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Part 8: Letters From the Living Dead: “This is the end of broadcast day” by Stephen Gregory Smith

Tonight is the final performance of NightoftheLivingDead (the musical) at Kensington Arts Theatre. How can I possibly begin to wrap this whole series up in a nice bow? I can start by thanking the...

‘The Jungle Book’ at Synetic Theater’s Teen Ensemble by Jennifer Perry

Like its adult (mainstage) counterpart, the Synetic Theater Teen Ensemble clearly has a knack for adapting well-known works of literature, highlighting the salient themes for today, and presenting the...

‘San Francisco Ballet Program B’ by Breena Siegel

San Francisco Ballet, the oldest professional ballet company in the country, wins hearts over with their classical version of Romeo & Juliet. The age-old story is set again the backdrop of sweeping...

“You For Me For You” at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company by Amanda Gunther

Working well into their 33rd season entitled My Roots My Revolutions, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company presents the world premier of Mia Chung’s You For Me For You. A gripping drama with comic heart...

‘Six Characters in Search of an Author’ at WSC Avant Bard by Francine Schwartz

Nobel Prize-winning playwright Luigi Pirandello’s Six Characters in Search of an Author opened WSC Avant Bard’s new season. The theatre is located in the Arisphere, in downtown Roslyn – two blocks...

‘The Amazing Night-time Adventure of Little Hawelmann’ at Imagination Stage by Julia L. Exline

Imagination Stage presents The Amazing Night-time Adventure of Little Hawelmann, a puppetry delight created and performed by the founders of Theater der Nacht, Heiko, and Ruth Brockhausen. Brought all...

Quotidian Theatre Company’s ‘The Dead’ Part 3: Interview of Marni Nixon by Janice Hall

In the final segment of our interview, Marni Nixon and I are joined by David Dubov, who will be playing the role of Freddy Malins in the Quotidian Theatre production of James Joyce’s The Dead. David...

‘My Fair Lady’ at Arena Stage at The Mead Center for American Theater by Joel Markowitz

Arena Stage has a holiday gift waiting for you on the Fichandler Stage – a ‘loverly,’ joyful, colorful, funny, brilliantly acted and beautifully sung production of the much loved musical My Fair Lady....

Quotidian Theatre Company’s ‘The Dead’ Part 2: Interview of Marni Nixon by Janice Hall

In Part Two of our three-part interview with Marni Nixon, Marni and I talk about her preparation for the role of Aunt Kate in James Joyce’s The Dead, and she discusses the challenges and joys of...

‘They’re the Altar Boyz’ Part Four: Meet Derek Tatum by Joel Markowitz

Here is Part 4 of our series of behind the scenes interviews with the director and cast of 1st Stage’s Altar Boyz. Now, meet Derek Tatum. Derek: My name is Derek John Tatum and I am originally from...

Creative Cauldron Receives 2012 Dominion Arts Stars ‘Rising Star’ Award by Laura Connors Hull

CREATIVE CAULDRON RECEIVES 2012 DOMINION ARTS STARS “RISING STAR” AWARD. ARTS COUNCIL OF FAIRFAX COUNTY AWARDS 2013 GENERAL OPERATING GRANT Creative Cauldron’s efforts to provide quality programming...

Signature Theatre Hosts CD Release Party for Sandy Bainum’s ‘This Christmas’ on December 3rd by Hunter Styles

Signature Theatre Hosts Concert & CD Release Party for Sandy Bainum’s This Christmas On December 3, 2012 at 7 PM, Signature Theatre welcomes singer and actress Sandy Bainum (Show Boat and Sunset...

The San Francisco Ballet ‘Program A’ at The Kennedy Center by Carolyn Kelemen

San Francisco Ballet heightens dance expectations Hoist the flags! Uncork the champagne! Let the balloons fly high and wide! The DC ballet season has popped! And it took the oldest ballet company in...

Quotidian Theatre Company’s ‘The Dead’ Part 1: Interview of Marni Nixon by Janice Hall

In early September of this year, several weeks before our rehearsals for James Joyce’s The Dead were scheduled to begin, Jack Sbarbori and Stephanie Mumford, the founders of Quotidian Theatre Company,...

‘Frost/Nixon’ at Greenbelt Arts Center by Amanda Gunther

“I am not a crook.” The vehemently certain words of Richard Nixon defending his actions during the Watergate Scandal made infamous as one of his taglines throughout the course of history. The chance...

Catherine Flye on Playing Mrs. Higgins in ‘My Fair Lady’ at Arena Stage by Joel Markowitz

When I heard that Molly Smith was bringing My Fair Lady to Arena Stage this season, a friend of mine and I had a conversation of “Let’s cast the show.” When it came to the role of Mrs. Higgins we both...

