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Thursday, February 13, 2020

Can this generation’s Tony and Maria find their place in yet another ‘West Side Story’? by Peter Marks

Director Ivo van Hove’s radically reimagined Broadway production has its official opening Feb. 20.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:32AM
Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Here’s to Washington’s Victor Shargai: A fan, a catalyst, a mensch of the theater by Peter Marks

The region’s theaters will dedicate their performances to the late theater advocate on Valentine’s Day.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:06PM
Monday, February 10, 2020

Like ‘Black Swan,’ this new ‘Phantom of the Opera’ raises goose bumps with pirouettes by Peter Marks

Synetic Theater tackles Gaston Leroux’s 1910 novel in ballet form.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:54PM

Get a load of the exuberant new sister act: Mary and Martha Clarke, singing outlaw heroes of ‘Gun & Powder’ by Peter Marks

Signature Theatre stages the world premiere of Angelica Chéri and Ross Baum’s new musical.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:24PM
Thursday, February 6, 2020

People said her great-great-aunts posed as white and robbed banks. So she wrote a musical about them. by Peter Marks

“Gun & Powder” will have its world premiere at Signature Theatre, where librettist-lyricist Angelica Chéri can’t wait for her family to see it.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:48PM
Friday, January 31, 2020

‘Next to Normal’ is back. It’s still a glorious, heartbreaking experience. by Peter Marks

Rachel Bay Jones and Brandon Victor Dixon lead a thrilling Kennedy Center revival.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:12PM
Thursday, January 30, 2020

Beware. This stylish ‘Medea’ adaptation offers no escape, for Rose Byrne or for you. by Peter Marks

Director Simon Stone revisits the classic tale of a woman bent on revenge, co-starring Bobby Cannavale.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:12PM
Wednesday, January 29, 2020

A Palestinian play comes to the Kennedy Center, offering a comedic olive branch by Peter Marks

‘Grey Rock,’ by a Palestinian Jewish writer-director, is on a unique U.S. tour.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:48PM
Tuesday, January 28, 2020

A theater highlight for D.C.: James Baldwin’s rarely seen ‘Amen Corner’ by Peter Marks

Shakespeare Theatre Company is staging its idea of a modern classic.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:36AM
Monday, January 27, 2020

In ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns,’ a searing indictment of the Taliban’s treatment of women by Peter Marks

Arena Stage brings to Washington a powerful play based on Khaled Hosseini’s novel.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:24PM
Thursday, January 23, 2020

Tried and true formulas work in ‘A Soldier’s Play’ and ‘Grand Horizons’ by Peter Marks

Two new Broadway productions make the most of familiar plots and patterns.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:54PM
Tuesday, January 21, 2020

‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ as a sitcom? Call it ‘The Bardy Bunch.’ by Peter Marks

Folger Theatre has a funny idea in mind. On this occasion, it falls flat.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:54PM
Monday, January 20, 2020

Dominique Morisseau’s ‘Pipeline’ looks at a troubled young man, and who failed him by Peter Marks

The play by the librettist of the musical “Ain’t Too Proud” is the latest Studio Theatre offering.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:48PM
Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Laura Linney, going it alone on Broadway as both a mother and her estranged daughter by Peter Marks

“My Name Is Lucy Barton,” based on Elizabeth Strout’s novel, has its official New York opening.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:18PM
Sunday, December 22, 2019

‘My Fair Lady’ at the Kennedy Center is sheer melodious pleasure by Peter Marks

The touring production matches the splendid Broadway version.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:33PM
Saturday, December 21, 2019

Shereen Ahmed dreamed of playing Eliza Doolittle, not Princess Jasmine. Her wish came true. by Peter Marks

The actress blazes a trail in the national tour of “My Fair Lady” premiering at the Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:48AM
Thursday, December 12, 2019

It’s been 18 years since 9/11, but ‘Come From Away’ will still bring you to tears by Peter Marks

The irresistible musical returns to D.C. amid its triumphant Broadway run.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:33PM
Wednesday, December 11, 2019

This charming new version of J.M. Barrie’s timeless play is all about girl power by Peter Marks

Wendy dreams big in Shakespeare Theatre’s “Peter Pan and Wendy.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:24PM
Tuesday, December 10, 2019

‘Woman in Black’ wants to scare you the old-fashioned way by Peter Marks

A London warhorse trots into Washington at an unsurprising pace, aiming to give you goose bumps.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:48PM

Out of dozens and dozens of plays and musicals, these deserved the hottest spotlight by Peter Marks

The slate included “Fairview,” “Lehman Trilogy,” “A Chorus Line” — and a new musical in the Shenandoah Valley.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:42AM
Monday, December 9, 2019

‘Greater Clements’ is the best new play of the year by Peter Marks

Playwright Samuel D. Hunter and actress Judith Ivey collaborate on a deeply felt drama.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:06PM

Kennedy Center Honors: It’s a boogie wonderland by Peter Marks

The 42nd annual ceremony, to be televised Dec. 15, recognizes Earth, Wind & Fire, “Sesame Street,” Linda Ronstadt, Sally Field and Michael Tilson Thomas.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:24AM
Thursday, December 5, 2019

You oughta know this about ‘Jagged Little Pill’: It’s hard to swallow as a Broadway musical. by Peter Marks

Alanis Morissette’s breakthrough 1995 album breaks no new ground as theater.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:24PM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Now hear this! Playwrights are making theater for the ears. Yes, that’s a thing. by Peter Marks

Audible produces plays designed to be listened to on its digital platform and maybe also seen off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:24PM
Sunday, November 17, 2019

‘The Inheritance’ is epic in length, but not always in satisfaction by Peter Marks

Matthew Lopez’s two-part gay drama has its official Broadway opening.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:24PM
Friday, November 15, 2019

‘Newsies’ has legs. It’s the other parts that still need work. by Peter Marks

Arena Stage digs into the Disney catalogue for the first time with a well-danced version of the 1992 movie musical.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:03PM
Thursday, November 14, 2019

In ‘Mockingbird,’ a deaf actor finally gets his wish: Not to be defined solely by deafness by Peter Marks

The acclaimed Russell Harvard joins the cast of a hit Broadway play — in a pair of hearing roles.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:06AM
Wednesday, November 13, 2019

‘White Pearl’ is an amusing take on the beauty business. But watch out — things get ugly. by Peter Marks

Studio Theatre stages the U.S. premiere of Anchuli Felicia King’s comedy.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:12PM
Tuesday, November 12, 2019

‘Amadeus’ at the Folger will be music to your ears by Peter Marks

Peter Shaffer’s massive play is fully realized in Richard Clifford’s production.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:33PM
Thursday, November 7, 2019

As rock-star portrayals go, it doesn’t get any better than Adrienne Warren as Tina Turner by Peter Marks

The new jukebox musical “Tina” has its official opening at Broadway’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:12PM

‘A Chorus Line’ is back, and you’ll enjoy the new spring in its step. by Peter Marks

Signature Theatre revives the Pulitzer- and Tony-winning musical, with energy and heart.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:42PM

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