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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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DCMetroTheaterArts is One Year Old Today! by Joel Markowitz

DCMetroTheaterArts is one year old today. Thanks to all our readers for supporting and visiting our site. A special thank you to the theatre and arts communities who welcomed us and reached …

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Monday, March 11, 2013

Looking Back: An Interview with Valerie Harper on 'Looped' and Her Theatre Career by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

When I heard that Valerie Harper had dropped out of the National Tour of Looped, (replaced by Stephanie Powers) I knew that it had to be something terrible that would keep this trouper of…

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Thursday, March 7, 2013

This Saturday @ 2 PM @DCJCC: Free Showing of Local Playwright Roy Berkowitz's Film 'Neitzsche' Ate Here' by Joel Markowitz

Local Playwright Roy C. Berkowitz will be joined by Producer/Director Matt Starr and cast members Gail Griffith and Bruce Jacklin of the film version of his one-act play…

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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Kristofer Sanz on Conducting YAA & MCYO's 'Madama Butterfly & Miss Saigon' This Sunday @4 PM at Strathmore by Joel Markowitz

In our final interview and article about Young Artists of America and Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras’ joint production of Madama Butterfly & Miss Saigon on Sunday, March 1…

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Friday, March 1, 2013

Student Vocal Soloists of YAA & MCYO's 'Madama Butterly & Miss Saigon' on 3/10@4 @ Strathmore by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Meet the the student vocal soloists (who are high school students) who will be singing the roles in Miss Saigon at Young Artists of America and Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras’ pr…

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Thursday, February 28, 2013

Part 5: 'Glengarry Glen Ross' at Round House Theatre: Meet Rick Foucheux by Joel Markowitz

Here is our fourth interview with the cast of Round House Theatre's production of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross. Today – meet Rick Foucheux. Joel: Introduce us to the charact…

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'Whisperings': Behind The Scenes at Olney Theatre Center's 'Spring Awakening': Part 5: Parker Drown by Joel Markowitz

Here's Part 5 of our Behind the Scenes look at Olney Theatre Center's Spring Awakening. We continue our interviews with the cast with Parker Drown. Why did you want to be part of this pro…

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Monday, February 25, 2013

Wade McCollum on Playing Tick & Mitzi in 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical' by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

I will be in Philadelphia this weekend and will be attending the Friday night performance of Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical at The Academy of Music. I saw the Broadway producti…

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Thursday, February 21, 2013

'Whisperings': Behind The Scenes at Olney Theatre Center's 'Spring Awakening': Part 4: Gracie Jones by Joel Markowitz

Here's Part 3 of our Behind the Scenes look at Olney Theatre Center's Spring Awakening. We continue our interviews with the cast with Gracie Jones. Joel: Why did you want to be part of th…

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Part 3: 'Glengarry Glen Ross' at Round House Theatre: Meet Stephen Patrick Martin by Joel Markowitz

Here is our second interview with the cast of Round House Theatre's production of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross. Today – meet Stephen Patrick Martin. Joel: Who do you play in…

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Monday, February 18, 2013

'Whisperings': Behind The Scenes at Olney Theatre Center's 'Spring Awakening': Part 3: MaryLee Adams by Joel Markowitz

Here’s Part 3 of our Behind the Scenes look at Olney Theatre Center’s Spring Awakening. We continue our interviews with the cast with MaryLee Adams. Joel: Why did you want to …

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Rolando & Kristofer Sanz on Young Artists of America's Concert: 'Madama Butterfly & Miss Saigon' on 3/14/13@4 by Joel Markowitz

Rolando and Kristofer Sanz are gearing up for Young Artists of America’s upcoming Madama Butterfly and Miss Saigon joint concert with Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras on Marc…

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Thursday, February 14, 2013

'Whisperings': Behind the Scenes at Olney Theatre Center's 'Spring Awakening': Part 2: Matthew Kacergis by Joel Markowitz

We start our interviews with the cast of Olney Theatre Center’s Spring Awakening with Matthew Kacergis. Joel: Why did you want to be part of this production of Spring Awakening at O…

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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Part Four: Wanderlust Theater Lab: An Interview with Playwright Tom Block on 'Butterfly' Which Opens Friday at Takoma Park Community Center by Joel Markowitz

DCMetroTheaterArts caught up with Playwright Tom Block over coffee, in the small, sun-filled writing studio where he creates his written works. As he sat overlooking the rural expanse of his…

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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

'Whisperings': Behind the Scenes at Olney Theatre Center's 'Spring Awakening': Part 1: Director Steve Cosson by Joel Markowitz

