Sunday, April 22, 2018
Young Artists of America and the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras of Strathmore joined forces to present a concert version of Ragtime last Sunday, April 15th. The performance, which took pl…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:24AMOvations Theatre closed out their 2017-2018 junior season with a rousing and colorful production of The Little Mermaid, Jr. Featuring truly impressive set design and sparkling costumes, the …
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:18AMThursday, April 19, 2018
Promoted as a hilarious send-up of Christian boy bands, Altar Boyz, with music and lyrics by Gary Adler and Michael Patrick Walker, delivers witty lyrics sprinkled among twelve songs. The st…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:49AMWednesday, April 18, 2018
It was 6:45 am on March 2nd when Managing Director Leon Seemann received the call informing him that a fire had broken out at Adventure Theatre MTC. Artistic Director Michael Bobbitt was on …
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:00AMWednesday, April 11, 2018
Pinky Swear Productions’ latest offering, Use All Available Doors, will open at the Dupont Underground this weekend. The popular DC arts and culture space in a subterranean trolley stati…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:44PMFriday, March 16, 2018
While American folk band the Grateful Dead officially disbanded shortly after the death of frontman Jerry Garcia in 1995, the Dead has lived on in numerous “post-Jerry” incarnations in t…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:01PMSaturday, March 10, 2018
KAT-2nd Stage is back at the Kentlands Arts Barn with their latest family offering: Peter Pan, Jr. Peter Pan tells the story of the flying boy who never wants to grow up, the magical world h…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:24PMThursday, March 1, 2018
Imagine for a moment that you were a visitor to DC yesterday and you wanted to see a show at the Kennedy Center. You would likely have logged on to their website and received this message: B…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:30PMFriday, February 23, 2018
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? The Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival kicks off today and its ninth season promises to be better than ever. Taking place at the Atlas Performing Arts…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:25PMWednesday, February 14, 2018
The first time music hit me – and it hit me hard – was when I was seven. My mom handed me Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story, a bright-red album whose rhythms were as hot as t…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:27AMSunday, February 11, 2018
DC-based Broadway lovers rejoice: Michael Feinstein, reigning king of the Great American Songbook, is bringing his signature cabaret-style show to the DC region. Feinstein has partnered with…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:28PMThursday, February 8, 2018
Hearts, flowers, chocolates…love is in the air here in the DC area! While this part of the country may be more known for partisanship than romance, we’ve got plenty of awesome events to …
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:53PMWednesday, February 7, 2018
Adam Pascal is no stranger to iconic roles, having originated roles in Rent and Aida on Broadway, and stepped the role of the Emcee in Cabaret. He is now portraying an icon of a different so…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:00PMTuesday, February 6, 2018
The 2018 Helen Hayes Awards nominations were announced last night at a festive and familial reception from Washington, D.C.’s National Theatre. As the night began, aspiring nominees, Helen…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:31PMThursday, February 1, 2018
If you’re in New York City for Valentine’s Day and planning to celebrate your love of the stage, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher Nicole Hertvik and Senior Reviewer Deb Miller have some sug…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:40AMMonday, January 22, 2018
Washington, D.C.-based musician Justin Trawick’s career can be traced back to the day he found a guitar under the steps of his parents’ pre-Civil War Virginia home. “Neither of my pare…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:30PMSunday, January 21, 2018
The annual 18th annual Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH Awards) nominees were just announced. Here are the nominees…. In each of the thirty-eight categories, five nomine…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:32PMThe 18th annual Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (The WATCH Awards) nominees will be announced tonight at 7:30 PM at a ceremony taking place at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia.…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:30PMMonday, December 11, 2017
The Piano Guys might just be one of the 21st century’s most notable social media success stories. Now a successful musical group known for their lush videos of classical and contemporary c…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:11PMSaturday, December 9, 2017
This Monday, December 11th, a one-night-only concert to benefit the victims of Hurricane Maria entitled Holidays, Hearts, and Home brings a not-to-be-missed roster of whos-who performers to…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:13AMWednesday, December 6, 2017
Before I interviewed Storm Large, I was a bit wary. She seemed like…a lot. A big, brash personality who might hug you to death if she liked you or punch you in the face if you pissed h…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:41PMMonday, November 20, 2017
It’s fun, it’s pink, it’s very Tina Fey. The pre-Broadway world premiere of Mean Girls officially opened at the National Theatre last night. Judging from the excitement in the theater,…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:00PMIt’s fun, it’s pink, it’s very Tina Fey. The pre-Broadway world premiere of Mean Girls officially opened at the National Theatre last night. Judging from the excitement in the theater …
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:00PMThursday, November 16, 2017
Registration is now open for the 13th Annual Capital Fringe Festival. Those wishing to participate in the festival can apply from now through January 16th, 2018. The 2018 Capital Fringe Fest…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:29AMWednesday, November 8, 2017
Tributes and expressions of affection and appreciation for Joel have been pouring in. This is a space for us to celebrate and remember our friend, Joel Markowitz. Use the comments to share f…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:03PMTuesday, November 7, 2017
The DC Metro Theater Arts family is devastated to announce the loss of our Founder and Editor Emeritus, Joel Markowitz. Joel passed away at 2:40pm this afternoon from the effects of ALS. A f…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:03PMThursday, November 2, 2017
In my mind, Cynthia Erivo’s name is synonymous with strength and confidence. But it’s not just me. “Diva,” “lion,” and “dragon slayer” are jus…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:28PMTuesday, October 31, 2017
Broadway veteran Kyle Selig is no stranger to the role of teen heartthrob. “I was Prom King in high school,” he sheepishly admits, “but it is very important to us in Mean Girls that my…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:54AMSaturday, October 21, 2017
Kensington Arts Theatre 2nd Stage’s Into the Woods, Jr. is a delightful romp through the forest. Perfect for a fall afternoon or evening with your kids. Into the Woods, Jr. takes the firs…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:42AMTuesday, October 17, 2017
What difference does 1% make? In the case of Duck, a new play by Tom Block currently playing at the Highland Theatre in Silver Spring, 1% can be the difference between life and death. Duck f…
Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:53PMWednesday, October 11, 2017
It started with the basics. Q-Tip took us back to the early days of hip-hop, to 1973 when soldiers were returning from Vietnam and the architects of hip-hop started doing their thing in obsc…
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