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Sunday, July 16, 2017

Review: ‘Teresa’ at Seventh Street Playhouse by Vanessa Berben

Now playing at Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC), Seventh Street Playhouse’s Teresa is a thought-provoking, historical dramedy written by Anthony Ernest Gallo and inspired by the life of Saint T…

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Monday, January 16, 2017

Review: ‘LIZZIE: The Musical’ at Pinky Swear Productions by Vanessa Berben

Fresh off their Capital Fringe Best Overall Show and Best Musical Theatre or Opera wins for 2016’s Over Her Dead Body, Pinky Swear Productions (PSP) rips onto the stage of Anacostia Playho…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:44AM
Saturday, October 29, 2016

Review: ‘The Who’s Tommy’ by Open Circle Theatre by Vanessa Berben

After a five-year hiatus Open Circle Theatre (OCT) makes a triumphant return with an incredible production of The Who’s Tommy at Silver Spring Black Box Theatre. Written by Pete Townshend …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:17PM
Sunday, September 25, 2016

Review: ‘Memories & Legends’ at Wolf Pack Theatre Company by Vanessa Berben

Director William Leary returns to Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) with Wolf Pack Theatre Company’s world premiere of Writer/Composer Stephen Geddes’ inspirational new musical, Memories &…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:02AM
Sunday, September 18, 2016

Review: National Philharmonic: Beethoven’s ‘Symphony No. 7’ with Bran Ganz at The Music Center at Strathmore by Vanessa Berben

The National Philharmonic kicked off its 2016-2017 Fall/Winter season with three of Beethoven’s most celebrated works, featuring a special appearance by pianist Brian Ganz performing Pian…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:27AM
Friday, September 2, 2016

Review: ‘Henry V’ at The Rude Mechanicals by Vanessa Berben

With Henry V, actor Rebecca Speas marks her directorial debut with an energetic, well-choreographed production featuring an outstanding cast. After bringing their critically acclaimed produc…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:32AM
Saturday, July 30, 2016

Review: ‘A Few Good Men’ at Off the Quill by Vanessa Berben

Fresh off their DCMTA “Best of Capital Fringe 2016” production Timon 2016, Off the Quill (OTQ) brings a faithful adaptation of Aaron Sorkin’s 1992 film to the Greenbelt Arts Center tha…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:05PM
Sunday, July 10, 2016

2016 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Over Her Dead Body’ by Vanessa Berben

“All you fair and tender ladies – beware of how you court your men.” Returning Fringe-favorites Pinky Swear Productions have a lot to live up to at this year’s festival. After debuti…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:22PM
Saturday, July 9, 2016

2016 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Macbeth in the Basement’ by Vanessa Berben

William Shakespeare serves as playwright Annie Bryan’s inspiration for Dodgeball Theatre’s Macbeth in the Basement. Featuring only five actors and a limited set, Bryan tries weaving a mo…

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Friday, July 8, 2016

2016 Capital Fringe Review: ‘The Greatest Science Fiction Show (No One’s Ever Seen)’ by Vanessa Berben

The Greatest Science Fiction Show (No One’s Ever Seen) delivers a riotous parody of classic science fiction and pop culture. Hilarious, and a must-see for anyone who considers themselv…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:49AM
Friday, June 10, 2016

Review: Source Festival 2016: ‘lost&SOUND’: Artistic Blind Date by Vanessa Berben

“Within each of us lies uncharted secrets. Beyond us drifts an unknowable universe…” thus begins lost&SOUND, a 35-minute Artistic Blind Date inspired by one of the full length play…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:47PM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards