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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

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
Thursday, June 11, 2015

‘The Sound of Music’ at Bravo Productions by Joel Markowitz

Thirty-four aspiring actors and singers starred in a heavenly production of Bravo Productions’ The Sound of Music last weekend at The Randolph Road Theatre. Under the direction of Produc…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:30PM

Magic Time! ’The Word and the Wasteland’ at The Source Festival by Joel Markowitz

At the center of this taut, trenchant play by Timothy Guillot is a fascinatingly enigmatic character named Benjamin Harding. He has very few lines. For the better part of two hours, Joshua S…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:47PM

Meet the Cast of Damascus Theatre Company’s ‘The Wedding Singer': Part 2 Gabriel T. Potter by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Wedding Singer, meet Gabriel T. Potter. Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may have seen you perform be…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:25AM
Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Meet the Director and Cast of Spooky Action Theater’s ‘Jarry Inside Out': Part 2: Catherine Tripp by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the Director and cast of Spooky Action Theater’s Jarry Inside Out, meet Director Catherine Tripp. Please introduce yourself and tell our readers …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:53AM
Monday, June 8, 2015

The List of the 2015 Tony Award Winners by Joel Markowitz

Here is the list of the 2015 Tony Award Winners: Best Play WINNER: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Disgraced Hand to God Wolf Hall Parts One & Two ______ Best Musical …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:20AM
Saturday, June 6, 2015

DCMTA Scene Stealers-Week Ending June 5, 2015-Part 1 by Joel Markowitz

Congrats to all our new Scene Stealers honorees! ______ Shayna Blass as Lulu in the Final Scene of Cabaret at Signature Theatre “In Act Two the Emcee sings “If You Could See Her (wi…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:00AM
Friday, June 5, 2015

Meet the Cast of Damascus Theatre Company’s ‘The Wedding Singer': Part 1: Taylor Campbell by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Wedding Singer, meet Taylor Campbell. Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may have seen you perform before on …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:08PM
Thursday, June 4, 2015

Extra! Extra! An Interview with Ben Cook: He’s Home and He’s in ‘Newsies’ at The National Theatre by Joel Markowitz

Ben Cook is returning home and will be dancing his heart out in Newsies at The National Theatre. I had a chance to catch up with Ben. Joel: Please introduce yourself to our readers and tell…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:48AM
Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Meet the Director and Cast of of Spooky Action Theater’s ‘Jarry Inside Out': Part 1: Ian LeValley by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the Director and cast of Spooky Action Theater’s Jarry Inside Out, meet Ian LeValley. Why did you want to become a member of the cast of Jarr…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:08PM
Wednesday, May 27, 2015

A Chat with Mark Nadler on his Show ‘Runnin’ Wild: Songs and Scandals of the Roaring ’20s’ This Friday, May 29th at 8 PM at Strathmore’s New by Joel Markowitz

Mark Nadler will be performing Runnin’ Wild at Strathmore’s new AMP this Friday, May 29th at 8 PM. I asked Mark to fill us in on what we will hear and see. For those DC area thea…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:43PM
Monday, May 25, 2015

An Interview Gloria DuGan on Directing ‘A Man for All Seasons’ at NextStop Theatre Company by Joel Markowitz

She is one of my favorite directors in the DC Metro area and I am so thrilled that veteran director Gloria DuGan is at the helm of  A Man for All Seasons for NextStop Theatre Company. Glori…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:41PM

Matthew Schleigh and Ray Hatch in Buddy Holly by Joel Markowitz

Until September 12th at Toby's Dinner Theatre of Baltimore, Matthew Schleigh is re-rocking the house in his Helen Hayes Award-winning performance as the late-great Buddy Holly and Ray Hatch …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:58PM

Broadway's Jill Paice in Chess at Signature by JOEL MARKOWITZ

If you were not a fan of Jill Paice when you walked into Signature Theatre's production of Chess, you surely became one after watching her powerful performance as Florence. Jill burns up The…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:58PM

A Theatre Lover's Guide To DC/Capital Area Theatres-October 2010 Offerings by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz previews almost 40 productions opening in the DC area in October, and selects 10 'MUST SEE' shows.

