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Friday, October 22, 2021

In ‘Hadestown’ at Kennedy Center, a wildly exciting theatrical carnival by Jordan Wright

Borrowing from Greek mythology, a musical of love, loss, and the power of dreams.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:34PM
Wednesday, October 20, 2021

A powerful and meaningful ‘Celia and Fidel’ at Arena Stage by Jordan Wright

A new play based on a fight between Cuba’s most influential female revolutionary and its most notorious political leader.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:32AM
Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Synetic Theatre’s ‘Madness of Poe’ is deliciously horrific by Jordan Wright

Neatly combines Poe’s gift for Victorian horror with the brilliance that Synetic is known for.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:51PM
Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Fierce acting envisions Black Pride in ‘The Bluest Eye’ at Dominion Stage by Jordan Wright

Nobel Prize–winning author Toni Morrison’s story travels back to before Black is Beautiful.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:26AM
Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Review: Cher at The Theater at MGM National Harbor by Jordan Wright

Accompanied by a phalanx of golden shield-carrying gladiators, The Goddess of Pop strode onstage last night in a massive afro and shimmering turquoise and silver ensemble that exposed one si…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:38PM
Sunday, February 5, 2017

Review: ‘The Last Waltz 40 Tour’ at The Theater at MGM National Harbor by Jordan Wright

Last night all twelve members of the tribute group for The Band gave a master class in blues, rockabilly, New Orleans jazz, country, honky-tonk and American roots music. The elite touring gr…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:53PM
Sunday, July 31, 2016

Nibbles and Sips Around Town: Ashlar at the Morrison House ~ The Return of The Majestic ~ True Food in the Mosaic District ~ Author Luncheons at the H by Jordan Wright

Ashlar at the Morrison House ~ The Return of The Majestic ~ True Food in the Mosaic District ~ Author Luncheons at the Hay Adams ~ Edible Flowers Decorate the Plate  Swank Modern Interior a…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:00AM
Thursday, May 5, 2016

Nibbles and Sips Around Town: Cookbook Corner ~ ‘The Field To Table Cookbook – Gardening, Foraging, Fishing & Hunting’ By Susan L. Ebert by Jordan Wright

Cookbook Corner ~ The Field To Table Cookbook – Gardening, Foraging, Fishing & Hunting By Susan L. Ebert To pen a collection of recipes using ingredients gleaned from the great outdoor…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:56PM
Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Nibbles And Sips Around Town Chooses The Lap Of Luxury At The Hay-Adams by Jordan Wright

There’s something restorative about being coddled and enveloped in the lap of luxury. Doors magically open, dark coffered wood and gleaming marble floors beckon and the soul-soothing hushe…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:11AM
Thursday, February 11, 2016

Nibbles and Sips Around Town: Pudding it Together: ‘Valentine’s Day Recipes to Charm Your Sweetheart’ by Jordan Wright

Valentine’s Day Recipes to Charm Your Sweetheart  These recipes from Nielsen-Massey are too delicious not to share. For the Decadent Chocolate Pudding be sure to use only the best semi-s…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:27AM
Saturday, January 16, 2016

Nibbles and Sips Around Town: ‘Destination Del Ray for Cozy New Italian Spot;Bethesda Offers Theatre-goers and Cast Members Two Great Dining Options by Jordan Wright

Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap Alexandria locals have been eagerly anticipating the opening of Lena’s, the splashy new Neapolitan-style restaurant recently opened in the Del Ray neigh…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:53AM
Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Nibbles and Sips Around Town: Ankara in Dupont Circle; Ambar at Barracks Row; Bibiana Welcomes a New Chef; Mason Social Pleases the Southern Palate by Jordan Wright

Ankara in Dupont Circle; Ambar at Barracks Row; Bibiana Welcomes a New Chef; Mason Social Pleases the Southern Palate  Ankara is the New Turk on the Block  Sorry to report we missed out on…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:03AM
Sunday, September 6, 2015

Nibbles and Sips Around Town: September 2015: Peru! at Occopa, China Chilcano, Et Voila!, Mom & Pops, & Blackwall Hitch by Jordan Wright

Falling in Love with Peru All Over Again: Seven Signs the Culinary Trend is Here to Stay with Ocopa, the Peruvian Brothers and China Chilcano – Et Voila! Hides in Plain Sight – Elizabeth…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:39AM
Friday, July 3, 2015

Nibbles and Sips Around Town: ‘America Eats Tavern Holds Inaugural Virginia Festival, Bloomsday Celebration, Blue Duck Tavern Rhapsodizes About Ice by Jordan Wright

As expected tons of events are crammed into the month of June. Why? There seems to be a totally unfounded impression that we are all darting off to faraway lands. We wish! Here’s where we …

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Thursday, July 2, 2015

Nibbles And Sips Around Town: Nibbles and Sips Goes To The Country’ by Jordan Wright

A Dreamy Summer Pop-Up Supper, Strawberries Rule at Delaplane’s Annual Festival, Fueling Up at The French Hound, Healthful Eats at Brassicas, Patrick O’Connell Launches Latest Book at Wi…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:07AM
Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Nibble and Sips Around Town: ‘A Visit to The Virginia Gold Cup’ and 2 Recipes by Jordan Wright

