Alexander Strain finds the bright side in 'Every Brilliant Thing' by Nelson Pressley

Madeline Joey Rose's "Mom Baby God" adds to D.C.'s solo shows.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:18pm on March 6, 2018☆⚑

Tony-award winning actress injured; daughter killed in wreck by Associated Press

Authorities say the 4-year-old daughter of a Tony-award winning actress was killed along with a 1-year-old friend when a driver slammed into them on a Brooklyn street.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:12pm on March 6, 2018☆⚑

Russ Solomon, Founder Of Tower Records, Dead At 92

"A high school dropout who made his first album sale at 16, dealing used jukebox records out of his father's California drugstore, Mr. Solomon built a music empire that sprawled across more …

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:05am on March 6, 2018☆⚑

Time For Dancers To Stand Up And Speak Out!

Supply and demand is one thing, but it's heartbreaking to hear that lousy conditions follow. Does it have to be that way? The idea of self-value brings me back to the Ailey dancers, and why …

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:28pm on March 5, 2018☆⚑

When U.S. citizenship is anything but self-evident by Nelson Pressley

'Hold These Truths' recounts Japenese American citizen's fight against internment.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:04pm on March 5, 2018☆⚑

Kennedy Center charges 'Hamilton' ticket buyers more than advertised; computer blamed by Peggy McGlone

The Kennedy Center said customers would be charged the amount cited during the transaction, not the higher amount.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:18pm on March 2, 2018☆⚑

The Oscar for Best Original Song is a garbage category by Dan Zak

The story of how the Academy keeps getting this one wrong is a history of changing showbiz tastes.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:18pm on March 2, 2018☆⚑

What you should be seeing in D.C. theater this week by Nelson Pressley

Your complete guide to March 1-7, with reviews and news.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:54pm on March 1, 2018☆⚑

Sean Lavery, former New York City Ballet star, dies at 61 by Associated Press

New York City Ballet dancer Sean Lavery, whose career was cut short when he was diagnosed with a spinal tumor, has died at age 61.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:04pm on March 1, 2018☆⚑

Sunday's Oscar stage features 45 million Swarovski crystals by Sandy Cohen | ap

There will be half a million Swarovski crystals on the Dolby Theater stage for every year the Oscars have been presented. That's 45 million crystals in honor of Oscar's 90th year.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:33pm on March 1, 2018☆⚑

A play so candid, a D.C. actor returned to the stage for it: A one-man show about suicide by Geoffrey Himes

Alexander Strain found his day job, in social work, reflected in this play about depression, "Every Brilliant Thing."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:12am on March 1, 2018☆⚑

A cheerful bio-drama about America's favorite sex therapist, Dr. Ruth by Nelson Pressley

Naomi Jacobson shines as the indomitable Westheimer.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:33pm on February 28, 2018☆⚑

Lewis Gilbert, Who Directed 'Alfie' And Three James Bond Films, Dead At 97

Among the 40 films he helmed were several World War II epics; Alfie, which earned five Oscar nominations and made a star of Michael Caine; the Bond titles You Only Live Twice, The Spy Who Lo…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:30am on February 28, 2018☆⚑

Kevin Spacey Foundation Shuts Down; "No Longer Viable"

The foundation said on its website Tuesday that its trustees have concluded the work of the foundation "is no longer viable." The foundation helped identify young artists and provide them wi…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:34pm on February 27, 2018☆⚑

'Anything Goes,' John Quincy Adams play 'JQA,' 'The Heiress,' 'Kleptocracy' on Arena's 2018-19 calendar by Peter Marks

The season announcement by one of Washington's best known theater companies.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:12pm on February 27, 2018☆⚑

Humorist Cynthia Heimel, 70

"In her books" - among them Sex Tips for Girls and If You Can't Live Without Me, Why Aren't You Dead Yet? - "and columns, Ms. Heimel wrote about bad boys, bad dates, bad sex and bad birth co…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:29am on February 27, 2018☆⚑

To address the gun violence epidemic, look to the lessons of theater kids by Mary Laura Philpott

I'm not so naive as to think a stint on the school musical would reverse a killer's path. But maybe there's something the rest of us can learn here.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:33pm on February 26, 2018☆⚑

What happens when a play about Palestinians goes to American campuses by Peter Marks

Mosaic Theater takes anguishing "I Shall Not Hate" on the road.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:54pm on February 23, 2018☆⚑

The Women's Voices Theater Festival is a winner. But it could use some work. by Nelson Pressley

Criticisms aside, you have to root for it: Washington is the only major city mobilizing to change gender inequality in American theater.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:54am on February 23, 2018☆⚑

It's a Jolly 'Dolly' Day on Broadway with Bernadette Peters by Peter Marks

The smash-hit revival is as entertaining as ever

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:24pm on February 22, 2018☆⚑

DC Theater Friday: The shows to see in a busy scene by Nelson Pressley

News and reviews, from 'Noura' and 'Handbagged' to Robbie Schaefer's concert musical

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:54pm on February 22, 2018☆⚑

Drag artist Taylor Mac's theatrical vision is big, audacious and glittery by Karen Heller

The performer and MacArthur "genius" created a history of America lasting 24 hours

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:33am on February 22, 2018☆⚑

Ursula K. Le Guin's 'Lathe' gives Women's Voices a dreamy finale by Nelson Pressley

Of three new small-scale dramas, the one with the biggest vision is the best show.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:24am on February 22, 2018☆⚑

Will 'Frozen' succeed on Broadway with a British director and a different ending? by Peter Marks

Don't worry, "Let it Go" is still in Michael Grandage's stage version of the hit Disney movie.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:24am on February 22, 2018☆⚑

Actor and writer Tracy Letts 'having the time of my life' by Mark Kennedy

If you want to get Tracy Letts in your movie, you'd better proofread the script.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:24am on February 22, 2018☆⚑