The Bridge of Bodies

The Bridge of Bodies

Written and performed by Kathleen Gonzales          

Directed by Patrick Crowley                                     

Produced by the Mead Theatre Lab at Flashpoint

Reviewed by Rosalind Lacy   

Sounds of breaking waves and a projected image of surf washing on shore place us in a paradise of calm. A faint echo of voodoo drums sets us up for the cultural question: [...]

Theater J’s David Closing Early

For everyone planning to see David in Shadow and Light, the production will close after the 7:30 pm performance on June 15th,  a week earlier than originally announced, Theater J informed patrons today.  Discounts are available: $10 off this Sunday, June 1. (use code ‘David10′ when ordering); Wed, June 11 at noon, the ticket is $15. If [...]

The Visit

The Visit

Book by Terrence McNally, based on the play by Friedrich Dürrenmatt (adapted by Maurice Valency)

Music by John Kander . Lyrics by Fred Ebb

Produced by Signature Theatre

Reviewed by Gary McMillan

Signature’s The Visit is compulsory attendance for musical theatre fans. While the score is quite uneven (sometimes disconcertingly harkening back to the era of operetta, [...]

Bill Irwin, Clown Prince

Appearing now in The Happiness Lecture for the Philadelphia Theatre Company

Part of our look at Philadelphia’s spring season

Interviewed by Joel Markowitz

Cathy Simpson

Cathy Simpson appearing in Eurydice at The Wilma Theater

Part of our look at Philadelphia’s spring season

Interviewed by Joel Markowitz

DC theatre-goers remember her powerful Helen Hayes Award nominated performances: for  Ntozake Shange’s Spell #7

Mark Shugoll

Introducing THE BENEFACTORS

A new series from DC Theatre Scene

A Conversation with Mark Shugoll

President of Shugoll Research and Arena Board Chair Is Just a Fan at Heart.

Interviewed by Joel Markowitz

The Internationalist

The Internationalist
By Anne Washburn
Directed by Kirk Jackson
Produced by Studio Theatre
Reviewed by Steven McKnight

Sometimes I go to the theatre for a play that I hope will make me think, while other times I am looking for a good laugh.  Studio Theatre’s production of The Internationalist is a rare treat, a comedy that does both.  

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Luisa Fernanda

Luisa Fernanda

A Spanish Zarzuela  (light opera) in Three Acts

Music by Federico Moreno Torroba . Libretto by Federico Romero and Guillermo Fernandez Shaw

Directed by José Sacin                                     

Produced by Zarzuela Di Si in collaboration with the Mexican Cultural Institute

Reviewed by Rosalind Lacy   

Opening night at the Mexican Cultural Institute buzzed with excitement and anticipation. The grand staircase, lined with towering [...]

Carmen

An Inside Look at Carmen

with Paata Tsikurishvili, Irina Tsikurishvili and Philip Fletcher

Interviewed by Joel Markowitz

After sweeping this year’s Helen Hayes Awards, there is great anticipation for Synetic Theater’s upcoming production of Carmen at the Kennedy Center.

David in Shadow and Light

David in Shadow and Light

Libretto by Yehuda Hyman . Music by Daniel Hoffman

Musical Direction by George Fulginiti-Shakar

Choreography by Peter DiMuro and Shula Strassfeld of Liz Lerman Dance Exchange

Directed by Nick Olcott

Produced by Theater J

Reviewed by Steven McKnight

The idea behind David in Shadow and Light, updating the story of the Biblical  charismatic yet flawed leader, has [...]

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