All stories by Peter Marks on BroadwayStars

Thursday, October 25, 2018

If you like audience participation, you’ll like ‘The Fever.’ Otherwise maybe not. by Peter Marks

Woolly Mammoth brings an interactive off-Broadway show about community.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:04PM
Monday, October 22, 2018

For one lucky college senior, graduating will mean seeing their musical at Signature by Peter Marks

The Shirlington company announces workshop-linkup with Yale University.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:54PM
Sunday, October 21, 2018

‘The Ferryman,’ an explosive, exhilarating human drama by Peter Marks

Jez Butterworth offers up a ripping yarn, set in the time of Northern Ireland’s Troubles

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:36PM
Thursday, October 18, 2018

Daniel Radcliffe a stickler for the truth in buoyant ‘Lifespan of a Fact’ by Peter Marks

A world premiere asks whether “alternative facts” can be used for the greater good.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:48PM

After 36 years, audiences remain sold on 'Little Shop of Horrors' by Peter Marks

Thirty-six years after its birth, the musical spoof "Little Shop of Horrors" still resides in a special chamber of the heart of its mega-successful composer. "Like few things in my life," Al…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:01PM

After 36 years, ‘Little Shop,’ a ‘close to perfect’ musical, comes to the Kennedy Center by Peter Marks

Composer Alan Menken considers the lampoon of a low-budget sci-fi movie his masterpiece.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:06PM
Wednesday, October 17, 2018

If you imagined South Africa’s racial struggles ended with Mandela, think again. by Peter Marks

‘The Fall’ at Studio Theatre portrays post-Apartheid life for black students.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:54PM
Thursday, October 11, 2018

If Shakespeare in Russian is on your bucket list, here’s your chance to cross it off. by Peter Marks

“Measure for Measure” comes to Kennedy Center via Declan Donnellan and Cheek by Jowl.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:36PM

The ‘Beetlejuice’ team needed a songwriter. It was time for a ‘Perfect’ choice. by Peter Marks

Australian composer Eddie Perfect wrote the score for the film-based musical premiering at D.C.’s National Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:48AM
Monday, October 1, 2018

With Dylan songbook, ‘Girl From North Country’ is a triumph by Peter Marks

Written and directed by Conor McPherson, the musical showcases healing power of song.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:42PM
Thursday, September 20, 2018

This ‘Vanya’ is a teachable moment — for how to stage a classic play today by Peter Marks

It is an eternal challenge to get Chekhov right. Richard Nelson and Jay O. Sanders do.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:48AM
Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Two critics debate a rare rehashing of a revised ‘Macbeth,’ singing witches and all by Peter Marks

Folger Theatre revisits a Restoration-era version of the tragedy.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:36PM
Monday, September 10, 2018

Tell your friends about the disturbing ‘Gloria,’ but do not tell them the plot. by Peter Marks

Woolly Mammoth Theatre stages Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’s office dramedy.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:24PM
Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Forget the cliches. The director behind the new ‘Beetlejuice’ musical is known for breaking the rules. by Peter Marks

The world premiere of Alex Timbers’s show is set for next month at D.C.’s National Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:33AM
Sunday, August 26, 2018

Neil Simon was a funnyman who pleased himself by going deeper by Peter Marks

A playwright of unmatched output leaves the stage.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:42PM
Friday, August 24, 2018

The dilemma for Shakespeare theaters: Increasing audiences without selling their souls by Peter Marks

With generations of older, devoted playgoers getting grayer, costs of production rising and entertainment competition ever stiffer, North America's temples of Shakespeare are being compelled…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:59PM
Thursday, August 23, 2018

The dilemma for Shakespeare theaters: Increasing audiences without selling their souls by Peter Marks

A look at how classical companies try to sell tickets in an era of stiff competition.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:48PM

Fall for the ravishing music in ‘Passion,’ not the love triangle’s melodrama by Peter Marks

Signature Theatre revives Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony-winning musical

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:42PM
Thursday, August 16, 2018

‘Pretty Woman’ is another movie-to-stage dud by Peter Marks

If you’re thinking of seeing a musical based on a film, don’t. It was better on screen.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:33PM
Thursday, August 9, 2018
Wednesday, August 1, 2018

The provocative Mike Daisey is a straight-shooter in his solo show about guns. by Peter Marks

The monologuist is back at Woolly Mammoth Theatre for “The Story of the Gun.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:12PM
Monday, July 30, 2018

Despite top-notch cast and crew, ‘Dave’ dissolves into camp by second act by Peter Marks

A world premiere musical at Arena Stage has enjoyable moments, though it needs work. 

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:24PM
Friday, July 27, 2018

The Kennedy Center Honors are taking a risk by awarding ‘Hamilton’ — but it’s worth it by Peter Marks

The musical’s section is heartening tribute to American theater

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:12PM
Thursday, July 12, 2018

Can ‘Dave,’ a feel-good musical about a humane president, make Washington feel better? by Peter Marks

The beloved film comedy adds melodies in its pre-Broadway tryout at Arena Stage.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:48PM
Thursday, June 28, 2018

The Temptations musical hits D.C. before going to Broadway — and the dancing is dazzling by Peter Marks

The story? It’s what you’d expect from a jukebox musical.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:48PM

An anguished cadre of Israeli playwrights looks to America to stage its work by Peter Marks

Joshua Sobol’s “The Last Act” had its world premiere in Boston, not Tel Aviv.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:06PM
Monday, June 25, 2018

‘On the Town’ is off its mark in fumbling production by Peter Marks

Olney Theatre Center’s revival has a great Bernstein score, but it needs more seasoning.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:48PM
Thursday, June 21, 2018

Sure Lancelot is dreamy, but  ‘Camelot’ owes its success to a wistful audience by Peter Marks

Shakespeare Theatre Company has the largest day of ticket sales in its history.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:32AM
Friday, June 15, 2018

Will ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ be better than other jukebox musicals? by Peter Marks

The Kennedy Center hosts a tryout of a musical about the Temptations that aims for Broadway.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:54PM

‘Hamilton’ opens in Washington, and it’s a worthy successor to Broadway  by Peter Marks

The award-winning musical begins its stay at the Kennedy Center with a superb touring cast.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:54PM
Tuesday, June 12, 2018

‘The Vagrant Trilogy’ is a night of revelation, a glimpse of the Middle East we rarely see by Peter Marks

D.C.’s Mosaic Theater Company mounts a penetrating world premiere

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:48PM

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