Theatregoers are about to get a lot busier with the re-opening of The Bethesda Theatre this Fall. We spoke with Ray Cullom of Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment, which will be managing and booking the space when the historic venue re-opens October 4th. First up will be the long-running off-Broadway hit I Love You, Your Perfect, Now Change. The rest […]
Archives for June 2007
The Balcony
By Jean Genet Produced by Scena Theatre Reviewed by Ronnie Ruff Pardoned career criminal Jean Genet’s controversial gem The Balcony was first staged in 1957 in a private London club. Genet was banned from the club during the run due to his charge that the production was too tame. Three years later in New York, […]
Musicals Archive Online
Fans of Broadway musicals have just been given a tremendous present from Blue Gobo. The musicals video archive lists more than 200 clips; the earliest ones, ranging back as early as 1935 (Jumbo), are taken largely from the Tony Awards, and the Ed Sullivan Show. Whether you missed Tammy Grimes in Unspeakable Molly Brown, or […]
1776
Music and lyrics by Sherwin Edwards; book by Peter Stone Adapted from the journals of Charles Thomson and the letters of John and Abigail Adams Produced by Keegan Theatre Reviewed by Tim Treanor Keegan’s 1776 is a pleasant and fitfully excellent production which renders about 60% of the brilliant Stone-Edwards musical’s wattage. This is Keegan’s […]
Hamlet; the rest is silence
Adapted by Paata Tsikurishvili from the play Hamlet by William Shakespeaere Produced by Synetic Theater at the Kennedy Center Directed by Paata Tsikurishvili Reviewed by Tim Treanor I herewith file the following minority report about the current revival of this widely-praised, Helen Hayes-winning production. The application of Synetic Theater’s astounding talents and amazing theatrical inventiveness […]
Thank you Karen. Welcome Wendy
Today we say goodbye to a much-praised bargain of our own – Karen Shod’s column Karen’s Hot Tips ‘n’ Tix. Karen’s mushrooming responsibilities have obliged her to take a hiatus from her column. Karen has been a wonderful asset to DCTR and continues to be one to the Washington theater community. Next week, Wendy Liebowitz, […]
Keegan Cancels Friday’s 1776 Performance
Due to an actor’s illness, tonight’s opening performance of 1776 at the Clark Street Theatre has been cancelled. The show will go on, but check their website for updates on the weekend’s performances.
Ford’s Theatre Closing for Renovations
As reported in today’s Washington Post, Ford’s theatre will be undergoing an $8.5 million renovation. Renovations will include an elevator, handicapped access and technical improvements. The annual A Christmas Carol will be presented this year, but otherwise the theater will remain dark for 18 months. More details here.