SOURCE: dc.broadwayworld.com at 05:58PM

Noah Chiet and Tony Gudell on playing Jason and Mendel in Ganymede Arts' Falsettos by Joel Markowitz

12 year-old Noah Chiet and veteran actor Tony Gudell talk about their roles of Jason and Mendel in Ganymede Arts' production of William Finn's musical 'Falsettos'.

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:58PM

DC's Sherri L. Edelen and Joe Calarco receive Philly Theatre's highest honors by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz, reporting from the Barrymore Awards Monday night on the winners, including 2 Washington DC artists: Joe Calarco and Sherri L. Edelen.

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:58PM

Matt Cowart on Directing No Rules Theatre Company's 'You're a Good Man Charlie Brown' by Joel Markowitz

Matt Cowart talks about directing the Peanuts gang in a new production of "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown' at No Rules Theatre Company in DC, and working with Director Lonny Price.

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:58PM

MetroStage's Glimpses of the Moon: they saved the show by Joel Markowitz

Lauren ‘Coco' Cohn and Natascia Diaz take us into a glimpse into the ‘big switch' of their roles a week before Press Night of Glimpses of the Moon.

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:58PM

Richard Stafford on directing Curtains at Walnut Street Theatre by Joel Markowitz

Richard Stafford talks about directing and choreographing Kander and Ebb's musical 'Curtains' at Walnut Street Theatre.

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:58PM

A Standing Ovation! Performances to Cherish by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz names 19 performances from shows from the last three months on DC area stages that he admired.

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:58PM

Director Seth Rozin on directing InterAct Theatre Company's SILVERHILL by Joel Markowitz

Director Seth Rozin talks about directing Thomas Gibbons' new play SILVERHILL at InterAct Theatre Company in Philadelphia.

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:58PM

A Theatre Lover's Guide to DC/Capital Area Theatres - November 2010 Offerings by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz previews what's opening on DC area stages in November, and selects 10 Must-See productions.

SOURCE: dc.broadwayworld.com at 05:58PM

Schmoozing with Felix and Oscar by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz interviews Rick Foucheux and J. Fred Shiffman, who are starring as Oscar Madison and Felix Unger in the critically acclaimed production of 'The Odd Couple' as Theater J.

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:58PM

Esther Covington on playing Fanny Brice in 'One Night With Fanny Brice" at American Century Theater by Joel Markowitz

Esther Covington talks with Joel Markowitz about playing the legendary Fanny Brice in "One Night With Fanny Brice" at American Century Theatre in Arlington, VA.

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:58PM

Harry Connick, Jr talks about the opening of The Happy Elf by Joel Markowitz

Broadway talents John Rando, Beowul Borritt and actor Michael Rupert worked with Harry and Adventure Theatre to develop the first full production of Happy Elf, bound for New York next holida…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:58PM

Lulu's Back in Town by Joel Markowitz

DC's own Lulu Fall talks to Joel Markowitz about becoming a member of The Tribe in the National Tour of HAIR.

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:58PM

Joe Calarco on 'Walter Cronkite Is Dead' by Joel Markowitz

Playwright/Director Joe Calarco discusses his play 'Walter Cronkite Is Dead' which is playing at Signature Theatre, in Arlington, VA.

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:58PM

A Theatre Lover's Guide to DC/Capital Area Theatres - December 2010 Offerings by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz previews what's opening on DC area stages in December and selects 12 'MUST=SEE' productions, including family holiday productions and 2 mega-musicals.

SOURCE: dc.broadwayworld.com at 05:58PM

Interview with Arena Stage's Oklahoma! Showstoppers June Schreiner and Cody Williams by Joel Markowitz

June Schreiner and Cody Williams talk about their performances as Ado Annie and Will Parker in Arena Stage's critically acclaimed production of OKLAHOMA!

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:58PM

An Enchanted Chat with South Pacific Star David Pittsinger by Joel Markowitz

His second language is French, and his children are the same age as his character's. Find out why Met star David Pittsinger gladly 'crossed over' to musical theatre to play Emile de Becque i…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:58PM