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Monday, July 1, 2013
Thursday, June 27, 2013

"From Broadway With Love: A Benefit Concert For Sandy Hook" To Air On Select Public Television Stations his July starring 300 Newton Student Perfo by Joel Markowitz

 From Broadway With Love: A Benefit Concert For Sandy Hook To Air On Select Public Television Stations This July STARRING 300 NEWTOWN STUDENT PERFORMERS and OVER 100 BROADWAY PERFORMERS "…

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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

'A Night with Janis Joplin' Begins Performances on Broadway on 9/20 With Opening Night on 10/10 at The Lyceum by Joel Markowitz

A Night with Janis Joplin is coming to Broadway and will begin previews at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre - 149 West 45th Street) on Friday, September 20, 2013. Opening night is on…

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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Composer George Fenton on 'Frozen Planet' at The NSO at Wolf Trap This Friday at 8:30 PM by Joel Markowitz

This Friday, June 28th at 8:30 PM. Frozen Planet in Concert will turn The Filene Center at Wolf Trap into a wonderland of gorgeous images and sounds of The Arctic Circle. Composer George Fen…

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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Matthew Scott on Playing Bobby in Signature Theatre's 'Company' by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Matthew Scott is wowing audiences and critics with his performance as Bobby in Signature Theatre’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Company. Matthew Joel:  What does Com…

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Monday, June 17, 2013

Randy Johnson on Directing 'One Night with Janis Joplin' at Arena Stage by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

After a critically acclaimed run at Arena Stage last October One Night with Janis Joplin is back. I asked Director Randy Johnson about the new production about to open at Arena Stage a…

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Saturday, June 15, 2013

The 2013 Capital Fringe Festival Show Schedule IS UP! by Joel Markowitz

The Capital Fringe Festival’s 2013 Schedule for July 11-July 28, 2013 is Here! Take a look at the new Capital Fringe Festival website and the wonderful schedule for this year’…

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Sunday, June 9, 2013

2013 Tony Award Winners-Updating as Winners Are Announced by Joel Markowitz

Here are The 2013 Tony Award WINNERS The American Theatre Wing announced its WINNERS tonight. Among the nominees, DC Theatregoers were wowed by Holland Taylor’s performance as Gover…

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

James Konicek on Playing Sir Andrew in Folger Theatre's 'Twelfth Night' by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

I am a huge fan of James Konicek – his acting, singing, and ‘that voice.’ Audiences are loving James’ performance in Folger Theatre’s Twelfth Night. I asked …

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Monday, May 20, 2013

DC Area's Alyson Cambridge on Playing Julie in 'Show Boat' and Her Career by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Alyson Cambridge is appearing as Julie LaVerne in Washington National Opera’s critically acclaimed production of Show Boat. I asked Alyson about playing Julie in Show Boat in …

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Sunday, May 19, 2013

58th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners Announced! Matilda, Pippin & Virginia Woolf Big Winners by Joel Markowitz

Winners of the 58th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced tonight from Town Hall, in NYC. The winners are announced in bold. DC area theatergoers were so lucky to see Who’…

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Theatre Lab's Cast of 'August: Osage County' PT. 2: Andrea Belknap, Ghislaine Dwarka, MC Harford & Lorrie Smith by Joel Markowitz

The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts is presenting Tracy Lett's 2008 Tony Award-winning play August: Osage County this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday " May 16th-18th. From Di…

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Anne Kanengeiser on Playing Janna in 'The Personal(s)' at No Rules Theatre Company by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

There are some performances that you just never forget and Anne Kanengeiser’s performance as Fosca in Signature Theatre’s Passion in 1996 is one I will always remember and che…

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Monday, May 6, 2013

Brian Childers on "An Evening With Danny Kaye' Tonight at The American Century Theater Benefit at Artisphere by Joel Markowitz

In 2002, Brian Childers wowed DC area audiences with his spot-on and high-energy performance as Danny Kaye in Danny and Sylvia: A Musical Love Story, first at The American Century Thea…

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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

2013 Tony Award Nominations Announced: Kinky Boots; Matilda: The Musical & Pippin Lead with 13, 12 & 10 Noms by Joel Markowitz

Here are The 2013 Tony Award Nominations The American Theatre Wing announced its nominations for the 2013 Tony Awards today. DC Theatregoers were wowed by Holland Taylor’s performan…

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Part 3: 'Raising Cain: Meet the Cast of 'How to Write a New Book for the Bible': Meet Ray Ficca by Joel Markowitz

This is Part Three of a series of interviews with the talented cast of Round House Theatre's How to Write a New Book for the Bible. Today, meet Ray Ficca. Joel: Why did you want to be inv…

