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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

25% Discount for ‘Too Marvelous for Words: The Songs of Johnny Mercer’ and ‘Emily Skinner: Broadway Her Way’ at Strathmore’s AMP on 7/31, 8/ by Joel Markowitz

Strathmore is offering a 25% discount for tickets to: Too Marvelous for Words: The Songs of Johnny Mercer on Friday, July 31st AND Saturday, August 1st at 8 PM AND  Emily Skinner: Broadw…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:39AM
Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Meet the Cast of ‘Spamalot’ at The Port Tobacco Players‏: Part 1: Jimmy Payne by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Port Tobacco Players’ Spamalot – meet Jimmy Payne. Tell our readers where they may have seen you on local stages. Littl…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:28AM
Monday, July 20, 2015

Interview with Frank D. Shutts II on Directing ‘In the Heights’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria July 25th-August 15th by Joel Markowitz

I sat down and asked veteran Director Frank Shutts his thoughts, visions, and hopes for LTA’s summer production of the 2008 Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights which opens on July 25…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:47PM

‘Anonymous’ at Creative Cauldron’s Summer Cabaret Series by Joel Markowitz

As part of their 2015 Summer Cabaret Series, Creative Cauldron welcomed Rachel Zampelli for two nights in her cabaret Anonymous; a raw, poignant, (and dare I say it, hysterical) show about t…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:58AM

Meet the Cast of The Metropolitan Youth Theatre’s ‘RENT': Part 4: Cara Bachman by Joel Markowitz

In Part 4 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Metropolitan Youth Theatre’s RENT, meet Cara Bachman. Introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may have seen you befo…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:50AM
Saturday, July 18, 2015

A Tribute to Sydney-Chanele Dawkins at Her Memorial Service on July 17, 2015 by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

This is the eulogy I delivered at the the memorial service for DCMetroTheaterArts columnist and reviewer Sydney-Chanele Dawkins yesterday, July 17, 2015: To Aaron and Sydney-Chanele’s fa…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:24PM
Friday, July 17, 2015

Today at 10 AM Join Us to Celebrate The Life of Sydney-Chanele Dawkins by Joel Markowitz

A funeral service for Sydney-Chanele Dawkins will be held TODAY, Friday, July 17th. You will be able to offer your condolences to Sydney-Chanele’s family from 10 AM and the service beg…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:39AM

Here Are the Winners of The 2015 Ruby Griffith Awards and Runners-Up by Joel Markowitz

The British Players Announce The 2015 Ruby Griffith Awards Honorees on Sunday, July 10, 2o15: ____ All Round Production Excellence The Colonial Players The Liar  ______ Outstanding Achievem…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:14AM
Thursday, July 16, 2015

Meet the Cast of The Metropolitan Youth Theatre’s ‘RENT': Part 3: Ben Cherington by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Metropolitan Youth Theatre’s Rent, meet Ben Cherington. Introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may have seen you be…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:47AM

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Dance of the Cranes’ by Joel Markowitz

Once in a while you have to raise a little crane! When I walked to 6th and Massachusetts Avenue from the Gallery Place Metro I saw a packed little park – Milian Park – filled w…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:40AM
Tuesday, July 14, 2015

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Poe Whitman': ‘Embodying Poe’ by Joel Markowitz

Embodying Poe is the second offering of Robert Michael Oliver’s 2-part 2015 Capital Fringe ‘Poetry in Performance’ called Poe Whitman (Read Julia Capizzi’s review …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:39AM
Monday, July 13, 2015

2015 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Burlesque Classique’s Vaudevillian Romp’ by Joel Markowitz

The revival of the burlesque is official! There has been a tremendous wave of its return across the country but for those that have been taking part in this cult of personality this is not n…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:29AM
Saturday, July 11, 2015

Capital Fringe Preview # 49: ‘The Movement’ by Joel Markowitz

Award-Winning Performer Returns to Fringe with One-Man Show: The Movement DC native and Emmy Award-winning actor Ron Jones will debut his new show The Movement: 50 Years of Love and Struggle…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:04PM
Friday, July 10, 2015

Funeral Information for Sydney-Chanele Dawkins on Friday, July 17th by Joel Markowitz

A funeral service for Sydney-Chanele Dawkins will be held on Friday, July 17th at 10 am and 11 am respectively at Ebenezer A.M.E Church – 7707 Allentown Road, in Fort Washington, MD 20…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:33PM
Thursday, July 9, 2015

Meet the Cast of Rockville Musical Theatre’s ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’: Part 3: Jeff Rathner by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the cast of Rockville Musical Theatre’s The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, meet Jeff Rathner. Please introduce yourself and tell our readers wher…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:35AM

DCMetroTheaterArts Reviewer and Columnist Sydney-Chanele Dawkins Passes Away at Age 44 by Joel Markowitz

