All stories by Kj Moran Velz on BroadwayStars

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Steamy and sensual ‘Semele’ is a comic sex romp at Wolf Trap by Kj Moran Velz

If you’re an opera novice or even an opera hater, this production is well worth your time.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 04:56PM
Saturday, May 27, 2023

Actors have a ball in abbreviated Bard at American Shakespeare Center by Kj Moran Velz

'The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] (Again)' is a fun 130 minutes — even if it could have been 97.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 07:29AM
Tuesday, April 25, 2023

New opera ‘Geniza: Hidden Fragments’ was inspired by medieval Jewish texts by Kj Moran Velz

The latest work by Arnold Saltzman has the potential to be one of the great new operas of the 21st century.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 06:51PM
Friday, April 21, 2023

An exhilarating Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ flies into the National by Kj Moran Velz

The magic of Genie and Aladdin can make any day better, and this North American tour is no exception.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 10:02AM
Thursday, March 16, 2023

Virginia Opera’s ‘La Traviata’ is a triumph despite the libretto by Kj Moran Velz

The magnificently melancholy season finale features an epic, insightful performance of Violetta by Brandie Inez Sutton.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 09:32PM
Thursday, March 9, 2023

Engaged all-aged ensemble steals ‘Pirates of Penzance’ at Chalice Theatre by Kj Moran Velz

Each actor is engrossed in the world of the comic opera, which helps audiences enter that world too. 

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 09:13AM
Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Creepy musical ‘Mortification of Fovea Munson’ premieres at Kennedy Center by Kj Moran Velz

Although the TYA show is cleverly centered on the whimsy of the dead — singing cadaver lab specimens! — the script could use a little more life.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 06:40AM
Monday, February 27, 2023

A mesmerizing and exquisite ‘Eurydice’ in rep at American Shakespeare Center by Kj Moran Velz

Playwright Sarah Ruhl reimagines the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice through the eyes of its heroine, and the production is a testament to the mission of ASC.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 06:35PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime