IT’S LUCKY 13 FOR IN THE HEIGHTS 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.
Glory Days is Over
By Joel Markowitz May 8th — Glory Days opened on Tuesday, May 6th. The New York critics unanimously hated it and closing notices were posted on May 7th, making it the first Broadway musical in 23 years to close after opening night.
Conducting Themselves Well
The orchestras of Man of La Mancha, Sweet Smell of Success and Musical Director Chris Youstra. By Joel Markowitz
Chats with Johanna Day and Tim Acito
By Joel Markowitz
NYC Spring trip to Broadway
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 […]
Exceptional Ensembles and a Fool for Love
UNSUNG HEROES – EXCEPTIONAL ENSEMBLES AND AN UNFORGETTABLE CAST OF FOUR 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 […]
Mark Rhea on Directing The Hostage
HELD HOSTAGE: MARK A. RHEA ON DIRECTING THE HOSTAGE AGAIN 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 […]
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 […]
Director Joe Calarco
From M. Butterfly at The Philadelphia Theatre Company By Joel Markowitz 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.
Winter Scene Stealers
By Joel Markowitz I’ve seen a lot of shows this winter. Here are some scene stealing performances that made the Metro trip home a lot cheerier.
Three You Shoulda Seen
Three You Shoulda Seen 42nd Street, The Wild Party and High School Musical By Joel Markowitz
Shufflin Off to Buffalo
Shufflin’ Off to Buffalo for a sweet Little Dog and a delicious Sweeney treat By Joel Markowitz