2013

Adventure Theatre MTC’s ‘Spotlight 2013’ This Thursday-Saturday at JCC in Rockville, MD by Amanda Russell

ADVENTURE THEATRE MTC ANNOUNCES ITS STUDENT PRODUCTION OF SPOTLIGHT 2013 Thursday, March 21 at 7pm Friday, March 22 at 7pm Saturday, March 23 at 2pm & 7pm Performances held at The Jewish Community...

Helen Hayes Nominees Partied Hardy and a Visit with Nominees Toby Orenstein & Larry Munsey by Carolyn Kelemen

The snowy rain throughout DC last night hardly dampened the warm, friendly spirit of theater folks gathered in the Hamilton Hotel’s chic downstairs lounge a la cabaret. The cozy room (with a stage and...

‘KODO On Earth Tour 2013’ at WPAS at Constitution Hall by Flora Scott

The innate impulse to creatively express and share the life force that pulses to the rhythm of our own beating hearts is age-old and universal. It makes sense, then, that drums are mans oldest...

‘Proof’ at Peter’s Alley Theatre Productions by Amanda Gunther

In searching for answers one must always be able to prove that the answers they have found are true. A deeply profound tale of how life must always keep going until it stops completely is what comes...

‘In the Heat of the Night’ at The Bowie Community Theatre by Amanda Gunther

Argo, Alabama 1962. A white man’s death leads to the arrest of a black out of town off-duty police detective. The Emmy-Winning TV show winds itself together in this racially-charged crime thriller on...

Pumpkin Theatre Finds New Home, Expands Programming by Stacey Needle

Pumpkin Theatre is excited to announce it has signed a multi-year contract with the Har Sinai Congregation, at 2905 Walnut Avenue Owings Mills, Maryland 21117, and will move there this summer. “This...

‘Danú’ at Hylton Performing Arts Center by Mike Spain

Watching Danú perform was a great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Danú is a highly acclaimed, award-winning Celtic band that plays traditional music with a few originals sprinkled in. They also...

‘Three Litttle Birds’ at Adventure Theatre MTC by Julia L. Exline

Adventure Theatre MTC presents the world premiere of Three Little Birds, a Reggae Children’s Musical based on the story by Cedella Marley, with music and lyrics by her father, musical legend Bob...

‘A Whole Lot of Night Music at the WATCH Awards’ by Heather Friedman

When I was cast in The Arlington Players’ production of A Little Night Music last spring, I had been out of the DC theatre scene for so long that I had never experienced the WATCH Awards, and thus I...

‘Les Misérables’ at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School by Jennifer Georgia

Our Lady of Good Counsel Theatre Company’s Les Misérables (the musical by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Alain Boublil and Herbert Kretzmer, based on the classic Victor Hugo novel, that originally opened in...

Robert Aubry Davis to Interview Helen Hayes Awards Nominees on Live Webcast at 8 PM Tonight

TheatreWashington is holding a get-together tonight to honor this year’s Helen Hayes Awards nominees. At 8 PM, from the Hamilton Hotel, watch WETA’s Robert Aubry Davis interview some of the nominees:...

‘Dorothy and The Wizard of Oz’ at Pumpkin Theatre by Amanda Gunther

There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home! Except of course the Pumpkin Theatre a second home to many area children who love the arts and entertainment. And this time they’re bringing to...

Here are the Winners of the 13th Annual WATCH Awards

Here are the winners of the The 13th Annual Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (THE WATCH AWARDS). There were 126 productions (43 musicals, 83 plays) that were adjudicated in 2012. Thirty-three...

‘A Walk in the Woods’ at Quotidian Theatre by Jessica Vaughan

Quotidian Theatre Company heats up the Cold War with Lee Blessing’s classic, A Walk in the Woods. Quotidian’s mission is to present theater about real life with “no-frills acting“ or special effects...

‘God of Carnage’ at Everyman Theatre by Amanda Gunther

If you’re eccentric enough to believe in the soothing power of culture then watching it unravel into a chaotic disarray of Neanderthal style behavior will surely be appealing to your eyes as the Tony...

‘Truthpaste: A Blotto Biography’ at Maryland Ensemble Theatre by Mike Spain

The crowd was ready for the debut of Tad Janes’ world premiere of Truthpaste: A Blotto Biography – advertised as “a one man comedy based on his life experiences.” Janes had a lot of support from...

‘The Seafarer’ at Elden Street Players by Julia L. Exline

Elden Street Players presents The Seafarer, a black comedy written by Conor McPherson. Just in time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, this hauntingly genuine Irish tale explores deep themes like...

