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Saturday, September 7, 2013

‘Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience’ at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

I will admit, I found it a bit difficult to contain my excitement as I walked towards Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Sidney Harman Hall for Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:59PM
Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Reporting from ‘Page to Stage’: ‘The Inaugural Election for President of Mrs. Jacobson’s Sixth Grade Class’ by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

My second day at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ annual Page-to-Stage Festival may have been shorter than my first, but no less impressive. The idea that new playwrigh…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM
Monday, September 2, 2013

Reporting from The Page-to-Stage Festival: ‘The Three Musketeers’ and ‘The Young Spectaculars and the Front Yard Adventure‘ by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

This Labor Day weekend, the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts hosts the 12th annual Page-to-Stage Festival. Featuring over 40 theatre companies from the Washington DC area, the fe…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:30AM
Thursday, August 15, 2013

Sandy Bainum’s “S’Wonderful,” A Night of Ira Gershwin” at Signature Theatre’s Sizzlin’ Summer Cabarets by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

Last night, Sandy Bainum was added to the long list of artists performing solo cabarets as part of Signature Theatre’s annual event, Sizzlin’ Summer Cabaret. For a two and a half week pe…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:20AM
Saturday, August 3, 2013

‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged’ at Flying Muskrat Theatre Company by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

Personally, I have always been a huge fan of Shakespeare. My teenage brother on the other hand was a bit hesitant as I drove him to the James Lee Community Center for The Complete Works of W…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:57PM
Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Eve’s Big Fat Family Reunion’ by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

What do you get when Eve, Sarah, Abraham, and Adam’s first wife Lillith all come together for one big dinner party? Well you get crazy family reunion that’s for sure. Lois Cecsarini turn…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:53PM

Capital Fringe Review: ‘H Street Housewives’ by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

Personally I never been a huge fan of reality TV shows, but H Street Housewives left me sitting on the edge of my seat eager to see what hilarious joke or backstabbing move one of the actors…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:58AM

Capital Fringe Review: ‘The Conversion of Thais the Whore’ by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

Written by Hroswitha of Gandersheim and directed by Michael Poanddl, The Conversion of Thais the Whore tells the shocking story of Pafnutius, a religious man with a desire for the world to b…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:34AM

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Old Time British Music Hall’ by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

Hilarious, energetic, and entertaining, the British Players’ Old Time British Music Hall is a must-see event. Set in a cabaret-style and hosted by the emcee, or Chairman Malcolm Edwards, t…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:06AM
Sunday, July 7, 2013

‘Mouse on the Move’ at Imagination Stage by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

Typically when I review a show, I bring a friend whose feet reach the ground while sitting in the audience. However, for this particular performance, I decided to take a different route. Whe…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:57PM
Sunday, June 16, 2013

Source Festival: ‘Fox Cried’ (Artistic Blind Date) by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

What do you get when you combine the clever minds of a visual artist, a traditional actor and playwright, and a musician? Well you get an artistic blind date of course, but not necessarily t…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:39PM
Friday, June 14, 2013

‘West Side Story’ at The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at The Music Center at Strathmore by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

In Kathleen Wheaton’s article in “Applause at Strathmore” magazine, she stated that Leonard Bernstein, composer of the West Side Story score, was unhappy with the film’s orchestratio…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:15PM
Saturday, June 8, 2013

‘Bent’ at Dominion Stage by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

When I read Martin Sherman’s Bent last year, I was extremely impressed with the intensity of the writing. I loved his choice to not only shed some light on an area of the Holocaust that is…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:32PM
Thursday, May 23, 2013

‘Homeward Bound Heroes’ at The Music Center at Strathmore by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

The Wounded in Action Family Foundation (WIAFF) has made it their mission to help wounded war veterans integrate back into their home lives. Last night, they held Homeward Bound Heroes, a fu…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:17PM
Sunday, May 19, 2013

‘Underground Railroad: An Evening with Kathleen Battle’ at Strathmore by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

Last night, soprano Kathleen Battle performed a concert of spirituals that rang throughout the rafters at The Music Center at Strathmore with the help of pianist Cyrus Chestnut, the Heritag…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:51AM
Monday, July 16, 2012

‘Church’ at Forum Theatre Company by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

Forum Theatre’s mission is to bring controversial and discussion inspiring theater to society. From what I witnessed on Saturday July 13, they seem to have met their goal. Church, written …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:07AM

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Alice in Wonderland’ by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

The Greenbelt Arts Center presents the popular children’s tale Alice in Wonderland, with a twist. The basic storyline is still present: Alice (Liz Cassedy) falls down a rabbit hole and mee…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:40AM

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Imagination Meltdown Adventure’ by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

The statement “Be careful what you wish for” takes on a whole new meaning through Pointless Theatre’s production of Imagination Meltdown Adventure. The play loosely follows Joseph Camp…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:06AM
Saturday, July 14, 2012

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Hamlet’ by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

When I accepted the program for We Happy Few Productions’ experimental approach to Hamlet, I have to admit I felt a little apprehensive. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the bril…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:55AM
Sunday, July 8, 2012

‘A Chorus Line’ at Rockville Musical Theatre by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

Up until last night, I thought A Chorus Line was nothing more than a musical about an audition. I now realize I was completely wrong. Because of the brilliant writing, strong vocalists, a…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:30PM
Monday, June 18, 2012

‘The Sorcerer and Trial by Jury’ at The Victorian Lyric Opera Company by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

Last night, I was introduced to the classical world of Gilbert and Sullivan, but with a twist. The Victorian Lyric Opera Company decided to take a modern perspective on the traditional stori…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:00AM
Monday, June 11, 2012

‘The Animals and Children Took to the Streets’ at The Studio Theatre by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

Last night, I was transported into a thrilling world of animation. After successful runs in Australia, London, China, and Dubai, 1927 brought The Animals and Children Took to the Streets, t…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:00PM
Saturday, June 9, 2012

‘Cabaret’ at Adventure Theatre Musical Theater Center by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

Last night, I saw a production so strong, that I forgot it was student-run until I looked at the program after the show. Adventure Theatre Musical Theater Center’s Cabaret featured acting …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:45PM
Saturday, June 2, 2012

‘Next to Normal’ at Taking Flight Theatre Company by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

Last night,  I witnessed one of the first area Community Theatre productions of the Pulitzer Prize winning and Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal. After seeing the show on Broadway a…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:24PM
Sunday, May 27, 2012

‘Bobby Gould in Hell’ at American Ensemble Theater by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

American Ensemble Theater’s production of Bobby Gould in Hell is the strongest production I have seen in a long time. The witty language, strong acting, and creative set kept me on the ed…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:33PM
Saturday, May 19, 2012

Hair at Act Two @ Levine by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

Last night, with their opening performance of Hair, Act Two @ Levine successfully completed a task I thought was impossible: changed my opinion of the 1969 hit musical. With their strong ens…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:42PM
Thursday, May 17, 2012

‘Oxygen’ at Taffety Punk Theatre Company by Lauren Katz by Lauren Katz

When I walked into a black box theater at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop with nothing but a bed and two microphones on Wednesday night, I honestly did not know what to expect. However, Taffety P…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:56AM

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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
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