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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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Saturday, January 25, 2014

The WATCH AWARDS Nominees React!-Part 1 by Joel Markowitz 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 & Jimmy Gertzog  for Little Shop o…

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Sunday, January 19, 2014

The 14th WATCH AWARDS Nominations Announced! by Joel Markowitz

The 14th Annual Washington Area Theatre Community Honors‘ (THE WATCH AWARDS) nominations were announced tonight at The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA. Here are this year’s nominees:…

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Thursday, January 16, 2014

American Hustle and 'Gravity' Lead Oscar Nominations with 10 Nods & 12 Years A Slave with 9 Nods. Watch The Trailers of All Best Picture Nomin by Joel Markowitz

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced their nominations for the 86th Oscars Today. This year's March 2nd ceremony will be hosted by Ellen DeGeneres. Here is the list of t…

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Saturday, December 28, 2013

Making Some Noise: Behind the Scenes of 1st Stage's 'Noises Off': Part 7: Zachary Fernebok (Freddy) by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

This is Part 7 and our final interview in a series of interviews with the cast and director of 1st Stage's production of Noises Off. Meet Zachary Fernebok. Joel: Why did you want to…

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Thursday, December 26, 2013

PBS Airs "Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love" Tomorrow " Friday, December 27th at 9 PM by Joel Markowitz

Tomorrow – Friday night at 9 PM – PBS’  (Locally WETA) airs Dori Berinstein's 90-minutes documentary Marvin Hamlisch: What I He Did for Love, a loving tribute t…

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Broadway Stars Sing Christmas Songs For You! by Joel Markowitz

Enjoy these Christmas songs performed by Broadway favorites! And watch Zero Mostel read ‘The Grinch Who Stole Christmas’ and Ethel Merman Sing a Christmas Song with The Muppets! …

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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Making Some Noise: Behind the Scenes of 1st Stage's 'Noises Off': Part 6: Jason Glass (Tim) by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

This is Part 6 in a series of interviews with the cast and director of 1st Stage's production of Noises Off. Meet Jason Glass. Why did you want to become a member of the cast of Noises…

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

What's New at No Rules Theatre Company This Season by Artistic Director Joshua Morgan by Joel Markowitz

Artistic Director Joshua Morgan introduces us to the exciting 2013-2014 season for No Rules Theatre Company. Joel: Why did you select these shows for your upcoming season? Why are these s…

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Friday, December 13, 2013

Meet the Director and Cast of Annapolis Shakespeare Company's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream': Part 5: Ashlyn Thompson (Helena) by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

This is the Part 5 in a series of interviews with the director and cast members of Annapolis Shakespeare Company‘s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Meet Ashlyn Thompson. Ho…

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Thursday, December 12, 2013

'The Velocity of Autumn' to Open on Broadway at The Booth Theatre on April 21, 2014 and Previews Begin April 1, 2014 by Joel Markowitz

The Velocity of Autum is off to Broadway’s The Booth Theatre! "A bracing, honest and deliciously funny performance played with wonderful gritand wit by the grea…

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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

An Interview with Bruce Dow on Playing Pseudolus in 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Joel Markow by Joel Markowitz

Bruce Dow is wowing DC audiences with his high-energy and funny performance of the slave Pseudolus in Shakespeare Theatre Company’s production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way t…

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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

What's Still on and Cancelled Tonight December 10, 2013 by Joel Markowitz

If you have cancelled your show or your show is still on tonight, please email me dcmetrotheaterarts@gmail.com or add them in the comment section below. Arena Stage Due to the inclement weat…

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Making Some Noise: Behind the Scenes of 1st Stage's 'Noises Off': Part 5: Blair Bowers (Brooke) by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

This is Part 5 in a series of interviews with the cast and director of 1st Stage's production of Noises Off. Meet Blair Bowers. Joel: Why did you want to become a member of the cast of…

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Sunday, December 8, 2013

Show Cancellations Tonight-Sunday, December 8th by Joel Markowitz

Updated 3:11 PM Here are shows canceled tonight due to the weather and projections for icy weather: 1st Stage’s performances of Noises Off is cancelled. Annapolis Shakespeare Compan…

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Meet the Director and Cast of Annapolis Shakespeare Company's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream': Part 4: Joel DeCandio (Lysander) by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

This is the Part 4 in a series of interviews with the director and cast members of Annapolis Shakespeare Company‘s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Meet Joel DeCandio. How …

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Friday, December 6, 2013

'Shall We Schmooze?' Paolo Montalban on Playing The King in 'The King and I' at Olney Theatre Center by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

