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

Peter Filichia 2013-12-30

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:...

THE BEST OF 2013: ‘Favorite Musical Direction and Choreography′ by The Staff of DCMetroTheaterArts

DC Theater Arts Staff 2013-12-29

Here are the choices for our Favorite Music Direction and Choreography of 2013 by the staff of DCMetroTheaterArts. Congrats to our honorees and to every Musical Director and Choreographer who worked...

The Playwright’s Playground: Part 2 – ‘Process, Autobiography, and Responsibility: An Interview with Pulitzer Prize-Winner, Suzan-Lori Parks’ By Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

Sydney-Chanele Dawkins 2013-12-28

Female theatre artists make up more than 50 percent of those involved in the theatre, yet the number of female playwrights being produced is dramatically lower. Welcome back to the conversation, and...

TrueTheatergoers’ TheaterThoughts: ‘Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Achievement’ and Rate Your Shows and Win $100 in Tickets by John and Stephen Hauge

Guest Author 2013-12-28

Every week 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...

‘The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess’ at National Theatre by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

Sydney-Chanele Dawkins 2013-12-27

There are many ways of presenting blackness on stage and defining blackness, and the theater remains a venue in which to challenge, question, and probe. Yet, before The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess made...

Magic Time! ‘The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess’ at The National Theatre by John Stoltenberg

John Stoltenberg 2013-12-26

History hit an astounding “rewind” and “refresh” button last night at The National Theatre. An abundantly assorted audience of Washingtonians rose as one to applaud an iconic work of musical theater...

PBS Airs “Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love” Tomorrow – Friday, December 27th at 9 PM

Joel Markowitz 2013-12-26

Tomorrow – Friday night at 9 PM – PBS’ (Locally WETA) airs Dori Berinstein’s 90-minute documentary Marvin Hamlisch: What I He Did for Love, a loving tribute to to Composer Marvin Hamlisch, who died in...

The Playwright’s Playground: Part I: ‘Adapting Porgy and Bess: An Interview with Pulitzer Prize-Winner Suzan-Lori Parks’ by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

Sydney-Chanele Dawkins 2013-12-26

Female theatre artists make up more than 50 percent of those involved in the theatre, yet the number of female playwrights being produced is dramatically lower. Welcome back to the conversation, and...

Broadway Stars Sing Christmas Songs For You!

Joel Markowitz 2013-12-24

Enjoy these Christmas songs performed by Broadway favorites! And watch Zero Mostel read ‘The Grinch Who Stole Christmas’ and Ethel Merman Sing a Christmas Song with The Muppets! Have a Merry Christmas...

Nibbles and Sips: ‘Cookbooks From the Heart’ by Jordan Wright

Jordan Wright 2013-12-21

Cookbooks From The Heart Dozens of fascinating and inspiring cookbooks have landed on our desks this year. Some from new writers, others from established authors, all eager to bring you into their...

Filichia on Friday: ‘The Closest We Have to a Broadway Channel’ by Peter Filichia

Peter Filichia 2013-12-20

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: “The...

TrueTheatergoers’ TheaterThoughts: ‘The Fall Season II’ and Rate Your Shows and Win $100 in Tickets by John and Stephen Hauge

Guest Author 2013-12-14

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: ‘Twelve Days to Christmas’ by Peter Filichia

Peter Filichia 2013-12-14

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: “12...

The Third Annual Baltimore Beauty Pageant by Lucrezia Blozia

Lucrezia Blozia 2013-12-12

Charm City has never been so charming as it was on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at the Third Annual Baltimore Beauty Pageant. Hosts – the gorgeous Mr. Gorgeous and little (and also gorgeous) Trixie...

Tonight From 7:30-9 PM Joyous Voices Professional Carolers Benefit for Family of Stephen Namie

Joel M. 2013-12-09

TONIGHT-Monday, December 9th 7:30-9:00 pm at the Mobtown Theatre 3600 Clipper Road, Suite 114 Baltimore, MD Celebrate the Season (and finish your shopping early) with Joyous Voices Professional...

‘Annie’ at McLean Theatre Company by Karim Doumar

Karim Doumar 2013-12-09

Annie fully dresses audience with a smile The McLean Theatre Company’s production of Annie, directed by Amy Poe is one worth remembering. With music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and...

TrueTheatergoers’ TheaterThoughts: ‘The Fall Season’ and Rate Your Shows and Win $100 in Tickets by John and Stephen Hauge

Guest Author 2013-12-09

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...

Linda Eder on Her McDonogh School Master Class by Teresa McCormick Ertel

Teresa McCormick Ertel 2013-12-08

McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Maryland is known for its well respected music and choral program. Today several vocal students at the school were given the opportunity to perform for and receive...

