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Thursday, August 25, 2016

Take A Bow Part 2: The Staff of DCMetroTheaterArts' Favorite Spring/Summer 2016 Performances by Joel Markowitz

Here’s Part 2 of the staff of DCMetroTheaterArts’ favorite Spring/Summer 2016 performances. To our honorees:  TAKE A BOW! ____ Stori Ayers as Alma (and others), in Yello…

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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Meet the Cast of Hard Bargain's 'Radio Golf': Part 4: Mack Leoman by Joel Markowitz

In Part 4 of interviews with the cast of Hard Bargain Players' Radio Golf, meet Mack Leoman. Joel: Please tell our readers where they may have seen you appear on our local stages and t…

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Meet the Cast of Hard Bargain's 'Radio Golf': Part 3: DeJeanette Horne by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of interviews with the cast of Hard Bargain Players' Radio Golf, meet DeJeanette Horne. Joel: Please tell our readers where they may have seen you appear on our local stag…

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Meet the Cast of Hard Bargain's 'Radio Golf': Part 2: Baakari Wilder by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of interviews with the cast of Hard Bargain Players' Radio Golf, meet Baakari Wilder. Joel:  Please tell our readers where they may have seen you appear on our local stages a…

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Monday, August 22, 2016

"Summer Hummer V: Champions" Takes Off Tonight at Signature Theatre at 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM to Benefit "Taking Care of Our Own" by Joel Markowitz

Signature Theatre and theatreWashington present this year’s Summer Hummer to benefit Taking Care of Our Own  TONIGHT, AUGUST 22ND at 7:30 and 9:30 pm. AT SIGNATURE THEATRE-4200 C…

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Saturday, August 20, 2016

Catching Up With Anne Kanengeiser at 'The Phantom of the Opera' at The Kennedy Center by Joel Markowitz

As the National Tour of The Phantom of the Opera is about to end its run at The Kennedy Center, I had the pleasure of catching up with Anne Kanengeiser, who is starring as Madame Giry,…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:03AM[SHARE]
Friday, August 19, 2016

Meet Amy Staats from 'The Last Class: A Jazzercize Play' Tonight Through Sunday at The Klunch at Trinidad Theatre by Joel Markowitz

Amy Staats plays MJ in The Last Class: A Jazzercize Play, playing tonight through Sunday at The Klunch performing at The Capital Fringe’s Trinidad Theatre. Joel: How did you get inv…

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2016 'Page-to-Stage' Schedule for September 3-5, 2016 at The Kennedy Center by Joel Markowitz

The 15th Annual Page-to-Stage New Play Festival Schedule Saturday, September 3 to Monday, September 5, 2016 PERFORMANCE CALENDAR-UPDATED 8/19/16 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2016 11 AM"12:20 PM…

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Thursday, August 18, 2016

Meet Playwright Megan Hill from 'The Last Class: A Jazzercize Play Jazzercise This Weekend at The Klunch by Joel Markowitz

Megan Hill is not only the playwright of The Last Class: A Jazzercize Play, but she gets a real workout playing the Instructor this weekend at The Klunch performing at The Capital Fringe&…

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Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Meet the Cast of Hard Bargain's 'Radio Golf': Part 1: Lolita Marie by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of interviews with the cast of Hard Bargain Players’ Radio Golf, meet Lolita Marie. Joel: Where have local theatergoers seen you on the stage, and what roles have Â…

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A Report on 'Handsome Hound' at Millennium Stage at The Kennedy Center by Joel Markowitz

Handsome Hound, a local band piloted by twenty-somethings Claire Daviss and Cuchulain Kelly, gives millennials a better name. Self-described as having "roots in folk, rock, pop, Americana, c…

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Thursday, August 11, 2016

Here are the 2016 Ruby Griffith Award Honorees by Joel Markowitz

One month ago, on July 10, 2016, 2nd Star Productions was honored with the ‘Best Overall Production’ honor at Ruby Griffith Awards ceremony for their production of Guys and…

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Sunday, July 31, 2016

Meet the Cast of Sterling Playmakers' 'OLIVER!' Part 4: Jacob Miniuk by Joel Markowitz

In Part Four of a series of interviews with the cast of Sterling Playmakers' OLIVER! meet Jacob Miniuk. Joel: Please tell our readers where they may have seen you appear on our local s…

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Friday, July 29, 2016

Meet the Cast of Sterling Playmakers' 'OLIVER!' Part 3: Ella Levri by Joel Markowitz

In Part Three of a series of interviews with the cast of Sterling Playmakers’ OLIVER! meet Ella Levri. Joel: Please tell our readers where they may have seen you appear on our local…

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Sarah Doreen MacPhee on Playing Brenda Strong in 'Catch Me If You Can' at Montgomery College's Summer Dinner Theatre by Joel Markowitz

Sarah Doreen MacPhee tells us about playing Brenda Strong, who falls in love with a con artist in Montgomery College Summer Dinner Theatre’s Catch Me If You Can.  Joel: Please in…

