Audience Choice Awards Winners 2009 Announced [Read more...]
DCTS hits YouTube
September 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Joel Markowitz, who prides himself on recognizing talent, is himself being recognized this month. The first video ever made of one of his interviews – an excerpt of Joel’s interview with Jim Bochu and Piper Laurie, [Read more...]
The Quality of Life
September 18, 2009 By 3 Comments
In my time as a DC Theatre Scene reviewer, I have seen half-a-dozen plays which are so real that it seems less like I am at a play and more like I have snuck into the characters’ living room, and am now eavesdropping on their lives. This play is one of them. [Read more...]
The Picture of Dorian Gray
September 18, 2009 By 2 Comments
You probably know about The Picture of Dorian Gray, at least in broad outline. After having his portrait painted, a man goes through life without aging, remaining as healthy and vigorous as the day he was painted. [Read more...]
First You Dream: The Music of Kander and Ebb
September 18, 2009 By 3 Comments
Chicago. Cabaret. Kiss of the Spider Woman. These three Tony and Grammy award-winning works by John Kander and Fred Ebb conjure up images of flawed characters navigating situations both hilarious and tragic, [Read more...]
A Piece of My Heart
September 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
There was a time when A Piece of My Heart was one of only a few collections of women’s experiences in the Vietnam War. Playwright Shirley Lauro’s portrayal of women and their stories goes behind the scenes and shares the thoughts, feelings and emotions from the vantage point of women in service. [Read more...]
Cavalia
September 17, 2009 By 6 Comments
The draw of Normand Latourelle’s epic Cavalia must be stated outright, in case you didn’t catch it during its tour through DC four years ago. It’s full of horses. Scores of them. [Read more...]
Jim Brochu and Piper Laurie on Zero Mostel
September 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Jim Brochu has won raves from all our local critics and audiences for his powerful, hysterical, and astounding performance as Broadway veteran and painter Zero Mostel in Zero Hour, now at Theater J. [Read more...]
Studio Theatre’s Joy Zinoman Announces Retirement
September 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
As anyone knows who has ever heard Studio Theatre’s Artistic Director Joy Zinoman speak , there is no more gracious or witty presenter – whether she be bringing glad news or sad. And Wed, Sept 16th, she delivered a bit of both. [Read more...]
The Game of Love and Chance
September 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
If you are looking for an enjoyable trip to the theatre, The Game of Love and Chance is a delightful option. 1st Stage opens its season with a charming and energetic production of the classic farce. [Read more...]
