Music by Andrew Gerle, lyrics by Eddie Sugarman Book by Andrew Gerle and Eddie Sugarman Additional story by Matt August Directed by Eric Schaeffer Produced by Ford’s Theatre in association with Goodspeed Musicals Reviewed by Gary McMillan
Archives for March 2007
The Pillowman
Aaron Muñoz (left) and Tom Story (Photo: Carol Pratt) Actors Tom Story and Aaron Muñoz, who play brothers in The Pillowman, take us inside the Studio production, Tom, who plays story teller Karkurian, tells us a real story about an Arkansas panther that just might creep into your nightmares, and director Joy Zinoman drops in for […]
Theatre Schmooze
THE HELEN HAYES NOMINEES NOSH AND SCHMOOZE and INSIDE A READ THROUGH –TUNING OF THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS. Congratulations to all Helen Hayes nominees – 123 pictured here (Photo: Kip Pierson) Lots of Talent In This Embassy! The maple leaf flag is flapping in the wind. It’s 6 PM on March 19th as Lorraine Treanor and […]
Writer’s Cramp
By John Byrne Produced by Scena Theatre Reviewed by Tim Treanor Jason Stiles as F. S. McDade (Photo: Ian C. Armstrong) If there is any justice in this world, they will assemble those involved with this production after its close, for special awards. To Jim Jorgensen would go the Order of the Golden Foam-Rubber […]
iMusical!
They deliver musicals that are fresh, funny, and made up on the spot! (l to r) Karen Lange, Jordan Hirsch,Travis Ploeger, Jason Saenz, and Liz Demery Director/pianist Travis Ploeger invited Joel Markowitz and Lorraine Treanor to stop by a warmup session for Washington Improv Theatre’s cast of iMusical! where the troupe improvised three songs especially for you, the […]
Meet John Doe
At the piano: (l to r) Andrew Gerle, Joel Markowitz, Eddie Sugarman They are the newest ‘it’ guys – composer Andrew Gerle and lyricist Eddie Sugarman – loaded with talent, funny, refreshing and boy can they sell a song! They have hit the big time with their first partnership (they also co-wrote the book) for […]
The Pillowman
Email us at [email protected] to win 2 tickets to the show including 25 dollars in DC SNACKS. Read more here Include your phone, email and Name (first and last) By Martin McDonagh Produced by Studio Theatre Reviewed by Tim Treanor (left to right) Denis Arndt, Tom Story and Hugh Nees (Photo: Carol Pratt) The Pillowman […]
Review: Bach at Leipzig at Rep Stage, a glorious farce
In great performances, every ingredient is just right. The right director, the right play, staged with the right actors and stage designers. All work together – like an exquisite clock – as in Rep Stage’s glorious production of Itamar Moses’ Bach at Leipzig.. Director Kasi Campbell, associate artistic director of Rep Stage, with seven Helen […]
Macbeth in Tlingit Spoken Here
Whether or not you were lucky enough to have seen Alaska’s Perseverance Theater’s production of Macbeth at the National Museum of the American Indian (it closes with a sold out performance this Sunday), you will want to listen in as Metro Connection’s Stephanie Kaye talks with director Anita Maynard Losh about the adaptation and hear […]
After Darwin
By Timberlake Wertenbaker Produced by Journeymen Theater Reviewed by Ronnie Ruff I have seen so many abstract plays recently! Abstract plays are great really, all the intense chat with your friends about the true meaning of the play over coffee at Lotzabucks. A few days ago I had the opportunity to see a wonderful play […]
Family Secrets
Written and performed by Sherry Glaser Produced by Theater J Reviewed by Debbie Minter Jackson Sherry Glaser as Mort Family Secrets at Theater J introduces us to the kooky Fisher family sharing poignant moments in their lives. In this one woman tour-de-force, Sherry Glaser takes on the walk, talk, accoutrement and mannerisms of the proverbial […]
Theatre Schmooze
Yankee Doodle Boy, Rapping Slaves and Feline Memories – Purr! By Joel Markowitz Jeffrey Shankle is a Yankee Doodle Dandy! This multi-talented pistol can tap dance, glide along the stage, perform cane tricks and sings with a beautiful, lyric tenor voice. He also is one helluva server. I learned that first hand at a matinee […]