Archive for the 'Theatre Schmooze' Category
≡ In the Heights Sweeps Tony Nominations
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IT’S LUCKY 13 FOR IN THE HEIGHTS
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By Joel Markowitz
Tues - May 13 — It’s the show that has captured my heart and the hearts of my friends. It’s energetic and exciting, and it’s an old fashioned Broadway musical with a Latin twist. Today, In The Heights received a well-deserved 13 Tony Awards nominations. (more…)
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≡ Glory Days is Over
Thursday, May 8th, 2008
≡ Conducting Themselves Well
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By Joel Markowitz
≡ Chats with Johanna Day and Tim Acito
Thursday, May 1st, 2008
≡ NYC Spring Trip
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| Theatre Schmooze columnist Joel Markowitz blogs about the New York theatre scene.
SPRING THEATRE WEEKEND MARATHON MARCH 28-30 Hosted by Joel Markowitz SEE NEW YORK SHOWS IN A WHOLE NEW WAY - No one knows New York, its theatre scene and restaurants like DCTS columnist Joel Markowitz. And he is inviting you to a show-filled spring weekend that includes great seats to 5 shows, cast meet and greets, dinner discussions, a Sunday jazz brunch, and more, all within easy walking from the Rado City Apartments in the heart of the theatre district. The shows -
Don’t miss out on your chance to enjoy New York theatre in a whole new way. For more information call Joel Markowitz at (703) 447-8805. ______________________________________________ USHERS THEATRE TRIP Nov 9-11, 2007 WHAT THEY SAW. WHAT THEY LIKED. This weekend, Joel Markowitz and 21 Washingtonians went to NYC on the big Ushers theatre weekend. Each night Joel and a few of his guests recorded their impressions of what they saw. We start with Friday night, Nov 9th
Doug Poms and Rosalind Lacy join Joel to talk about The Little Mermaid and The Farnsworth Invention Listen here Saturday afternoon
Rosalind Lacy and Joel differ on Radio City’s extravaganza, and discuss Glorious Ones and Frankenstein The Musical Listen here. Saturday
(not shown: The Receptionist and The Screwtape Letters) Steve McNight recaps his week of shows Listen here. Sunday, the last day
Doug Poms, and Joel are joined by New Yorker Jay Poyerd as they talk about the last shows, and pick the most outstanding, and most disappointing shows of the weekend. Listen here. ____________________________________________________ |
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| It’s a 5 Musicals Weekend! |
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| A bite of the big apple |
| From their weekend New York trip, Joel Markowitz, Debbie Minter Jackson and Gary McMillan give us a nightly review of some of the hottest shows on Broadway and Joel captures Stagedoor greetings. |
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Sunday, April 22nd In the Heights |
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| It’s Sunday, Day 3, and Joel and Debbie have just seen the hit Off-Broadway show In the Heights. Listen in on their cab ride back to Broadway while they discuss the experience. “Vibrant!.” “It’s about getting away … and coming back to the block.” “Stunning choreography. Plenty of salsa. Arriba! Listen in here. |
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In the Heights actors send their greetings: Andrea Burns (Daniela), Tony Falcon (Domingo), Janet Dacal (Carla), John Herrera (Kevin), and Nina Lafarga (Ensemble) Click here to listen. |
| Company
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| Gary McMillan has just seen his pick for the best of Broadway this year! It’s the simple but brilliantly conceived and staged Company, Barbara Walsh stopped the show with ‘Here’s to the Ladies Who Lunch.’ The usually unflappable Gary declared Raul Esparza’s performance “Astounding”, He and Joel agree Raul deserves to win the Tony. Listen in here. |
| Sunday evening, April 22nd: Spring Awakening
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| Joel’s marathon theatre weekend concluded with the one show almost guaranteed to get mixed reactions - Spring Awakening. Gary acknowledges that the audience went wild after every scene, but it just wasn’t for him. Debbie, who enjoyed the work of choreographer Bill T. Jones, found the stoic 19th century story juxtaposed with in-your-face rock music challenging. Joel, who has loved the show since before its transfer to Broadway, says it might take several listens to understand its brilliance. Listen in to hear what it’s like when they disagree. |
| Stagedoor greetings from: Skylar Astin (Georg) and Lauren Pritchard (Ilse), Director Michael Mayer (Director), Lilli Cooper (Martha), Brian Charles Johnson (Otto), Phoebe Strole (Anna), and Robert Hager (Understudy for Georg) Click here to listen. |
| The Final Number
It’s the big wrapup, their 11 o’clock song recorded after midnight Sunday night. So how did it all end? What were their favorite memories of the 6 New York musicals they covered for us this weekend? |
| For Debbie, it was Audra McDonald in 110 in the Shade, and the young cast of In the Heights. Gary tipped his cap to the standout performances by the ladies, and Joel did the same for his favorite men. Time for the final applause. Listen in here. |
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≡ Exceptional Ensembles and a Fool for Love
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UNSUNG HEROES - EXCEPTIONAL ENSEMBLES AND AN UNFORGETTABLE CAST OF FOUR
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By Joel Markowitz
They are the unsung heroes of many productions, They sing, they dance, and they sweat. They make actors look good. They are often forgotten by critics. They are the ensemble - a group of talented actors, singers, dancers, comedians who work their tails off, and usually receive little attention or credit. (more…)
≡ Mark Rhea on Directing The Hostage
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HELD HOSTAGE: MARK A. RHEA ON DIRECTING THE HOSTAGE AGAIN
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By Joel Markowitz
I was held hostage by a dream ensemble last Saturday night, as I inhaled the genius of Keegan Theatre’s revival of it’s 2003 production of The Hostage Producing Artistic Director Mark A. Rhea talks about his feckin’ great beer and song-filled remounted production. (more…)
≡ A New Brain
PICKING THE BRAIN OF ANDY IZQUIERDO: ON GORDON SCHWINN AND A NEW BRAIN AT KAT
by Joel Markowitz
It’s one of my favorite musicals, and he’s one of my favorite local musical actors/singers. As he tackles the difficult role of Gordon Schwinn and his not so healthy brain, Andy Izquierdo discusses KAT’s production of the William Finn musical - A New Brain. (more…)
≡ Director Joe Calarco
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From M. Butterfly at The Philadelphia Theatre Company
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By Joel Markowitz
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With contributions from Gene Dickerson
He’s a 4-time Helen Hayes Award winner and his direction of M Butterfly at the new Suzanne Roberts Theatre for The Philadelphia Theatre Company has audiences and critics applauding.
