A provocative 2013 Contemporary American Theater Festival

Annual West Virginia event boasts five uncommonly bold new plays.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 1:03am on July 12, 2013☆⚑

'Girl of the Golden West' a major hit at Castleton

Fabulous, colorful production of Puccini classic is well worth the drive.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 11:49am on July 11, 2013☆⚑

Tenor, conductor Plácido Domingo, 72, hospitalized in Madrid

Former Washington National Opera general director treated for lung embolism.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 10:53am on July 10, 2013☆⚑

Wolf Trap Opera, National Symphony Orchestra summer season on tap

From Verdi to Bugs Bunny, summer classics on tap for everyone this Wolf Trap Summer.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 11:15am on July 7, 2013☆⚑

In Series' Puccini, Stravinsky 'pocket operas' sparkle at GALA

"Gianni Schicchi," "Soldier's Tale" in an impressive twin bill.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 11:20am on June 19, 2013☆⚑

Cole Porter's 'Anything Goes': Nonstop fun at the Kennedy Center

Roundabout Theatre Company's roadshow production is perfect summer fun.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 5:27pm on June 17, 2013☆⚑

World premiere: Washington National Opera's 'Approaching Ali'

New D. J. Sparr opera explores hidden side of controversial heavyweight champ.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 8:38am on June 11, 2013☆⚑

Summer Preview: Contemporary American Theater Festival

23rd season of theater fest to be held July 5-28, 2013 in nearby W. Va.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 1:54pm on May 30, 2013☆⚑

In Norfolk, life's a 'Carousel' in May

Sprightly production welcomes back old Broadway classic.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 12:58pm on May 16, 2013☆⚑

Constellation's gripping 'Gilgamesh' at Source

Dramatization of ancient epic vividly explores timeless truths.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 2:17pm on May 8, 2013☆⚑

Washington National Opera scores a hit with 'Show Boat'

Sparkling, colorful new production of classic show likely a hot ticket.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 4:45pm on May 6, 2013☆⚑

Tonight: NSO's elegant Elgar, sizzling Shostakovich

Christoph Eschenbach, cellist Alisa Weilerstein give two standards a new look and feel.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 10:23am on May 4, 2013☆⚑

Virginia Opera 'Marriage of Figaro' an adventure in total delight

Now at GMU, Virginia Opera production breathes new live into old warhorse.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 11:15am on April 20, 2013☆⚑

Georgetown U's 'Trojan Barbie' a mixed bag

Imaginative retelling of ancient Greek play hits and misses in DC debut.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 11:56am on April 18, 2013☆⚑

Pianist Emanuel Ax, Chopin concerto highlight NSO concert

Dvorak 5th Symphony, Stephen Albert's "Rivering Waters" also shine.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 9:29am on April 5, 2013☆⚑

Striking San Francisco Symphony scrubs KenCen concert

Saturday night Concert Hall appearance out, East Coast tour kaput.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 9:38am on March 23, 2013☆⚑

Angela Meade a radiant 'Norma' in dazzling WNO debut

Young soprano makes this Washington National Opera production a night to remember.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 12:00am on March 11, 2013☆⚑

Virginia Opera's 'Streetcar Named Desire' now in Richmond

Moving production breathes new live into André Previn opera.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 10:20am on March 8, 2013☆⚑

In Series' Kurt Weill revue, 'Berlin to Broadway'

Moods of dark and light highlight unusual show which wraps this weekend at DC's Source.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 1:23pm on March 6, 2013☆⚑

Washington National Opera's lavish 'Manon Lescaut'

John Pascoe production, soprano Patricia Racette, put the 'grand' back in Grand Opera.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 10:10am on March 6, 2013☆⚑

Virginia Opera brings Andre Previn's 'Streetcar Named Desire' to GMU

Performances this weekend highlight American opera that's gaining traction.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 7:44am on March 1, 2013☆⚑

Legendary pianist Van Cliburn dead of cancer at 78

An appreciation of a unique American original that time almost forgot.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 10:24pm on February 28, 2013☆⚑

DC's Arena Stage announces 2013-2014 theater season

War, politics, controversy, big name stars to headline.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 12:30pm on February 26, 2013☆⚑

Washington Concert Opera presents Peter Russell in new lecture series

Hosted by DC's Iona Senior Center, offers insights on key operas.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 12:57pm on February 16, 2013☆⚑

Very Verdi: Wolf Trap Opera's 2013 season

Rossini, recitals, young people's events also on tap.

SOURCE: The Washington Times at 11:43am on February 10, 2013☆⚑