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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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Friday, December 7, 2012

My Favorite Quotes From DCMTA's 5 Star 'Favorite Shows' for November 30-December 7th by Joel Markowitz

Here’s my favorite quotes from our 5-star reviews of our ‘Favorite Shows’ for November 30-December 7th. Here we go! (1) Eileen Ivers at The Barns at Wolf Trap. Jessica Vaug…

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Thursday, December 6, 2012

Welcome Mark Dewey to DCMetroTheaterArts! by Joel Markowitz

I am so happy to announce that Mark Dewey, Editor of The Shenandoah Press has joined the team of writers at DCMetroTheaterArts. Mark will be reporting on and reviewing shows in the She…

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

DC Theatre Scene's 2012 'Holiday Gifts for Theatre Lovers' Guide by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Every year I wait for Brad Hathaway to post his Holiday Gifts for Theatre Lovers guide on DC Theatre Scene because I always have a hard time finding holiday gifts for my friends who are t…

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Anthony Rapp, Eleasha Gamble, and Heidi Blickenstaff at ArtSpeak Tonight at BCC High School at 7 PM by Joel Markowitz

Tonight at 7 PM at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School – Anthony Rapp (RENT), Heidi Blickenstaff (Title of Show) and Eleasha Gamble (Oklahoma!) will be  the special guests at ArtSpeak …

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Andrew Varela on Playing Javert in 'Les Miserables' at The National Theatre by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

The 25th Anniversary production of Les Misérables will be playing at The National Theatre from December 13-30th. I am a Les Miz fanatic and have the seen the show over 20 times and…

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Daniel Cooney on Playing Bill Austin in 'Mamma Mia!' on Broadway by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

I have been a  big fan of Daniel Cooney since I saw him play Edgar Allan Poe and The Baker in Signature Theatre’s productions of Nevermore and Into the Woods. Recently, I w…

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Saturday, December 1, 2012

An Interview with E. Faye Butler on Playing Sister Juba in "Pullman Porter Blues' at Arena Stage by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

E. Faye Butler returns to Arena Stage as Sister Juba in Pullman Porter Blues. E. Faye fills us in on the history of The Pullman Porters and how they helped African Americans to come in…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:54AM[SHARE]
Friday, November 30, 2012

DCMTA'S "Favorite Quotes From Our Favorite Shows of the Week" " November 22-29, 2012 by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Here’s something new on DCMetroTheaterArts! Every Friday, I will be posting my favorite quotes from our 5-star reviews of the week. Here we go! (1) Dreamgirls at Signature Theatre. And…

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Saturday, November 24, 2012

'They're the Altar Boyz' Part Six: Meet Jonathan Walker by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Here is Part 6 of our series of behind the scenes interviews with the director and cast of 1st Stage’s Altar Boyz. Now, meet Jonathan Walker. Jonathan: My name is Jonathan Walker an…

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Friday, November 23, 2012

Tony Award Winner Duncan Sheik Brings 'The Sunset Sessions Tour' to The Birchmere This Sunday at 7:30 PM by Joel Markowitz

Tony Award winner Duncan Sheik (for his score of Spring Awakening) brings his THE SUNSET SESSIONS TOUR to The Birchmere – 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, in Alexandria, VA at …

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'They're the Altar Boyz' Part Five: Meet BJ Gruber by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Here is Part 5 of our series of behind the scenes interviews with the director and cast of 1st Stage’s Altar Boyz. Now, meet BJ Gruber. BJ:  My name is BJ Gruber and I’v…

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

E. Faye Butler on Playing Sister Juba in 'Pullman Porter Blues' at Arena Stage by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

E. Faye Butler returns to Arena Stage as Sister Juba in Pullman Porter Blues. E. Faye fills us in on the history of The Pullman Porters and how they helped African Americans to come in…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:30AM[SHARE]
Friday, November 16, 2012

'My Fair Lady' at Arena Stage at The Mead Center for American Theater by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Arena Stage has a holiday gift waiting for you on the Fichandler Stage – a ‘loverly,’ joyful, colorful, funny, brilliantly acted and beautifully sung production of the much…

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

'They're the Altar Boyz' Part Four: Meet Derek Tatum by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Here is Part 4 of our series of behind the scenes interviews with the director and cast of 1st Stage’s Altar Boyz. Now, meet Derek Tatum. Derek: My name is Derek John Tatum and I am or…

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Catherine Flye on Playing Mrs. Higgins in 'My Fair Lady' at Arena Stage by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

When I heard that Molly Smith was bringing My Fair Lady to Arena Stage this season, a friend of mine and I had a conversation of “Let’s cast the show.” When it came to the …

