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REVIEWS

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Cinderella at Puppet Co

May 23, 2013 By Debbie Jackson Leave a Comment

Just when you think you’ve seen Cinderella more than enough times, Puppet Co. offers yet another version enchanting enough to warrant a re-visit.  Loved throughout the world, this timeless tale … [Read More]

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The Raisin Cycle comes full circle at CenterStage with Beneatha’s Place

May 17, 2013 By Jayne Blanchard Leave a Comment

Never thought I could welcome or anticipate meeting a character more than Aunt Ester Tyler, the 285-year-old matriarch and soul-cleanser of 1839 Wiley Avenue whose touchstone presence filled so many … [Read More]

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STC’s The Winter’s Tale is stunning

May 17, 2013 By Ben Demers Leave a Comment

With its dizzying brew of tragedy, comedy, palace intrigue, pastoral tomfoolery, and cameos by a  marauding bear and a living statue, The Winter's Tale often gives the impression that Shakespeare is … [Read More]

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Toby’s gives In the Heights a fresh and sassy area debut

May 14, 2013 By Susan Galbraith 1 Comment

What did you do Mother’s Day? Just think, you could've seen popping, locking, breaking and tutting by some of the area’s best dancers in the first regional production of the hot Broadway musical … [Read More]

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The Three Musketeers

May 13, 2013 By Sarah Ameigh Leave a Comment

Bold prison breaks, hearty sword fights, and tales of treachery and rescue are the hallmarks of  French novelist Alexandre Dumas' beloved classic, The Three Musketeers, and Synetic Theater has taken … [Read More]

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The Submission

May 13, 2013 By Tim Treanor 1 Comment

It is easy to think of The Submission as “Tootsie” for writers. But Jeff Talbott’s eloquent, tedious story is both larger and smaller than the Dustin Hoffman vehicle.  Larger, because unlike … [Read More]

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Broadway’s Show-Stoppers with Brian Stokes Mitchell and the Choral Arts Society Chorus

May 13, 2013 By Jennifer Perry Leave a Comment

Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell of Ragtime, Man of La Mancha, and Kiss Me, Kate fame is no stranger to the Kennedy Center stage and, given the strength of his voice, it’s easy to see why … [Read More]

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Unique renditions from Rent star Adam Pascal at the Kennedy Center

May 13, 2013 By Jennifer Perry 3 Comments

Continuing its tradition of showcasing known and lesser known Broadway and West End talent in the Barbara Cook’s Spotlight cabaret series, the Kennedy Center played host to Adam Pascal on a … [Read More]

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UP CLOSE WITH THE MOST FASCINATING PEOPLE WE KNOW

Eric Schaeffer, Signature Theatre Artistic Director (Photo courtesy of Signature Theatre)

After 20 years, Sondheim’s Company is back at Signature. Eric Schaeffer on his fresh take

May 23, 2013 By Jeffrey Walker Leave a Comment

One of the signatures of Signature Theatre is Stephen Sondheim. Almost from its inception, works by Sondheim have been a hallmark of the Arlington-based company’s seasonal output. When Signature … [Read More...]

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Reflections on theatre: a conversation with Rocco Landesman

May 21, 2013 By Hunter Styles Leave a Comment

It’s been a whirlwind few decades for Rocco Landesman. Since January, he’s been resting up after many busy years as a Broadway producer, theatre administrator, and national spokesperson for the … [Read More...]

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Movement artist Mirenka Cechová returns with new Tantehorse production

May 21, 2013 By Susan Galbraith Leave a Comment

Mirenka Cechová returns to Washington for three performances only at the Atlas Performing Arts Center with her critically-acclaimed Tantehorse: physical mime theatre. This ensemble is known for … [Read More...]

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“Fifty Shades” fans. Musical parody Spank! is at The Fillmore this week

May 21, 2013 By Jeffrey Walker Leave a Comment

Spank! head writer and director Jim Millan talks about the show. Taking guilty pleasures to new heights, the “Fifty Shades” trilogy by fan-fiction writer E. L. James broke publishing records … [Read More...]

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NEWS

Arlington County gives $250,000 grant to Signature to pay County taxes

May 23, 2013 By Tim Treanor Leave a Comment

Virginia’s Arlington County has awarded Signature Theatre a $250,000 grant – principally so that it can pay its real estate taxes to Arlington County, the County announced Tuesday. About … [Read More...]

Guess the Tony winners on TrueTheatergoer for a chance to win $150

May 23, 2013 By Lorraine Treanor Leave a Comment

Think you know who will take home a Tony on Broadway's biggest night? TrueTheatergoer, the Web site where audiences rate and recommend shows in DC and New York, is holding a contest to see who can … [Read More...]

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Ghost-Writer extends!

