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The Bridge of Bodies

May 31, 2008 By Rosalind Lacy Leave a Comment

  • bridgeofbodies.jpgThe Bridge of Bodies
  • Written and performed by Kathleen Gonzales          
  • Directed by Patrick Crowley                                 Â Â Â Â Â 
  • 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: ‘What is your name? Not just the first but your last.’ [Read more...]

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Theater J’s David Closing Early

May 31, 2008 By Lorraine Treanor 3 Comments

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 you have tickets for June 18-22, call 202/777-3210 to re-schedule. All new ticket orders can be placed by calling 800 494-TIXS.

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The Visit

May 30, 2008 By Gary McMillan 7 Comments

  • visit.jpgThe 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, however appropriate that style is to the story line), how could one pass on an opportunity to see two leads who both are two-time Tony winners and undisputed Broadway legends? [Read more...]

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Bill Irwin, Clown Prince

May 29, 2008 By Joel Markowitz Leave a Comment

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  • Appearing now in The Happiness Lecture for the Philadelphia Theatre Company
  • Part of our look at Philadelphia’s spring season
  • Interviewed by Joel Markowitz

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Cathy Simpson

May 28, 2008 By Joel Markowitz 3 Comments

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  • 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 [Read more...]

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Mark Shugoll

May 27, 2008 By Joel Markowitz 2 Comments

  • Introducing THE BENEFACTORS
  • A new series from DC Theatre Scene
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  • A Conversation with Mark Shugoll
  • President of Shugoll Research and Arena Board Chair Is Just a Fan at Heart.
  • Interviewed by Joel Markowitz

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The Internationalist

May 27, 2008 By Steven McKnight Leave a Comment

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  • 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

May 27, 2008 By Rosalind Lacy Leave a Comment

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  • 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                                  Â Â Â Â 
  • 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 wall murals, invites you into Pan-American history. It’s a great venue for the charismatic baritone Josê Sacin, who is well-known locally in the Latino community as an opera singer with the stage presence of a lion and an impressive vocal range. [Read more...]

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Carmen

May 21, 2008 By Joel Markowitz 1 Comment

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  • 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. [Read more...]

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David in Shadow and Light

May 21, 2008 By Steven McKnight Leave a Comment

  • david.jpgDavid 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 promise.  The life of David is surely grist for an epic musical and Jesus Christ Superstar demonstrated the potential for using contemporary musical theatre conventions and selective anachronisms to tell a Biblical story.   Regrettably, the world premiere of David in Shadow and Light has an underdeveloped script that veers wildly from camp to melodrama, with too much of the production having the feel of an extended skit.    [Read more...]

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