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Let’s Take It Outside: The Expansive Musical World of ‘The Most Happy Fella’ by David Rohde

Guest Author 2014-01-03

You can set a musical just about anywhere, and Frank Loesser certainly did that. In Guys and Dolls, Nathan Detroit fails to secure a spot for the craps game, and the gamblers head down to the New York...

An Interview with Singer/Songwriter Margot MacDonald by Marlene Hall

Marlene Hall 2013-12-31

Margot MacDonald is an acclaimed loop pedal vocalist and songwriter based in DC who recently celebrated the release of her fourth album, Canvas. She is in excellent company with loop pedal vocalists...

Making Some Noise: Behind the Scenes of 1st Stage’s ‘Noises Off’: Part 7: Zachary Fernebok (Freddy) by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz 2013-12-28

This is Part 7 and our final interview in a series of interviews with the cast and director of 1st Stage’s production of Noises Off. Meet Zachary Fernebok. Joel: Why did you want to become a member of...

DCMetroTheaterArts Staff’s 2013 Special Awards

DC Theater Arts Staff 2013-12-25

The staff of DCMetroTheaterArts bestows the following Special Awards upon: Theater J, under the leadership of Artistic Director Ari Roth, programmed the most consistently relevant and socially engaged...

‘Gypsy’ at Signature Theatre by Derek Mong

Derek Mong 2013-12-22

Everything’s coming up sunshine and Santa Claus at Signature Theatre. Hands down-—Signature Theatre’s Gypsy is the best musical I have seen this year. Signature Theatre pulls out all the stops for...

THE BEST OF 2013: ‘Favorite Performances by An Actor and Actress in a Play′ by The Staff of DCMetroTheaterArts

DC Theater Arts Staff 2013-12-22

It’s that time of the year when everyone makes their list of favorites, and the staff of DCMetroTheaterArts, have selected their favorites of 2013. For the next week, we will be posting a new category...

‘Holiday Follies’ at Signature Theatre by Derek Mong

Derek Mong 2013-12-18

Who needs the star atop the Christmas tree when you can have three stars center-stage? (Company), Austin Colby (Crossing and Spin) and Maria Egler (Crossing) commanded the stage at the ARK at the...

‘White Christmas’ at Riverside Center Dinner Theater by Julia L. Exline

Julia Amis 2013-12-16

Riverside Center Dinner Theater presents a magical production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Based on the classic 1954 film, Christopher Noffke directs and choreographs this charming musical that...

Fall 2013 ‘Scene Stealers’ Part Three by The DCMetroTheaterArts Staff

DC Theater Arts Staff 2013-12-15

Here is Part 3 of our list of Fall Scene Stealers. Feel free to leave a congrats and comment in the Comment Box below. From Catherine Artois: Ian Armstrong as King John in King John at WSC Avant Bard...

‘The Twelve Dates of Christmas’ at NextStop Theatre Company by Kim Moeller

Kim Moeller 2013-12-13

This year, Santa has brought us a wonderful gift—a fresh and funny take on life around the holidays entitled The Twelve Dates of Christmas. Santa had a lot of help from writer Ginna Hoben, Director...

“A Matt Conner Christmas” at Signature Theatre by Derek Mong

Derek Mong 2013-12-12

The weather outside may be frightful, but Matt Conner’s peppy, rich piano playing and his group of eclectic friends makes certain that you knew nothing of it. In an hour-long cabaret-style performance...

Catch The Holiday Spirit(S) At The Theatre by Jordan Wright

Jordan Wright 2013-12-11

A DASH OF SHAKESPEARE FOR THE TEEN IN YOUR LIFE Family holiday shows are everywhere. But where can you find one that’s tailor made for teens…and non-denominational too? This year the Synetic Theatre...

Fall 2013 ‘Scene Stealers’ Part Two by The DCMetroTheaterArts Staff

DC Theater Arts Staff 2013-12-11

Here is Part 2 of our list of Fall Scene Stealers. Feel free to leave a congrats and comment in the Comment Box below. From Joel Markowitz: Eymard Cabling (Lun Tha) and Yoonjeong Seong (Tuptim)...

What’s Still on and Cancelled Tonight December 10, 2013

Joel Markowitz 2013-12-10

UPDATED AT 3:35 PM If you have cancelled your show or your show is still on tonight, please email me dcmetrotheaterarts@gmail.com or add them in the comment section below. ARENA STAGE Due to the...

Making Some Noise: Behind the Scenes of 1st Stage’s ‘Noises Off’: Part 5: Blair Bowers (Brooke) by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz 2013-12-10

This is Part 5 in a series of interviews with the cast and director of 1st Stage’s production of Noises Off. Meet Blair Bowers. Joel: Why did you want to become a member of the cast of Noises Off?...

Dominion Stage Looking for Directors and Production Teams! by Dave Moretti

Guest Author 2013-12-10

Dominion Stage is Calling Directors and Production Teams! Are you interested in one of our 2014-15 Shows? Download and submit your application for consideration by December 31, 2013. Application...

