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Interview with Ian Storey of ‘Tristan and Isolde’ at Washington National Opera by Leslie Weisman

Leslie Weisman 2013-09-25

British tenor Ian Storey plays Tristan in Washington National Opera’s Tristan and Isolde Leslie: You’ve performed the role of Tristan in opera houses from Berlin to Glyndebourne, under the baton of...

Meet Director Stevie Zimmerman of 1st Stage’s ‘The Pitmen Painters’ by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz 2013-09-25

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Pitmen Painters, we meet Director Stevie Zimmerman. Joel: Why did you want to direct this show and do it at First Stage? Stevie: I had been...

‘Communicating Doors’ at Colonial Players by Amanda Gunther

Amanda Gunther 2013-09-24

I wouldn’t go through that door if I were you! It’s not simply a case of ending up in an adjoining room or storage closet, not at Colonial Players as they open their 65th season with Alan Ayckbourn’s...

‘Measure for Measure’ at Shakespeare Theatre Company by John Harding

John Harding 2013-09-24

Director Jonathan Munby has set his fabulous new staging of Measure for Measure in a fanciful 1930s, pre-war Vienna. But it could as well be taking place in any society where the prevailing moral...

‘The Baltimore Waltz’ at Silver Spring Stage by Amanda Gunther

Amanda Gunther 2013-09-24

It is a common misconception that there are five stages of grief that a person can cycle through when coming to terms with something as severe as a terminal illness. Denial, anger, bargaining,...

‘Antiwords’ Inspired by Václav Havel’s ‘Audience’ by Eliza Anna Falk

Eliza Anna Falk 2013-09-24

Antiwords inspired by Václav Havel’s ‘Audience’ Havel’s ultimate goal as a playwright was to appeal to his spectators, to provoke them into self-reflection and encourage them to change. His main...

‘Goodnight Moon’ at Adventure Theatre MTC by Julia L. Exline

Julia Amis 2013-09-24

Adventure Theatre MTC brings Margaret Wise Brown’s beloved story to the stage in the musical version of Goodnight Moon, directed by Roberta Gasbarre, with Book, Music & Lyrics by Chad Henry, and...

Baltimore Symphony at Strathmore: ‘Scheherazade & 1812 Overture’ by Jane Coyne

Jane Coyne 2013-09-23

Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra were given a rock star welcome by a packed house of devoted fans as they returned home to the Music Center at Strathmore on Saturday to perform their...

A Report on ‘A Fire in Water’ at Silver Finch Arts Collective’ by Terry Byrne

Terry Byrne 2013-09-23

A Fire in Water, a modern, one-act chamber opera in Silver Finch Arts Collective’s cooker, has all the elements of a masterwork: timeless themes of love and war, a stunning score by Terrance Johns and...

‘Maria Schneider Orchestra’ at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center by Lisa Driscoll

Lisa Driscoll 2013-09-23

In a night filled with everything from big band charts to accordion-led ballads,

‘The Pitmen Painters’ at 1st Stage by Julia L. Exline

Julia Amis 2013-09-23

“Why do we assume that the educated and privileged have more to say than anyone else?” 1st Stage presents The Pitmen Painters, a fascinating true story written by famed writer Lee Hall about...

‘Time Stands Still’ at McLean Community Players by Terry Byrne

Terry Byrne 2013-09-23

As a working journalist who had spent the day sorting through graphic photos of a terror attack on shoppers in Kenya, I was in the right frame of mind to take in a performance of the Tony Award...

Meet The Cast of 1st Stage’s ‘The Pitmen Painters’ Part 2: MiRan Powell by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz 2013-09-23

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Pitmen Painters, we meet MiRan Powell. Joel: Why did you want to become a member of the cast of this production at 1st Stage? MiRan: I didn’t...

‘Peter Nero: Classic Connections’ at Hylton Performing Arts Center by Keith Tittermary

Keith Tittermary 2013-09-22

When I was about 11 years old, I saw the talented and comedic Victor Borge perform at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. I wasn’t there to see him, though, I went to see Ann Jillian sing, and he...

‘The Nerd’ Kicks Off Rockville Little Theatre’s 2013-2014 Season on September 27th by Ken Kemp

Guest Author 2013-09-22

Rockville Little Theatre opens its 65th season with Larry Shue’s outrageous comedy The Nerd, at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre from September 27th through October 26th. Produced by David Levin,...

