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Monday, May 25, 2015

An Enchanted Chat with South Pacific Star David Pittsinger by Joel Markowitz

His second language is French, and his children are the same age as his character's. Find out why Met star David Pittsinger gladly 'crossed over' to musical theatre to play Emile de Becque i…

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December DC area Musical Scene Stealers by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz selects 21 actors/singers who were 'Scene Stealers' in the DC area musical productions of the past 4 months from programs that train young actors, professional, dinner, high s…

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Schmoozing With The Kinsey Sicks by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz schmoozes with the outrageous The Kinsey Sicks who are making the critics and audiences at Theater J go gaga for their 'nasty' parodies of holiday classics.

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January 2011 DC Area Theatre Preview and Favorite 2010 Productions-A Theatre Lover's Guide to DC/Capital Area Theatres-January 2011 Offerings by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz selects his favorite productions in 2010 on DC area stages, previews what's opening in January in the nation's capital, and names 7 'Must-See' shows.

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Chris Sizemore, Margo Seibert and Tracy Lynn Olivera on Mary Zimmerman's CANDIDE at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Joel Markowitz

DC area actors Chris Sizemore, Margo Seibert and Tracy Lynn Olivera talk about working with Tony Award-winning Director Mary Zimmerman in her visually stunning production of CANDIDE at Shake…

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The Greatest Star of All: Ed Dixon on playing Max Von Mayerling in Sunset Boulevard. by Joel Markowitz

Ed Dixon talks to Joel Markowitz about reprising the role of Max in Signature Theatre's new production of Sunset Boulevard opposite Florence Lacy.

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Lumina Studio Theatre's 'The Canterbury Tales' Musical-Putting It All Together by Joel Markowitz

Playwright and director John O'Connor & composer Wendy Lanxner discuss adapting and composing music for "The Canterbury Tales"at Lumina Studio Theatre that trains young actors.

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Intevriew With 'The Road To Qatar's' Stephen Cole and David Krane by Joel Markowitz

Stephen Cole and David Krane talk about their musical 'The Road to Qatar'. It's a wild camel ride from Qatar to The York Theatre.

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February DC Area Theatre Preview by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz previews what's opening on DC area stages in February and selects 7 productions and 2 festivals as 'MUST-SEES'.

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Rob McClure on playing Mozart in Walnut Street Theatre's AMADEUS by Joel Markowitz

Rob McClure talks about playing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at Walnut Street Theatre and Charlie Chaplin in the musical Limelight-The Story of Charlie Chaplin at La Jolla Playhouse.

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Director Mary Zimmerman on 'The Arabian Nights' and 'Candide' by Joel Markowitz

Tony Award-winning Director Mary Zimmerman talks about 'The Arabian Nights' which is closing this weekend at Arena Stage and 'Candide', which played at Shakespeare Theatre Company.

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Dancer Ryan Watkinson tells us how to succeed on Broadway by Joel Markowitz

Ryan Watkinson talks about the new revival of How to Succeed..,his training, and working with Director/Choreographer Rob Ashford and Daniel Ratcliffe.

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March 2011 DC Area Theatre Preview by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz names 10 productions as 'Must-Sees' in March in DC area theatres and links to over 30 productions about to open this month.

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This year's Helen Hayes Awards nominations - Joel's one happy fella. Almost. by Joel Markowitz

Joel Markowitz reflects on this year's Helen Hayes Award nominations and is ecstatic that Hairspray at Toby's Dinner Theatre received 5 major nominations.

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Spider-Man's Patrick Page on playing the Green Goblin by Joel Markowitz

Patrick Page, who first began as a magician, talks about being in Spider-Man, directing his father, and finishing his new musical.

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An interview with Oscar Andrew Hammerstein III by Joel Markowitz

Andy Hammerstein on the latest revivals of R&H musicals, what his grandfather would advise musical makers today, and the theatre that doubled as a stable.

