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Sunday, April 2, 2017

There will be blood in Signature's 'Midwestern Gothic' by Peter Marks

The murk blunts the gore in the world-premiere musical in Shirlington.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:24PM[SHARE]
Friday, March 31, 2017

'The Hairy Ape' with Bobby Cannavale is a vision by Peter Marks

It's such an epic vision of the piece, the role of the "ape" could have gone to King Kong.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:42PM[SHARE]

Sally Field, on Broadway and on a mission by Peter Marks

The two-time Oscar winner ignites her theater career in a revival of "The Glass Menagerie."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:24PM[SHARE]
Thursday, March 30, 2017

The remarkable 'Battlefield' speaks softly, and profoundly by Peter Marks

Peter Brook's return to "The Mahabharata" is at the Kennedy Center through April 2.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:06PM[SHARE]

DC Theater Season 2017-18: 'Scottsboro' at Signature, Trump satire at Mosaic by Peter Marks and Nelson Pressley

New 'Mean Girls' musical sets dates at National Theater.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:48AM[SHARE]
Monday, March 27, 2017
Sunday, March 26, 2017

Blue-collar drama 'Sweat' marks the Broadway debut of Pulitzer-winning playwright Lynn Nottage by Peter Marks

After Arena Stage and Public Theater versions, Lynn Nottage's economic justice play officially opens on Broadway.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:42PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 22, 2017

The world still comes to Washington's stage by Peter Marks

Cuban, Russian and Kuwaiti artists are featured in the Kennedy Center's "Spotlight on Directors."

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The thaw between Cuba and America is real. For evidence, try this flamboyant play at the Kennedy Center. by Peter Marks

Cuba's Teatro El Publico makes its first Washington appearance with an absurdist vaudeville by Rogelio Orizondo/

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:42PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Sometimes, no sisters are better than 'Three' by Peter Marks

A twin bill of Chekhov and Aaron Posner at Studio Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:06PM[SHARE]
Thursday, March 16, 2017

On Broadway, a great play leveled and a lesser one elevated by Peter Marks

"The Price" percolates; "The Glass Menagerie" grates

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:02PM[SHARE]

The showman must go on: Cameron Mackintosh reflects on his storied career by Peter Marks

The producer of megamusicals will receive Signature Theatre's Sondheim Award.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:36PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

DC Theater Season 2017-18: The word from Woolly & Theater J by Peter Marks and Nelson Pressley

'An American in Paris' at Kennedy Center for the holidays

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:12PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, March 14, 2017

'Intelligence' at Arena Stage is a missed opportunity by Peter Marks

The play about the CIA, Valerie Plame and WMDs covers well-documented terrain.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:42PM[SHARE]
Sunday, March 12, 2017

'Come From Away' comes in for an exuberant Broadway landing by Peter Marks

REVIEW||The musical by Irene Sankoff and David Hein that played Ford's Theatre last year opens on Broadway.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:12PM[SHARE]
Friday, March 10, 2017

Adam Pascal sings from Tim Rice's 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' 'Chess' and 'Aida' at Strathmore by Peter Marks

The Broadway vet ("Rent," "Cabaret") performs in a concert with Washington-area youth choruses.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:54AM[SHARE]
Thursday, March 9, 2017

She does bad so good: Debra Monk in 'Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing' by Peter Marks

Signature Theatre unveils James Lapine's new play about a bizarre '60s singing sensation.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:42PM[SHARE]

Who's making that racket? None other than Debra Monk, as Mrs. Miller. by Peter Marks

The veteran actress is starring at Signature Theatre as a tone-deaf '60s novelty singer.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:32PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Monday, March 6, 2017

Round House Theatre is moving steadily up the ranks of D.C.-area's top theaters by Peter Marks

The Bethesda-based company offers up its most ambitious season yet.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:12PM[SHARE]
Friday, March 3, 2017

DC Theater Season 2017-18: A full-service guide by Peter Marks and Nelson Pressley

The troupe-by-troupe list, with early picks from Wash Post critics

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:36AM[SHARE]

Why 'Dear Evan Hansen' is climbing the Broadway box-office charts by Peter Marks

The popularity of the musical birthed at Arena Stage is surprising even its producer.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:18AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, February 28, 2017

How dry he's not: Hemingway, brought to the stage in lively fashion by Peter Marks

"The Select" by Elevator Repair Service dramatizes the great novel "The Sun Also Rises."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:48PM[SHARE]
Thursday, February 23, 2017

Yes, Jake Gyllenhaal can sing. You only have to see him in "Sunday in the Park With George" to know. by Peter Marks

The Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine Pulitzer-winning musical is revived in stirring fashion.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:54PM[SHARE]
Friday, February 17, 2017

How will the Shakespeare show go on without Kahn? by Peter Marks

The future is rife with artistic challenges for Shakespeare Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:12PM[SHARE]
Thursday, February 16, 2017

Is there a crown in Charles's future? 'King Charles III' looks into the crystal ball. by Peter Marks

Shakespeare Theatre Company co-produces Mike Bartlett's Broadway play.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:12PM[SHARE]
Monday, February 13, 2017

The white gloves come off in the creaky and yet timely 'Watch on the Rhine' by Peter Marks

Lillian Hellman's anti-Nazi drama tops off Arena Stage's exploration of the playwright.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:06PM[SHARE]
Thursday, February 9, 2017

With one look, Glenn Close brings down the house in 'Sunset Boulevard' by Peter Marks

REVIEW | Close returns to Broadway as Norma Desmond, 23 years after originating the role in New York.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:42PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Hands down, 'Baby Screams Miracle' is the windiest show in town by Peter Marks

Woolly Mammoth Theatre unveils Clare Barron's tragicomic disaster play

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:42PM[SHARE]
Monday, February 6, 2017

A plot twist squanders 'Tear You Apart's' outsider insights by Peter Marks

Studio Theatre unveils the world premiere of Morgan Gould's comedy.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:06PM[SHARE]

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