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Friday, November 9, 2012

'They're the Altar Boyz' Part Three: Meet Edward Nagel by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Here is Part 3 of our series of behind the scenes interviews with the director and cast of 1st Stage’s Altar Boyz. Now, meet Edward Nagel. Hi, I’m Edward C. Nagel, and I’m …

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Sunday, November 4, 2012

'The Soul Collector' at Port City Playhouse by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

I am a big fan of playwright and actor David Emerson Toney and actress extraordinaire and director Deidra Starnes – and I was thrilled when I heard that David’s play TheÂ…

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Saturday, November 3, 2012

Actor John Dow on Appearing in 'Heroes' at Everyman Theatre by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Luck usually doesn’t strike twice, but that’s exactly what happened to veteran actor John Dow when he got cast in two productions of Tom Stoppard’s Heroes. Why did yo…

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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Bill Largess on 'Mary Rose' at Rep Stage by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Bill Largess is a busy man. He’s a teacher, Artistic Director, and an actor, and is now appearing in Mary Rose at Rep Stage. What is Mary Rose about and why did you want to be…

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'They're the Altar Boyz' Part Two: Meet Zack Powell by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Here is Part 2 of our series of behind the scenes interviews with the director and cast of 1st Stage’s Altar Boyz. Meet Zack Powell. I'm Zack Powell. I am a 26 years old white male, da…

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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Doing the Timewarp: Meet the Cast of Washington Savoyards 'The Rocky Horror Show' Part Seven: Chad W. Fornwalt by Joel Markowitz

Here’s Part Seven of meeting the cast of The Washington Savoyard’s The Rocky Horror Shows. Today: meet Chad W. Fornwalt. I am Chad W. Fornwalt (Brad). I am happy to be working…

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Rep Stage Cancels Tomorrow Night's Performance of 'Mary Rose' by Joel Markowitz

The first preview performance of Mary Rose at Rep Stage tomorrow night – on October 31st and Halloween - has been cancelled. Performances resume their regular schedule on Thursday, Nov…

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Schedule Changes at Arena Stage for 'My Fair Lady' and 'One Night With Janis Joplin' by Joel Markowitz

Additional Performance of One Night With Janis Joplin added Sunday, November 4th at 1:00 PM and First Preview of My Fair Lady on Friday, November 2nd is Cancelled. Due to Hurrica…

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Monday, October 29, 2012

Composer and Musician Tom Teasley on 'The Conference of the Birds' by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

Tom Teasley is not only a brilliant composer, musician, and performer, but he is one of the nicest people in our theatre community. He is full of passion and energy and watching him perform …

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Sunday, October 28, 2012

Doing the Timewarp: Meet the Cast of Washington Savoyards 'The Rocky Horror Show' Part Five: Caroline Wolfson by Joel Markowitz

Here’s Part Five of meeting the cast of The Washington Savoyard’s The Rocky Horror Shows. Today: meet Caroline Wolfson. I’m Caroline Wolfson and this is my DC professional …

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Saturday, October 27, 2012

'NightoftheLivingDead (the musical) at Kensington Arts Theatre by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

You have to tip your hat to the folks at Kensington Arts Center (KAT) for supporting and hosting the World Premiere of NightoftheLivingDead (the musical), the musicalized and new interpretat…

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Friday, October 26, 2012

Doing the Timewarp: Meet the Cast of Washington Savoyards 'The Rocky Horror Show' Part Four: Ryan Patrick Welsh by Joel Markowitz

Here’s Part Three of meeting the cast of The Washington Savoyard’s The Rocky Horror Shows. Today: meet Ryan Patrick Welsh. My name is Ryan Patrick Welsh. I graduated from Catholi…

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Meet The 'Big Kids' by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

As Big, The Musical-TYA concludes its run this weekend at Adventure Theatre-MTC, I had a chance to interview the five talented young members of the cast:  Brendan DeBonis, Marley…

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Meet Into the Woods' Alexandra Pool, Matt Succi, Matthew Lincoln-Bugg & Rafael Medina @ George Mason University by Joel Markowitz

Journey into the woods as we meet four cast members – Alexandra Pool, Matt Succi, Matthew Lincoln-Bugg & Rafael Medina - of George Mason University’s production of Into…

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'Into the Woods' Brittany Martz, Jacob Lash, Kate Merryman, and Miranda Carver at George Mason University by Joel Markowitz

Journey into the woods as we meet four cast members – Brittany Martz, Kate Merryman, Jacob Lash, and Miranda Carver - of George Mason University’s production of Into the Woods…

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