Filichia on Friday: ‘Betty & Adolph & Jule & Sammy & Saul & William & Larry & Bob & André’ by Peter Filichia

Peter Filichia 2013-12-07

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: Betty &...

‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’ at Arena Stage at The Mead Center for American Theater by Sophia Howes

Sophia Howes 2013-12-06

Love is in the Air The best way to describe the new Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner at Arena Stage is this: if you remember when you first fell in love; if you’d like to feel that way again – go to see...

‘Shall We Schmooze?’ Paolo Montalban on Playing The King in ‘The King and I’ at Olney Theatre Center by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz 2013-12-06

I love Olney Theatre Center’s production of The King and I and I am thrilled to have a royal schmooze with the King . Here is my interview with Paolo Montalban. Joel: How did you get cast in Olney’s...

‘White Christmas’ at The Hippodrome Theatre by Amanda Gunther

Amanda Gunther 2013-12-04

Season’s greetings! And happy holidays! The one thing that could make this festive time of year even more perfect would be wonderful, glimmering, beautiful, shimmering snow! And there’s a healthy dose...

Olney Theatre Company’s ‘The King and I’ Extends Through January 5, 2014 by Heather Latiri

Guest Author 2013-12-03

Olney Theatre Center Announces Extension of THE KING AND I Due to the positive response it has garnered from audiences and the multitude of almost sold-out shows, Olney Theatre Center announces the...

Tonight at 7:30 PM: ‘A Labor of Love’ Silver Anniversary Cabaret at Howard Community College by Carolyn Kelemen

Carolyn Kelemen 2013-12-02

TONIGHT at 7:30 PM at Howard Community College’s Smith Theatre A Labor of Love’s A Silver Anniversary Cabaret will star local and Broadway stars who are there to raise money for the Emergency Fund of...

‘A Labor of Love’ Silver Anniversary Cabaret Tomorrow Night-December 2nd at 7:30 PM at Howard Community College to Raise Money for the Emergency Fund of AIDS Alliance of Howard County by Carolyn Kelemen

Carolyn Kelemen 2013-12-01

Tomorrow night at 7:30 PM at Howard Community College’s Smith Theatre A Labor of Love’s A Silver Anniversary Cabaret will star local and Broadway stars who are there to raise money for the Emergency...

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

Guest Author 2013-11-30

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

Peter Filichia 2013-11-30

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:...

‘The Lunch and Judy Show’: ‘Enjoying My Memories’ by Judy Stadt

Judy Stadt 2013-11-30

I am the host and creator and writer and editor of The Lunch and Judy Show. I am so honored to bring you The Lunch and Judy Show on DC Theater Arts. DCMTA’s editor Joel Markowitz has been a regular...

‘If/Then’ (Revisited) by John Stoltenberg

John Stoltenberg 2013-11-29

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...

‘Shall We Schmooze?’ Eileen Ward on Playing Anna in ‘The King and I’ at Olney Theatre Center by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz 2013-11-27

I love Olney Theatre Center’s production of The King and I and I am thrilled to have a chance to schmooze with the King and his School Teacher. Here is my interview with Eileen Ward who is playing...

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

John Stoltenberg 2013-11-25

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

Nicole Cusick 2013-11-25

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...

‘A Broadway Christmas Carol’ at MetroStage by Bev Fleisher

Bev Fleisher 2013-11-25

For anyone tired of the ‘same old, same old’ holiday offerings, or others looking for something to add to the tradition fare, A Broadway Christmas Carol is a joyous and wonderfully wrapped holiday...

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

Joel Markowitz 2013-11-24

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...

‘Miracle on 34th Street’ by Meredith Wilson at Toby’s The Dinner Theatre of Columbia by Amanda Gunther

Amanda Gunther 2013-11-24

The age old question that hangs around the holiday season that has been debated, discussed, commercialized, and caused quite the stir over the years: Is there a Santa Claus? Doubt no more, for Toby’s...

‘Show Boat’ at Young Artists of America-With Video Highlights by Jessica Vaughan

Jessica Vaughan 2013-11-24

Young Artists of America wowed the sold-out crowd with classics from Show Boat for their annual fundraising gala at the beautiful Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club. The 85 high-school aged...

Filichia on Friday: ‘Glen Berger Explains It All to You’ by Peter Filichia

Peter Filichia 2013-11-24

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: Glen...

‘Elf The Musical’ at The Lyric by Amanda Gunther

Amanda Gunther 2013-11-23

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear! And The Lyric Opera House has boisterous feel-good holiday singing as they usher in this festive season with the touring...

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

Don Michael Mendoza 2013-11-23

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...

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

Guest Author 2013-11-22

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...