Director Steven Cosson begins our series of interviews with the cast and designers of Olney Theatre Center’s Spring Awakening. Joel: There are dozens of productions of Spring Awakening…

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Saturday, February 9, 2013

'From Broadway With Love: A Benefit Concert for Sandy Hook' Video Interviews and Highlights by Joel Markowitz

It was a day and night I will never forget. I was so honored to be in Waterbury, CT on Monday, January 28th at From Broadway With Love: A Benefit Concert for Sandy Hook and to meet the famil…

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Friday, February 8, 2013

Zachary Appelman on Playing Henry V at Folger Theatre by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Zachary Appelman has audiences and critics hailing his royal performance as Henry V at Folger Theatre. He tells us how he prepared for the role and how working with Director Robert Richmond …

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Part 1: 'Glengarry Glen Ross' at Round House Theatre: Meet Director Mitchell Hébert by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

This is the first of a series of interviews with The Director and the cast of Round House Theatre’s production of Glengarry Glen Ross. Meet Director Mitchell Hébert. Joel: Wh…

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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Robert Richmond on Directing 'Henry V' at Folger Theatre by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Director Robert Richmond talks about his vision for Henry V at Folger Theatre, which is receiving raves from audiences and local critics alike. Joel: Why did you want to direct this pr…

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Friday, February 1, 2013

'Putting Normal Together' Part 3: Meet Alex Stone, Catherine Callahan, Nick Dupre, & Quinn McCord by Joel Markowitz

This is the final article of our behind-the-scenes look at McLean Community Players’ production of Next to Norrmal. Today, meet cast members Alex Stone, Catherine Callahan, Ni…

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Monday, January 28, 2013

Here are the 2013 Helen Hayes Award Nominations by Joel Markowitz

The 2013 Helen Hayes nominations were announced tonight at The National Theatre. Here are this year’s nominees. Visit DCMetroTheaterArts for more coverage beginning tomorrow. The recip…

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Saturday, January 26, 2013

DCMetroTheaterArts' Reviewers on the WATCH AWARDS Nominations by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Here’s reactions by some of the DCMTA reviewers to the WATCH AWARD Nominations announced this past Sunday: Andrew Baughman: “It is good to see 2nd Star Productions receive so man…

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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Part 3: 'Putting Normal Together': Meet the Cast at McLean Community Players: Nicky McDonnell by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

My name is Nicky McDonnell and I will be playing Diana in MCPs production of Next to Normal. I have a BFA in acting from Emerson College in Boston and have been performing  for many ye…

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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Zachary Conneen on Playing Harold Hill in 'The Music Man Jr.' at Bravo@KAT by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Here’s Part 3 of Meeting the cast of Bravo@KAT’s The Music Man, Jr., playing next weekend at Olney Theatre Center’s Historic Mainstage. Today, meet Zachary Conneen. M…

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Saturday, January 12, 2013

Part 2: 'Putting Normal Together': Meet the Cast at McLean Community Players: Brent Stone by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

My name is Brent Stone and I am playing Dan in McLean Community Players production of Next to Normal.  After taking a hiatus from theater after college, I caught the stage bug again more …

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Jacob Land on Playing Harold Hill in 'The Music Man Jr.' at Bravo@KAT by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Here’s Part 2 of Meeting the cast of Bravo@KAT’s The Music Man, Jr, playing next weekend at Olney Theatre Center’s Historic Mainstage. Today, meet Jacob Land. Why did yo…

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Friday, January 11, 2013

Our Marians: Josie Weinberg & Tobi Baisburd of Bravo@KAT's 'The Music Man Jr.' by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Part One: Meet the cast of Bravo@KAT’s The Music Man Jr. Introducing our Marians: Josie Weinberg & Tobi Baisburd. Hi! My name is Josie Weinberg, I’m twelve years-old, and …

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Thursday, January 3, 2013

Michael Mainwaring: Dancing up a Storm in Signature Theatre's 'Dreamgirls' by Joel Markowitz

I have been watching Michael Mainwaring perform since I saw him ‘steal the show’ at Ford’s Theatre in Shenandoah. I admire his talent, enthusiasm, and showmanship and I …

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Friday, December 21, 2012

My Favorite Quotes From DCMTA's 5 Star 'Best Shows' for December 15-22nd by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Here’s my favorite quotes from our 5-star reviews of our ‘Best Shows’ for December 14-21. Here we go! (1) Christmas Gift! at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Audrey…

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Monday, December 10, 2012

Lauren 'Coco' Cohn on Playing Rosie in 'Mamma Mia!' on Broadway by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

There is one performance that I will always remember and that’s Coco Cohn performance of three kooky characters in Glimpses of the Moon at MetroStage. I was really happy to find out…

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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