2012

Doing the Time Warp: Meet the Cast of Washington Savoyards’ “The Rocky Horror Show”: Part One: Autumn Seavy

In Part One of a series of interviews with the cast of Washington Savoyaards’ The Rocky Horror Show – we meet Autumn Seavey, who is playing Magenta. My name is Autumn Seavey, and since moving to the...

Mariinsky Ballet’s ‘Cinderella’ at The Kennedy Center by Carolyn Kelemen

Young Russian dancers keep Cinderella on her toes With its remarkable legacy of theatrical and musical traditions, St. Petersburg’s Mariinsky Ballet boasts the best ballerinas and male bravura – the...

‘Platero y Yo’ at Gala Hispanic Theatre by Amanda Gunther

Based on one of the most famous prose poems in the 20th century Spanish literary canon, Platero y Yo comes to the stage of the Gala Hispanic Theatre to launch the children’s season in 2012. The...

‘Richard III’ at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company by Amanda Gunther

“Now is the winter of our discontent.” This famous line uttered by the bloody king (and we all know what proceeds therein) in one of Shakespeare’s great bloody tragedies Chesapeake Shakespeare...

Silhouette Stages presents ‘RENT’ from October 25 – November 4th by Cast Member Danielle Sherry

When confronted with the title of Jonathan Larson’s epic rock opera/ musical RENT, what emotions are you suddenly filled with? Passion? Nostalgia? Loss? Or perhaps celebration and friendship come to...

Nibbles And Sips Around Town: ‘Dining Before The Show – Great Deals From Great Restaurants’ by Jordan Wright

When friends ask me where to dine before the theatre I try to respond authoritatively. But, alas, my brain turns to porridge as I mentally scroll through the limitless options. I try to hone it down...

Meet the Young Cast Members of Olney Theatre Center’s ‘Over the Tavern’ – Part Four: Connor Aikin

Joel: This is the final interview in our series “Meet the Young Cast Members of Olney Theatre Center’s Over the Tavern.” We end today with the eldest son. Connor: I’m Connor Aikin and I’m 16 years...

‘POTUS Among Us’ at Washington Improv Theater by Jessica Vaughan

If you find yourself taking this election season as little too seriously, are sick of self-important talking heads on TV, or if you want a few good-natured laughs, POTUS Among Us by the Washington...

Ambassador Theater’s ‘Trespassing’ by Assistant Director James Randle

When I first heard that Ambassador Theater was mounting Egyptian plays my mind immediately began swimming with imagery: the stereotypical pyramids, but also palms, gold, perfume, mud-brick,...

‘Bus Stop’ at The Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre by Amanda Gunther

It may be October but down at Grace’s Diner just 30 miles west of Kansas City, Missouri, March is roaring in like a lion as The Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre presents William Inge’s Bus Stop....

‘Legally Blonde: the Musical’ at Reston Community Players by Joel Markowitz

This is the year of the blonde in pink! Dozens of schools, community theatres, and a dinner theatre in the DC Metro area have opted to try their hand at producing the popular Broadway musical Legally...

‘Bad Panda’ at Iron Crow Theatre Company by Amanda Gunther

As Fall rolls in it may be too chilly for a trip to the zoo, but you’ll have far more fun watching these animals in their ‘captivity’ as Iron Crow Theatre Company presents Bad Panda – a new play by...

‘Hemispheric Dysfunctionalism & the Cortical Titanic’ at Capital Fringe by Cyle Durkee

I scarcely know where to begin. Hemispheric Dysfunctionalism & the Cortical Titanic moves through the treacherous waters of involved philosophical musings like the Titanic maneuvered through the north...

‘And Then There Were None’ at Aldersgate Church Community Theater by Julia L. Exline

Aldersgate Church Community Theater presents Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None, a captivating murder mystery directed by Roland Gomez. Originally a novel (that became one of the best-selling...

Part Seven: Letters From the Living Dead: “This house…this place” by Stephen Gregory Smith

“As we rounded round the hill, past the boating shop, we’d stop and turn the corner by the mill – and I’d see this house…this place…” Long gone are Barbie dolls and handmade sets in my basement. Long...

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

It’s that time of week again! Come join in on the fun at The Black Fox Lounge’s “Best of” nominated cabaret series La-Ti-Do. This week, we welcome Doug Bowles, Karin Sorey, and Alex Hassan’s Three For...

