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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
Thursday, July 3, 2014

Capital Fringe 2014 Preview: Meet the Cast of ‘Breast in Show’: Part 2: Jenny Lutz by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the cast of Breast in Show, meet Jenny Lutz. Joel:  How did you get involved in the show? Jenny: I was asked to join the show by the director, Kate…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:34PM

Meet the Cast of Unexpected Stage Company’s ‘Dani Girl’: Carolyn Wolfson, Joshua Simon, and Zach Brewster by Joel Markowitz

Meet the cast of Unexpected Stage Company’s Dani Girl. _______ Caroline Wolfson (Dani) Joel: Where did you get your training and where have local theatregoers seen you perform? Caroli…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM
Sunday, June 29, 2014

Top Scene Stealers of the Week-Week Ending 6/28/14 by Joel Markowitz

Here are our Top Scene Stealers for the week ending June 28, 2014. Congrats to all our honorees!  ______ Nick Cordileone and Ben Lipitz Singing “Hakuna Matata” in The Lion K…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:31PM
Friday, June 27, 2014

Meet the Cast of No Rules Theatre Company’s ‘Boeing Boeing’: Part 5: Sarah Olmsted Thomas by Joel Markowitz

In Part 5 of a series of interviews with the cast of No Rules Theatre Company’s production of Boeing Boeing, meet Sarah Olmsted Thomas. Joel: Tell us where local theatregoers have seen …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:29PM

Capital Fringe 2014 Preview: Meet the Cast of ‘Breast in Show’: Part 1: Gracie Jones by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the cast of Breast in Show, meet Gracie Jones. Joel: How did you get involved in the show? Gracie: I got involved in this production when Kate emai…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:33PM
Thursday, June 26, 2014

Schmoozing with Michael Urie About ‘Buyer & Cellar’ at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Joel Markowitz

DCMetroTheaterArts’ John Stoltenberg couldn’t have said it any better in his review of Buyer & Cellar: “The laughs come so fast in Buyer & Cellar—and Michael Ur…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:35PM
Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Finding Their Purpose: Meet the Cast of Olney Theatre Center’s ‘Avenue Q’: Part 2: Stephen Gregory Smith by Joel Markowitz

This is the first part of a series of interviews with the cast of Olney Theatre Center’s Avenue Q. In Part 2: Meet Stephen Gregory Smith.  Where have local theatregoers seen you per…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:18AM
Monday, June 23, 2014

An Extraordinary Cast of ‘Ordinary Days’ at Round House Theatre: Meet Erin Weaver by Joel Markowitz

Here is the second interview with the extraordinary cast of Round House Theatre’s Ordinary Days. In Part 3: Meet Erin Weaver. Joel: Where have local theatregoers seen you perform this ye…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:24PM

An Extraordinary Cast of ‘Ordinary Days’ at Round House Theatre: Meet Janine DiVita by Joel Markowitz

Here is the second interview with the extraordinary cast of Round House Theatre’s Ordinary Days. In Part 2: Meet Janine DiVita.  Joel: Where have local theatregoers seen you perform th…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:21PM
Sunday, June 22, 2014

Top Scene Stealers of the Week-The Week Ending June 21, 2014 by Joel Markowitz

Here are our Top Scene Stealers for the week ending June 21, 2014. Congrats to all our honorees!  ______ (1) Aurora Beckett, as Jojo, singing “It’s Possible” in Seussic…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:37AM
Friday, June 20, 2014

‘Comfort and Joy’: ‘Comfort and Joy’: Appearing in 1st Stage’s ‘Bat Boy:The Musical’: Part 4: Russell Silber by Joel Markowitz

In Part 4 of a series of interviews with the cast of Bat Boy:The Musical at 1st Stage, meet Russell Silber. Joel: Introduce yourself and tell our readers where they might have seen you on…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:00AM

An Extraordinary Cast of ‘Ordinary Days’ at Round House Theatre: Meet Will Gartshore by Joel Markowitz

Here is the first interview with the extraordinary cast of Round House Theatre’s Ordinary Days. In Part 1: Meet Will Gartshore. Joel: Where have local theatregoers seen you perform t…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:47AM
Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Ed Dixon on Writing and Appearing in ‘Cloak and Dagger’ at Signature Theatre by Joel Markowitz

I am a huge fan of Ed Dixon’s work. I was thrilled to be able to catch up with him, and to see the press performance of his new musical Cloak and Dagger on Sunday night at Signature …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:30AM
Sunday, June 8, 2014

Meet the Cast of No Rules Theatre Company’s ‘Boeing Boeing’: Part 3: Jamie Smithson by Joel Markowitz

In a series of interviews with the cast of No Rules Theatre Company’s production of Boeing Boeing. In Part 3, meet Jamie Smithson. Joel: Where have you performed in the area recently? I…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:36AM
Monday, June 2, 2014

Meet the Cast of Spooky Action Theater’s ‘Kwaidan’: Part 1: David Gaines and Tuyet Thi Pham by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the cast of Spooky Action Theater’s Kwaidan, meet David Gaines and Tuyet Thi Pham. Joel: Why did you want to become a member of the cast of K…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM

‘Comfort and Joy’: Appearing in 1st Stage’s ‘Bat Boy:The Musical’: Part 2: Jimmy Mavrikes by Joel Markowitz

In Part Two of a series of interviews with the cast of Bat Boy:The Musical at 1st Stage, meet Jimmy Mavrikes. Joel: Introduce yourself and tell our readers where they might have seen you o…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM
Saturday, May 31, 2014

Meet the Cast of NextStop Theatre Company’s ‘Into the Woods’ Part 6: Suzanne Stanley and Ryan Manning by Joel Markowitz

In between battling witches, wolves, and giants the cast of NextStop Theatre Company’s Into the Woods shared with us their journey of preparing for their roles in this popular Stephen Sond…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:31PM

Suspect Arrested Tonight in the Frank Britton Assault by Joel Markowitz

Tonight 18-year-old Elijah Jeremiah Smith of Washington, DC, was arrested in the assault and robbery of actor Frank Britton earlier this week in Silver Spring, MD. According to Montgomery Co…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:36AM
Friday, May 30, 2014

‘Comfort and Joy’: Appearing in 1st Stage’s ‘Bat Boy:The Musical’: Part 1: Farrell Parker by Joel Markowitz

In Part One of a series of interviews with the cast of Bat Boy:The Musical at 1st Stage, meet Farrell Parker. Joel: Introduce yourself and tell our readers where they might have seen you …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:13AM
Thursday, May 29, 2014

5 Top Scene Stealers of the Week-Week Ending 5/29/14 by Joel Markowitz

Here are our 5 Top Scene Stealers for the week ending May 29, 2014. Congrats to all our honorees!  ______  (1) Frank Britton as Pontius Pilate Testifying in ‘The Last Days of Judas …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:47PM
Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Actor Frank Britton is Assaulted and Injured on His Way Home From the Cast Party of ‘Judas Iscariot’ Last Night by Joel Markowitz

Actor Frank Britton was mugged and beaten on his way home last night from the cast party after the opening of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot at Forum Theatre. He is in Holy Cross Hospital …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:21PM
Friday, May 23, 2014

Meet The Director and Cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s ‘Les Misérables’: Part 8: Camryn Shegogue (Eponine) by Joel Markowitz

In Part 8 of our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s Les Misérables, meet Camryn Shegogue. Joel: Please introduce yourself, tell us who you play…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:10AM
Thursday, May 22, 2014

5 Top Scene Stealers of the Week-Week Ending 5/22/14 by Joel Markowitz

Every Thursday we will be announcing our 5 Top Scene Stealers of the Week. Here are our 5 Top Scene Stealers for the week ending May 22, 2014.  (1) Ben Carr as Tom in the final scene of …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:29PM

‘Yakety Yak’: Part 3: Jay Adriel on ‘Smokey Joe’s Café’ at Arena Stage by Joel Markowitz

In Part Three of our series of interviews with the cast of Arena Stage’s Café, meet Jay Adriel. Joel:  Why did you want to be a part of the cast of  Smokey Joe’s Café at Arena Sta…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:27AM
Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Meet the Cast of No Rules Theatre Company’s ‘Boeing Boeing’: Part 2: Nick Kowalczyk by Joel Markowitz

Here’s the first in a series of interviews with the cast of No Rules Theatre Company’s upcoming production of Boeing Boeing. Today meet Nick Kowalczyk. Joel: Tell us where local theat…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:53AM
Monday, May 19, 2014

Meet the Cast of No Rules Theatre Company’s ‘Boeing Boeing’: Part 1: Helen Hedman by Joel Markowitz

Here’s the first in a series of interviews with the cast of No Rules Theatre Company’s upcoming production of Boeing Boeing. Today meet Helen Hedman. Joel: Where have local the…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:58AM
Sunday, May 18, 2014

‘Yakety Yak’: Part 2: Austin Colby on ‘Smokey Joe’s Café’ at Arena Stage by Joel Markowitz

In Part Two of our series of interviews with the cast of Arena Stage’s Smokey Joe’s Café, meet Austin Colby.  Joel: Why did you want to be a part of the cast of Smokey Joe’s Caf�…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:28PM

Tomorrow Night at La-Ti-Do: Cast Members of Quackensteele’s ‘Tick, Tick, Boom! and VIjai Nathan and Jamie Hardin at 8 PM by Joel Markowitz

TOMORROW MAY 19TH at 8 PM!  A FAHBAHROUS La-Ti-Do Birthday! It’s that time of week again for La-Ti-Do: WINNER of DCMetro TheaterArts’ Special Award in 2012 and 2013. This month …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:03PM
Saturday, May 17, 2014

Meet The Director and Cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s ‘Les Misérables’: Part 7: Cole Edelstein (Gavroche) and Shira Minsk (Young Cosette) by Joel Markowitz

In Part 7 of our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s Les Misérables, meet Cole Edelstein and Shira Minsk. Cole: Hey! I’m Cole Edelstein. I&#…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:11PM

New “Meet and Greet’ Video from ‘Side Show’ at The Kennedy Center by Joel Markowitz

Side Show is coming to The Kennedy Center from June 14 – July 13, 2014 Bill Russell and Henry Kreiger’s musical Side Show is based on the true story of the conjoined Siamese Twins …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:47PM

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