‘That Kind of Girl’ and ‘Gretel’ at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center by Ramona Harper

Ramona Harper 2013-09-22

That Kind of Girl That Kind of Girl delves deeply below the emotional surface in an innovative stream of creative consciousness that examines gender equality as it flows vignette to vignette in an...

Nibbles and Sips Around Town: ‘The Art of the Fruit Tart’ by Cary Pollak

Guest Author 2013-09-22

Those of you who have enjoyed summertime performances at the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts here in the Washington, DC area know that enjoying a picnic on the lawn before the show is...

Shakespeare Theatre Company Reaches Lansburgh Theatre Agreement

Joel M. 2013-09-22

According to Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Managing Director Chris Jennings, an agreement has been reached that ensures that they will continue to occupy their longtime home in the Lansburgh Theatre....

‘The Velocity of Autumn’ at Arena Stage at The Mead Center for American Theater by John Stoltenberg

John Stoltenberg 2013-09-21

For $64,000, the funny thing about aging is…? Funny like strange or funny like—? Like LOL. Oh, okay, lemme think. [Thinks a long time; lame music plays.] Haven’t got all day. Please, I need more time!...

Meet The Cast of 1st Stage’s ‘The Pitmen Painters’ Part 1: James Miller

Joel Markowitz 2013-09-21

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Pitmen Painters, we meet James Miller. Joel: Why did you want to become a member of the cast of this production at 1st Stage? James: The script...

‘Anda Union: The Wind Horse’ at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center by Tiffany Draut

Tiffany Draut 2013-09-21

A little bit of Mongolia came to College Park on Friday, September 20, 2013, as the group Anda Union performed their concert The Wind Horse at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the...

‘Pet Shop Boys’ at The Music Center at Strathmore by Marlene Hall

Marlene Hall 2013-09-20

Before there was Daft Punk, Deadmau5, and Paul van Dyk, there was The Pet Shop Boys. Last night the Pet Shop Boys, lead singer Neil Tennant and keyboardist Chris Lowe turned Strathmore into a fashion...

‘NSO Pops: Cirque de la Symphonie’ at The Kennedy Center by Justin Schneider

Justin Schneider 2013-09-20

One of my favorite things about attending shows at The Kennedy Center is how helpful the ushers are. In this case, they helped me pick my jaw up off the floor. Cirque de la Symphonie, the first...

An Interview with the Director and Cast Members of Silver Spring Stage’s ‘The Baltimore Waltz’ by Lennie Magida

Guest Author 2013-09-20

Bob Scott says that when he first read The Baltimore Waltz, “it shouted, ‘Direct this one, Bob!’” Scott heeded that inner voice, and now he’s directing Waltz as it opens the Silver Spring Stage...

‘The Velocity of Autumn’ at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater by Nicole Cusick

Nicole Cusick 2013-09-19

With the stage in total darkness the house is consumed with loud noises of a storm and sirens evoking a very chaotic state. It last for about a minute, just enough to make your heart begin to race,...

Dallas Tolentino on Playing Dorian Gray at Synetic Theater by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz 2013-09-19

As he is preparing to star as Dorian Gray at Synetic Theater, Dallas Tolentino takes us behind the scenes of preparing for his role. Joel: Why did you want to play the role of Dorian Gray? Dallas: The...

Auditions for YAA’s ‘Showboat’ on Tuesday 9/24 and Saturday 9/28

Joel M. 2013-09-18

Young Artists of America is holding auditions for their upcoming production of SHOW BOAT in Concert on: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 from 7:00 pm-9:30 pm and Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 11 am to...

Two More Saturdays to See Storytellers Anne Thomas and John Donvan by Ellouise Schoettler

Ellouise Schoettler 2013-09-18

SOLO SERIES Double Feature – Two more Saturdays to see this Outstanding Performance by two Fine Storytellers. (For Adults). SpeakeasyDC, the leading storytelling organization in the DC area,...

Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition Finals & All-Star Gala Concert at The Kennedy Center by Francine Schwartz

Francine Schwartz 2013-09-18

On Monday, September 16, 2013, the Finals of this year’s Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition took place at The Kennedy Center. This famous event is not only an opportunity to hear some of...

‘War of the Worlds’ Begins Performances at Sandy Spring Theatre Group at Arts Barn October 11th by Mara Bayewitz

Mara Bayewitz 2013-09-18

Sandy Spring Theatre Group (SSTG) and The Gaithersburg Arts Barn present War of the Worlds and When Welles Collide, a two-part radio play Directed by: David Dossey *PERFORMANCES: October 11th – 27th,...

‘A Young Lady of Property’ at Rep Stage by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

Sydney-Chanele Dawkins 2013-09-17

In Rep Stage’s first show of its 21st season, the setting is Late Spring, 1925. The journey to a small, nondescript Texas town unexpectedly seduces audiences with the compelling people of Harrison,...

‘The Marriage of Maria Braun’ at SCENA Theatre by Emily Cao

Emily Cao 2013-09-17

“My time is just beginning.” Truer words have never been spoken by any character. Maria Braun’s straightforward declaration is the essence of Robert McNamara’s The Marriage of Maria Braun at SCENA...

15 Pairs of FREE Tickets Offered for Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company’s Festival of Indian Dance & Arts by Daniel Phoenix SIngh

Guest Author 2013-09-16

Win FREE tickets to the Festival of Indian Dance and Arts in Washington DC Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company is giving away 25 pairs of tickets to the Fall Festival of Indian Dance, which...

Here are the Winners of Two Pairs of Tickets to See Sutton Foster at Strathmore on Saturday, October 12th @ 8pm

Joel Markowitz 2013-09-16

HERE ARE THE WINNERS OF THE TWO PAIRS 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...

‘The Children’s Hour’ at Port City Playhouse by Emily Cao

Emily Cao 2013-09-16

Port City Playhouse presents The Children’s Hour, the first production of their 2013-2014 Season: A Salute to the American Voice, an homage to distinguished American playwrights that bring unique...

theatreWashington’s Veteran Board Chair Victor Shargai Passes the Gavel to Kurt Crowl by Jennifer Clements

Guest Author 2013-09-16

theatreWashington’s Veteran Board Chair Victor Shargai Passes the Gavel to Kurt Crowl. theatreWashington President & CEO Linda Levy announced today that longtime Board Chair Victor Shargai, after the...

‘Gee’s Bend’ at MetroStage by Ramona Harper

Ramona Harper 2013-09-16

“This ensemble was exquisite” — praise testimony of a theatergoer after seeing Gee’s Bend at MetroStage. Amazing how a cast of just four performers are able to transform the simple life of the women...

‘Tristan and Isolde’ at Washington National Opera by Jessica Vaughan

Jessica Vaughan 2013-09-16

Washington National Opera opens the season with a transformative production of Richard Wagner’s epic tragedy Tristan and Isolde for his bicentennial birthday. He wrote both the music and the libretto....

Magic Time: ‘Molière’s Don Juan’ at Faction of Fools by John Stoltenberg

John Stoltenberg 2013-09-16

On top of the antic hilarity in Faction of Fools’ new production of Molière’s Don Juan, I had the funny feeling while watching this company’s work for the first time that I’d been a fool for having...

‘Cabaret Barroco’ at GALA Hispanic Theatre by Nicole Cusick

Nicole Cusick 2013-09-16

Gala Hispanic Theatre begins its 38th season by paying homage to the Spanish Golden Age. The spirit of a 17th century corralas found its way to 14th Street with the world debut of Cabaret Barroco,...

‘Molière’s Don Juan’ at Faction of Fools by Justin Schneider

Justin Schneider 2013-09-16

Casanova. Lothario. Bill Clinton. Among the world’s famous playboys, the figure of Don Juan holds a special place in the theatre. Faction of Fools, DC’s premiere commedia troupe, have taken a stab at...

‘Detroit’ at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company by Amanda Gunther

Amanda Gunther 2013-09-15

Are you able to walk up to your neighbor’s house and borrow a cup of sugar? Does anyone even do that anymore? Or is it just easier to go down to the 24-hour food mart and buy what you need rather than...

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

Amanda Gunther 2013-09-15

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...

Free Performance of ‘The Agony of David’ on Monday, 9/23/13 at 8 PM at Ingleside at Rock Creek by Anthony E. Gallo

Guest Author 2013-09-15

A Seventh Street Playhouse Presentation THE AGONY OF DAVID Monday, September 23, 2013 at 8:00 PM At INGLESIDE AT ROCK CREEK 3050 Military Road NW, in Washington, DC by Anthony E. Gallo This two-act...

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

Joel Markowitz 2013-09-15

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:...