‘Crimes of the Heart’ at Sandy Spring Theatre Group by Mike Spain

The Sandy Spring Theatre Group brings their production of Beth Henley’s Crimes of the Heart to the Arts Barn in Gaithersburg. Director David Fialkoff has assembled a stellar cast for this dark comedy....

‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ at Damascus Theatre Company by Amanda Gunther

“Clang! Clang! Clang! Went the trolley!” And you’d better jump on quick for the Damascus Theatre Company’s production of Meet Me In St. Louis. Directed by Chad Wheeler with Musical Direction by Mary...

‘Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie’ at Theater J by Mike Spain

Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie, a hit from last season in The West End and the Edinburgh Fringe in 2007, has been transplanted to Theater J with the same West End cast and design, and...

Auditions for The British Players’ ‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’ on December 9th & 10th by Chrish Kresge

The British Players present Don’t Dress for Dinner by Marc Camoletti. Directed by Chrish Kresge and produced by Caroline Gelb. Audition Dates Sunday, December 9th : 1 – 3pm Monday, December 10th:...

TONIGHT’S Guests Announced for ‘La-Ti-Do’ at 8 PM at Black Fox Lounge by DonMike Mendoza

TONIGHT – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2012 AT 8 PM La-Ti-Do At Black Fox Lounge 1723 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20009 $10 cover charge at the door. Doors open at 7:50 pm for an 8 pm start....

‘Love and Witchcraft’ at The In Series by Jessica Vaughan

The In Series mounts a lovely and powerful production of two operas to open their thirtieth consecutive season. Producing Artistic Director Carla Hübner, who founded the Series in 1982 has called the...

Part 3: An Interview With “Master Harold” … and the boys’ Baakari Wilder by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

This is Part 3 of my series of 3 interviews with the cast of “Master Harold”. . . and the boys at Bay Theatre Company. The innovative and versatile Baakari Wilder, delights as “Willie” in “Master...

‘In the Red and Brown Water’ at University of Maryland by Jessica Vaughan

In the Red and Brown Water is a stunning piece of theater by the School of Theater, Dance and Performance Studies at the University of Maryland at the state of the art Clarice Smith Performing Arts...

Part 2: An Interview With “Master Harold” … and the boys’ Michael Anthony Williams by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

This is Part 2 of my series of 3 interviews with the cast of “Master Harold”. . . and the boys at Bay Theatre Company. Next: Part Three with Baakari Wilder. The fascinating and multi-talented Michael...

‘The Suzanne Farrell Ballet Program B’ at The Kennedy Center by Colleen Sproull

The Suzanne Farrell Ballet Program B is a splendid night of Balanchine that will keep you glued to the edge of your seat in anticipation of what type of ballet you will see next. The first movement,...

Video of The Joey Team at ‘War Horse’- Brian Robert Burns, Jessica Krueger & Danny Yoerger by Todd Clark

TheDCPLACE and DC Theater Arts present a video interview ‘Team Joey’ of War Horse at The Kennedy Center. Co-Host: Mitchell Ugwuezi. The Joey Horse Team: Brian Robert Burns, Jessica Krueger and Danny...

‘Medieval Story Land’ at fallFringe by Cyle Durkee

Medieval Story Land’ – the fun sendup of adventure stories is plain fun. We begin our journey with the “hero,” a young elf named Todd (played joyfully by Forrest Rilling). Todd is an idiot and he...

‘They’re the Altar Boyz’ Part Three: Meet Edward Nagel by Joel Markowitz

Here is Part 3 of our series of behind the scenes interviews with the director and cast of 1st Stage’s Altar Boyz. Now, meet Edward Nagel. Hi, I’m Edward C. Nagel, and I’m playing the role of Mark in...

‘S/He is Nancy Joe’ at Mead Theatre Lab at Flashpoint by Don Michael Mendoza

I am going to cut straight to the point before I explain why and say outright that Fulbright Scholar Miřenka Čechová’s S/He is Nancy Joe is an invaluable and spectacular piece of performance art that...

‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ at American University by Colleen Sproull

Glengarry Glen Ross at American University’s Katzen Arts Center was a wild ride. First off, special consent was given by David Mamet for a bold twist – seven women play the men’s roles. With direction...

‘Venus’ at Howard University’s Department of Theatre Arts by Veronique MacRae

Howard University’s Department of Theatre Arts continues its 2012-2013 season ‘Reclaiming the Black Body, Identity, Discourse, and Politics’ with the powerful story of Saartje Baartman in Venus,...

Linda Eder at The Music Center at Strathmore by Tiffany Draut

The audience entered Strathmore on November 8, 2012, for Linda Eder’s concert Songbirds with high expectations — expectations which were more than amply fulfilled by the delightful concert. Eder...