Whisk and Quill was delighted to accept an invitation to attend the 90th running of the Virginia Gold Cup last weekend in The Plains, Virginia, as a judge for their prestigious tailgate com…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:12AM
Thursday, April 23, 2015

‘Dame Edna’s Glorious Goodbye’ – The Farewell Tour at National Theatre by Jordan Wright

A fresh breeze blew into town last night and she was wearing rhinestone-encrusted cat eye glasses out to there, and a hot pink fringe gown glittering with Swarovski crystals. Yes, you guesse…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:33AM
Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Nibbles and Sips: The Prince Of Wales And The Duchess Of Cornwall Visit Mount Vernon by Jordan Wright

Wide-eyed tourists were gobsmacked to shake hands with and get hugs from His Royal Highness, Prince Charles, and his wife, Camilla Parker-Bowles, the Duchess of Cornwall, as the couple toure…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:46AM
Thursday, March 19, 2015

Nibbles And Sips Around Town: Tonight: Goût de/Good France! Chooses DC Chef Franck Loquet for Grand Gastronomic Dinner by Jordan Wright

Goût de/Good France! Chooses DC Chef Franck Loquet for Grand Gastronomic Dinner Tonight – Thursday, March 19,  2015 – 1300 chefs from around the world will express their love…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:11AM
Saturday, March 14, 2015

Nibbles and Sips: Around Town: SER: A Reboot of the Classic Dishes of Spain and The Kennedy Center Embraces Spain and Portugal by Jordan Wright

SER: A Reboot of the Classic Dishes of Spain Last summer when the Ballston Business Improvement District sent out an all-call seeking innovative restaurant concepts, the husband and wife tea…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:07AM
Thursday, March 12, 2015

Great Pre-Theatre Dining Deals From Area 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…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:39AM
Thursday, February 19, 2015

Nibbles and Sips: ‘Chef To Chef With Chris Lusk’ by Jordan Wright

At forty-one, East Texas native and Johnson & Wales grad, Chris Lusk has seen the ins and outs of a few restaurant kitchens and learned a wide variety of international cuisines. After an…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM
Thursday, December 18, 2014

Nibbles and Sips: ‘Christmas Thrills And Chills For Every Theatregoer’ by Jordan Wright

Christmas Thrills And Chills For Every Theatregoer The Nutcracker performed by The Washington Ballet One of the best ways I know of to get excited about the Christmas season is to get thysel…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:06AM
Thursday, December 11, 2014

Nibbles And Sips Around Town: Meet the 2014 StarChefs Washington DC Area Rising Stars And 12/16 Gala at Union Market by Jordan Wright

Mark your calendars now for one of DC’s best dining events. On December 16, 2014 the 2014 StarChefs Washington DC area Rising Stars Gala will be at Dock 5 at Union Market. There’s ev…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:55AM
Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Nibbles and Sips: ‘National Geographic’s Executive Chef Matthew Crudder Talks About His Plans For The Upcoming Farm-To-Table Dinner And Why He Lik by Jordan Wright

Presiding over National Geographic’s Washington, DC kitchens for over two years, Executive Chef Matthew Crudder draws on his considerable experience. A graduate of the New England Culinary…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:15AM
Saturday, November 29, 2014

Nibbles and Sips Around Town: Peach Brandy Debuts At George Washington’s Mount Vernon Distillery by Jordan Wright

Eight hundred eagerly-anticipated bottles of George Washington’s limited edition Peach Brandy Eau de Vie (translation: “water of life”) went onto the shelves of the Mount Vernon Estate…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:34PM
Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Nibbles and Sips Around Town: ‘A Fall Favorite At The Skyland Resort In The Shenandoah Mountains’ by Jordan Wright

When G. Freeman Pollock founded Skyland in 1894, he had been in and out of bankruptcy so many times he couldn’t possibly have envisioned the immense popularity it would have subsequently g…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:27AM
Thursday, October 2, 2014

Nibbles and Sips Around Town: ‘Human Rights Campaign’s “Chefs For Equality” Evening Scores Big With DC Chefs And Their Fans’ by Jordan Wright

Human Rights Campaign’s “Chefs For Equality” Evening Scores Big With DC Chefs And Their Fans When Washington Post food writer David Hagedorn is doing the asking, big name chefs and res…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:21PM
Thursday, September 25, 2014

Nibbles And Sips Around Town: A Green Wolf Resides on 14th Street, Tapping the Trees, A Visit to Maple Avenue Restaurant, Station 4 Goes to Valencia f by Jordan Wright

A Green Wolf Resides on 14th Street, Tapping the Trees, A Visit to Maple Avenue Restaurant, Station 4 Goes to Valencia for Inspiration and Porchetta for a Crowd at Jackson 20  One of the m…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:08AM
Friday, September 5, 2014

Nibbles and Sips Around Town: ‘Cambridge, Maryland’ by Jordan Wright

In an area where watermen and their history have customarily been the prime subject of writerly interest, it was “Chesapeake” author James Michener who noted the architecture of Cambridg…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:03AM
Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Nibbles And Sips Around Town – A Conversation With Pastry Chef Joseluis Flores by Jordan Wright

You may have noted that I only occasionally report on desserts. Often they can be so cloyingly sweet, targeted to a juvenile palate, or just something to bump up the check total. And unless…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:15AM

All that Chat

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