‘Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol’ at NextStop Theatre Company by Julia L. Exline

Julia Amis 2013-12-09

NextStop Theatre Company presents Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol, an innovative, behind-the-scenes version of its predecessor, A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. Beautifully adapted by Tom Mula...

‘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...

Show Cancellations Tonight-Sunday, December 8th

Joel M. 2013-12-08

Updated 9:00 pm Here are shows canceled tonight due to the weather and projections for icy weather: 1st Stage’s performances of Noises Off are cancelled. Annapolis Shakespeare Company-A Midsummer...

‘A Christmas Carol’ at Providence Players of Fairfax by Julia L. Exline

Julia Amis 2013-12-07

Providence Players of Fairfax presents the holiday favorite, A Christmas Carol, based on the novella by Charles Dickens and adapted for the stage by Janet Allard and Michael Bigelow Dixon. Keeping...

LEAPIN LIZARDS! It’s ‘Annie’ at Main Street Theater Company by Jennifer Campbell

Guest Author 2013-12-06

If you’re looking for a “new deal” this Christmas, Main Street Theater Company’s Annie might be just the ticket. Right at “home” on the Franklin Park stage, this is an intimate telling of the story of...

Meet the Director and Cast of Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’: Part 3: Amanda Forstrom (Hermia) by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz 2013-12-05

This is the Part 3 in a series of interviews with the director and cast members of Annapolis Shakespeare Company‘s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Meet Amanda Forstrom (Hermia). Joel: How did you become...

Making Some Noise: Behind the Scenes of 1st Stage’s ‘Noises Off’: Part 4: Kate Karczewski (Poppy) by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz 2013-12-05

This is Part 4 in a series of interviews with the cast and director of 1st Stage’s production of Noises Off. Meet Kate Karczewski. Why did you want to become a member of the cast of Noises Off? Mostly...

National Chamber Ensemble Hosts its Holiday Concert this Sunday at 4:30 PM With Special Guest Avery Gagliano at the Rosslyn Spectrum

Joel Markowitz 2013-12-05

I had the chance to catch up with National Chamber Ensemble’s Artistic Director Leo Sushansky earlier this week, and asked him about his upcoming Holiday Concert. Joel: Word has it that National...

Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre Auditions for ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ to be Held Next Monday & Tuesday 12/9-10th

Guest Author 2013-12-03

AUDITIONS for MVCCT’S Teen Production Much Ado about Nothing WHO: Teens 12–18 years old WHAT: Auditions for Much Ado About Nothing WHEN: December 9th & 10, 2013 Register online to audition at...

‘Noises Off’ at 1st Stage by Amanda Gunther

Amanda Gunther 2013-12-02

Words. Doors. Bags. Boxes. Sardines. That’s theatre. That’s life. But don’t panic! Let the actors at 1st Stage do all the panicking for you so that you can laugh along to the uproarious farce Noises...

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...

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

Jordan Wright 2013-11-29

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...

Making Some Noise: Behind the Scenes of 1st Stage’s ‘Noises Off’: Part 3: Matthew Pauli (Lloyd) by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz 2013-11-28

This is Part 3 in a series of interviews with the cast and director of 1st Stage’s production of Noises Off. Meet Matthew Pauli. Joel: Why did you want to become a member of the cast of Noises Off?...

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

Yvonne French 2013-11-28

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...

Making Some Noise: Behind the Scenes of 1st Stage’s ‘Noises Off’: Part 2: Mario Baldessari (Selsdon) by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz 2013-11-27

This is Part 2 in a series of interviews with the cast and director of 1st Stage’s production of Noises Off. Meet Mario Baldessari. Joel: Why did you want to become a member of the cast of Noises Off?...

‘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...

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...

‘Into the Woods’ at Sterling Playmakers by Kim Moeller

Kim Moeller 2013-11-20

And they lived happily ever after…but what really happens after? Sterling Playmakers’ production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s 1987 Broadway musical Into the Woods introduces us to a mashup...

‘World Blues’ featuring The Taj Mahal Trio, Vusi Mahlasela, and Deva Mahal with Fredericks Brown at George Mason University by Audrey Thornton

Audrey Thornton 2013-11-18

Marvelous—such a musical treat! Three fantastic acts, all for the price of one admission. Blues with a world perspective greeted patrons on Friday evening, November 15, 2013 at George Mason...

Nibbles And Sips Around Town: ‘Frenchifying Fairfax, The Gin Game Redux, J&G Steakhouse Adds a Secret Room, the Day of the Dead Comes Back to Life, and Olive You Too, Espana!’ by Jordan Wright

Jordan Wright 2013-11-06

Frenchifying Fairfax If you blink you’ll pass the modest storefront of Le Mediterranean Bistro, a mere slip of a place in historic Fairfax City, Virginia that quiets down towards nightfall. Once...