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Monday, March 3, 2014

Attending 'The Velocity of Autumn' Meet the Press at Sardi's Today by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

It was an exciting morning at Sardi’s as the cast, producers, and the director of The Velocity of Autumn were introduced to the NYC press. I was so thrilled to be there and to see m…

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Sunday, March 2, 2014

Filichia on Friday: 'February's Leftovers and March's Brainteaser' by Peter Filichia by Joel Markowitz

Here is a new article from Peter Filichia’s column on Kritzerland called ‘Filichia on Friday.’ It’s an honor to bring Peter’s column every week to our reader…

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Friday, February 28, 2014

Meet the Playwrights of Arena Stage's 'Playwrights' Arena': Part 1: Jacqueline E. Lawton by Joel Markowitz

The Playwrights' Arena a new play initiative developed by the American Voices New Play Institute. Centering on a small collaborative group of local playwrights dedicated to the support…

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Here Are the Winners of Our 'Mamma Mia!' Ticket Giveaway-And We Are Giving 2 Pairs Away! by Joel Markowitz

HERE ARE THE WINNERS OF TWO PAIRS OF TICKETS TO THE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014 AT 7:30 PM  PERFORMANCE OF AT  THE NATIONAL THEATRE  1321 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW, IN WASHINGTON, DC ____…

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Arena Stage Announces its 2014-2015 Season by Joel Markowitz

ARENA STAGE AT THE MEAD CENTER FOR AMERICAN THEATER ANNOUNCES 65TH SEASON FEATURING FIVE WORLD PREMIERES, TWO MUSICALS, THREE COMEDIES AND A 25-WRITER COMMISSION FOR THE NATIONAL CIVIL WAR P…

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

George Dvorsky on 'The Great American Songbook' This Friday at 8 PM at Olney Theatre Center by Joel Markowitz

This Friday, February 28th at 8 PM at Olney Theatre Center, Broadway Veteran George Dvorsky, who is now appearing in How To Succeed… sings from The Great American Songbook. He is…

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Monday, February 24, 2014

'The Yeomen of the Guard, or the Merryman and His Maid' at Victorian Lyric Opera Company by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

So far this year, the most fun that I have had in the theatre was yesterday at Victorian Lyric Opera’s (VLOC) sensationally entertaining production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s 1888…

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Friday, February 28th From 7-9 PM: 'FAHBAHROUS' With Don Michael Mendoza at The Black Fox Lounge by Joel Markowitz

THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2014 FROM 7-9 PM FAHBAHROUS At The Black Fox Lounge 1723 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20009 Admission: $10 With EventBrite Reservation OR $15 general…

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Sunday, February 23, 2014

New Whisperings: Meet KAT's Director and Cast of 'Spring Awakening': Part 6: David Tuttle (Hanschen) by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

In Part 6 of our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre's Spring Awakening, meet  David Tuttle, who is playing Hanschen. Joel: Why did you want to a…

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

'The Rope In Your Hands' at Doorway Arts Ensemble by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

I am ashamed to admit that I had forgotten all about Hurricane Katrina, but tonight for 55 emotional minutes – the brilliant Siobhan O'Loughlin, directed by Danielle Skraastad, play…

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Win a Pair of Tickets to See 'Mamma Mia!' on Wednesday, March 5th at 7:30 PM at The National Theatre by Joel Markowitz

WIN A FREE PAIR OF TICKETS TO THE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014 AT 7:30 PM  PERFORMANCE OF AT  THE NATIONAL THEATRE  1321 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW, IN WASHINGTON, DC ____ TO ENTER SEND AN …

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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

New Whisperings: Meet KAT's Director and Cast of 'Spring Awakening': Part 5: Director Emily Zickler by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

In Part 5 of our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre's Spring Awakening, meet Director Emily Zickler. Joel: Why did you want to direct Kensington Ar…

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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

New Whisperings: Meet KAT's Director and Cast of 'Spring Awakening': Part 4: Harrison Smith (Moritz) by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

In Part 4 of our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre's Spring Awakening, meet Harrison Smith (Moritz). Joel: Why did you want to appear in Spring…

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Monday, February 17, 2014

Attend the Tale of Landless' Prog-Metal 'Sweeney Todd': An Interview With Landless' Andrew and Melissa Baughman by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Life has been hectic and exciting for Landless Theatre Company‘s Producing Artistic Director of Landless Theatre Andrew L. Baughman and Associate Producing Director and Resident …

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New Whisperings: Meet KAT's Director and Cast of 'Spring Awakening': Part 3: Ryan Alan Jones (Melchior) by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre's Spring Awakening, meet Ryan Allen Jones (Melchior). Joel: Why did you want to appear in Sp…

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Sunday, February 16, 2014

New Whisperings: Meet KAT's Director and Cast of 'Spring Awakening': Part 2: Catherine Callahan (Martha) by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s Spring Awakening, meet Catherine Callahan (Martha). Joel: Why did you want to appear…

