All stories by Peter Marks on BroadwayStars

Monday, February 6, 2017

A plot twist squanders ‘Tear You Apart’s’ outsider insights by Peter Marks

Studio Theatre unveils the world premiere of Morgan Gould’s comedy.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:06PM
Sunday, February 5, 2017

What do we do in the time of Trump? The theater community is trying to figure out the answer. by Peter Marks

Theaters are grappling with how to respond to the controversies stirred by the Trump administration

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:54PM

It’s a Nova Y. Payton sweep in ‘Caroline, or Change’ by Peter Marks

Round House Theatre revives the powerful musical by Tony Kushner and Jeanine Tesori.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:18PM
Friday, February 3, 2017

From Bechdel to Chekhov, literary stars inspire this spring’s D.C. theater choices by Peter Marks

Winner of five Tonys, delightful and sad musical memoir ‘Fun Home’ comes to the National.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:06AM
Tuesday, January 31, 2017

A scintillating ‘Virginia Woolf’ with a scalding Holly Twyford by Peter Marks

Ford’s Theatre, aided by director Aaron Posner, gets a big one right.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:06PM
Friday, January 27, 2017

Marsha Mason, still putting the pedal to the metal by Peter Marks

The “Goodbye Girl” star has tackled Hollywood, auto racing and a Lillian Hellman drama.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:06PM
Friday, January 20, 2017

Broadway voices rise, not in anger, but in "hope" by Peter Marks

Stars turn out for a New York concert that proves a rousing counterpoint to Inauguration Day in Washington

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:12PM
Thursday, January 19, 2017

At a pivotal political moment, Roe v. Wade unfolds again, this time on stage by Peter Marks

“Roe” tells the story of one of the most contentious Supreme Court rulings of modern times.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:36PM
Wednesday, January 18, 2017

In London, Harry Potter embraces his loyal fans by Peter Marks

REVIEW|| "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," which comes to Broadway next year, slakes the thirst of any Potter-holic.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:42PM
Friday, January 13, 2017

Seeing 2016 election insecurities through the eyes of one family by Peter Marks

Richard Nelson, playwright-director of “The Gabriels,” talks about the creation of his trilogy.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:48AM
Thursday, January 12, 2017

A pale ‘Copenhagen’ at Theater J by Peter Marks

Revival of Michael Frayn’s Tony-winning play lacks a powerful sense of intrigue.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:54PM
Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Is following Emily Post the path to a better world? by Peter Marks

“Charm” details the efforts of a trailblazer to bring more civility to inner-city life.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:06PM
Monday, January 9, 2017

For sheer tedium, there's no time like 'The Present' by Peter Marks

REVIEW || Not even the great Cate can salvage this turgid evening.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:06PM
Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Voices raised ebulliently, passengers of ‘Titanic’ head for the deep by Peter Marks

Signature Theatre stages a melodic though dramatically challenged Tony winner.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:12PM
Friday, December 16, 2016

Letting the full force of August Wilson’s talent in, through ‘Fences’ by Peter Marks

Denzel Washington directs the movie version, with much of the Broadway cast intact.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:36AM
Monday, December 12, 2016

Daniel Craig and David Oyelowo collide in a primally supercharged 'Othello' by Peter Marks

In Sam Gold's harrowing production, the actors captivatingly show off their stage muscle.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:48PM
Sunday, December 11, 2016

Once upon a time, there was a fairy tale musical for grown-ups... by Peter Marks

“Into the Woods” is back, in a charmingly stripped-down version at the Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:18PM
Friday, December 9, 2016

Sutton Foster, dancing on the edge by Peter Marks

The two-time Tony Award winner has been eager to play more complicated characters.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:42AM
Monday, December 5, 2016

'Dear Evan Hansen': On Broadway, and on the money. by Peter Marks

|| REVIEW The musical birthed at Arena Stage officially opens at the Music Box Theatre

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:06AM
Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Washington is in line for a huge shipment of political theater by Peter Marks

Arena Stage set to be staging ground for “Power Plays.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:24PM
Thursday, November 24, 2016

What does it mean to be Christian? A play at a Jewish theater explores it. by Peter Marks

Lucas Hnath’s play gets its regional premiere at Theater J.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:42PM
Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Give them a hand! Musicals stage a comeback. by Peter Marks

Across TV and movie screens and stages, stars are lining up to sing and dance.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:36AM
Tuesday, November 22, 2016

The 1955 play topical as ever: ‘View From the Bridge’ revival storms into D.C. by Peter Marks

Ivo van Hove brings his Tony-winning revival of Arthur Miller’s masterwork to the Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:02PM
Monday, November 21, 2016

How quickly can a Tony winning playwright respond to the presidential election? This fast. by Peter Marks

"Union Square Incident" is a cautionary tale about the beginnings of a police state

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:02AM
Sunday, November 20, 2016

The Trump-‘Hamilton’ controversy shows why live theater still matters by Peter Marks

Theater makers of all ages should reflect on what the squabble over Vice President-elect Mike Pence's attendance has awakened.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:31PM
Saturday, November 19, 2016

Why Trump gets theater completely and utterly wrong by Peter Marks

President-elect's "Hamilton" tweet missed the point: Theater can be messy.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:02PM
Monday, November 14, 2016
Sunday, November 13, 2016

A ride on a ‘Carousel’ is just the ticket right now by Peter Marks

Arena Stage revives a Rodgers and Hammerstein classic filled with gorgeous sound.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:48PM
Monday, November 7, 2016

Justice is served: Fugard's " 'Master Harold' ... and the Boys" has robustly outlived Apartheid by Peter Marks

REVIEW || A nicely handled revival of one of Athol Fugard's trademark anti-Apartheid works -- directed by Fugard himself.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:12PM
Friday, November 4, 2016

Nostalgia? Yestalgia! Why reviving old shows is exactly what we need right now by Peter Marks

Looking to old favorites: “Carousel,” “The King and I,” “Oklahoma!” and more.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:42AM
Monday, October 31, 2016

Folger's 'Sense and Sensibility': a hit that's always moving by Peter Marks

Folger Theatre's production will change your perspective on Jane Austen and danger.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:54PM

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
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