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Matt Conner on ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’ at Creative Cauldron by Matt Conner

I have been a teaching artist with Creative Cauldron in Falls Church for eleven years now. Peter Pan and Wendy is a part of the Learning Theatre Workshop, a process where young aspiring artists work...

‘Whisperings’: Behind The Scenes at Olney Theatre Center’s ‘Spring Awakening’: Part 4: Gracie Jones

Here’s Part 3 of our Behind the Scenes look at Olney Theatre Center’s Spring Awakening. We continue our interviews with the cast with Gracie Jones. Joel: Why did you want to be part of this production...

‘Metamorphosis’ at Nordic Cool 2013 at The Kennedy Center by Colleen Sproull

Metamorphosis: The transformation from one form to another. This is the core of the thought-provoking dark comedy Metamorphosis written by Franz Kafka. Gregor Samsa (Gísli Örn Gardarsson) wakes one...

Part 1: An Interview with Duane Boutté – the Director of Rep Stage’s ‘Home’ by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

Rep Stage celebrates Black History Month and their 20th season with the 1980 Tony Award-nominated production of Home, written by Samm-Art Williams, in a limited run from February 27- March 17, 2013....

This Friday 2/22 at 8 PM: Woolly Mammoth & The Continuum Project, Inc. Present The Legacy Project

WOOLLY MAMMOTH THEATRE COMPANY AND THE CONTINUUM PROJECT, INC. PARTNER TO PRESENT THE LEGACY PROJECT THE CONTIUUM PROJECT, INC. DEBUTS IN DC WITH ITS FIRST ALL-FEMALE, ALL-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT...

Part 3: ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ at Round House Theatre: Meet Stephen Patrick Martin

Here is our second interview with the cast of Round House Theatre’s production of David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross. Today – meet Stephen Patrick Martin. Joel: Who do you play in the show and how did...

American Century Theater Presents a Free Staged Reading of ‘Abe Lincoln in Illinois’ Thursday-Saturday

The American Century Theater will present free staged readings of the 1938 play, Abe Lincoln in Illinois, by Robert E. Sherwood, as part of its Rescues series. Directed by Ellen Dempsey. With Bil...

‘The Convert’ at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company by Amanda Gunther

Complex cultural and religious collisions come to a head at a play most befitting of Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company’s 33rd Season: My Roots, My Revolution. OBIE Award-winning playwright Danai Gurira...

Auditions for Adventure Theatre MTC’s Student Production of ‘Avenue Q’ Tomorrow – Wednesday at 6:30 PM

ATMTC Student Production of AVENUE Q: SCHOOL EDITION Directed by Tammy Roberts. Auditions for students in grades 9 – 12 on Wednesday, February 20th From 6:30-9:30pm General Call To schedule an...

Arlo Guthrie’s ‘Here Comes the Kid Tour’ at Hylton Performing Arts Center by Mike Spain

Arlo Guthrie brought his Here Comes the Kid Tour to the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, Virginia Saturday night. The tour celebrated Arlo’s dad – Woody Guthrie’s 100th birthday. If you are...

‘Whisperings’: Behind The Scenes at Olney Theatre Center’s ‘Spring Awakening’: Part 3: MaryLee Adams

Here’s Part 3 of our Behind the Scenes look at Olney Theatre Center’s Spring Awakening. We continue our interviews with the cast with MaryLee Adams. Joel: Why did you want to be part of this...

Additional Auditions AvaiIable for ‘Ragtime’ at Kensington Arts Theatre

Addtional Auditions for Ragtime at Kensington Arts Theatre Music by Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Book by Terrence McNally Directed by Darnell Morris Music Direction by Mayumi Baker...

Rolando & Kristofer Sanz on Young Artists of America’s Concert: ‘Madama Butterfly & Miss Saigon’ on 3/10/13@4

Rolando and Kristofer Sanz are gearing up for Young Artists of America’s upcoming Madama Butterfly and Miss Saigon joint concert with Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras on March 10th at 4 PM. Joel:...

‘Trying’ at Colonial Players by Amanda Gunther

A more difficult relationship could not be fathomed than that of the one that springs inadvertently between a crotchety set-in-his ways retired ex-judge and a spry youthful Canadian secretary as the...

Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra: ‘Mardi Gras with the MJO’ at George Mason University by Audrey Thornton

There is no annual holiday celebration in Louisiana without Mardi Gras! According to historians, Mardi Gras, a one-day prelude to Lent dates back thousands of years to pagan celebrations of spring and...

