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Friday, December 5, 2014

An Interview with the Set Design Team of Damascus Theatre Company's 'My Fair Lady' by Joel Markowitz

Interview with DTC's My Fair Lady Set Team: Bill Brown, Set Design Jim Korte and Bill Rippey, Master Carpenters Nancy Eynon Lark and Maria Littlefield, Set Dressing & Properties Joel: In…

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Wednesday, December 3, 2014

'Newsies' at the Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center by Joel Markowitz

Newsies is a big, shiny helium balloon of a musical. Everything in it is designed for maximum lift and minimum drag " so you'll have to jump fast and reach high to catch it in its short stay…

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Friday, November 28, 2014

DCMTA Scene Stealers-Week Ending 11/27/14-Part 2 by Joel Markowitz

Here is Part 2 of our new list of Scene Stealers honorees for the week ending 11/27/14.  ______ Simon Diesenhaus as Tobias Ragg, Singing "Not While I'm Around" at Sweeney Todd the Demo…

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Thursday, November 27, 2014

DCMTA Scene Stealers-Week Ending 11/27/14-Part 1 by Joel Markowitz

Here is Part 1 of our new list of Scene Stealers honorees for the week ending 11/27/14.  ______ Brian Lyons-Burke as Henry Higgins in His Final Scene in My Fair Lady at Damascus Theatr…

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

A Chat With Rebecca Luker on 'Little Dancer' at The Kennedy Center by Joel Markowitz

It’s always a pleasure and honor to speak with Rebecca Luker, and as Little Dancer ends its run at The Kennedy Center this Sunday, November 30th, I asked Rebecca about the new Steph…

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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Meet the Cast of 1st Stage's 'One Man, Two Guvnors': Part 5: Katy Carkuff by Alex Levy by Joel Markowitz

This is part 5 in a series of interviews with the cast of 1st Stage’s One Man, Two Guvnors.‘ Meet Katy Carkuff. Alex: How did you get involved in theatre? When did you know that …

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

Meet the Cast of The Masqueraders' 'Translations' at The United States Naval Academy"Part 9: Josh Goetz by Joel Markowitz

This is the ninth and final interview with the cast of The Masqueraders’ production of Translations. Meet Josh Goetz. Joel: Introduce yourself to our readers and tell them what o…

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Meet the Cast of The Masqueraders' 'Translations' at The United States Naval Academy"Part 8: Clara Navarro by Joel Markowitz

This is the eighth in a series of interviews with the cast of The Masqueraders’ production of Translations. Meet Clara Navarro. Joel: Introduce yourself to our readers and tel…

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Matchmaker! Matchmaker! Meet Tevye's 5 Daughters at Arena Stage: Part 5: Maya Brettell by Joel Markowitz

In Part 5 of a series of interviews with the daughters of Tevye in Arena Stage’s Fiddler on the Roof, meet Maya Brettell. Joel: Introduce yourself to our readers, and tell …

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

'Translations' at The Masqueraders at The United States Naval Academy by Joel Markowitz

I will be honest with you – at first I thought I might need a translator to help me write this review because Brian Friel’s Translations is filled with several languages ̵…

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Sunday, November 16, 2014

Young Artists of America Presents 'The Secret Garden' in Concert TODAY at 4 PM by Joel Markowitz

Young Artists of America Presents 'The Secret Garden' in Concert TODAY at 4 PM. One performance only! This enchanting classic of children's literature is reimagined in lush, contemporary mus…

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Saturday, November 15, 2014

Act Two @ Levine Presents Sondheim's 'Sweeney Todd' Continues Today at 3 and 8 PM at Georgetown Prep by Joel Markowitz

Act Two @ Levine is proud to present: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Attend this dark and witty tale of love, London, murder and revenge Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fle…

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Matchmaker! Matchmaker! Meet Tevye's 5 Daughters at Arena Stage: Part 4: Hannah Corneau by Joel Markowitz

In Part 4 of a series of interviews with the daughters of Tevye in Arena Stage’s Fiddler on the Roof, meet Hannah Corneau. Joel: Introduce yourself to our readers, and t…

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Meet the Cast of The Masqueraders' 'Translations' at The United States Naval Academy"Part 7: Jett Watson by Joel Markowitz

This is the seventh in a series of interviews with the cast of The Masqueraders’ production of Translations. Meet Jett Watson. Joel: Introduce yourself to our readers and tell th…

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Friday, November 14, 2014

Matchmaker! Matchmaker! Meet Tevye's 5 Daughters at Arena Stage: Part 3: Shayna Blass by Joel Markowitz

In Part 4 of a series of interviews with the daughters of Tevye in Arena Stage’s Fiddler on the Roof, meet Shayna Blass. Joel: Introduce yourself to our readers, and …

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Meet the Cast of The Masqueraders' 'Translations' at The United States Naval Academy"Part 6: Leith Daghistani by Joel Markowitz

