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‘Tappin’ Thru Time with a Legend: An Interview with Maurice Hines’ by Joel Markowitz

When you sit down with Maurice Hines you are schmoozing with the ‘Master of Tap.’ I have interviewed Maurice several times and every time I meet him I feel like I am reminiscing with my best friend....

Suzanne Farrell Ballet at The Kennedy Center by Carolyn Kelemen

Farrell gets good times rolling at The Kennedy Center Hold onto your hat and step lively. The ballet season at The Kennedy Center finally gets into the gusty days of fall with a whirlwind of activity....

The National Chamber Ensemble’s Concert “Jewish Musical Treasures” This Saturday, November 9th at 7:30 pm at The Rosslyn Spectrum

I highly recommend …. The National Chamber Ensemble 2013-14 Season opening night concert: Jewish Musical Treasures Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 7:30 pm Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre at Artisphere I am...

‘The Pillowman’ at Silver Spring Stage by Amanda Gunther

There are no happy endings in real life. Only the cold harsh slap of reality and how its disappointed you in the end. The dark and sinister black humor of Martin McDonagh comes to life in a twisted...

Michael Goldsmith on Playing Romeo at Folger Theatre by Joel Markowitz

Michael Goldsmith talks about playing Romeo in Folger Theatre’s production of Romeo and Juliet, directed by Aaron Posner. DCMetroTheaterArts’ reviewer Emily Caio wrote in her review of the show that...

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

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...

Purchase Your Tickets for Young Artists of America’s ‘Show Boat in Concert’ on Sunday, November 17th at 5 PM

Young Artists of America (YAA) presents Show Boat in Concert on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 5 PM. The performance will be performed by a 40-member orchestra and a cast of 41 singers from 30 different...

‘I Am My Own Wife’ at Rep Stage by Amanda Gunther

The overwhelming need to believe in a story that is being told is a deeply compelling urge that will keep you on the edge of your seat as you listen; the little details and finely tuned emotions that...

Montgomery Playhouse Opens Neil Simon’s ‘God’s Favorite’ This Friday, November 8th by Loretto McNally and Bruce Hirsch

Montgomery Playhouse, in partnership with the Gaithersburg Arts Barn, will open its 2013-14 season on November 8th with the bible as you’ve never imagined it. God’s Favorite is Neil Simon’s take on...

‘Inventing Van Gogh’ at Washington Stage Guild by Leslie Weisman

Steven Dietz has the dubious distinction of being one of the nation’s most performed but least known playwrights. With its earnest production of Dietz’s searing, cerebral and enigmatic (and, some...

The Washington Chorus presents Benjamin Britten’s ‘War Requiem’ by Emily Cao

The Washington Chorus opened its 53rd season with heavy fare in Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem, celebrating the British composer’s 100th Anniversary and showcasing the talents of the chorus and its...

Who is Drama Queen? A Conversation With the Area’s Newest Queen

Need Theatre Posters, Programs, & Logos Designed for Your Show? Meet Jim Gallagher of Drama Queen Graphics I have had many of our readers ask me who designed our classy and colorful new logo, and the...

‘Tales from the Brothers Grimm’ at Creative Cauldron at ArtSpace by Julia L. Exline

Creative Cauldron at ArtSpace presents Tales from the Brothers Grimm. This is a Learning Theater Production, where, after seven weeks of work shopping, a flock of young actors complete a...

Interview with Army Sergeant First Class Julie Boehler, Principal Timpanist of the US Army Band-“Pershing’s Own” by Marlene Hall

Sergeant First Class Julie Angelis Boehler is the Principal Timpanist of The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own.” In 2003, she became the first female Timpanist to serve in The U.S. Army Band....

‘Crossing’ at Signature Theatre by Derek Mong

As the introductory letter in the Signature Theatre’s program proudly proclaims, it’s “an exciting time at Signature,” and Signature Theatre’s production of Crossing is certainly no exception. For...

‘The Summoning of Everyman’ at The Edge of the Universe Players 2 by Nicole Cusick

Whether or not you believe in God you can support the ideas presented in The Summoning of Everyman, produced by The Edge of the Universe Players 2 at the Melton Rehearsal Hall at Woolly Mammoth...

‘Music in the Mansion: Signature Theatre at Strathmore – Julia Nixon, Vocalist’ at the Strathmore Mansion by Ramona Harper

“Jazzman, take my blues away.” Julia Nixon’s tribute to Carole King did that and so much more as Julia cast a spell on a mesmerized audience putting smiles on our faces in an unforgettable evening of...