‘Sexo, Pudor y Lágrimas’ (Sex, Shame and Tears) at Teatro de la Luna by Flora Scott

Although Sexo, Pudor Y Lágrimas (Sex, Shame and Tears) is a charming comedy. I found it a thoughtful meditation on sex and how it has, does and always will separate men and women. Beyond the...

‘Sleeping Beauty Dreams’ at The Kennedy Center by Flora Scott

Sleeping Beauty Dreams, a puppet show performed by Marionetas de la Esquina of Mexico, at The Kennedy Center’s Family Theater is a true treat for the little and big ones alike. It’s a delightful...

‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia by Amanda Gunther

Tradition! And nobody knows more about tradition than Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia as they proudly present Fiddler On The Roof. Directed and Choreographed by Tina DeSimone and David James with...

‘Cabaret’ at Damascus Theatre Company by Amanda Gunther

Willkommen! Beinvenue! Welcome! Sit back and relax and the Damascus Theatre Company will be your host to Kander and Ebb’s most scandalous musical as they present Cabaret for their spring musical....

‘Metamorphoses’ at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater by Mark Dewey

(Ten stars if we had them) Zimmerman and Ovid Transform Arena Stage The first thing you notice of course is the pool: you can smell it before you go in; you can feel the water in the air. Ten yards by...

‘Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries’ at The Warner Theatre by Grace Kim

Ahhh Scooby-Doo, such a classic cartoon that always has a way of making me feel nostalgic for those carefree childhood days when Saturday mornings were devoted to hours of cartoons watching. Is there...

‘The Fox on the Fairway’ at Taking Flight Theatre Company by Kim Moeller

Taking Flight Theatre Company’s production of Ken Ludwig’s farce, The Fox on the Fairway, offers an enjoyable evening of laughter. The talented cast works well together in delivering this madcap romp...

‘Canterbury’ at Pointless Theatre by Pat Davis

It is not exactly Chaucer’s England. Here there are moat bears. There is chocolate, too, along with women who want inordinate quantities of it. Instead of passing the daffodils while on horseback,...

‘An Evening with Branford Marsalis’ at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center by Tiffany Draut

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is known for its quality performances, and the audience is always more than appreciative. But the February 15, 2013 concert, An Evening with Branford Marsalis,...

‘Little Red Riding Hood & the 3 Little Pigs’ at The Puppet Co. by Julia L. Exline

The Puppet Co. presents Little Red Riding Hood & the 3 Little Pigs, a melding of two beloved childhood stories told through the viewpoint of their shared villain—The Big Bad Wolf. Allan Stevens...

‘Valentine’s Dance Trilogy: Angels, Demons, and Savages’ at The Phillips Collection by Breena Siegel

What do painters Jackson Pollock, Alfonso Ossorio, and Jean Debuffet have in common? The current exhibit Angels, Demons and Savages at The Phillips Collection explores the relationships between these...

‘The Skin of Our Teeth’ at American University by Alexa Kelly

It’s a play that willfully does not want to make sense. It revels in the absurd. At every turn, it asks us—hey, just go with it! And if you can strap in for the ride, you won’t be disappointed....

LA-TI-DO To Feature Songs From “The Last Five Years’ on Monday, February 18th at 8 PM

ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2013 AT 8 PM Join us for our Post-Valentine’s Day celebration. Whether you love or hate on this couple’s holiday, there will be something for you! We’re featuring songs from...

‘Whisperings’: Behind the Scenes at Olney Theatre Center’s ‘Spring Awakening’: Part 2: Matthew Kacergis

We start our interviews with the cast of Olney Theatre Center’s Spring Awakening with Matthew Kacergis. Joel: Why did you want to be part of this production of Spring Awakening at Olney Theatre...

Arts Collective @HCC Announces Auditions for “Prelude to a Kiss” February 18 & 19, 2013 by Susan G. Kramer

Howard Community College’s (HCC) Arts Collective (AC) proudly announces auditions for its Spring production of Prelude to a Kiss, a romantic comedy by Craig Lucas, directed by Darius McKeiver....

‘Race’ at Theater J by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

Race Matters The Crime: Rape. Or is it Race? The Defendant: Charles Strickland is a man who doesn’t comprehend being told “No,” and one who has never had to beg for anything. A wealthy, older white...

‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ at Round House Theatre by David Frisic

Round House Theatre’s current production of David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross delivers a power-packed punch to the collective gut of the American working man’s psyche. As one watches this group of men...

