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Saturday, May 17, 2014

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 …

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Thursday, May 15, 2014

“Yakety Yak”: Part 1: Kara-Tameika Watkins on ‘Smokey Joe’s Café’ by Joel Markowitz

In Part One of our series of interviews with the cast of Arena Stage’s Smokey Joe’s Café, meet Kara-Tameika Watkins.  Why did you want to be a part of the cast of Smokey Joe…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:03PM
Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Meet the Cast of NextStop Theatre Company’s ‘Into the Woods’ Part 4: Katie McManus 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 So…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:43PM

Meet The Director and Cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s ‘Les Misérables’: Part 6: Gabriel Potter and Malinda Markland by Joel Markowitz

In Part 6 of our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s Les Misérables, meet Gabriel Potter and Malinda Markland. Introduce yourself and tell us w…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:33AM
Monday, May 12, 2014

Meet The Director and Cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s ‘Les Misérables’: Part 5: Ethan Miller by Joel Markowitz

In Part 5 of our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s Les Misérables, meet Ethan Miller. Joel: Introduce yourself and tell us who you play and whe…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM

Meet the Cast of NextStop Theatre Company’s ‘Into the Woods’ Part 3: Alizon Reggioli 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 …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:00AM
Saturday, May 10, 2014

‘Perfect Wedding’ at McLean Community Players by Joel Markowitz

McLean Community Players continues its tradition of producing shows that most people have not heard of with aplomb. The area premiere of British playwright Robin Hawdon’s Perfect Wedding-…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:40AM

Filichia on Friday: The Outrageous Tony Snubs – of 1963-64 by Peter Filichia by Joel Markowitz

Here is a new article from Peter Filichia’s column on Kritzerland called ‘Filichia on Friday.’ It’s an honor to bring Peter’s column every week to our readers …

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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Meet The Director and Cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s ‘Les Misérables’ Part 4: Harrison Smith (Marius) by Joel Markowitz

In Part 4 of our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s Les Misérables, meet Harrison Smith. Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell us who you play…

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Monday, May 5, 2014

‘Woody Allen, Woody Allen’ at The Montgomery Playhouse by Joel Markowitz

I am a huge Woody Allen fan and not just for his films. I’m a fan of his early plays and it was a treat to watch two talented casts having a blast yesterday performing two of his plays…

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Thursday, May 1, 2014

Meet The Director and Cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s ‘Les Misérables’ Part 3: David Merrill (Jean Valjean) by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s Les Misérables, meet David Merrill. Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell us who you play …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:30AM
Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Enter by 8 PM Tonight To Win Free Tickets to NERO/PSEUDO at Washington Avant Bard at Fort Fringe 5/2-4 and 5/6@7:30 PM by Joel Markowitz

ENTER BY 8 PM TONIGHT! WE ARE GIVING AWAY  3 PAIRS OF TICKETS FOR EACH PREVIEW PERFORMANCE:  (12 PAIRS OF TICKETS -24 TOTAL TICKETS!-Only One Pair Per Winner) TO   WSC AVANT BARD’S …

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Meet the Cast of NextStop Theatre Company’s ‘Into the Woods’ Part 2: John Loughney by Joel Markowitz

NextStop Theatre Company opens its production of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods next weekend and in between battling witches, wolves, and giants the cast shared with us their jour…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:33AM

After Their DC Run and Now on Broadway: Estelle Parsons, Mary Bridget Davies, Idina Menzel, Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey Receive 2014 Tony Award Nominati by Joel Markowitz

DC audiences will be happy to know that Estelle Parsons and Mary Bridget Davies were nominated for their performances for The Velocity of Autumn and A Night With Janis Joplin which stopp…

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Saturday, April 26, 2014

Meet The Director and Cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s ‘Les Misérables’ Part 2: Paul Tonden (Javert) by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s Les Misérables, meet Paul Tonden. Joel: Introduce yourself and tell us who you play and where…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:19AM
Friday, April 25, 2014

Meet The Director and Cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s ‘Les Misérables’ Part 1: Director Darnell Morris by Joel Markowitz

To begin our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s Les Misérables, meet Director Darnell Morris. Joel: Why did you want to direct Les Miséra…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:34AM

Marcus Kyd on Performing ‘The Thousandth Night’ at MetroStage by Joel Markowitz

In her review of The Thousandth Night at MetroStage, reviewer Yvonne French described Marcus Kyd’s performance as: … poignant, moving, courageous, and appropriately desperate…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:17AM
Thursday, April 24, 2014

Interviews: McLean High School’s ‘Catch Me If You Can’ Plays Tonight thru Sunday by Joel Markowitz

Catch Me If You Can opens tonight  and plays through this Sunday, April 27, 2013 at McLean High School -1633 Davidson Road, in McLean, VA. For tickets, purchase them online, or at the …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:24PM

Meet the Cast of NextStop Theatre Company’s ‘Into the Woods’ Part 1: Brittany Martz by Joel Markowitz

NextStop Theatre Company opens its production of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods next weekend and in between battling witches, wolves, and giants the cast shared with us their jour…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:36AM
Monday, April 21, 2014

Tune in Tonight at 7:30 PM: Here are the 2014 Helen Hayes Awards Recipients by Joel Markowitz

As the recipients are announced, we will be BOLDING the winners, so check back often to see who has been newly bolded! ______ Here are the 2014 Helen Hayes Awards Recipients (in BOLD). 2014 …

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Saturday, April 19, 2014

Catch This! McLean High School’s ‘Catch Me If You Can’ Interviews-Part 4: Choreographer Marielle Burt by Joel Markowitz

In Part 4 of ‘Catch This! McLean High School’s’ Catch Me If You Can Interviews, meet Choreographer Marielle Burt. Joel: Tell us about your design experience and why you wanted to wor…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:21PM

Fiasco Theater’s ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ and ‘Cymbeline’ at Folger Theatre-Part 3: Fiasco Theater’s Co-Artistic Director Noah Brody by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of Fiasco Theater’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona and Cymbeline at Folger Theatre: meet Fiasco Theater Company’s Co-Artistic Director and Co-Founder Noah Brody. Joel: When …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:37AM
Thursday, April 17, 2014

Catch This! McLean High School’s ‘Catch Me If You Can’ Interviews-Part 3: Musical Director Walter (Bobby) McCoy by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of ‘Catch This! McLean High School’s’ Catch Me If You Can Interviews, meet Musical Director Walter (Bobby) McCoy. How long have you worked at MHS and where did you get you…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:27PM

From Arena Stage to The Booth: ‘The Velocity of Autumn’ Interviews: Part 2: Meet Director Molly Smith and Cast Members Estelle Parsons and Stephen by Joel Markowitz

This upcoming Monday night-on April 21st-The Velocity of Autumn by Eric Coble opens on Broadway at The Booth Theatre. It’s been an exciting journey so far for the play that entertaine…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:15AM
Monday, April 14, 2014

TrueTheatergoer: ‘TheatreThoughts: Standing Room,’ and Rate Your Shows & Win $100 in Tickets & Predict The Helen Hayes Winners & Win $ by Joel Markowitz

Every week we will be sharing John and Stephen Hauge’s TheaterThoughts from their popular site TrueTheatergoer. “From John Hauge: “My brother Stephen and I created the TrueThea…

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Sunday, April 13, 2014

Catch This! McLean High School’s ‘Catch Me If You Can’ Interviews-Part 2: Alex Stone, Jack Posey, and Lily Lord by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of ‘Catch This! McLean High School’s’ Catch Me If You Can Interviews, meet cast members Alex Stone, Jack Posey, and Lily Lord. Tell me a little bit about your character. Al…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:50AM
Friday, April 11, 2014

Fiasco Theater’s ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ and ‘Cymbeline’ at Folger Theatre-Part 2:Part 2: Fiasco Theater Company’s Co-Artistic Direc by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of Fiasco Theater’s ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ and ‘Cymbeline’ at Folger Theatre: meet Fiasco Theater Company’s Co-Artistic Director and Co-Founder Jessie Austri…

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Thursday, April 10, 2014

‘Bullets Over Broadway’ at The St. James Theatre by Joel Markowitz

Don’t Speak! Be Silent! Just listen! Bullets Over Broadway is a blast and and you’ll go bananas over the high-kicking and toe-tappin’ choreography of Tony winner Director…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:00PM
Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Fiasco Theater’s ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’ and ‘Cymbeline’ at Folger Theatre-Part 1: Director Ben Steinfeld by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of “A Look at Fiasco Theater‘s “Two Gentlemen of Verona’ and “Cymbeline’ at Folger Theatre”-meet Director Ben Steinfeld. Joel: Why is th…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:40AM
Monday, April 7, 2014

Catch This! McLean High School’s ‘Catch Me If You Can’ Interviews-Part 1: Director Amy Poe by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of ‘Catch This! McLean High School’s ‘Catch Me If You Can’ Interviews, meet Director Amy Poe. Joel: Why did you decide to bring Catch Me If You Can to the M…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:08AM
Saturday, April 5, 2014

‘Beaches’ Young and Teen Cee Cees and Berties on Their Signature Experience by Joel Markowitz

Four talented young actresses: Brooklyn Shuck (Young Bertie); Gracie Jones (Teen Cee Cee); Maya Brettell (Teen Bertie), and Presley Ryan (Young Cee Cee) appeared in Signature Theatre&#…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:15AM

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