Arts in New York to get shot in the arm with celebrity-filled pop-up shows by Peter Marks

"NY PopsUp" will begin at the Javits Center on Feb. 20 and spread statewide over six months.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:12pm on February 8, 2021☆⚑

In 'Hi, Are You Single?,' Ryan Haddad plays himself: A gay man with cerebral palsy seeking love by Peter Marks

Woolly Mammoth Theatre is streaming the wryly poignant one-man show until Feb. 28.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:06pm on February 4, 2021☆⚑

From Twain to Deep Throat, Hal Holbrook left an indelible mark on American entertainment by Peter Marks

The actor, who worked in theater, film and television, was an old-school gentleman and a consummate performer.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:03pm on February 2, 2021☆⚑

Actor Hal Holbrook, indelible portrayer of Mark Twain, dies at 95 by Adam Bernstein

Mr. Holbrook played Twain for 63 years and also was Deep Throat in "All the President's Men."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:33am on February 2, 2021☆⚑

Signature Theatre launches all-digital season with 'Simply Sondheim' revival by Thomas Floyd

The musical revue, filmed under coronavirus safety protocols, includes tunes from the Sondheim canon, a staple of the Arlington company.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:12am on February 2, 2021☆⚑

A new Sondheim revue provides exhilarating warmth in cold, trying times by Peter Marks

Signature Theatre unveils its "Simply Sondheim" online with 12 delightful performers.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:54pm on February 1, 2021☆⚑

'Our Town' debuted in 1938, but it's still staged everywhere. A new book explains why it's so timeless. by Peter Marks

"Another Day's Begun," an oral history by Howard Sherman, features more than 100 actors and directors involved in productions of the classic Thornton Wilder play.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:42am on January 29, 2021☆⚑

Folger Theatre's Janet Griffin announces her retirement after decades of devotion to Shakespeare by Peter Marks

The company's artistic producer had a taste for classical productions with innovative twists.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:18pm on January 27, 2021☆⚑

New one-man play aims to dispel myths about the sexuality of the disabled by Celia Wren

Actor-playwright Ryan J. Haddad's 'Hi, Are You Single?' streams via Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:42am on January 27, 2021☆⚑

Virus hunter Nathan Wolfe is the subject of a new play at Round House. He's also the playwright's husband. by Thomas Floyd

Lauren Gunderson's "The Catastrophist" is loosely based on Wolfe's book "The Viral Storm."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:24am on January 21, 2021☆⚑

America yearns for an era of good feeling. The inaugural ceremony launched one. by Peter Marks

Lady Gaga, Garth Brooks, J.Lo and a young poet all supply breakout supporting moments.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:12pm on January 20, 2021☆⚑

Adolfo 'Shabba-Doo' Quiñones, street-dance star of 'Breakin'' movies, dies at 65 by Harrison Smith

He was "a Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly of street," dancer and singer Toni Basil said.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:03pm on January 15, 2021☆⚑

Adrienne Kennedy's new play, 'Etta and Ella on the Upper West Side,' is utterly unique by Peter Marks

Online festival of Kennedy works concludes with this mesmerizing world premiere.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:03pm on January 14, 2021☆⚑

Vowing to bring live entertainment back, Gov. Cuomo announces a 'New York Arts Revival' by Peter Marks

Hugh Jackman, Amy Schumer, Chris Rock and Wynton Marsalis are among the major stars signing on to perform.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:06pm on January 12, 2021☆⚑

Arts workers are building a labor movement to save a creative economy in peril by Peter Marks

New groups such as Be an #ArtsHero take their agendas for aid and recognition to Congress.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:18am on January 8, 2021☆⚑

Judy and Mickey would have loved the TikTok 'Ratatouille' " 2021's answer to 'Let's put on a show!' by Peter Marks

The crowdsourced online musical, about a rat with culinary dreams, is a promising first course.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:48pm on January 2, 2021☆⚑

In the galleries: A satire on images of women and the objects they advertise by Mark Jenkins

Artist echoes surreal views of females conjoined with mechanical objects

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:36am on December 25, 2020☆⚑

Rebecca Luker, Tony-nominated Broadway singer and actress, dies at 59 by Matt Schudel

She starred in classic Broadway musicals and received three Tony nominations.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:42pm on December 24, 2020☆⚑

'Dance in DC' short films capture the city's spirit of entrepreneurship by Celia Wren

Washington Performing Arts commissioned local dancer-choreographers to devise, and perform, dances customized for spaces at six area businesses.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:24am on December 19, 2020☆⚑

Theaters are shut, but 'A Christmas Carol' is forever. The endless variety online proves it. by Peter Marks

Companies coast to coast and beyond are revving up their own adaptations for Web consumption.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:18am on December 17, 2020☆⚑

Theaters are shut, but 'A Christmas Carol' is forever. The endless variety online proves it. by Peter Marks

Theaters coast to coast and beyond rev up their own adaptations for Web consumption.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:03am on December 17, 2020☆⚑

Online festival highlights the powerful plays of undersung dramatist Adrienne Kennedy by Peter Marks

Three of the playwright's work are now streaming, with a world premiere to be added Jan. 9.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:54am on December 17, 2020☆⚑

Rorschach Theatre gets the audience out of the house with 'Distance Frequencies' by Celia Wren

D.C. theater curates a months-long immersive experience that takes in the great outdoors.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:12am on December 16, 2020☆⚑

Ann Reinking, Broadway dancer and 'Chicago' choreographer, dies at 71 by Matt Schudel

She starred on Broadway in "Chicago" and won a Tony Award for choreography.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:06pm on December 15, 2020☆⚑

Josh Groban can't sing in concert halls now, so he's been singing in the shower. Next up: His first holiday special, streamed. by Peter Marks

Innovative virtual performances are filling out the seasonal schedules of some sidelined Broadway names.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:48am on December 12, 2020☆⚑