Ranting With Cyle: What is an Artist? In Memory of Jason Cook by Cyle Durkee

What is an artist? An artist is many things. An artist is an individual who creates, certainly. But, there is so much more to the description. Artists are those who strive for something new, even if...

‘Whisperings’: Behind the Scenes at Olney Theatre Center’s ‘Spring Awakening’: Part 1: Director Steve Cosson

Director Steven Cosson begins our series of interviews with the cast and designers of Olney Theatre Center’s Spring Awakening. Joel: There are dozens of productions of Spring Awakening scheduled in...

‘Shakespeare’s R&J’ at Signature Theatre by David Friscic

Shakespeare’s R&J, the somewhat hip title ascribed to Joe Calarco’s creative adaptation and intertwining of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet set in a Catholic all-male boarding school, is highly...

‘Black Comedy’ at No Rules Theatre Company by Doug Poms

No Rules Theatre Company gets off to a fantastic start at its new location at Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia, with Peter Shaffer’s hysterical Black Comedy. This classic British farce by...

Part 2: ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ at Round House Theatre: Meet Alexander Strain by Joel Markowitz

Alexander Strain is a member of the talented cast of Round House Theatre’s production of David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross which has its press opening tonight. Joel: Who do you play in the show and...

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Want to see what other reviewers/critics in town have to say about the shows that are playing in professional, community, children’s, and university theatres? Click on OTHER REVIEWS. Check back during...

Venus Theatre Announces its 2013 Season: ‘Lucky 13: Free Your Mind (and let the girl talk.) by Deborah Randall

Lucky 13: Free You Mind (and let the girl talk.) embraces four new works by four living playwrights. The box office is OFFICIALLY open. Join us for another year of artistic adventure. And sign up now...

‘Hughie’ at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Jessica Vaughan

Shakespeare Theatre Company has a quiet hit with Eugene O’Neill’s one-act Hughie. It is a deceptively simple production about an old guy, Erie Smith (Richard Schiff) who returns to his Broadway hotel...

‘La casa de los espíritus’ (The House of Spirits) at GALA Hispanic Theatre by Veronique MacRae

“What do you know about life? Its torment, its pain…” Based on the pivotal, impassioned and ground-breaking novel by Chilean-American novelist, Isabelle Allende, La casa de los espíritus, or The House...

‘Good People’ at Arena Stage by Mark Dewey

Arena Stage Makes Good People Great The pivotal character in David Lindsay-Abaire’s new play Good People, directed at Arena Stage by Jackie Maxwell, has no lines and never comes onstage. All she does...

‘Spring Awakening’ at Olney Theatre Center by Amanda Gunther

A poignant and passionate journey from adolescence into adulthood; an electrifying musical that is touching the nation; Olney Theatre Center starts off its 75th Anniversary season with their potent...

‘9 Circles’ at Forum Theatre by Natalie McCabe

With soldiers still encountering difficult conditions, to say the least, in Afghanistan and more veterans attempting to reconcile acts committed in the intensity of war with the decorum expected at...

Bill T. Jones and Anne Bogart’s ‘A Rite’ at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center by Carolyn Kelemen

Just when you think there’s nothing new under the sun, leave it to MacArthur Genius award-winner Bill T. Jones to find a new outlet for his creative talents. And a new term, “dacting,” dance and...

Zachary Appelman on Playing Henry V at Folger Theatre by Joel Markowitz

Zachary Appelman has audiences and critics hailing his royal performance as Henry V at Folger Theatre. He tells us how he prepared for the role and how working with Director Robert Richmond helped...

Part 1: ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ at Round House Theatre: Meet Director Mitchell Hébert by Joel Markowitz

This is the first of a series of interviews with The director and the cast of Round House Theatre’s production of Glengarry Glen Ross. Meet Director Mitchell Hébert. Joel: Why did you want to direct...

‘Moon Over Buffalo’ at Prince George’s Little Theatre by Amanda Gunther

Picture an aging theatre company whose has-been actors just won’t call it quits; a daughter desperate to break away from it all, a loony mostly deaf grandmother who just adds to the lunacy and to top...

Meet the 2013 Helen Hayes Awards Nominees: Matthew R. Wilson by Cate Brewer

Cate Brewer speaks with Matthew R. Wilson, who is nominated for The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical for Faction of Fools Theatre Company’s A Commedia Christmas Carol, based...

‘The Grand Parade (of the 20th Century)’ at Arena Stage by Natalie McCabe

Take key events of the past century. Add some music by a Russian composer. Throw in television, radio, and video game transmissions and broadcasts. Frame it with Marc Chagall’s paintings, focusing on...