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Thursday, July 28, 2016

He's Back: Alex Stone on Playing The Con Man Again-in Montgomery College's Summer Dinner Theatre's 'Catch Me If You Can' by Joel Markowitz

Alex Stone has returned to the stage to play one of his favorite roles: the con man: Frank Abagnale Jr. in Catch Me If You Can at Montgomery College’s Summer Dinner Theatre, whic…

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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Meet the Cast of Sterling Playmakers' 'OLIVER!' Part 1: Mike Baker by Joel Markowitz

In Part One of a series of interviews with the cast of Sterling Playmakers’ OLIVER!, meet Mike Baker. Joel: Please tell our readers where they may have seen you appear on our local sta…

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Meet the Cast of Sterling Playmakers' 'OLIVER!' Part 2: Madeline Curtis by Joel Markowitz

In Part two of a series of interviews with the cast of Sterling Playmakers’ OLIVER! meet Madeline Curtis. Joel: Please tell our readers where they may have seen you appear on our…

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Sunday, July 24, 2016

The 2016 Capital Fringe Audience Awards and New Community Awards Will be Announced Tonight, Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 8 pm by Joel Markowitz

The 2016 Capital Fringe Audience Awards and new Community Awards will be announced tonight, Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 8 pm on the Trinidad Stage at the Logan Fringe Arts Space. Check back at …

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Friday, July 22, 2016

All 113 Capital Fringe Shows Are Now Reviewed on DCMetroTheaterArts by Joel Markowitz

It’s the final weekend of this year’s Capital Fringe Festival and I urge you to attend some of this year’s offerings. DCMetroTheaterArts has reviewed all the shows in this …

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Sunday, July 17, 2016

Review: 'The Music Man' at Candlelight Theater, in Wilmington, DE by Joel Markowitz

This one is a total slam-dunk. Kudos belong to everyone in every arena of theater with The Music Man at Delaware's Candlelight Theatre. Under the direction of Peter John Rios, the sets, cost…

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Saturday, July 16, 2016

'Come to Their Cabaret': Meet the Cast of PWLT's 'Cabaret': Part 4: Katie Puschel & Jared Il-Pazzo Dent by Joel Markowitz

In Part 4 of a series of interviews with the cast of Prince William Little Theatre's production of Cabaret, meet Katie Puschel and Jared Il-Pazzo Dent. Joel: Who are you, and where mig…

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Thursday, July 14, 2016

'Come to Their Cabaret': Meet the Cast of PWLT's 'Cabaret': Part 3: Catherine Lyon and Larry Keeling by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the cast of Prince William Little Theatre's production of Cabaret, meet Catherine Lyon and Larry Keeling. Joel: Where have local theatergoers seen yo…

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Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Review: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' at Annapolis Shakespeare Company by Joel Markowitz

Annapolis Shakespeare Company's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Sally Boyett and Donald Hicken, is the perfect combination of play and space. Performed in the garden of …

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Friday, July 8, 2016

'Come to Their Cabaret': Meet the Cast of PWLT's 'Cabaret': Part 2: James Maxted by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the cast of Prince William Little Theatre's production of Cabaret, meet James Maxted. Joel: Who are you, and where might area readers and audie…

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Thursday, July 7, 2016

'The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber' Ends its Run This Sunday At Riverside Center for The Performing Arts by Joel Markowitz

Last year’s audience pleaser and hit The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber ends its run this Sunday, July 10th at 1 PM at Riverside Center for The Arts. There is a Sunday Matinee on J…

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Tuesday, July 5, 2016

'Come to Their Cabaret': Meet the Cast of PWLT's 'Cabaret': Part 1: Aaron Verchot-Ware and Katherine Bisulca by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the cast of Prince William Little Theatre's production of Cabaret, meet Aaron Verchot-Ware and Katherine Bisulca. Joel: Please introduce yourself, an…

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Friday, July 1, 2016

'Very Well-Connected': Meet Cast Members of Montgomery College Summer Dinner Theatre's 'Side Show': Part 3: Da'Von Moody by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the cast of Montgomery College Summer Dinner Theatre's production of Side Show, meet Da'Von Moody. Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell us …

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Thursday, June 30, 2016

'Very Well-Connected': Meet Cast Members of Montgomery College Summer Dinner Theatre's 'Side Show': Part 2: Jehan Silva by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the cast of Montgomery College Summer Dinner Theatre’s production of Side Show, meet Jehan Silva. Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell u…

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Wednesday, June 29, 2016

'Very Well-Connected': Meet Cast Members of Montgomery College Summer Dinner Theatre's 'Side Show': Part 1: Anna Phillips-Brown by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the cast of Montgomery College Summer Dinner Theatre’s production of Side Show, meet Anna Phillips-Brown. Joel: Please introduce yourself an…

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Sunday, June 26, 2016

Meet The Cast of 'Moon Over Buffalo' at Vagabond Players: Part 7: Richard Manichello by Joel Markowitz

In Part Seven of a series of interviews with the cast of Vagabond Players’ Moon Over Buffalo, meet Richard Manichello. Joel: Please introduce yourselves and tell me why you wanted t…

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Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off