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Monday, August 31, 2015

'An Easy to Read 2015 Page-to-Stage Festival' Schedule for Saturday, September 5-Monday, September 7, 2015 at The Kennedy Center by Joel Markowitz

This year’s 14th Annual Page-to-Stage Festival takes place: Saturday, September 5th from 10:30 a.m."11 p.m. Sunday, September 6th from 6"7 p.m. Monday, September 7, from 11 a.m."10:30 …

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Saturday, August 29, 2015

Meet the Director and Cast of 'Kiss Me Kate' at NextStop Theatre Company: Part 2: Hasani Allen by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the cast of Kiss Me Kate at NextStop Theatre Company, meet Hasani Allen. Joel: Where have local audiences seen you on the stage? Hasani: Profes…

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'An Interview with 'One in the Chamber' Cast Members Danielle Bourgeois, Grace Doughty, and Liz Osborn by Joel Markowitz

Meet One in the Chamber cast members Danielle Bourgeois (Kaylee), Grace Doughty (Ruthie), and Liz Osborn (Jennifer). Joel: When did you first get the 'theater bug' and what is your fir…

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Friday, August 28, 2015

Meet the Director and Cast of 'All My Sons' at Peace Mountain Theatre Company: Part 1: Director Laurie T. Freed by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the Director and cast of Peace Mountain Theatre Company‘s production of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, meet Director Laurie T. Freed.…

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Meet the Cast of The Little Theatre of Alexandria's 'Laughing Stock': Part 2: Director Shawn G. Byers by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Little Theatre of Alexandria's production of Charles Morey's Laughing Stock, meet Director Shawn G. Byers. Joel: Tell our readers …

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Meet the Director and Cast of 'Calendar Girls' at McLean Community Players, Part 6: Anne Megan Hilleary by Joel Markowitz

In Part 6 of a series of interviews with The Playwright, Director, and cast of Calendar Girls at McLean Community Players, meet Anne Megan Hilleary. Joel: Tell our readers where they m…

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Thursday, August 27, 2015

Meet the Cast of The Little Theatre of Alexandria's 'Laughing Stock': Part 1: Will MacLeod by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s production of Charles Morey’s Laughing Stock, meet Will MacLeod. Joel: Where have…

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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Meet the Director and Cast of 'Calendar Girls' at McLean Community Players, Part 5: Jennifer Greene by Joel Markowitz

In Part 5 of a series of interviews with The Playwright, Director, and cast of Calendar Girls at McLean Community Players meet Jennifer Greene. Joel: Tell our readers where they may ha…

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Sunday, August 23, 2015

Meet the Director and Cast of 'Calendar Girls' at McLean Community Players, Part 4: Jennifer Levy by Joel Markowitz

In Part 4 of a series of interviews with The Playwright, Director, and cast of Calendar Girls at McLean Community Players meet Jennifer Levy. Joel: Tell our readers where they may have se…

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Saturday, August 22, 2015

DDCMetroTheaterArts' Summer 2015 Scene Stealers Part 2 by Joel Markowitz

Here is Part 2 of DCMetroTheaterArts’ staff’s Summer 2015 Scene Stealers. Congrats to our honorees. ______ Erin Adams as Kate Monster Singing “There’s a A Fine, Fine …

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Friday, August 21, 2015

Noah Chiet on Performing in 'One in the Chamber' at The Mead Theatre Lab by Joel Markowitz

Noah Chiet talks about playing Adam in the critically acclaimed One in the Chamber, now playing at The Mead Theatre Lab. Joel: When did you first get the 'theater bug' and what is your…

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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Last Weekend for 'The Wiz' at The Gaithersburg Arts Barn-Watch the Preview Video! by Joel Markowitz

It’s the final weekend for The Wiz at The Gaithersburg Arts Barn. Watch a preview video of the show: DCMTA’s Anne Vandercook said in her review: “Rarely have I ever w…

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Sunday, August 16, 2015

DCMetroTheaterArts' Summer 2015 Scene Stealers: Part 1 by Joel Markowitz

The summer of 2015 brought many Scene Stealing moments and here is Part 1 of some of our favorites. ______ Hassan Allen as Hero and Molly Janiga as Philia Singing “Lovely’ in …

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Friday, August 14, 2015

Meet the Director and Cast of 'Kiss Me Kate' at NextStop Theatre Company: Part 1: Director Michael J. Bobbitt by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the cast of Kiss Me Kate at NextStop Theatre Company, meet Director Michael J. Bobbitt. Joel: Please tell our readers about yourself and about …

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Meet the Cast of McLean Community Players' 'Calendar Girl': Part 1: Diane Sams by Joel Markowitz

Meet the cast of McLean Community Players’ Calendar Girls. In Part 1, meet Diane Sams. Joel: Tell our readers where they may have seen you on local stages.  Diane: I have been aroun…

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Fantastic News! 'Dear Evan Hansen' to Have A Spring 2016 Run At NYC's Second Stage by Joel Markowitz

