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Monday, July 22, 2019

Interview: Pawel Walczewski Flies into Tysons with Cirque du Soleil ‘Volta’ by Chris Griffin

Cirque du Soleil’s Volta features an inspirational message about loving the weirdo within. Volta centers around the character Waz who has allowed the dust of inertia and conformity to gath…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:39PM
Friday, June 28, 2019

Jess Hill of Big Teeth Performance Collective Discusses Myths, Monsters, and ‘Ordinary Creatures’ by Chris Griffin

Big Teeth Performance Collective’s exploration of monsters without and within, Ordinary Creatures, is coming to Baltimore for one night only Saturday, July 13. Earlier in the day, the memb…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:54PM
Monday, September 24, 2018

Interview: Circus Artists Hannah Robinson and Sarah Kathleen Hluchan on TSNY-DC’s All-Aerial Student Showcase by Chris Griffin

What makes a circus act great is it looks humanly impossible. Yet, Trapeze School New York (TSNY) Washington DC regularly trains students to do the impossible on a daily basis. Their next st…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:24PM
Sunday, March 11, 2018

Interview: David London on ‘Humbug, The Great P.T. Barnum Séance’ by Chris Griffin

The sign of a good show is being able to announce you’re extending during your opening weekend. David London’s newest spectacular, Humbug, The Great P.T. Barnum Séance just extended thr…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:23PM
Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Discovering Your Story in Circus: Street Light Circus’s Julia Quigley, Louise Chase Dettman, Dani Pierce Steuber, and Christian Kloc on ‘Circus in by Chris Griffin

A couple of things about the local circus community: One, if you show up as your authentic self and are willing to work, you will be heartily, soul-nourishingly embraced. Two, a lot of folks…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:04PM
Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Interview: Alter Circus members Zoe Stasko, Georgeanna Layton, and Jessica John Get ‘Hysterical’ by Chris Griffin

One of the newest companies in the DC circus scene (yes there is one), Alter Circus, is dedicated to challenging gender norms and celebrating “the rebellious spirit, strength, and grace of…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:54PM
Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Review: ‘The Man in the Iron Mask’ at Synetic Theater by Chris Griffin

Synetic is one of the very few theatre companies that pull off “cinematic” well. Without sacrificing the intimacies and excitement of live theatre you often feel like you’re watching a…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:49AM
Monday, April 11, 2016

Review: ‘Cirque Zuma Zuma’ at The Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center by Chris Griffin

As scientists continue to seek out new forms of alternative energy I would suggest they check out Cirque Zuma Zuma. From the time the troupe hits the stage they are dancing and don’t stop …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:35PM
Friday, July 31, 2015

‘The Glass House, A Sideshow, Variety, and Burlesque Tribute to Geek Love’ August 9th at The Bier Baron by Chris Griffin

Katherine Dunn’s novel, Geek Love, has awakened and inspired many a carny-hearted performer since it was first published in 1989. Come, enter a world of fire-eaters and human pincushions, …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:00AM
Wednesday, July 22, 2015

‘BROTASSIUM': A Nutritious Evening of Boylesque This Sunday, July 26th at 7:30 PM at The Bier Baron by Chris Griffin

For those who partake of burlesque in the DMV area it’s a pretty steady diet of melons and tomatoes (and certainly there’s nothing wrong with that) but occasionally one needs some brota…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:21PM
Friday, October 10, 2014

‘Hope Operas’ Week One at the Comedy Spot by Chris Griffin

Back in the ‘30s they called ‘em Cliffhangers. They were weekly serials that played before a main feature at the movies. They turned into serials, first on the radio and then on televisi…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:14PM
Wednesday, October 1, 2014

‘The Tiny House Plays’ at Pinky Swear Productions by Chris Griffin

TINY HOUSE, HUGE HEART Down a dark alley where cats dodge cars and across from the Glenwood Cemetery is Boneyard Studios, DC’s tiny house community. It feels almost otherworldly or enchant…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:20PM
Friday, September 26, 2014

A ‘Tiny’ Interview with Director Jessica Aimone of ‘The Tiny House Plays’ and Playwright Danielle Mohlman by Chris Griffin

I got super-excited when I found out Pinky Swear is doing an immersive theatre piece (or pieces) at DC’s own Tiny House community, Boneyard Studios.  I’m a huge fan of tiny houses and w…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:55AM
Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Capital Fringe 2014 Review: ‘Martin, Love, Sex & Rhythm’ by Chris Griffin

(Best of the Capital Fringe for the riveting and steamy dancing and for an important message) Martin, Love, Sex & Rhythm puts the positive in HIV-positive! It takes a look at love and s…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:27PM
Monday, July 14, 2014

Capital Fringe 2014 ‘Saving Private Poo’ by Chris Griffin

(Best of the Capital Fringe) “As soon as I saw you, I knew a grand adventure was about to happen.” – A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh. A mashup of Saving Private Ryan and Winnie the Pooh m…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:14PM
Sunday, July 13, 2014

Capital Fringe 2014 Review: ‘Girl in Space’ by Chris Griffin

(Best of the Capital Fringe) Status Report:  Not a Robot Theatre Company’s Girl in Space is not your typical “boy meets girl, girl meets asteroid, girl loses asteroid, boy loses girl”…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:29PM
Saturday, July 12, 2014

Capital Fringe 2014 Review: ‘A Fire in Water’ by Chris Griffin

(Best of the Capital Fringe) Sparse but beautiful, Silver Finch Art Collective’s a fire in water is a modern opera with an ancient theme – the impact of war particularly on loved ones, l…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:53AM

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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 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime