How August Wilson learned about life and writing by Nelson Pressley

As Eugene Lee portrays the playwright at Round House, his "Ma Rainey" is revived at 1st Stage.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:24pm on June 14, 2017☆⚑

An unsettled Israeli-Palestinian relationship in 'The Return' by Nelson Pressley

Two-character drama is the latest in Mosaic's Voices From a Changing Middle East Festival.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:06pm on June 13, 2017☆⚑

Get ready for a fight in these productions by Theater Alliance, Flying V by Celia Wren

Combat is a central theme in "Still Life With Rocket" and "Secret History of the Unknown World."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:48pm on June 12, 2017☆⚑

Why does it seem the Tonys still think the musical is the thing? by Peter Marks

The show should commit to doing better at giving straight plays a platform.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:48pm on June 12, 2017☆⚑

The Latest: 'Hello, Dolly!' wins Tony for musical revival by Associated Press

The Latest on the Tony Awards (all times local):

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:36pm on June 11, 2017☆⚑

Tony Awards 2017 FAQ: Where to watch the show and red carpet on TV and online by Emily Yahr

Everything you need to know.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:04am on June 11, 2017☆⚑

Without 'Hamilton' buzz, Tony Awards put on brave face by Mark Kennedy

Last year at the Tony Awards, a rabid interest in "Hamilton" stemmed a three-year slide in viewership. This year, there's a new host, an old home and hope that a starry list of celebrities c…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:36pm on June 9, 2017☆⚑

How Howard Shalwitz led Woolly Mammoth's stampede by Nelson Pressley

The theater company's brand will be hard to outrun.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:33pm on June 9, 2017☆⚑

Picking the Tony Awards winners: It should be a big night for 'Dear Evan Hansen' by Peter Marks

Since the guesses by the press about how people vote is going so well these days, I thought I'd add my two cents.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:18am on June 9, 2017☆⚑

DC Theater Friday: Bless my eyes, it's 'School for Lies' by Nelson Pressley

'Hedwig' and 'The Sound of Music' waltz into the Kennedy Center side by side

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:12pm on June 8, 2017☆⚑

August Wilson's autobiographical 'How I Learned' comes to Round House Theatre by Geoffrey Himes

Eugene Lee stars in the one-man show about the revered playwright coming of age in Pittsburgh.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:54pm on June 8, 2017☆⚑

It's prime time rhyme time with 'School for Lies' at Lansburgh Theatre by Peter Marks

Molière's "The Misanthrope" is the launching point for fourth in David Ives's clever series.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:42pm on June 8, 2017☆⚑

Kevin Spacey tight-lipped about his plans as host of Tonys by Mark Kennedy and John Carucci | ap

Getting Kevin Spacey to spill the beans about his plans hosting the Tony Awards turns out to be as likely as his character on "House of Cards" renouncing blackmail and backstabbing.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:18am on June 8, 2017☆⚑

'Dear Evan Hansen': the trail of a musical comet by Peter Marks

From the twinkle in writers' eyes to the sparkle of Broadway, a musical comes into being.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:12pm on June 7, 2017☆⚑

After 40 years, Howard Shalwitz to dismount from Woolly Mammoth by Peter Marks

Artistic director nurtured dramatists and shaped actors' careers

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:33pm on June 6, 2017☆⚑

First ladies on the edge in two plays and a musical by Nelson Pressley

Martha Washington, Mary Lincoln and Laura Bush get dubious turns in the limelight.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:33pm on June 6, 2017☆⚑

'A Doll's House, Part 2' extends on Broadway " big time by Peter Marks

A play moves toward hit status on Broadway.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:48pm on June 5, 2017☆⚑

Amelia Gray captures the mind of Isadora Duncan, the mother of modern dance by Josh Cook

In this historical novel, the loss of her two children haunts Duncan even as her fame rises

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:18pm on June 2, 2017☆⚑

Only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the theatrical sun by Peter Marks

Where summer theater is concerned, give me a roof, four walls and adequate ventilation.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:06pm on June 2, 2017☆⚑

Show tunes on the summer breeze by Nelson Pressley

Remembering the sound of music from a Michigan amphitheater.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:06pm on June 2, 2017☆⚑

A timely view of Mexican art and identity in vintage works by Anna Sokolow by Sarah L. Kaufman

In July, Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh presents "Frida" and tribute to muralist Siqueiros.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:06pm on June 2, 2017☆⚑

DC Theater's 2017-18 seasons: KenCen in full, Rebeck and Bedlam at Folger by Peter Marks and Nelson Pressley

Full details on KenCen's 'Hamilton'-powered slate.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:36pm on June 1, 2017☆⚑

DC Theater Friday: Dark comedy with Taylor Mac, tragedy with 'Lear' by Nelson Pressley

Plays dominate the week, but you can sing (silently) with 'Superstar' at Signature

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:12pm on June 1, 2017☆⚑

Musical 'oldies' test their appeal to the young: 'My Fair Lady' and Sound of Music' in D.C. by Jane Horwitz

Olney Theatre is staging the story of the English flower seller set 9 years later than the original story.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:54pm on May 31, 2017☆⚑

'King Lear' with Rick Foucheux is a family meltdown by Nelson Pressley

The staging is rough and semi-ready, but the acting is smart.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:18pm on May 30, 2017☆⚑