‘Guys and Dolls’ at Rockville Musical Theatre by Mara Bayewitz

I discovered something while at opening night of Guys and Dolls – what I thought was my Grandma Grace’s favorite nursery rhyme, “A Bushel and a Peck,” originated as a song from this show. Having never...

‘Barbara Cook’s Spotlight: Tommy Tune’ at The Kennedy Center by David Friscic

Tommy Tune’s tall, lanky frame and loquacious manner is a veritable show unto itself. As the iconic Broadway Theatrical legend proved at The Kennedy Center’s Barbara Cook’s Spotlight Series concert...

‘David Dorfman Dance: Come, and Back Again’ at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center by Carolyn Kelemen

Dorfman mines comic gold in his junkyard dance Anyone who ever yawned through a pretentious ballet or heaved a sign of relief when a particularly ominous modern dance finally ended can breathe a bit...

‘King John’ at WSC Avant Bard by Sophia Howes

King John: Love and Fear in a Fallout Shelter King John is famously known as one of Shakespeare’s least-performed plays, but there are many reasons to see it. It is a credit to WSC Avant Bard and its...

National Symphony Orchestra: Kristjan Järvi, Conductor and Jennifer Koh, Violin, Plays Barber by Emily Cao

The National Symphony Orchestra continues it’s eighty-third season at The Kennedy Center with a splendid evening of twentieth-century compositions as talented guest conductor Kristjan Järvi leads the...

‘Giselle’ at The Washington Ballet by Carolyn Kelemen

The Washington Ballet gave us the willies in a haunting production of Giselle on All Hallow’s Eve. Dressed in midnight black, artistic director Septime Webre bounded onto The Kennedy Center stage just...

‘Sister Act’ at The Kennedy Center by Derek Mong

Hallelujah! Sister Act is here for a short time only at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Opera House, and you certainly won’t want to miss out on this festive, religious experience...

‘Twelfth Night’ at The George Washington University by Rick Westerkamp

The George Washington University’s Department of Theatre and Dance has an engaging and lively production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, running through the weekend. My interest in the show...

The Winner of the ‘Goodnight Moon’ Ticket Giveaway is…. And a 1/2 Priced Discount Code for 7 PM Shows

The Winner of a pair of free tickets to Adventure Theatre MTC critically acclaimed Goodnight Moon… IS TED YING! “Goodnight Moon is energetic, upbeat, and perfect for a Fall afternoon of fun for the...

‘Behind the Barricade at Toby’s’ Part 9—An Interview with Daniel Felton (Jean Valjean) by Amanda Gunther

“Now bring me prisoner 24601!” The time is up—well, nearly anyhow (they close on November 10th), as the end of the epic run of Les Misèrables at Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia approaches. How...

Directing ‘Twelfth Night’ at The George Washington University Tonight Through Sunday by Bill Largess

After working as an actor and director in the DC area for more than 30 years, and after teaching at both Catholic University and Howard Community College for years, I joined the George Washington...

Purchase Your Tickets for Young Artists of America’s ‘Show Boat in Concert’ on Sunday, November 17th at 5 PM

Young Artists of America (YAA) presents Show Boat in Concert on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 5 PM. The performance will be performed by a 40-member orchestra and a cast of 41 singers from 30 different...

‘Cabaret Macabre’ at Happenstance Theater by Amanda Gunther

‘Tis the time of year when leaves wither from the trees and waft upon the autumn breeze to the cold and rigid ground below. When spirits wake and rise up to take a stroll through the shrouds of mist...

Enter by 9 PM TONIGHT to Win a Pair of Tickets to ‘Goodnight Moon’ at Adventure Theatre MTC for Tomorrow-Through Sunday/Half-Priced Code for 7 PM Shows Available

Win a pair of free tickets to Adventure Theatre MTC critically acclaimed Goodnight Moon. ENTER BY 9 PM TONIGHT! “Goodnight Moon is energetic, upbeat, and perfect for a Fall afternoon of fun for the...

‘The Argument’ at Theater J by David Friscic

Theater J is pulling out all the stops in its current and very polemical production of playwright Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros’ The Argument. Directed with a tight, concise flair by Associate Artistic...

‘Susan Marshall & Company’s Play/Pause’ at The Kennedy Center by Rick Westerkamp

Are you familiar with the sentiment, “Dance like nobody’s watching?” The idea in this phrase is beautiful, but sounds hard to produce, right? Now pair these beautifully intimate moments with moments...