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Saturday, February 15, 2014

New Whisperings: Meet KAT's Director and Cast of 'Spring Awakening': Part 1: Joanna Frezzo (Ilse) by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1: of our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s Spring Awakening, meet Joanna Frezzo (Ilse). Joel: Why did you want to appear in Sprin…

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Meet The Cast and Director of Spooky Action Theater's 'The Wedding Dress': Part 3: Meet Dane Edidi by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of our series with the director and cast of Spooky Action Theater’s The Wedding Dress, meet Dane Edidi. Why did you want to become a member of the cast of The Wed…

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Friday, February 14, 2014

THEATRE CLOSINGS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2014 by Joel Markowitz

Here are THEATRE CLOSINGS-Updated 10:44 PM American University.  Catholic University. Georgetown University. Howard University. Teatrio de la Luna.  ______  

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Thursday, February 13, 2014

'Love Letters' at The Flying Muskrat Theatre Company by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Advertised as “Gurney's 'Love Letters' Like You've Never Seen it Before" The Flying Muskrat Theatre Company’s production, directed with much love by Leanne G. O’Neill an…

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THEATRE CLOSINGS TODAY/WHO'S OPEN by Joel Markowitz

Here are THEATRE CLOSINGS-Updated 10:14 PM 2nd Star Productions-Funny Money. Adventure Theatre-MTC-Miss Nelson is Missing.  Baltimore: Annex Theatre at the Chicken Box-Golden Spike. CENTE…

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

'Seminar' at Round House Theatre by David Friscic by Joel Markowitz

Floating windows at the top of the stage! That Is not, necessarily, the first thing you marvel at in the Round House Theatre's current and stimulating new play Seminar for, indeed, all the e…

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

A Video Tribute to Shirley Temple Black: "Shirley Temple " America's Little Darling Narrated by Tommy Tune"; Her Kennedy Center Honors Tribut by Joel Markowitz

Shirley Temple Black passed away today at age 85. I spent countless hours as a kid watching this optimistic and cute, curly-haired and dimpled dynamo’s movies. I came across this wonde…

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'Orphie and the Book of Heroes' at The Kennedy Center by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

It’s so rare when I leave a show and just can’t stop smiling, and that happened after I attended the ‘new’ commissioned musical called Orphie and the Book of Heroe…

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DCMetroTheatreArts is the Official Media Sponsor for Molotov Theatre Group's 'Hellraiser Fundraiser' on February 28th from 6-10 PM & a $5 Di by Joel Markowitz

DCMetroTheaterArts is proud to be the Offical Media Sponsor for The Molotov Theatre Group‘s ‘Hellraiser Fundraiser‘ on Friday, February 28th from 6-10 PM AT  Millie &…

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Thursday, February 6, 2014

Director José Carrasquillo on 'La Señorita de Tacna' (The Young Lady from Tacna) at GALA Hispanic Theatre by Joel Markowitz

La Señorita de Tacna (The Young Lady from Tacna), by the Peruvian Playwright Mario Vargas Llosa, opens tonight  at GALA Hispanic Theatre. I asked Director José Carrasqu…

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Meet The Cast and Director of Spooky Action Theater's 'The Wedding Dress': Part 2: Meet Director Rebecca Holderness by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Spooky Action Theater is presenting The Wedding Dress by Nelson Rodrigues. The show is directed by Rebecca Holderness and stars Frank Britton, Michael Kevin Darnall, Dane Edidi, …

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Monday, February 3, 2014

'From Broadway With Love: A Benefit Concert for Sandy Hook' Released on DVD and Double-CD Set Tomorrow, iTunes on 2/7, & on Blu-ray on 2/18 by by Joel Markowitz

From Broadway With Love: A Benefit Concert For Sandy Hook DVD And Double-CD set Released Tomorrow, February 4th. Blu-ray to be Released on February 18th. STARRING 300+ NEWTOWN STUDENT PERFOR…

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Thursday, January 30, 2014

A Father and Son, Two Sisters, and Others React to Their WATCH AWARD Nominations by Joel Markowitz

How did thy feel when their names were announced as a WATCH AWARD nominee? A Father and a Son Are Nominated Outstanding Special Effects Chip Gertzog and Jimmy Gertzog Chip Gertzog & Jimm…

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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Pete Seeger Dies at Age 94. Here are Videos of The Weavers and His Career by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Pete Seeger, one of my heroes, died yesterday at Age 94. I am a huge Weavers fan and I listen to their LPS, cassettes, and CDs all the time. He was such a gentle man who believed in spreadin…

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Monday, January 27, 2014

Tonight at 7:20 PM: The 2014 Helen Hayes Awards Nominations Will Be Announced & Looking Back at Last Year's Nominations and Recipients by Joel M by Joel Markowitz

TONIGHT the 2014 Helen Hayes nominations will be announced from The National Theatre at 7:20 PM. Let us know who you would like to see nominated by leaving your choices in the Comment Box be…

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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