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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Meet the Director and Cast of PGLT’s ‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’: Part 4: Casey Baum (Eugene) by Joel Markowitz

In Part Four of a series of interviews with the director and cast of Prince George’s Little Theatre’s Brighton Beach Memoirs, meet Casey Baum (Eugene). Joel: Please introduce yoursel…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:58PM

Meet the Cast of Wolf Pack Theatre Company’s ‘Masquerade’ Part 3: Lauren Giglio (Janet) by Joel Markowitz

In Part Three of a series of interviews with the cast of Wolf Pack Theatre Company’s production of Masquerade, meet Lauren Giglio (Janet). Joel: Where have theatregoers seen you perform …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:15PM

Page-to Stage-Festival Schedule This Weekend and Monday-8/30-9/1/14 at The Kennedy Center by Joel Markowitz

Date Starting Time Show and Description Genre/Presenter Where Saturday, Aug 30 Noon–3:30 p.m. Margherita by Anthony Gallo. Margherita Sarfatti and Benito Mussolini, former lovers, meet af…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:14PM
Sunday, August 24, 2014

Scene Stealers-Week Ending August 24, 2014 by Joel Markowitz

Here are this week’s Scene Stealers honorees, Congrats to all of  you!1 ______ Natascia Diaz Performing ‘All That Jizz’ in The Summer Hummer “One of the highlights o…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:49PM
Thursday, August 21, 2014

A Tribute to Tana Hicken From Friends, Colleagues, and Admirers by Joel Markowitz

______ Gail Beach Costume Designer “Most of my more recent contact has been through designing shows with Donald. Tana was in several shows at Center Stage when I was just our of grad s…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:02PM

Meet the Director and Cast of PGLT’s ‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’: Part 3: Sophie Speciale (Nora) by Joel Markowitz

In Part Three of a series of interviews with the director and cast of Prince George’s Little Theatre’s Brighton Beach Memoirs, meet Sophie Speciale (Nora). Joel: Tell me a little about…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM
Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Meet the Director and Cast of PGLT’s ‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’: Part 2: Annalie Ellis (Laurie) by Joel Markowitz

In Part Two of a series of interviews with the director and cast of Prince George’s Little Theatre’s Brighton Beach Memoirs,  meet Annalie Ellis (Laurie). Joel: Where have loc…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:00AM
Monday, August 18, 2014

Meet the Cast of Wolf Pack Theatre Company’s ‘Masquerade’ Part 2: Alie Kamara-Kyle (Kyle) by Joel Markowitz

In Part Two of a series of interviews with the cast of Wolf Pack Theatre Company’s production of Masquerade, meet Alie Kamara (Kyle). Joel: Where have theatregoers seen you perform o…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:30AM
Sunday, August 17, 2014

Scene Stealers-Week Ending August 17, 2014 by Joel Markowitz

Here are this week’s Scene Stealers. Congrats to our honorees! _______ Stacy Crickmer as Lady of the Lake singing ‘Diva’s Lament’ and “Find Your Grail’ in…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:49PM
Saturday, August 16, 2014

Final 2 Performances Today at 2:30 & 8 PM for ‘An Evening with Danny Kaye’ at The American Century Theater by Joel Markowitz

You have two more chances today at 2:30 PM and 8 PM to see the critically acclaimed An Evening with Danny Kaye starring Helen Hayes Award winner Brian Childers. David Friscic, in his revie…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:25AM

Signature Theatre’s ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ Has its Press Opening Tomorrow: Watch 2 Sneak Videos by Joel Markowitz

Signature Theatre’s new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Sunday in the Park with George, directed by Matthew Gardiner,  has its press opening tomorrow. Here …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:29AM
Friday, August 15, 2014

Meet the Cast of ‘Masquerade’: Part 1: Kelly Richards (Diana) by Joel Markowitz

In Part One of a series of interviews with the cast of Masquerade, by William Leary, meet Kelly Richards. Joel: Where have theatregoers seen you perform on the stage? Kelly: This will be m…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:30PM
Saturday, August 9, 2014

Scene Stealers-Week Ending August 9, 2014 by Joel Markowitz

Here are this week’s Scene Stealers. Congrats to our honorees! _______ Spencer Boyd as Farquaad Singing and Dancing “What’s Up Duloc?” and “The Battle of Farquaad” at Shrek…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:00PM
Thursday, August 7, 2014

‘Side Show’ is Broadway-Bound! Previews Begin on October 28th with Official Opening on November 17th at The St. James Theatre by Joel Markowitz

Great news from The Big Apple: Side Show which played from June 14 – July 13, 2014 at The Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater, and opened to rave reviews, is now headed to The St.…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:54PM

You Can Now Post Auditions Info on DCMetroTheaterArts by Joel Markowitz

We listened to you and we now have a new AUDITIONS PAGE. It’s really easy. Click here: http://dcmetrotheaterarts.com/community/forum/dc-virginia-maryland-auditions/ Read the instructio…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:56PM
Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Watch a Rehearsal Video of Landless’ ‘Sweeney Todd – Prog Metal Version’ and DCMTA Coverage by Joel Markowitz

