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Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Metro trains aren't running today, but the shows go on. by Lorraine Treanor

Metro is closed today, but, according to our survey, all shows in the Washington DC area are going on as scheduled. Forum Theatre, which is presenting The Pillowman, is offering a 50% dis…

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Friday, March 11, 2016

Washington National Opera's new season by Lorraine Treanor

As Washington National Opera heads into its ambitious staging of Richard Wagner’s four opera Ring Cycle, the company, led by Francesca Zambello, announced six major p…

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Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Congressional Chorus celebrates 10 Years with movie music extravaganza by Lorraine Treanor

Some of the most beloved music of our time has been featured in movies, which is why the Congressional Chorus will present TINSELTOWN: A Hollywood Cabaret, March 17-20 for its 10th year caba…

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Saturday, February 27, 2016

Free tickets. Get them this weekend by Lorraine Treanor

Free tickets, anyone? Hop aboard the Comp Train, Goldstar's popular two-day promotion that features complimentary tickets to tons of fun events throughout the country (so feel free to pass t…

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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Sweat wins Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for Lynn Nottage by Lorraine Treanor

Two plays recently seen on Washington area stages were honored in London yesterday. On February 22nd at London’s National Theatre, Lynn Nottage received the prestigious Susan Smi…

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James and the Giant Peach at Adventure Theatre MTC (review) by Lorraine Treanor

From the creative mind of Roald Dahl who created such masterpieces as “Matilda,” “The Fantastic Mr. Fox,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and lots mor…

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Thursday, February 18, 2016

Too delicious not to share. See who's playing Florence Foster Jenkins by Lorraine Treanor

We have seen Nancy Robinette and Lee Mikeska Gardner don the costumes of infamous singer Florence Foster Jenkins in Stephen Temperley’s wickedly funny Souvenir. Now comes news th…

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Brian Feldman, Fringe artist, survives brutal attack, needs your help by Lorraine Treanor

Fringe performance artist Brian Feldman, whose pieces were often designed for an audience of one (BFF and Dishwasher) was brutally attacked this past weekend after exiting a bus near his …

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Friday, February 12, 2016

Love Lines 2016 " original Valentine's Day cards for theatre lovers by Lorraine Treanor

Thanks to everyone who suggested lines for this year’s series of Valentine’s Day cards, all of which were spoken (or sung) on stages in the Washington area this year. We hope …

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Kiss Me, Kate Valentine by Lorraine Treanor

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Night Falls on the Blue Planet Valentine by Lorraine Treanor

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Ironbound Valentine by Lorraine Treanor

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Wild Oats Valentine by Lorraine Treanor

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Shake Loose Valentine by Lorraine Treanor

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You, or Whatever I Can Get Valentine by Lorraine Treanor

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Monday, February 8, 2016

In Series and Washington Ballet team up for Carmen in Havana (review) by Lorraine Treanor

  Opera as a genre is ripe for reinvention, as artists seek to engage audiences that have more entertainment options than ever. In Series' Carmen in Havana gives a bold new spin on B…

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Thursday, February 4, 2016

Shake Loose at MetroStage (review) by Lorraine Treanor

If ever you feel that local talent can never be as good as what you’ll see and hear in New York or LA, consider this: sometimes people come here to see new stuff. ‘Local’ i…

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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Answers to your most urgent questions about the Helen Hayes nominations by Lorraine Treanor

Last night, theatreWashington released the nominations for the 2016 Helen and Hayes Awards, recognizing outstanding achievement for all professional productions in 2015. We’ve turne…

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Sunday, January 24, 2016

Announcement of the Helen Hayes Awards nominees moved to February 1 by Lorraine Treanor

With the city of Washington still cleaning up from the weekend’s historic storms and even the Federal government closed for Monday, January 25, the Washington theatre community will ne…

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Friday, January 22, 2016

Happily ride out the blizzard with these theatre streams by Lorraine Treanor

It’s official. The snow is here, and by tonight (Friday) will be of  blizzard proportions.  How can we be so sure? The Kennedy Center, along with every other venue in to…

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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

See it first " previews and openings starting Jan 19 by Lorraine Treanor

Specially Priced Previews UNDER THE SKIN January 20 – February 21 – PWYC Tues, Jan 19 at 7:30. Cash only. Pay at the door. Everyman Theatre 315 W. Fayette Street Baltimore, MD…

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Friday, January 15, 2016

Playwright Sharyn Rothstein wins $10,000 Primus Prize by Lorraine Treanor

The Francesca Primus Prize, awarded annually to an emerging woman playwright and administered by The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA), has been awarded to playwright Sharyn Rothst…

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Tuesday, January 12, 2016

See it first " previews and openings this week by Lorraine Treanor

Specially Priced Previews EQUUS January 13- February 14 4 previews for this Peter Shaffer classic, featuring Michael Kramer, Ross Destiche and Michael Tolaydo. PWYC at the door: Wed and T…

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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

All's Well That Ends Soon by Lorraine Treanor

Dear readers, Undoubtedly, your inbox, like mine, is overflowing with worthy last minute appeals. We, too, want to ask you  to give this one a minute of your time, for, at its end, you…

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Friday, December 11, 2015

Center Stage launches guerrilla theatre videos responding to recent killings by Lorraine Treanor

With screenings of theatrical productions becoming more popular – London’s NT Live just reported that Benedict Cumberbatch's performance in Hamlet has brought in just over $4.5 m…

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Thursday, December 10, 2015

Musical theatre history gets made tonight at the Davenport. Watch it free wherever you are. by Lorraine Treanor

Daddy Long Legs, the two person musical now playing off-Broadway, will be live streamed from New York tonight from the Davenport Theatre on 45th Street. While we’ve become accustomed t…

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Wednesday, December 9, 2015

DCTS 2015 Gift Guide for theatre lovers by Lorraine Treanor

What to give the theatre lovers in your life this holiday season? We’re here to help with suggestions from the sublime to the silly, and prices as low as $5. Prices shown are as of Dec…

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Thursday, December 3, 2015

In this time of giving back, one simple request by Lorraine Treanor

Dear Readers, I want to thank you. Because of you, DC Theatre Scene is celebrating its 10th birthday. In 2005, we launched a simple website with a simple goal: to bring attention to the work…

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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

The Wiz Live! starring Queen Latifah Thursday night on NBC by Lorraine Treanor

What happens when you invite Harvey Fierstein to freshen up the book for the TV debut of the Broadway musical The Wiz? Viewers will find out when they tune in NBC at 8pm (EST) Thursday, Dece…

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Monday, November 23, 2015

Win 2 tickets to the screening of The Winter's Tale, with Judi Dench and Kenneth Branagh, Monday, Nov 30 by Lorraine Treanor

Experience the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company's production of William Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale, starring Sir Kenneth Branagh  and Dame Judi Dench, captured live from the world …

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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Love theatre? Here's your hashtag by Lorraine Treanor

Today, November 18, has been declared Love Theatre day and 300+ theatre companies in the UK and elsewhere  are celebrating through the live Twitter feed #LoveTheatre. The award winning pa…

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