‘The Suzanne Farrell Ballet Program A’ at The Kennedy Center by Colleen Sproull

Growing up as a serious ballet dancer, Suzanne Farrell was one of my biggest idols – she still is. Last night, I couldn’t believe I was so lucky to be sitting in the Eisenhower Theater of the Kennedy...

‘All My Sons’ at The Keegan Theatre by David Friscic

Do not let the deceptive simplicity of the stunning set design (by Mark Johnson) – replete with lush greenery, white picket fences and flower boxes – fool you into thinking you are taking a trip to a...

‘Auntie Mame’ at Laurel Mill Playhouse by Amanda Gunther

Laurel Mill Playhouse welcomes winter and the upcoming holidays with their production of Auntie Mame. Directed by Larry Simmons this non-musical telling of the infamous eccentric rich aunt from...

The British Players Presents ‘The Princess and the Sprout’ November 20-December 16th at Kensington Town Hall

The British Players present THE PRINCESS AND THE SPROUT. This traditional holiday pantomime, a theatrical treat that for centuries has entertained audiences all around the British Isles. Delight in...

Talk Back This Saturday With David Emerson Toney and Michael J. Bobbitt at Port City Playhouse

Enjoy a special talkback with playwright David Emerson Toney and Adventure Theatre/MTC’s Producing Artistic Director Michael Bobbitt after the 8pm performance of The Soul Collector on Saturday,...

Keb’ Mo’ at The Music Center at Strathmore

Keb’ Mo’ looked like a vintage blues man as he walked out on The Music Center at Strathmore’s Concert Hall stage with his resonator guitar. He opened his show with the beautiful “Every Morning”...

‘Melissa Etheridge’ at The Music Center at Strathmore

Melissa Etheridge rocked the The Music Center at Strathmore last night for over two and a half hours. Her fans packed the venue leaving very few empty seats. Etheridge showed her musical talent...

Hubbard Street 2 & CityDance Conservatory Dancers at Strathmore by Breena Siegel

The CityDance Conservatory and Chicago-based Hubbard Street 2 of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago joined forces over the weekend to perform an array of celebrated works. Hubbard Street 2 is the...

‘Oliver Twist’ at Creative Cauldron at ArtSpace by Julia L. Exline

Creative Cauldron at ArtSpace presents Oliver Twist, their own unique stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novel, not to be confused with Lionel Bart’s widely known musical, Oliver! An...

‘All Shook Up’ at Rockville Musical Theatre by Amanda Gunther

A well I bless my soul what’s wrong with me? I’m itching like a man on a fuzzy tree! My friends say I’m acting wild as a bug — and it’s because of Rockville Musical Theatre’s production of All Shook...

‘Mary Rose’ at Rep Stage by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

A new light is shone on the familiar Peter Pan childhood classic, as J.M. Barrie writes for adults in Mary Rose, the little seen mysterious tale of grown up fantasy. Continuing its 20th anniversary...

TONIGHT’S Guests Announced for ‘La-Ti-Do’ at 8 PM at Black Fox Lounge by Don Mike Mendoza

TONIGHT – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2012 AT 8 PM La-Ti-Do At The Black Fox Lounge 1723 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20009 $10 cover charge at the door. Doors open at 7:50 pm for an 8 pm...

Tomorrow Night’s Guests Announced for ‘La-Ti-Do’ at 8 PM at Black Fox Lounge by Don Mike Mendoza

TOMORROW – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2012 AT 8 PM La-Ti-Do At The Black Fox Lounge 1723 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20009 $10 cover charge at the door. Doors open at 7:50 pm for an 8 pm...

‘The Solar System’ at Pointless Theatre by Grace Kim

Pointless Theatre’s production of The Solar System Show is charming, witty and fun! What is there not to love about a puppet show, especially when it’s a puppet show performed by professional theatre...

‘The Soul Collector’ at Port City Playhouse by Joel Markowitz

I am a big fan of playwright and actor David Emerson Toney and actress extraordinaire and director Deidra Starnes – and I was thrilled when I heard that David’s play The Soul Collector would have its...

‘Dr. John & The Blind Boys of Alabama’ at George Mason University by Dr. Cheryl Paulhus

The ‘Dr. of funk’ left no doubt that, decades after being known as “The Night Tripper,” he can still stir up a mean musical brew. Dr. John got the party started Saturday night at George Mason...

‘Assassins’ at The Center Stage at Catholic University by David Friscic

The Center Stage production of Stephen Sondheim’s dark and subversive musical Assassins, now playing at Catholic University, is a valiant attempt but just misses the mark. A Sondheim work is often...