‘The Iceman Cometh’ at Quotidian Theatre Company by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

Tomorrow. Tomorrow. Tomorrow. Everything will be better tomorrow. It isn’t often that man attains the true goal of their heart’s desire. What lies do you tell yourself to make it through a day? There...

‘The 39 Steps’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Julia L. Exline

The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents the melodrama parody The 39 Steps, from the novel by John Buchan and the movie classic directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Shuffled from novel to movie to stage...

’36 Views’ at Constellation Theatre Company at Source by Justin Schneider

“It was real, and if I had enough money, it was mine.” It’s a mercenary statement when applied to art; when applied to a person, it’s absolutely chilling. 36 Views, Constellation Theatre’s first...

‘The Night Watcher’ at The Studio Theatre by Ellouise Schoettler

As a storyteller I strongly urge you to buy tickets to see The Night Watcher at The Studio Theatre, especially if you appreciate good storytelling, a fine actor, and a thought-provoking story. As a...

‘The Pillowman’ Opens This Friday, November 1st at Silver Spring Stage by Lennie Magida

Provocative Dark Comedy The Pillowman Opens November 1st at Silver Spring Stage Lars Klores, who plays Detective Tupolski in Silver Spring Stage’s new production of Martin McDonagh’s The Pillowman,...

‘Pride in the Falls of Autrey Mill’ at Signature Theatre by John Stoltenberg

“How’s your family?” are the seemingly innocuous final words of this startling and riveting new play. Carly, a quintessentially desperate housewife, is on the phone with a female neighbor in their...

‘Parade’ at Kensington Arts Theatre by Amanda Gunther

A breathtakingly stunning and hauntingly dramatic musical takes to the stage as Kensington Arts Theatre launches their fall season. Directed by Craig Pettinati with Musical Direction by David Rohde,...

‘Peter and the Wolf’ at The Puppet Co. by Julia L. Exline

The Puppet Company Playhouse presents Sergei Prokofiev’s musical adventure, Peter and the Wolf, a classic Russian composition. This story has been told many different ways throughout the years, with...

Lar Lubovitch Dance Company at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts by Bev Fleisher

According to Jackson Pollock, “Art isn’t finished until someone sees it.” Similarly, Lar Lubovitch expressed verbally and through choreography that “Dance doesn’t find meaning until the audience...

‘Michael Cavanaugh: The Songs of Elton John’ With NSO Pops Conducted by Steven Reineke at The Kennedy Center by Derek Mong

Billboard calls him “the new voice of the American rock and roll songbook,” and they couldn’t have gotten it more right. Michael Cavanaugh brought a refreshing, vibrant take on some of most classic...

‘The Kronos Quartet 40th Anniversary’ at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center by Bev Fleisher

I never expect less than the finest performances from the the Kronos Quartet. The Quartet presented yet another outstanding demonstration of their virtuosity at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at...

Synesthesia: Accessible Theater and Art in DC in November 2013 by Yvonne French

DC is now considered the second biggest theater town in the United States, after New York. It also has one of the biggest deaf communities, which means there is a lot of culture: deaf culture! What...

‘Love in Afghanistan’ at Arena Stage at The Mead Center for American Theater by Rick Westerkamp

Love in Afghanistan, Charles Randolph-Wright’s exquisitely woven four person drama currently playing in Arena Stage’s Kogod Cradle, centers around two families: Duke (Khris Davis) and his mother...

Liesl Tommy on Directing ‘Appropriate’ at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company by Amanda Gunther

Gearing up for the second show of the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company’s 34th season, Appropriate, written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Fitting into their season’s theme, “America’s Tell-Tale Heart,” the...

‘The Idan Raichel Project’ at Lisner Auditorium by Bev Fleisher

The Idan Raichel Project brought down the packed house at Lisner Auditorium Tuesday night. True to their reputation, this collaboration of artists reflecting the origin of many Israeli minorities was...

Behind the Barricade at Toby’s Part 8: An Interview With Larry Munsey (Javert) by Amanda Gunther

He is the law and the law is not mocked. He has done his duty and nothing more; the man with black and white convictions, Inspector Javert. In the penultimate piece of the “Behind the Barricade at...

Synetic Theater and Dorian Gray to Host The Vampire’s Ball by Alysa Turner

Synetic Theater and Dorian Gray to Host The Vampire’s Ball Friday, November 1, 2013 at 8pm Tickets to Synetic Theater’s Annual Halloween Party to Include a Performance of The Picture of Dorian Gray...