Landless Theatre Company’s Sweeney Todd – Prog Metal Version opens Thursday night at Warehouse Theater. Here is a rehearsal video: Sweeney Todd -Prog Metal Version plays from …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:45PM
Sunday, August 3, 2014

Scene Stealers-Week Ending August 2, 2014 by Joel Markowitz

Here are this week’s Scene Stealers! Congrats to all the honorees! Kathryn Barrett-Gaines as Clelia Breaking Plates in Parlor Room Theatre’s The Nerd “Also, very amusing …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:57PM
Thursday, July 31, 2014

The American Century Theater’s Jack Marshall On Closing TACT and His Favorite Productions by Joel Markowitz

When The American Century Theater announced that next season was going to be their last, I knew I had to ask Artistic Director Jack Marshall about his favorite productions and memories. Joe…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:20PM
Sunday, July 27, 2014

Updating Now: Theatermania’s Capital Fringe Audience Awards 2014 Announced by Joel Markowitz

Tonight Theatermania’s  Capital Fringe Audience Awards 2014 were announced: Here are the winners: Comedy:  Drama: Musical Theatre & Opera:  Dance & Physical Theatre:  Best …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:52PM

Capital Fringe 2014 Scene Stealers-Part 2 And DCMTA Names its ‘Bestest Show’ and Performances by Joel Markowitz

 Here are our final Scene Stealers for this year’s Capital Fringe Festival. And we are handing out 4 special honors to performances and productions that moved and entertained us that …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:03PM
Saturday, July 26, 2014

La Ti Do at 8 PM This Monday-Katie McM anus And Special Guests Announcedd by Joel Markowitz

This week we present our final week with July monthly feature Katie McManus in a themed night of power ballads from the 80′s and 90′s.  Guest Performers: Reavey Burke, John Loug…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:29PM

Alex Zavostovich on Molotov Theatre Group’s New Artistic Advisor Richard Hand and The 2014-2015 Season by Joel Markowitz

Alex Zavostovich introduces us to Molotov Theatre Group’s New Artistic Advisor Richard Hand and Their 2014-2015 Season Joel: Tell us about Richard Hand and how he came to accepting t…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:31AM
Tuesday, July 22, 2014

‘Lionel Richie with Special Guest: CeeLo Green: ‘All The Hits All Night Long’ at Wolf Trap by Joel Markowitz

At Wolf Trap last night, after the charismatic, and energetic  CeeLo Green and his band of amazing musicians warmed up the audience into a frenzy, out came the music legend Lionel Richie.…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:59AM
Friday, July 18, 2014

Capital Fringe Scene Stealers #1-July 18, 2014 by Joel Markowitz

Here are our first list of honorees for DCMetroTheaterArts ‘Best Scene Stealers of  the 2014 Capital Fringe Festival’ ______  Devin Gaither, as Joey, in Rock Bottom [A Rock Opu…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:00PM
Monday, July 14, 2014

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Luv, American Style’ by Joel Markowitz

Are there any fans of the sitcom Love, American Style out there? If you count yourself as one, then you should certainly see Infinite Jest’s Luv, American Style, which is essentially a…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:37AM
Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Capital Fringe 2014 Preview: Meet the Cast of ‘Breast in Show’: Part 3: Matt Dewberry by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the cast of Breast in Show, meet Matt Dewberry How did you get involved in the show? Matt: I had worked with Kate Bryer previously at Imagination S…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:10AM
Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Meet The Cast of ‘Gruesome Playground’ at The Flying Muskrats: Meet Ben Peter by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of interviews with the cast of The Flying Muskrat’s Gruesome Playground, meet Ben Peter. Joel: Where might DC theatre goers have seen you on stage before? Ben: I’ve done a …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:16PM
Sunday, July 6, 2014

Top Scene Stealers of the Week-Week Ending 7/5/14 by Joel Markowitz

Here are our Top Scene Stealers for the week ending July 5, 2014. Congrats to all our honorees!  ______ (1) Mary Ellen Cameron Singing “I Dreamed a Dream’ at Les Misérables�…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:29PM

Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) Offering Pay-What-You-Can Previews Until July 10th by Joel Markowitz

Expanded this year! CATF’s Pay-What-You-Can Preview series allows you to experience the 2014 repertory of plays before they open at whatever price you care to pay. While the playwri…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:51PM

Finding Their Purpose: Meet the Cast of Olney Theatre Center’s ‘Avenue Q’: Part 3: Evan Casey by Joel Markowitz

This is the 3rd part of a series of interviews with the cast of Olney Theatre Center’s Avenue Q. In Part 3: Meet Evan Casey.  Joel: Where have local theatregoers seen you perform this…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:46AM
Saturday, July 5, 2014

Capital Fringe Preview: ‘As We Are’ by Emily Sucher by Joel Markowitz

out-Side the Box Theatre is thrilled to present it’s fourth staged production in this year’s Capital Fringe: As We Are, by Larry E. Blossom. Each Blossom play seeks to explore …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:21PM

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