Some wonderful news about the critically acclaimed production of Dear Evan Hansen now playing at Arena Stage: It’s having a Summer 2016 production at Second Stage. What a smart move…

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Thursday, August 13, 2015

A Personal Tribute to No Rules Theatre Company and to Joshua Morgan Who is Broadway-Bound by Joel Markowitz

A few days ago I received a letter notifying me that No Rules Theatre Company had closed. I looked at it, put it down, and then looked at it again and a lot of tears flowed because I loved t…

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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

'2015 Page-to-Stage Festival' Schedule for Saturday, September 5-Monday, September 7, 2015 at The Kennedy Center by Joel Markowitz

This year’s 14th Annual Page-to-Stage Festival takes place: Saturday, September 5th from 10:30 a.m."11 p.m. Sunday, September 6th from 6"7 p.m. Monday, September 7, from 11 a.m."10:30 …

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Thursday, August 6, 2015

25% Discount for 'Emily Skinner: Broadway Her Way' at Strathmore's AMP THIS FRIDAY on 8/7 by Joel Markowitz

Strathmore is offering a 25% discount for tickets to: Emily Skinner: Broadway Her Way  THIS FRIDAY,  August 7th at 8 PMUse the code "tryamp" to receive THE 25% discount for Emily Skinn…

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Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Mike Faist on Playing Connor in 'Dear Evan Hansen' at Arena Stage by Joel Markowitz

Mike Faist is playing Connor in the critically acclaimed production of Pasek and Paul’s Dear Evan Hansen at Arena Stage. Here we talk about his journey with the show. Joel: When …

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Saturday, August 1, 2015

25% Discount for 'Emily Skinner: Broadway Her Way' at Strathmore's AMP on 8/7 by Joel Markowitz

Strathmore is offering a 25% discount for tickets to: Emily Skinner: Broadway Her Way on Fri August 7th at 8 PMUse the code "tryamp" to receive a 25% discount for all 3 of these performances…

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Thursday, July 30, 2015

Meet the Cast of 'Spamalot' at The Port Tobacco Players‏: Part 6: Brian Merritt by Joel Markowitz

In Part 6 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Port Tobacco Players' Spamalot, meet Brian Merritt. Tell our readers where they may have seen you on local stages. Most recently you …

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Meet the Cast of 'Spamalot' at The Port Tobacco Players': Part 5: Patrick Pruitt by Joel Markowitz

In Part 5 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Port Tobacco Players' Spamalot, meet Patrick Pruitt. Tell our readers where they may have seen you on local stages. I spend almost…

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Sunday, July 26, 2015

DCMetroTheaterArts' Special Capital Fringe Honors Announced by Joel Markowitz

Here are the 2015 Capital Fringe Honors Selected by the Staff of DCMetroTheaterArts. Congrats to all our honorees: FAVORITE COMEDY:  Ambien Date Night Barenaked Comedy Blind Pug Arts Coll…

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Pick of the Fringe Audience Awards Announced by Joel Markowitz

Here are the Pick of the Fringe Audience Awards announced tonight at The Triad Theatre at the new Capital Fringe Headquarters: BEST COMEDY:  The Wedding Party BEST DANCE + PHYSICAL THEATR…

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Meet the Cast of The Port Tobacco Players' 'Spamalot': Part 4: Michael J. Margelos by Joel Markowitz

In Part 4 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Port Tobacco Players' Spamalot, meet Michael J. Margelos. Tell our readers where they may have seen you on local stages. I have been …

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Saturday, July 25, 2015

Meet the Cast of 'Spamalot' at the Port Tobacco Players‏: Part 3: Carmel Ferrer by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Port Tobacco Players' Spamalot, meet Carmel Ferrer. Tell our readers where they may have seen you on local stages. I’ve d…

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Thursday, July 23, 2015

Meet the Cast of The Metropolitan Youth Theatre's 'RENT': Part 5: Danny Waldman by Joel Markowitz

In Part 5 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Metropolitan Youth Theatre’s RENT, meet Danny Waldman. Introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may have seen you bef…

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Meet the Cast of 'Spamalot' at the Port Tobacco Players‏: Part 2: Ryan Dolan by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Port Tobacco Players’ SPAMALOT, meet Ryan Dolan. Tell our readers where they may have seen you on local stages. I've perform…

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Meet the Director and Cast of Adventure Theatre MTC's 'Oliver!': Part 1: Director Joseph Ritsch by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the director and cast of OLIVER! at Adventure Theatre MTC, playing at Round House Theatre, meet Director Joseph Ritsch. Joel: Why did you want to dir…

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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

25% Discount for 'Too Marvelous for Words: The Songs of Johnny Mercer' and 'Emily Skinner: Broadway Her Way' at Strathmore's AMP on 7/31, 8/ by Joel Markowitz

Strathmore is offering a 25% discount for tickets to: Too Marvelous for Words: The Songs of Johnny Mercer on Friday, July 31st AND Saturday, August 1st at 8 PM AND  Emily Skinner…

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All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
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