I love Olney Theatre Center's production of The King and I and I am thrilled to have a royal schmooze with the King . Here is my interview with Paolo Montalban. Joel: How did you ge…

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This Sunday-December 8th at 7:30 PM-'Sandy Bainum & Friends' Concert Benefits Adventure Theatre MTC's Recovery from the Gov't Shutdown by Joel Markowitz

This Sunday, December 8th at 7:30 PM Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC) singer Sandy Bainum is presenting a one-night-only to benefit Adventure Theatre MTC's recovery from the government sh…

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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Meet the Director and Cast of Annapolis Shakespeare Company's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream': Part 3: Amanda Forstrom (Hermia) by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

This is the Part 3 in a series of interviews with the director and cast members of Annapolis Shakespeare Company‘s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Meet Amanda Forstrom (He…

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Making Some Noise: Behind the Scenes of 1st Stage's 'Noises Off': Part 4: Kate Karczewski (Poppy) by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

This is Part 4 in a series of interviews with the cast and director of 1st Stage's production of Noises Off. Meet Kate Karczewski. Why did you want to become a member of the cast of…

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National Chamber Ensemble Hosts its Holiday Concert this Sunday at 4:30 PM With Special Guest Avery Gagliano at the Rosslyn Spectrum by Joel Markowitz

I had the chance to catch up with National Chamber Ensemble's Artistic Director Leo Sushansky earlier this week, and asked him about his upcoming Holiday Concert. Joel: Word has it that Nati…

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Friday, November 29, 2013

Meet the Director and Cast of Annapolis Shakespeare Company's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream': Part 2: Nick DePinto (Puck) by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

This is the Part 2 in a series of interviews with the director and cast members of Annapolis Shakespeare Company‘s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Meet Nick DePinto. How did …

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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Meet the Director and Cast of Annapolis Shakespeare Company's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream': Part 1: Director Kristin Clippard by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

This is the first interview in a series of interviews with the director and cast members of Annapolis Shakespeare Company‘s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Meet Director Kristin…

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Making Some Noise: Behind the Scenes of 1st Stage's 'Noises Off': Part 3: Matthew Pauli (Lloyd) by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

This is Part 3 in a series of interviews with the cast and director of 1st Stage's production of Noises Off. Meet Matthew Pauli. Joel: Why did you want to become a member of the cast o…

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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

'Shall We Schmooze?' Eileen Ward on Playing Anna in 'The King and I' at Olney Theatre Center by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

I love Olney Theatre Center’s production of The King and I and I am thrilled to have a chance to schmooze with the King and his School Teacher. Here is my interview with Eileen Ward…

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Lee Mikeska Gardner Becomes the Artistic Director of The Nora Theatre Company by Joel Markowitz

Lee Mikeska Gardner – a local triple threat: director, actor, and Arts Administrator – is becoming the Artistic Director of The Nora Theatre Company. Why did she take this ama…

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Making Some Noise: Behind the Scenes of 1st Stage's 'Noises Off': Part 2: Mario Baldessari (Selsdon) by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

This is Part 2 in a series of interviews with the cast and director of 1st Stage's production of Noises Off. Meet Mario Baldessari. Joel: Why did you want to become a member of the …

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Sunday, November 24, 2013

'If/Then' Opens Tonight at The National Theatre by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

I will be there tonight at 6 PM when the new Tom Kitt/Brian Yorkey musical If/Then officially opens at The National Theatre after almost 3 weeks of previews. My fingers are crossed that I…

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Making Some Noise: Behind the Scenes of 1st Stage's 'Noises Off': Part 1: Director Doug Wilder by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

This is the first in a series of interviews with the cast and director of 1st Stage’s production of Noises Off.  Meet Director Doug Wilder. Why did you want to direct this sho…

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Thursday, November 21, 2013

Local Theatre Artists Share Their Favorite Recipes in 'I Can Cook, Too!' to Benefit 'Taking Care of Our Own' by Joel Markowitz

Local theatre artists contribute their favorite recipes in: theatreWashington’s new cookbook filled with great recipes from members of the DC theatre community. All proceeds from I Can…

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Landless Theatre Company Presents 'Richard Campbell's Frankenstein: A Prog-Metal Rock Opera' on Monday, November 25th at 8 PM at The Black Cat by Joel Markowitz

Landless Theatre Company gives you a Franksgiving to remember! Come see the musical that DCMetroTheaterArts’ Amanda Gunther called: “A mind-blowing, face-melting, phenom…

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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