This is the sixth in a series of interviews with the cast of The Masqueraders’ production of Translations. Meet Leith Daghistani. Joel: Introduce yourself to our readers and tell…

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Meet the Cast of 'My Fair Lady' at Damascus Theatre Company"Part 4: William T. Fleming by Joel Markowitz

In Part 4 of a series of interviews with the director and cast members of Damascus Theatre Company's My Fair Lady, meet William T. Fleming. Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell our re…

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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Meet the Cast of The Masqueraders' 'Translations' at The United States Naval Academy"Part 5: Ward Ellis Scott, III by Joel Markowitz

This is the fifth in a series of interviews with the cast of The Masqueraders’ production of Translations. Meet Ward Ellis Scott, III. Joel: Introduce yourself to our readers and…

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Meet the Cast of The Masqueraders' 'Translations' at The United States Naval Academy"Part 4: Portia Norkaitis by Joel Markowitz

This is the fourth in a series of interviews with the cast of The Masqueraders production of Translations. Meet Portia Norkaitis. Joel: Introduce yourself to our readers and tell them …

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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Meet the Cast of 'My Fair Lady' at Damascas Theatre Company"Part 3: Cara Bachman by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the director and cast members of Damascus Theatre Company’s My Fair Lady, meet Cara Bachman. Joel: Introduce yourself and tell our reader…

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Matchmaker! Matchmaker! Meet Tevye's 5 Daughters at Arena Stage: Part 2: Maria Rizzo by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the daughters of Tevye in Arena Stage’s Fiddler on the Roof, meet Maria Rizzo. Joel: Introduce yourself to our readers, and tell th…

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Saturday, November 8, 2014

Nibbles And Sips Around Town " November 5, 2014: Chef Cathal Armstrong's Cookbook, 'My Irish Table " Recipes From the Homeland and Restaurant by Joel Markowitz

Local Chef Cathal Armstrong's Cookbook, My Irish Table " Recipes From the Homeland and Restaurant Eve, Will Warm The Cockles of Your Heart My favorite cookbooks reveal the author's personal …

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Meet the Cast of 'Translations' at The Masqueraders at The United States Naval Academy"Part 3: Megan Rausch by Joel Markowitz

This is the third in a series of interviews with the cast of The Masqueraders’ production of Translations. Meet Megan Rausch. Joel: Introduce yourself to our readers and tell …

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Friday, November 7, 2014

DCMTA Scene Stealers-Week Ending 11/7/14 by Joel Markowitz

Here are our new Scene Stealers honorees. Congrats to all of you!! This week The Addams Family at Kensington Arts Theatre sets the record for most Scene Stealers from one show-5! _____  L…

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Matchmaker! Matchmaker! Meet Tevye's 5 Daughters at Arena Stage: Part 1: Dorea Schmidt by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the daughters of Tevye in Arena Stage’s Fiddler on the Roof, meet Dorea Schmidt. Joel: Introduce yourself to our readers, and tell …

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Meet the Cast of 'My Fair Lady' at Damascas Theatre Company"Part 2: Director Stephanie Bonte-Lebair by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the director and cast members of Damascus Theatre Company’s My Fair Lady, meet Director Stephanie Bonte-Lebair. Joel: Introduce yourself …

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Thursday, November 6, 2014

Meet the Cast of 'Translations' at the Masqueraders at The United States Naval Academy"Part 2: Chris Hudson by Joel Markowitz

This is the first in a series of interviews with the cast of The Masqueraders production of Translation. Meet Chris Hudson. Joel: Introduce yourself to our readers and tell them what o…

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Meet the Cast of 'Translations' at Masqueraders' at the United States Naval Academy"Part 1: Jonson Henry by Joel Markowitz

This is the first in a series of interviews with the cast of Translations at The Masqueraders‘ production of Translation. Meet Jonson Henry. Joel: Introduce yourself to our…

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Meet the Cast of 'Death By Design' at Greenbelt Arts Center: Part 8: Meet Winard Britt by Joel Markowitz

In Part 8 in a series of interviews with the cast of Death By Design at Greenbelt Arts Center, meet Winard Britt. Joel: Introduce yourself to our readers and tell them what other shows yo…

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Meet the Cast of 'Death By Design' at Greenbelt Arts Center: Part 7: Meet Jenn Robinson by Joel Markowitz

In Part 7 in a series of interviews with the cast of Death By Design at Greenbelt Arts Center, meet Jenn Robinson. Joel: Introduce yourself to our readers and tell them what other shows you …

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Free Tickets to 'Visible Language' At WSC Avant Bard-Enter Now! by Joel Markowitz

WSC AVANT BARD is Giving Away 5 Pairs of tickets for anytime in their run TO VISIBLE LANGUAGE “****1/2 Language makes visible"nay, language makes felt, the hopes and dreams of each …

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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