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Saturday, May 23, 2015

Special 25% Off Discount to See Mark Nadler's 'Runnin' Wild: Songs by Joel Markowitz

We have a 25% off discount for Mark Nadler’s’ ‘Runnin’ Wild: Songs and Scandals of the Roaring 20’s’ at Strathmore’s new AMP next Friday, May 29th a…

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Saturday, May 16, 2015

Toby Mulford Named the New Producing Artistic Director of Faction of Fools by Joel Markowitz

I am a huge fan of Matthew Wilson and Toby Mulford‘s work. They have brought so much joy to my life and to the lives of our theatre community. When I found out that Matthew and his …

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Thursday, May 14, 2015

Meet the Cast of 'Once on This Island' at Creative Cauldron: Part 5: Avia Fields by Joel Markowitz

In Part 5 of a series of interviews with the cast of Once on This Island, meet Avia Fields. Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may have seen you perform before on o…

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Meet the Cast of 'Once on This Island' at Creative Cauldron: Part 6: Jade Jones by Joel Markowitz

In Part 6 of a series of interviews with the cast of Once on This Island, meet Jade Jones. Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may have seen you perform before on ou…

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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

'P is for Perfect' and 'Man of the House' at The Greenspring Players by Joel Markowitz

This Double Feature Production of two One-Act Plays is presented by The Greenspring Players for their Washington DC community Spring offering. Although P is for Perfect may be consider…

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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Meet the Performers of GMCW of DC's 'Born this Way': Part 2: Michael "Cabbie" Caban by Joel Markowitz

Joel: Please introduce yourself to our readers and tell us how long you have been in GMCW and where we may have seen perform on our local stages? Michael: My name is Michael “Cabbie…

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Meet the Cast of 'Once on This Island' at Creative Cauldron: Part 4: Tiara N. Whaley by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the cast of Once on This Island, meet Tiara N. Whaley. Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may have seen you perform before …

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Monday, May 11, 2015

Next Day Theater: 'Hitting Like a Truck' on May 16th by Matt Spangler by Joel Markowitz

Next Day Theater: Hitting Like a Truck on May 16th For years, I've been thinking, man, I've got to get into this theater scene in DC. Then it hit me: 24 hour theater. That's right, 1,440 min…

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Saturday, May 9, 2015

Meet the Cast of Victorian Lyric Opera Company's 'Ruddigore': Part 3: Amanda Jones by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the cast of Victorian Lyric Opera's Ruddigore, meet Amanda Jones. Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may have seen you i…

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Friday, May 8, 2015

Meet the Cast of 'Once on This Island' at Creative Cauldron: Part 3: Carl Williams by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the cast of Once on This Island, meet Carl Williams.< Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may have seen you perfor…

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DCMetroTheaterArts Columnist Richard Seff is Elated that Julie Halston and Brad Oscar are the 2015 Richard Seff Award Recipients by Joel Markowitz

In a phone call earlier today, DCMetroTheaterArts’ columnist Richard Seff was elated that Julie Halston and Brad Oscar were named this year’s recipients of the award tha…

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Thursday, May 7, 2015

Meet the Performers of GMCW of DC's 'Born this Way': Part 1: JJ Vera and Marcus Brown by Joel Markowitz

In a series of interviews with members of The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC who are performing in their upcoming concert Born This Way on May 15 and 16, 2015, meet JJ Vera and …

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Meet the Cast of Victorian Lyric Opera Company's 'Ruddigore': Part 2: Carla Rountree‏ by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the cast of Victorian Lyric Opera's Ruddigore, meet Carla Rountree. Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may have seen you…

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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Meet the Cast of 'Once on This Island' at Creative Caudron: Part 2: Ian Anthony Coleman by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the cast of Once on This Island, meet Ian Anthony Coleman. Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may have seen you perform …

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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Meet the Cast of Victorian Lyric Opera Company: Part 1: Mary Mitchell by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the cast of Victorian Lyric Opera’s Ruddigore, meet Mary Mitchell. Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may have seen y…

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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