Sydney-Chanele Dawkins, beloved DCMetroTheaterArts writer and columnist, lost her battle with breast cancer last evening. She was only 44 years-old. The DCMetroTheaterArts family mourns her …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:05AM
Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Meet the Cast of The Metropolitan Youth Theatre’s ‘RENT': Part 2: Jordan Sledd by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Metropolitan Youth Theatre’s Rent, meet Jordan Sledd. Introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may have seen you befo…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:00AM
Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Meet the Cast of The Metropolitan Youth Arts Theatre’s ‘RENT': Part 1: MARCIA CUNNING by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Metropolitan Youth Arts Theatre‘s RENT, meet Marcia Cunning. Introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may have seen y…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:47AM
Thursday, July 2, 2015

Meet the Cast of Rockville Musical Theatre’s ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’: Part 2: Paul Loebach by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the cast of Rockville Musical Theatre’s The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, meet Paul Loebach. Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell our reader…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:16PM

2015 Capital Fringe Preview #7: Interviews with the Writer/Director/Producer and Cast of ‘Girl with Two Belly Buttons’: Part 5: Peter Markey by Joel Markowitz

In Part 5 of a series of interviews with the writer, producer, and director and the cast of Girl with Two Belly Buttons, meet Peter Markey . In Girl with Two Belly Buttons, Izzy, at age 60,…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:54AM

2015 Capital Fringe Preview #7: Interviews with the Writer/Director/Producer and Cast of ‘Girl with Two Belly Buttons’: Part 4: Scott Duvall by Joel Markowitz

In Part 4 of a series of interviews with the writer, producer, and director and the cast of Girl with Two Belly Buttons, meet Scott Duvall. In Girl with Two Belly Buttons, Izzy, at age 60, …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:42AM
Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Meet the Cast of Rockville Musical Theatre’s ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’: Part 1: Zoe Alexandratos by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the cast of Rockville Musical Theatre’s The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, meet Zoe Alexandratos. Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell our re…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:07PM
Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Meet the Cast of Damascus Theatre Company’s ‘The Wedding Singer’: Part 5: Director & Choreographer Laurie Newton by Joel Markowitz

In Part 5 of a series of interviews with the cast of Damascus Theatre Company’s The Wedding Singer, meet Laurie Newton. Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may have …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:56AM
Saturday, June 20, 2015

2015 Capital Fringe Preview 2015 #9: ‘Cold As Death’ by Joel Markowitz

“People ask me ‘where do you find these plays?’ says Catherine Aselford, Artistic Director of Guillotine Theatre, “and I always wonder why they don’t ask me ‘why do you find thes…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:10AM

2015 Capital Fringe Preview #7: Interviews with the Writer/Director/Producer and Cast of ‘Girl with Two Belly Buttons’: Part 3: Matthew Sutphin by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the writer, producer, and director and the cast of Girl with Two Belly Buttons, meet Matthew Sutphin. In Girl with Two Belly Buttons, Izzy, at age 6…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:04AM
Friday, June 19, 2015

2015 Capital Fringe Preview #7: Interviews with the Writer/Director/Producer and Cast of ‘Girl with Two Belly Buttons’: Part 2: Kathryn Martin by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the writer, producer, and director and the cast of Girl with Two Belly Buttons, meet Kathryn Martin. In Girl with Two Belly Buttons, Izzy, at age 6…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:30AM

Meet the Cast of Damascus Theatre Company’s ‘The Wedding Singer': Part 4: Megan Mostow by Joel Markowitz

In Part 4 of a series of interviews with the cast of Damascus Theatre Company’s The Wedding Singer, meet Megan Mostow. Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may ha…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:24AM
Thursday, June 18, 2015

Meet the Cast of Damascus Theatre Company’s ‘The Wedding Singer’: Part 3: Tim Kurtzberg and Cam Sammartano by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Wedding Singer, meet Tim Kurtzberg & Cam Sammartano who play Robbie Hart’s bandmates Sammy and George in Damascus Theatre Comp…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:46PM

2015 Capital Fringe Preview #7: Interviews with the Writer/Director/ Producer and Cast of ‘Girl with Two Belly Buttons’: Part 1: Jeryl Parade by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the writer, producer, and director and the cast of Girl with Two Belly Buttons, meet Jeryl Parade. In Girl with Two Belly Buttons, Izzy, at age 60, …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:12PM
Tuesday, June 16, 2015

‘The Little Prince’ at Creative Cauldron at ArtSpace by Joel Markowitz

  Creative Cauldron at ArtSpace presents The Little Prince, based on the book by Antione de Saint Exupery, with music by Rick Cummins and book and lyrics by John Scoullar. Directors Den…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:27AM

Meet the Director and Cast of Spooky Action Theater’s ‘Jarry Inside Out': Part 3: Carla Briscoe by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the Director and cast of Spooky Action Theater’s Jarry Inside Out, meet actress Carla Briscoe. Why did you want to become a member of the cast of…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM