AN EMAIL TO:...

‘Gift of Forgotten Tongues’ at Venus Theatre by Amanda Gunther

Would you really want to live in a world without words? Take a moment and think about this. A perfect understanding between people; never a miscommunication, no more terrorism or wars. But a life...

‘Saint Joan’ at BEDLAM Theatre at Olney Theatre Center by Jenna Miller

Saint Joan is George Bernard Shaw’s version of the rise and fall of Joan of Arc. Joan was an illiterate, teenage farm girl in 15th Century France who claimed to hear voices. God’s word was passed to...

‘Completely Hollywood (Abridged)’ at Maryland Ensemble Theatre by Keith Tittermary

Could you imagine what would become of the classic Meg Ryan/Billy Crystal movie, if the leading man were played by Clint Eastwood? You would get When Dirty Harry Met Sally. On Sunday night at Maryland...

‘Hamlet’ at BEDLAM Theatre at Olney Theatre Center by Amanda Gunther

Though this be madness, yet there is method in it. To take on one of Shakespeare’s epic dramas with only four actors portraying all of the characters; the very definition of insanity, but a well...

Win a Pair of Tickets to See Sutton Foster at Strathmore on Saturday, October 12th @8 PM & 10% OFF Discount Code

WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO SEE TONY AWARD WINNER SUTTON FOSTER ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12TH AT 8 PM AT THE MUSIC CENTER AT STRATHMORE 5301 Tuckerman Lane in North Bethesda, MD SEND AN EMAIL TO:...

‘Civil War to Civil Rights: The Well-Being of a Nation’ at The Clarice Center for the Performing Arts by Ramona Harper

Martin, Medgar, Malcolm, Thurgood, Colin, Jesse, Sammy, Trayvon, Barack. Julian. Searing black and white snapshots of America’s past and present were opening images for the University of Maryland’s...

Auditions TODAY From 4-5 PM for ‘Anything Goes Student Production’ at Adventure Theatre MTC by Amanda Russell

Anything Goes Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter Original Book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse New Book by Timothy Crouse & John Weidman Originally Produced by Lincoln...

Auditions on September 7 & 8th for “Scrooge, the Musical” at Sandy Spring Theatre Group by Mara Bayewitz

Auditions for Scrooge, the Musical at Sandy Spring Theatre Group will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 7th and 8th, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Scrooge, the Musical by Leslie Bricusse Produced by...

‘Twentieth Century’ at Prince George’s Little Theatre by Amanda Gunther

All aboard! Boarding passes ready as you step aboard the Twentieth Century, ready to take you on an uproarious adventure at Prince George’s Little Theatre. A two hour “train trip” will have you...

Tonight at 7 PM: Donna McKechnie Performs ‘Same Place, Another Time’ at Olney Theatre Center

While A Chorus Line is being performed at Olney Theatre Center Donna McKechnie, the Tony Award-winning Cassie from the original Broadway cast, is bringing her one-woman cabaret Same Place, Another...

Donna McKechnie Performs ‘Same Place, Another Time’ at Olney Theatre Center This Sunday at 7 PM

While A Chorus Line is being performed at Olney Theatre Center Donna McKechnie, the Tony Award-winning Cassie from the original Broadway cast, is bringing her one-woman cabaret Same Place, Another...

Nibbles And Sips Around Town: ‘Uber Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj Has a New Baby – nopa Kitchen+Bar’ by Jordan Wright

Uber Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj Has a New Baby When it comes to cooking up success, Ashok Bajaj has a formula that could well be called the ‘ultimate dish’. It’s simple, really. Hire a talented chef,...

Buy One Get One Free! For ‘Tick, Tick, BOOM!’ at Red Branch Theatre Company

A SPECIAL OFFER from Red Branch Theatre Company for DCMTA readers: Buy One Get One FREE ticket offer for Tick, Tick, BOOM! by Jonathan Larson You must call the box office at 410-997-9352 to make...

‘The Beauty Queen of Leenane’ at Round House Theatre Bethesda by David Friscic

Playwright Martin McDonagh’s bleak and dour black tragi-comedy The Beauty Queen of Leenane is alive and well in its thrilling current production at Bethesda’s Round House Theatre. Under the...

Kensington Arts Theatre Looking for Male Actor/Singer 35-50 for ‘PARADE’

KENSINGTON ARTS THEATRE (KAT) SEEKING ADDITIONAL ACTOR FOR PARADE – 2013 Perf. Dates: Weekends Oct. 25 – Nov. 16, 2013 Seeking additional male actor/singer 35-50 to round out the cast of Kensington...

“Bringing ‘A Chorus Line’ to Olney” Part One: Auditions, Rehearsals, and ‘Opening Night’ by Stephen Nachamie

Director/Choreographer Stephen Nachamie takes us behind the scenes of Olney Theatre Center’s production of A Chorus Line.’ Here is Part 1. OLNEY THEATRE CENTER ASKS STEPHEN TO DIRECT AND CHOREOGRAPH A...

‘Shrek the Musical’ at The Milburn Stone Theatre by Amanda Gunther

The freak flag is flying up at The Milburn Stone Theatre as they present Shrek the Musical to kick off their fall season! Directed and Designed by S. Lee Lewis, the popular fairytale characters, based...

Here’s the List of Honorees of DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best Scene Stealers of 2012-2013

Here are the 2012-2013 Scene Stealers honorees selected by the staff of DCMetroTheaterArts. Congrats to all of you on your fine Scene Stealing performances. ____ *Kevin Adams’ transformation in An...

‘Forever Plaid’ at Olney Theatre Center by Terry Byrne

In a week when the world’s buzzing about whether *N SYNC will stage a reunion at the VMAs and news of One Direction’s feature film has fans swooning, the stage is set for the ultimate boy band...

Styx and REO Speedwagon at Pier Six Pavilion by Mike Spain

The Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore was sold out Friday night for REO Speedwagon and Styx. The outdoor amphitheater in the heart of Baltimore’s inner harbor offered some remarkable views of the harbor...

‘Meet The Plaids’ at Olney Theatre Center Part 2: Chris Rudy by Joel Markowitz

Here’s Part Two of a series of interviews with the cast of Olney Theatre Center’s production of Forever Plaid. Meet cast member Chris Rudy: Joel: How did you get involved wit the the Olney production...

Buy One Get One Free! For ‘Tick, Tick, BOOM!’ at Red Branch Theatre Company

A SPECIAL OFFER from Red Branch Theatre Company for DCMTA readers: Buy One Get One FREE ticket offer for Tick, Tick, BOOM! by Jonathan Larson You must call the box office at 410-997-9352 to make...

Favorite ‘Scene Stealers’ of the 2012-2013 DC Area Theater Season: Part 8

There were many wonderful Scene Stealing moments on DC Metro Area stages in our professional, community, children’s, and university theaters during the past theater season (August 1, 2012-August 1,...

An Interview with Styx’s Lawrence Gowan by Mike Spain

Styx is in town Friday night to perform with REO Speedwagon at Baltimore’s Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore. I talked to Lawrence Gowan the lead singer and keyboard player from the band. We talked about...

‘Meet The Plaids’ at Olney Theatre Center Part 1: Austin Colby and Brandon Duncan

Here’s Part One of a series of interviews with the cast of Olney Theatre Center’s production of Forever Plaid, which opens Friday night on the Historic Stage. Meet cast members Austin Colby and...

The Cult at The Fillmore by Marlene Hall

I finally saw The Cult perform on their Electric 13 Tour last night in support of their Choice of Weapon album to a capacity crowd at the new Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland. It was the first time...

‘Cavalia’s Odysseo’ Gallops Into National Harbor From October 16-27th

The internationally acclaimed Cavalia pushes the limits of live entertainment once again with its second production: a 30-million dollar extravaganza that is wowing critics and audiences alike across...

Kensington Arts Theatre is Holding a Special Audition for ‘Parade’ on Sunday, 8/25 from 4-6 PM

Kensington Arts Theatre is holding special auditions for one remaining role in its upcoming production of Parade THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 25TH FROM 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The role is that of Judge...

Favorite ‘Scene Stealers’ of the 2012-2013 DC Area Theater Season: Part 6

There were many wonderful Scene Stealing moments on DC Metro Area stages in our professional, community, children’s, and university theaters during the past theater season (August 1, 2012-August 1,...

‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore’ at The Rude Mechanicals at Greenbelt Arts Center by Amanda Gunther

Never yet have incest and murder so strangely met…that is until The Rude Mechanicals came to town with their production of ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore. Directed by Jaki Demarest and Paul Davis, John...

Favorite ‘Scene Stealers’ of the 2012-2013 DC Area Theater Season: Part 5

There were many wonderful Scene Stealing moments on DC Metro Area stages in our professional, community, children’s, and university theaters during the past theater season (August 1, 2012-August 1,...

