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Saturday, October 20, 2012

Ranting With Cyle: ‘Sounds of Silence’ by Cyle Durkee by Cyle Durkee

Silence. Makes people…. Nervous. Which I find a bit odd. You would think that it would take the pressure off, right? We could all just not talk, and everyone should be fine with that (…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:30AM
Monday, October 15, 2012

‘Hemispheric Dysfunctionalism & the Cortical Titanic’ at 5th Dentist by Cyle Durkee 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 th…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:53PM
Thursday, August 30, 2012

‘La-Ti-Do’ at Black Fox Lounge by Cyle Durkee by Cyle Durkee

In one word: Amazing (I wish people would just trust me on that and go see it, but I also understand that I should probably let you know why {so here goes})! Ok, this is unique. La-Ti-Do (M…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:30AM
Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Gia Mora’s ‘Sweethearts and Singletons’ at The Black Fox Lounge by Cyle Durkee by Cyle Durkee

Are you a little nerdy (I certainly am)? Do you think the hottest thing about someone is their ability to discuss the almost science fiction levels of technology we are creating (shout out t…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:55PM
Saturday, August 18, 2012

Ranting With Cyle: ‘Come to the Cabaret’ by Cyle Durkee by Cyle Durkee

Cabaret is a form of entertainment featuring comedy, song, dance, and theatre. It is mainly distinguished by the performance venue, a restaurant or nightclub with a stage for performances wi…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:15AM
Monday, August 6, 2012

Ranting With Cyle: ‘On the Fringe After the Fringe’ by Cyle Durkee by Cyle Durkee

Well, that was quite a Fringe! The revelry (drunkeness), the pageantry (drunkeness), and the ecstasy (there were several moments where I could have used some)!! I can’t wait for next year!…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM
Sunday, July 22, 2012

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Delusions of Grandeur’ by Cyle Durkee by Cyle Durkee

Delusions of Grandeur is a fun romp through many things clown and a few things Shakespeare (though the only actual monologue comes from Matthew Pauli {and is beautiful}). There is a clownish…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:04PM

Capital Fringe Review: ‘The Cloudism Project’ by Cyle Durkee by Cyle Durkee

Ok…this one is a bit different. Start with one of the best curtain speeches (designed to get everyone to turn off their cell phones) I’ve ever seen, delivered by Karen Beriss who is …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:43PM
Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Superhero Celebrity Rehab: The Musical’ by Cyle Durkee by Cyle Durkee

Who hasn’t wondered what keeps Superman up at all hours? Why can’t Batman sleep? Why are Wonder Woman’s breasts so perky? The answer to the first two is obviously drugs (the answer to …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:57AM

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Sweet Painted Lady’ by Cyle Durkee by Cyle Durkee

Oh, the oldest story in the world. Boy has girl. Girl buys boy’s painting. Boy takes drugs and painting comes to life. Boy has affair with painting. Boy freaks out. Boy overdoses and k…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:28AM

Capital Fringe Review: ‘The City of God’ – A New Opera’ by Cyle Durkee by Cyle Durkee

Here goes. First, I’m not going to mention any names because these are college kids and they will learn better (and I’d like for them to get a chance to do so without the albatross of a …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:59AM

Capital Fringe Review: ’3rd Annual “Fool for All”: Tales of Marriage and Mozzarella’ by Cycle Durkee by Cyle Durkee

Over the years I have seen Faction of Fools develop beautifully. They are developing a cast of regulars that have real chemistry and obviously enjoy working with each other enormously.  Let…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:34AM
Saturday, July 14, 2012

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Colony’ by Cyle Durkee by Cyle Durkee

Enter a room with no chairs. There are two women in striped leotards running in place (Kelly Bond and Melissa Krodman {Melissa has the curly hair}). You mill about looking for a place to sit…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:48AM

Capital Fringe Review: ‘The Circle’ by Cyle Durkee by Cyle Durkee

The Circle is a walking tour of an area surrounding the Fringe office. You first download an audio file onto your IPOD or other handheld electronic device. Then you get into a group and your…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:29AM
Saturday, March 10, 2012

Cyle Raving: ‘On the Brink of the Waterfront’ by Cyle Durkee by Cyle Durkee

There are few relationships as complex as those that are created by actors and directors working together.  They’re soggy with shared experience and emotion.  They’re dry and cracked l…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:27AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards