Prominent Canadian theater figure faces harassment claims by Associated Press

A prominent figure in the Canadian theater world and the company he founded are facing four separate lawsuits alleging sexual assault and harassment.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:36pm on January 3, 2018☆⚑

Turmoil continues even after New York City Ballet chief hands in resignation by Sarah L. Kaufman

Peter Martins faces a new DWI charge as well as misconduct allegations.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:12pm on January 2, 2018☆⚑

As Broadway Has Become More About Tourists, Musicals Have Crowded Out Plays

For decades, the theaters of Broadway " now numbering 41 " were the moneymaking breeding ground for these plays. But what was once the rule on Broadway is now the rare exception. And the tra…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:31am on December 29, 2017☆⚑

ABT principal dancer Marcelo Gomes resigns amid misconduct investigation by Sarah L. Kaufman

The unspecified allegation does not involve "the ABT community," board chair says.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:06pm on December 21, 2017☆⚑

DC Theater Friday: Ringing out the year by Nelson Pressley

Holiday bets from Gershwin 'Crazy For You' to serious Second City

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:54pm on December 21, 2017☆⚑

What's it like to dance 'The Nutcracker'? It's a marathon of pain. by Sarah L. Kaufman

Corns, sickness, kids having accidents. But the real killer is the fake snow.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:48pm on December 20, 2017☆⚑

Dustin Hoffman accused of new incidents of sexual misconduct by Associated Press

More women are accusing Dustin Hoffman of sexual misconduct, including an incident in which a playwright says the actor exposed himself to her in a New York hotel room when she was 16-years-…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:05am on December 15, 2017☆⚑

You can easily fall into like with 'An American in Paris' by Peter Marks

Despite its Gershwin songbook and knockout choreography, the touring musical lacks passion.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:42pm on December 14, 2017☆⚑

DC Theater Friday: 'An American in Paris' glides in by Nelson Pressley

'Christmas Carols,' Gunderson plays and 'Crazy for You' hum along

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:06pm on December 14, 2017☆⚑

Chicago theaters say 'Not in Our House' to sexual abuse by Nelson Pressley

The grass-roots program, a declaration of standards, is getting a chapter in Washington.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:06pm on December 14, 2017☆⚑

2017 Breakthrough: Beanie Feldstein of 'Lady Bird' by Brooke Lefferts | ap

Beanie Feldstein was a Broadway buff since she was a kid. She was obsessed with musicals, hung with the "theater crowd" in high school and spent years watching shows on the Great White Way. …

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:12pm on December 13, 2017☆⚑

A comic 'Santaland' needs frost by Nelson Pressley

The David Sedaris standby makes a comedy club appearance.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:54pm on December 13, 2017☆⚑

UK theater axes play with abuse theme amid misconduct crisis by Associated Press

With allegations of sexual misconduct shaking Britain's entertainment industry, London's Royal Court Theatre has canceled a production that features "themes of grooming and abuses of power o…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:33am on December 13, 2017☆⚑

John Kander to receive a Signature Theatre honor named for an illustrious peer by Peter Marks

The celebrated composer, will be feted in Washington on March 19.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:48am on December 12, 2017☆⚑

The book on Lauren Gunderson, topping U.S. theater charts by Nelson Pressley

'The Book of Will' and 'The Revolutionists' showcase the laugh-and-think formula.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:06pm on December 11, 2017☆⚑

Bolshoi to premiere previously canceled Nureyev ballet by Associated Press

Russia's history Bolshoi Theater is getting ready to premiere a ballet about dancer Rudolf Nureyev after the original opening was postponed and its director arrested.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:42pm on December 8, 2017☆⚑

In theater, 10 to remember by Nelson Pressley

A vote for politics " and it's a good year when the National Theatre's active.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:06am on December 8, 2017☆⚑

Geoffrey Rush sues Sydney newspaper over theater story by Associated Press

Geoffrey Rush is suing a Sydney newspaper for defamation over its reporting of an actress's complaint against the Oscar-winning actor of "inappropriate behavior."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:24am on December 8, 2017☆⚑

New York City Ballet leader to take leave amid sexual, violence allegations by Sarah L. Kaufman

Peter Martins, heir to Balanchine, denies claims.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:42pm on December 7, 2017☆⚑

DC Theater Friday: Of Christmas shows and deep dramas by Nelson Pressley

Liv Ullmann brings a Bergman memoir to Washington.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:33pm on December 7, 2017☆⚑

Bergman's 'Private Confessions': Portrait of the artist's mother's affair by Nelson Pressley

Liv Ullmann directs the National Theater of Norway at the Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:18pm on December 7, 2017☆⚑

My favorite things in 2017 theater in Washington, New York and beyond by Peter Marks

From the song of the year to a heartbreaking play with perfect pitch.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:06pm on December 7, 2017☆⚑

2017's best dance: The year when powerful women seized the spotlight by Sarah L. Kaufman

Great moments onstage from Julie Kent, Tiler Peck, Carmen de Lavallade and others.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:04am on December 7, 2017☆⚑

Mary and Joseph are 'totally freaked-out' teens in the new 'Peekaboo!' by Celia Wren

Hub Theatre presents a comic holiday premiere from Anne M. McCaw.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:42am on December 7, 2017☆⚑

Terrific cast in Theater J's rendering of Uhry comedy by Celia Wren

Play about Jewish elites in 1930s Atlanta depicts social and cultural tensions.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:12pm on December 6, 2017☆⚑