Behind the Barricade at Toby’s: Part 3: Lovely Ladies: Heather Marie Beck, Coby Kay Callahan, and Dayna Marie Quincy by Amanda Gunther

Lovely ladies so many in this show! Come in and read about them, so you’ll know before you go! Lovely ladies, doubling up their roles, read all of their reactions, hopes and dreams, and hear their...

Young Artists of America Holding Auditions for ‘SHOW BOAT in Concert’ on Tuesday, September 24th and Saturday, September 28th

Young Artists of America is holding auditions for their upcoming production of SHOW BOAT in Concert on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 and Saturday, September 28, 2013 in the Chorus Room at Winston...

‘Gotas de Agua (Drops of Water)’ at Teatro de la Luna at Randolph Road Theater by Ramona Harper

Aplauso! Little hands needed little prompting to clap gleefully in applause for children’s theater production, Gotas de Agua (Drops of Water). Kids can be a tough crowd, but this enthusiastic...

Silver Spring Stage is Seeking Directors and Play Proposals for its 2014-2015 Season

SILVER SPRING STAGE: A CALL for DIRECTOR/PLAY PROPOSALS 2014-15 SEASON DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS SEPTEMBER 15, 2013 Silver Spring Stage presents the best in contemporary plays by some of the...

‘Medieval Storyland’ at Red Knight Productions at The Arts Barn by Mike Spain

Journey back in time at the Arts Barn with Red Knight Productions Medieval Storyland as they take you to a fantasy world filled with elves, dwarfs, wizards, knights, dragons, and most importantly a...

‘Much To Learn About’ Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Part 6: Grayson Owen (Benedick) by Amanda Gunther

“If her breath were as terrible as her terminations, there were no living near her; she would infect to the north star.” Says Benedick of Beatrice in the Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s production of...

Additional Auditions for KAT’s ‘PARADE’ to be Held This Saturday 8/17 From 11:30 AM-1 PM

Kensington Arts Theatre will hold additional auditions for Parade this Saturday, August 17, at the Kensington Town Hall / Armory, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. All roles are open. Anyone coming to these...

‘Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead’ at Jewish Theatre Workshop by Amanda Gunther

Something’s funny in the state of Denmark. Rottenly funny too as the Jewish Theatre Workshop presents Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead. Directed by Brad Norris and Ariella McCown,...

Act Two @ Levine Announces An Exciting 2013-2014 Season by Joel Markowitz

Act Two @ Levine has been anxiously awaiting the announcement of their upcoming season. “Sometimes you are literally waiting with your finger on the “send key” until each detail falls into place; a...

Favorite ‘Scene Stealers’ of the 2012-2013 DC Area Theater Season: Part 3

There were many wonderful Scene Stealing moments on DC Metro Area stages in our professional, community, children’s, and university theaters during the past theater season (August 1, 2012-August 1,...

‘Much To Learn About’ Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Part 5: Chandish Nester (Beatrice) by Amanda Gunther

Any man that hath no beard she be too much a woman for him, and the man that hath a beard he be too much a man for her. That’s Beatrice of Much Ado About Nothing in a nutshell as presented by the...

Favorite ‘Scene Stealers’ of the 2012-2013 DC Area Theater Season: Part 2

There were many wonderful Scene Stealing moments on DC Metro Area stages in our professional, community, children’s, and university theaters during the past theater season (August 1, 2012-August 1,...

‘Hair’ at StillPointe Theatre Initiative by Amanda Gunther

Black! White! Yellow! Red! Copulate in a king-sized bed! Peace! Love! Share! Give! See Hair at StillPointe Theatre Initiative! The revolutionary Tribal Love-Rock Musical, with Book and Lyrics by...

Spotlighters Theatre’s Young Actors Academy Production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ by Amanda Gunther

Fleet the time carelessly as they did in the golden world. Or better yet, spend it checking out the Spotlighters Theatre‘s Young Actors Academy Production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Directed by...

‘All in the Timing’ at Fells Point Corner Theatre by Amanda Gunther

A six pack of comedy is coming your way as the summer sizzles to a close. Fells Point Corner Theatre presents All in the Timing by David Ives, a series of six one-acts that are sure to bring about a...

‘Much To Learn About’ Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Part 4: Alex Foley (Dogberry) by Amanda Gunther

Oh that someone were here to write him down an ass! Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s Alex Foley is far from being an ass, but getting to embody one of the most backwardly hilarious characters in the...

‘Les Misèrables’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia by Amanda Gunther

Do you hear the people sing? The beating of their hearts echoes the beating of the drum, as the show is about to start at Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia. Presenting the regional premier of the Tony...