Today: A talk back with ‘Over the Tavern’ Playwright Tom Dudzick and DCMTA’s Joel Markowitz at Olney Theatre Center

DCMTA’s Editor and Publisher Joel Markowitz will moderate a talk back with Tom Dudzick, playwright of OVER THE TAVERN, today after the 2 PM matinee. Talkback with Tom Dudzick on Sunday, October 14th...

‘Xanadu’ at Landless Theatre Company by Mike Spain

Landless Theatre Company’s production of the musical Xanadu at the Frederick Cultural Arts Center provides an evening of fun, and exciting, and crazy entertainment. You can upgrade your ticket for $5...

‘Beethoven: The Power of Three’ at National Philharmonic at Strathmore by Tiffany Draut

I was fortunate enough to attend “Beethoven: the Power of Three” by the National Philharmonic, under the expert baton of Piotr Gajewski, at the Music Center at Strathmore. The night began with the...

‘Barbara Cook’s Spotlight: Maureen McGovern’ at The Kennedy Center by Jennifer Perry

Now in its 6th season, the Barbara Cook’s Spotlight Series has succeeded in bringing known and lesser known musical theatre talent to Kennedy Center audiences in a cabaret setting. Award-winning...

‘A Flea in Her Ear’ at Rockville Little Theatre by Mara Bayewitz

Mistaken identity? Check. Double entendres that would make your grandmother stifle a giggle? Check. Over-the-top characters going in one door and coming out another? Check mate. Ladies and gentlemen,...

‘Election Day Plays 2012’ on October 17th & 30th at Busboys & Poets by Brett Steven Abelman

Just in time for the election, six local playwrights have written new plays about people whose voices usually get left out of the political debates. Ranging from comedy to drama to game show, the new...

Submit your Nominations for the 2012 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards by Jennifer Perry

BroadwayWorld, which is expanding its coverage of the DC theatre market with more reviews, is offering the DC theatergoing community the chance to nominate its favorite productions, actors and...

‘Teen Angel Project’ by Gabriela Schulman

Take a group of kids who love to perform, take away the competition of the theater world and the usual drama that surrounds it, and instead add the desire to give back to their community and there you...

‘Far Away’ at Georgetown University by Francine Schwartz

‘War and Peace’ and it’s many manifestations has proven a fertile subject for film and theater. Far Away, a dystopian fable written by the famed British playwright Caryl Churchill, and beautifully...

‘Anything Goes’ at Heritage Players by Amanda Gunther

It’s delightful! It’s delicious! It’s de-lovely! What is, you ask? Why the Heritage Player’s fall production of Cole Porter’s Anything Goes! Directed by Brian Mellen with Musical Direction by Stephen...

Nibbles & Sips Around Town: Latin Fusion Sizzle, Cathal Armstrong & Mike Isabella Cooks Italian – Jersey Style

Nibbles And Sips Around Town – Latin Fusion Sizzle, Cathal Armstrong: The New American And Top Chef Mike Isabella Cooks Italian – Jersey Style Get Global Masa 14 has a special place in my heart....

Winner Announced For Tickets To ‘SFJAZZ COLLECTIVE: The Music of Chick Corea…’ at U of MD

Our Winner of the two tickets is MARIE HIMEL The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is offering one lucky DCMTA reader a free pair of tickets to tomorrow night’s SFJAZZ COLLECTIVE: The Music of...

‘You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown’ at Montgomery College by Amanda Gunther

Good grief! Did you hear? The Department of Theatre at Montgomery College is presenting You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown to kick off the start of their fall season. Directed by James Gardiner with...

Producer Larry Kaye on the Broadway-bound ‘The Velocity of Autumn,’ & Molly Smith’s Broadway Directorial Debut

It was announced today that Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons and Two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Spinells will be starring in Eric Coble’s new play The Velocity of Autumn and Arena Stage’s...

Peter’s Alley Theatre Productions: A New Theater Voice Arrives in DC

To Gillian on her 37th Birthday will open November 2nd at Theatre on the Run in Arlington. The play will kick off the Inaugural Season of Peter’s Alley Theatre Productions. An innovative new company,...

‘Filichia on Friday’: ‘Ben West is At Home Abroad’ by Peter Filichia

Here is Columnist Peter Filichia’s column on Kritzerland called ‘Filichia on Friday.’‘ This week: Ben West is at Home Abroad Peter Filichia is the author of Let’s Put on a Musical, now in its third...

Washington Savoyards Names ‘Guest Narrators’ for ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ by Katy Beth Cassel

Guest Narrators Take Over Transylvania in Washington Savoyard’s THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW October 19 – November 4 Surprise “creatures of the night” emerge when Washington Savoyards 41st season opens with...

‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ at Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre by Julia L. Exline

Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, with music and lyrics by William Finn and book by Rachel Sheinkin. Jeffrey Davis directs...

Friday Fire Sale at ‘Farragut North’ at Silver Spring Stage by Michael Kharfen

From Michael Kharfen from Silver Spring Stage: This just in on the wire: “the polls have been extended for Farragut North with two more shows this Friday October 12 and Saturday October 13!” As you...

Meet the Young Cast Members of Olney Theatre Center’s ‘Over the Tavern’ – Part Three: Christopher Cox

In Part 3 of 4 interviews with the young cast of Olney Theatre Center’s Over the Tavern – Christopher Cox talks about playing Georgie. I am Christopher Cox, and I am 15 years old. I began acting at...

‘Spring Awakening’ at Dominion Stage by Doug Poms

Spring Awakening, the 2007 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, is back in the DC area in a new production at Dominion Stage. The much beloved show with music by Duncan Sheik and a book and lyrics by...

‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’ at Montgomery Playhouse by Amanda Gunther

Go Chipmunks! It’s 1958 and it’s the night of the Super Senior Prom at Springfield High School! The Crooning Crabcakes have been banned from performing at the dance because their lead singer got...

‘Devil Dog Six’ at Venus Theatre by Amanda Gunther

And it’s off to the races! The horses are out of the gate, thundering around the bend and pulling ahead to take the lead is Devil Dog Six, the third selection in the Venus Theatre’s “Bold Hope” 2012...

‘Reckless’ at Spooky Action Theater by Erica Laxson

Spooky Action Theater is known for producing offbeat and thought provoking shows and their Fall presentation of Craig Lucas’ Reckless is an absolute emotional thrill ride of epic proportions....

Broadway’s Alton Fitzgerald White Performs at Adventure Theatre MTC Fundraiser on October 14th at 6:30 PM

Adventure Theatre MTC announces its 2012 Fall Musicale Fundraiser for its education and outreach programs to be held on Sunday, October 14th at 6 PM at Adventure Theatre-MTC – in Glen Echo Park Cuddle...

‘Dying City’ at Signature Theatre by Jennifer Perry

Christopher Shinn’s provocative time-shifting 65 minute piece, Dying City, explores the themes of love, loss, grief, brotherhood, the past, duty, and identity. Kelly, a young, repressed Harvard grad...

“Master Harold”…and the boys at Bay Theatre Company by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

“Master Harold” …and the boys is the potential life-changing, pulse racing drama playing in Annapolis, MD., that marks the 11th season opener for Bay Theatre Company. The Company’s mission is to...

Memorial Service for Dr. Jaylee Mead Tonight at 6:30 PM at Arena Stage

From Arena Stage at the Mead Center Center for American Theater. MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR BELOVED PHILANTHROPIST, SCIENTIST & THEATER LOVER DR. JAYLEE MONTAGUE MEAD TO BE HELD TONIGHT – MONDAY, OCTOBER 8,...

‘Mouse on the Move’ at Imagination Stage by Julia L. Exline

Imagination Stage presents Mouse on the Move as part of their “My First Imagination Stage – Early Childhood” program, providing interactive and educational shows for children ages 1-5. This production...

Memorial Service for Dr. Jaylee Mead Tomorrow at 6:30 PM at Arena Stage

From Arena Stage at the Mead Center Center for American Theater. MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR BELOVED PHILANTHROPIST, SCIENTIST & THEATER LOVER DR. JAYLEE MONTAGUE MEAD TO BE HELD TOMORROW – MONDAY, OCTOBER...

‘The Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi’ at George Mason University by Dr. Cheryl Paulhus

On Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 I attended a performance of The Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts as part of ‘Great Performances at Mason’ Series. From a...

‘Promises, Promises’ at The Arlington Players by Julia L. Exline

The Arlington Players presents Promises, Promises, the 1968 Tony Award-winning Best Musical based on Billy Wilder’s 1960’s screenplay and Academy Award-winning Best Picture The Apartment, with music...

‘Drunk Enough To Say I Love You’ at Single Carrot Theatre by Amanda Gunther

In times where the world is falling apart communication is key. And while the main surface of this story may be political, there is a dramatic underlying current of the labors of love slipped into the...

‘Avenue Q’ at Red Branch Theatre Company by John Harding

In a make-believe Michelin Guide to musical highways and byways, Avenue Q would hardly rank as more than a Broadway roundabout. It’s a tuneful goof on Sesame Street, peopled mainly by sexually...