May 23, 2013 By Tim Treanor Leave a Comment

Ghost-Writer, Michael Hollinger’s story of a Victorian novelist’s secretary who continues to complete his novel after the novelist has passed on, will be extended until June 16, MetroStage … [Read More...]

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Ticket giveaway to Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody

May 21, 2013 By Lorraine Treanor Leave a Comment

DC Theatre Scene is giving away a pair of tickets to opening night of Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody Wednesday, May 22nd at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD. Spank! is here for 6 performances, ending … [Read More...]

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THEATRE SHELF

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Tony Awards: Matilda: The Musical has 12 nominations

May 21, 2013 By Brad Hathaway Leave a Comment

Matilda, the big London hit that has become a big Broadway hit, arrived on these shores with an original cast album already on the market. The Royal Shakespeare Company, which produced the show, … [Read More...]

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Tony Awards: The four Broadway shows nominated for Best Orchestrations

May 14, 2013 By Brad Hathaway Leave a Comment

One of the most interesting lists in the announcement of this year's Tony Award nominees is the nominations for Best Orchestrations. The range is as wide as the types of shows involved. … [Read More...]

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CD review for Tony nominated scores Bring It On and Christmas Story

May 7, 2013 By Brad Hathaway Leave a Comment

The Tony Season has officially begun. Last week's announcement of the nominees in twenty-six competitive categories set off an avalanche of opinion, prediction and bragging that will continue to … [Read More...]

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MOVIES

In the House, based on the play The Bow in the Back Row

In the House, adaptation of Spanish play, comes to FilmfestDC

April 11, 2013 By Andrew Lapin Leave a Comment

Movies arriving from overseas are the bread and butter of Filmfest DC, the annual tour of cinematic works Washingtonians would otherwise have little chance to see. The French drama “In the House,” … [Read More...]

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TV

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Maybe Smash isn’t. But Slings and Arrows was, and we’re all watching it together this summer

May 16, 2013 By John Dellaporta 1 Comment

Hello, dear readers! Over the last several weeks, I’ve been very moved by how many people have come up to me, or written, and said something along the lines of, “Well, Smash is doomed, but I’m sad! I enjoyed your recaps and I wish you could keep writing!” I should also note at this point [...]

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Smash 2:15 The Transfer

May 13, 2013 By John Dellaporta Leave a Comment

First of all, Smash-ers, I’m assuming you’ve seen this. I’ll give it a minute to sink in. Not that it’s any surprise to anyone, of course. Smash has been tanking hardcore in the ratings for the entirety of season 2. It got so bad that it was airing first-run episodes on Saturday nights, for Pete’s sake. [...]

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NY THEATRE BUZZ

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Clifford Odets’ The Big Knife on Broadway

May 16, 2013 By Richard Seff Leave a Comment

In 1949 Clifford Odets, after years of cashing in on his early successes with the Group Theatre, returned to Broadway with The Big Knife, which was to be his bitter comment on the price he paid for … [Read More...]

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The Trip to Bountiful

May 14, 2013 By Richard Seff 4 Comments

Cicely Tyson now joins Laurette Taylor in the small pantheon of actresses who have given us  monumental performances onstage; Ms. Taylor  of course, for her Amanda in The Glass Menagerie, the memory … [Read More...]

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Nikolai and the Others

May 7, 2013 By Richard Seff Leave a Comment

I feel I've had to do almost as much research as the actors who perform in the Lincoln Center Theatre's production of Richard Nelson's Nikolai and the Others. That's because so many of the 18 … [Read More...]

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Buyer & Cellar

April 29, 2013 By Richard Seff Leave a Comment

Playwright Jonathan Tolins has managed to take material that could have inspired a campy gay play limited in its appeal to those whose idea of first class entertainment is a Saturday night sendup on … [Read More...]

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Alec Baldwin leads an outstanding cast in Orphans

April 25, 2013 By Richard Seff Leave a Comment

Lyle Kessler's career has been pretty well defined by an early play of his, Orphans. There have been other plays, but nothing that created the stir that this one did.  It's been 30 years since its … [Read More...]

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Recent Posts

  • After 20 years, Sondheim’s Company is back at Signature. Eric Schaeffer on his fresh take
  • Arlington County gives $250,000 grant to Signature to pay County taxes
  • Guess the Tony winners on TrueTheatergoer for a chance to win $150
  • Cinderella at Puppet Co
  • Ghost-Writer extends!
  • Reflections on theatre: a conversation with Rocco Landesman
  • Movement artist Mirenka Cechová returns with new Tantehorse production
  • Ticket giveaway to Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody
  • “Fifty Shades” fans. Musical parody Spank! is at The Fillmore this week
  • Tony Awards: Matilda: The Musical has 12 nominations

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