There was a huge line to see the fourth Broadway production of Harold Pinter’s 1978 play about an adulterous triangle. The enthusiasm, I had assumed, was because the cast includes the movie star Tom Hiddleston (Loki in the Marvel Avengers franchise) and TV regulars Charlie Cox and Zawe Ashton, all three making their Broadway debuts. […]
Archives for September 5, 2019
Theatre critic Nelson Pressley retires from The Washington Post
Longstanding and highly regarded theater critic and arts writer Nelson Pressley of The Washington Post announced his retirement on August 31 on Facebook. His last piece ran in the Sunday Post on September 1. An excerpt from his farewell announcement to the D.C. theatre community reads as follows: “Earlier this month I decided to retire […]
Theatre Week Kick-Off Party at Arena Stage this Saturday – come meet us
With more than 30 shows opening this month, the 2019-2020 season is underway with a bang. To celebrate, theatreWashington is sponsoring its annual Theatre Week, September 10-29, and is getting things started with a free Kick-Off Party at Arena Stage, Saturday, September 7 from 11am-4pm. The opening to an afternoon of performances, giveaways, and meet-and-greets […]
Review: A Nite at the Dew Drop Inn’s singers raise the roof in this tribute revue
Yvette Spears is one of those performers who sings with her whole body and soul. Medleys start deep in her throat and nearly consume her as she belts out the blues, whether she’s scolding her way through “That Ain’t Right” or tackling Dinah Washington’s desperately plaintive “This Bitter Earth.” The blues take center stage during […]
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