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Friday, April 26, 2013

Brian Childers on 'An Evening With Danny Kaye' at TACT's Benefit on May 6th@7pm by Joel Markowitz

In 2002, Brian Childers wowed DC area audiences with his spot-on and high-energy performance as Danny Kaye in Danny and Sylvia: A Musical Love Story, first at The American Century Thea…

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Thursday, April 25, 2013

'An Evening with Danny Kaye' to Benefit The American Century Theater on May 6th at 7 PM at Artisphere by Joel Markowitz

Brian Childers returns to perform An Evening with Danny Kaye, the show he “always wanted to perform’, to benefit The American Century Theater (TACT) on Monday, May 6, 2013 …

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Tony Winner Brian Stokes Mitchell's 'Broadway's Show-Stoppers' at The Kennedy Center on Sunday, May 12th @5 PM by Joel Markowitz

What a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day as Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell performs a concert filled with Broadway’s Show-Stoppers at The Kennedy Center’s …

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Part 2: 'Raising Cain: Meet the Cast of 'How to Write a New Book for the Bible': Meet MaryBeth Wise by Joel Markowitz

This is Part Two of a series of interviews with the talented cast of Round House Theatre’s How to Write a New Book for the Bible. Today, meet MaryBeth Wise. Joel: Why did you want t…

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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Part 1: 'Raising Cain: Meet the Cast of How to Write a New Book for the Bible: Meet Mitchell Hébert' by Joel Markowitz

This is Part One of a series of interviews with the talented cast of Round House Theatre’s How to Write a New Book for the Bible. Today, meet Mitchell Hébert. Joel: Why did you want t…

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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Part 4: Behind the Scenes of 'Pride & Prejudice': An Interview With Sally Boyett-D'Angelo by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Here is Part 4 and our final interview of our behind-the-scenes look at Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s Pride and Prejudice. Meet Artistic Director and Director Sally Boyett-D’…

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Friday, April 12, 2013

Part 3: Behind the Scenes of 'Pride & Prejudice': An Interview With Caitlin McWethy by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Here is our second interview with the cast of Pride and Prejudice at Annapolis Shakespeare Company. Meet Caitlin McWethy. Hi! I'm Caitlin McWethy and I am from Virginia Beach origin…

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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

'Spamalot' Opens Tonight! Interview with Maryland's Adam Grabau on Playing Lancelot & Others' by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Adam Grabau has appeared in several productions of Spamalot and returns home to DC to play Lancelot and others at The National Theatre – which opens tonight and runs through April 1…

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Monday, April 8, 2013

Here Are the Recipients of the 2013 Helen Hayes Awards by Joel Markowitz

We are updating the the recipients of the 29th Annual Helen Hayes Awards recipients as they are announced starting at 8 PM at The Warner Theatre. The recipients are in BOLD. Congrats to all …

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Monday, April 1, 2013

Maryland's Adam Grabau on Playing Lancelot and Others in 'Spamalot' at National Theatre by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Adam Grabau has appeared in several productions of Spamalot and returns home to DC to play Lancelot and others at The National Theatre – from April 10-14th – as the tour comes…

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Saturday, March 30, 2013

Sally Struthers on 'The Full Monty' at Riverside Center Dinner Theater by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Riverside Center Dinner Theater favorite Sally Struthers has returned to play the role of the feisty Jeanette in the musical version of The Full Monty.  Joel: You have performed at Riv…

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Saturday, March 23, 2013

'Spotlight 2013' at Adventure Theatre MTC by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

I had such a good time today watching 38 of the most talented local young singers and dancers perform at Adventure Theatre MTC’s Spotlight 2013, which featured 22 songs from Broadway s…

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Monday, March 18, 2013

Robert Aubry Davis to Interview Helen Hayes Awards Nominees on Live Webcast at 8 PM Tonight by Joel Markowitz

TheatreWashington is holding a get-together tonight to honor this year’s Helen Hayes Awards nominees. At 8 PM, from the Hamilton Hotel, watch WETA's Robert Aubry Davis interview som…

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Sunday, March 17, 2013

We are Updating The 12th Annual Watch Awards Winners! by Joel Markowitz

We are at The Birchmere where they are about to announce the winners of  The 12th Annual Washington Area Theatre Community Honors‘ (THE WATCH AWARDS). There were 126 productions (43…

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Friday, March 15, 2013

Director Craig Cipollini on The Gay Men's Chorus' 'XANADU' Playing this Weekend at Lisner by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC is performing the musical XANADU this weekend, with a cast of dozens. Director Craig Cipollini  tells us how he pulled it off. Joel: Why di…

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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