WATCH AWARDS Winners Are Being Announced Birchmere

We are updating the winners so check back after 7:30 PM. Here are the winners of the The 12th Annual Washington Area Theatre Community Honors‘ (THE WATCH AWARDS) being awarded tonight at The Birchmere...

‘XANADU’ at Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC by David Friscic

Take a scoop of campy humor, a scoop of Greek Mythology, and a scoop of singing power and you will have the delicious and satisfying current production of Xanadu as performed and sung by the...

‘Passion’ by GöteborgsOperans Danskompani at Nordic Cool 2013 at The Kennedy Center by Colleen Sproull

Passion, as performed by the GöteborgsOperans Danskompani, transformed the Eisenhower Theatre at The Kennedy Center as part of Nordic Cool 2013. An amazing performance well worth your while features...

‘Roméo et Juliette’ at Catholic University by Terry Byrne

Budding love that is “star-crossed” with budding artistry is the magic potion that should move fine-arts lovers to flee their houses and partake in Catholic University’s School of Music’s succulent...

‘Edges’ at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School by Miriam Urquhart

It was certainly an edgy night at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School’s student-directed production of Edges. Edges is not your average piece of musical theater. This beautifully composed piece takes the...

Nibbles And Sips Around Town: ‘How to Succeed in the Wine Business…’ by Jordan Wright

The Barefoot Spirit How to Succeed in the Wine Business Without Really Knowing a Damn Thing About It Last month I spoke with Barefoot Wines founder Michael Houlihan about his upcoming book The...

Olney Theatre Center Announces NNPN Premiere of ‘Rancho Mirage’ & ‘The King and I’ by Laura Asendio

Olney Theatre Center Announces NNPN Rolling World Premiere of Rancho Mirage and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Classic Musical The King and I for their 75th Anniversary Season by Laura Asendio. Olney...

DCMetroTheaterArts is One Year Old Today!

DCMetroTheaterArts is one year old today. Thanks to all our readers for supporting and visiting our site. A special thank you to the theatre and arts communities who welcomed us and reached out to...

Director Craig Cipollini on The Gay Men’s Chorus’ ‘XANADU’ Playing this Weekend at Lisner by Joel Markowitz

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC is performing the musical XANADU this weekend, with a cast of dozens. Director Craig Cipollini tells us how he pulled it off. Joel: Why did you want to direct...

‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ at The Puppet Co. by Julia L. Exline

The Puppet Co. presents Jack and the Beanstalk, a favorite childhood tale suited for all tastes. Performed by Allan Stevens and Christopher Piper and recommended for ages K-6, Jack and the Beanstalk...

Spotlighters & Artisphere present ‘The River and the Mountain’-Controversial Ugandan Play-On March 21st & 23rd

The American Debut Reading of the Controversial play THE RIVER AND THE MOUNTAIN In August 2012, one line from one play changed Ugandan history. “I’m gay” was uttered by the main character from The...

‘Nova Y. Payton, Defying Gravity: the Making of a SuperNova’ at Signature Theatre by Doug Poms

Nova Y. Payton appeared on the Washington area theater scene in her Helen Hayes Award-winning turn as Motormouth Mabel in Hairspray at Signature Theatre. Since then she has appeared in three more...

‘Mud Blue Sky’ at CENTERSTAGE by Amanda Gunther

Tender compassion and wicked wit come to CENTERSTAGE as the world premier of Marisa Wegrzyn’s Mud Blue Sky rounds out the remainder of their 50th Anniversary Season. In this funny new play by Wegrzyn,...

WSC Avant Bard Makes Season Changes & Performs at Theatre on the Run & Catholic University

WSC Avant Bard has made some changes to its Season Schedule and will be performing at Theatre on the Run and Catholic University’s Callan Theatre. Harold Pinter’s No Man’s Land will replace the...

‘Shocked and Amazed Carnival Sideshow’ at Artisphere This Saturday 3/16 at 9 PM

SHOCKED AND AMAZED CARNIVAL SIDESHOW FEATURING THE NEW YORK VARIETY ALL-STARS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS FROM DC’S CHEEKY MONKEY SIDESHOW OF THE FORMER PALACE OF WONDERS —Fire eating, sword swallowing,...

Theater Alliance and Atlas Performing Arts Center Present ‘Word Becomes Flesh’ on March 22-24th

Theater Alliance, in association with Atlas Performing Arts Center, presents Word Becomes Flesh By Marc Bamuthi Joseph/The Living Word Project A limited presentation in association with ATLAS WHAT’S A...

The Lunch and Judy Show: ‘Complaints, Rants, and Complaints!’ by Judy Stadt

I am the host and creator and writer and editor of The Lunch and Judy Show. For four years DCMTA’s Joel Markowitz and I have been schmoozing about theatre in DC, Philly, and NYC and other things…like...

The Studio Theatre Announces its 2013-2014 Season by Liz O’Meara Goldberg

THE STUDIO THEATRE ANNOUNCES ITS 2013-2014 SEASON AND NEW PLAY COMMISSIONS – British Invasion Festival celebrates UK writers under 40 – Michael Kahn directs at Studio for the first time – Commissions...

Tero Saarinen Company at Nordic Cool 2013 at The Kennedy Center by Colleen Sproull

Tero Saarinen Company‘s completely sold-out performance for Nordic Cool 2013 at The Kennedy Center was unlike anything I’ve ever seen. With artistic direction, choreography, and a thrilling...

‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’ at The British Players by Amanda Gunther

Oh what tangled webs we weave when we practice to deceive. Shakespeare may have said it but he never said what would happen if you tried to untangle all those lies. A truly uproarious chaotic comedy...

The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts Has Open House March 23rd From 10 am-Noon by Dane Petersen

The Theatre Lab Open House March 23, 2013 10 am – 12 pm 733 8th Street NW It’s Free!! Join us for a free Open House on March 23, 2013 from 10 am – 12 pm at TheTheatre Lab – 733 8th Street NW,...

‘Deranged Durang’ at Lala Theatre at The National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts by Amanda Gunther

The funny farm meets the loony bin in the zany production of Deranged Durang. Presented at The National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts in Washington, DC; in conjunction with Lala Theatre, this showing...

Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía’s ‘Metáfora’ at Lisner Auditorium by Flora Scott

Flamenco dance combines choreography with improvised solos to a three-part harmony of guitar, singing, and dancing with the rhythm of handclaps, known as palmas, and of the dancers’ step patterns – a...

‘Tuesdays With Morrie’ at Gaithersburg Arts Barn by Amanda Gunther

Everyone knows they’re going to die, but no one believes it. But when faced with the end of the journey so close at hand you start to reevaluate just how you’ve lived your life and whether or not you...

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Announces its 2013-2014 Season by Anneliese DeDiemar

WOOLLY MAMMOTH THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES LINE-UP FOR SEASON 34 WOOLLY INVITES AUDIENCES TO TEAR UP THE PLANKS TO DISCOVER WHAT LURKS BENEATH WITH “AMERICA’S TELL-TALE HEART” Woolly Mammoth Theatre...

‘Monologue Madness’ Names its 32 Actors Competing on Championship Sunday 4/7/13

Here’s the list of this year’s Top 32 actors who will compete on Championship 2013 Sunday Sunday, April 7, 2013, 6pm-8pm The Miracle Theatre, Washington, DC John C. Bailey Katie Culligan Leslie...

“I, Jack, am the Knave of Hearts” at DCAC March 14-April 6th by John Carter

I, Jack, am the Knave of Hearts, a play for actor and audience, will be at the DC Arts Center – 2438 18th Street, NW, from March 14th through April 6th, Thursdays through Sundays at 7:30 PM. There...

Looking for Participants for April 1st at 7 PM Monologue Fest!

We’re thrilled to announce that–after last year’s great success–we’re bringing back the Monologue Fest! Join us on Monday, April 1 at 7 pm at Ri-Ra Irish Pub in Bethesda as local actors compete for a...

Annapolis Opera Performs ‘Rigoletto’ March 15-17th by Kathleen Booth

Annapolis Opera’s year-long celebration of its 40th anniversary will culminate on March 15 and 17 at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts with Verdi’s Rigoletto. First performed in Venice, Italy in...

‘From Here to There’ at Imagination Stage by Julia L. Exline

Imagination Stage presents From Here to There, a show all about playtime! Brought to the North America for the first time through England’s Tell Tale Hearts Company, actors Megan Dominy and Bradley...

Tonight at 7:30 PM: Solas Nua Presents a Free Play Reading of Seamus Collins’ ‘The Man Who’ at Mead Theatre Lab

Solas Nua Presents: Tonight, March 11 – Reading of New Play by Seamus Collins The Man Who Monday, March 11, 2013, 7:30 pm At Flashpoint – Mead Theater Lab, 916 G Street, NW, Washington, D.C. Metro:...

Looking Back: An Interview with Valerie Harper on ‘Looped’ and Her Theatre Career by Joel Markowitz

When I heard that Valerie Harper had dropped out of the National Tour of Looped, (replaced by Stephanie Powers) I knew that it had to be something terrible that would keep this trouper off the stage,...

Gretchen Parlato at WPAS at the 6th and I Synagogue by Francine Schwartz

Gretchen Parlato, winner of the 2004 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocals Competition, has toured internationally with her own band and as a guest of many world-renowned artists; notable...