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’30th Annual Choreographers’ Showcase’ at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center...

When I attend a showcase of multiple artists’ works, I expect that the program will be distributed evenly between those that intrigue, and those...

‘La Clemenza de Tito’ at The In Series by Jessica Vaughan

The In Series wishes happy birthday to Mozart with a fresh, modern take on his opera La Clemenza de Tito. This classic story of...

‘Tomfoolery’ at Elden Street Players by Andrew Baughman

Let’s get one thing out of the way. Tomfoolery, Cameron Mackintosh and Robin Ray’s 1980 revue of “words and music of Tom Lehrer,” is...

Ladysmith Black Mambazo at The Music Center at Strathmore by Derek...

The  Grammy Award- winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo returned to The Music Center at Strathmore on Friday night. The South African a cappella ensemble...

‘Third’ at Rockville Little Theatre by Jessica Vaughan

Rockville Little Theatre's production of Pulitzer Prize winner Wendy Wasserstein's last play Third is layered, powerful, and very funny. It's set the year we went...

‘Terri White at Barbara Cook’s Spotlight’ at The Kennedy Center by...

Terri White, Broadway musical favorite and recent star of The Kennedy Center's production of Follies and the recent Broadway production of Finian's Rainbow, held...

‘Proposals’ at Vienna Theatre Company by Kim Moeller

In the midst of the cold and wintry Washington weather, Vienna Theatre Company’s production of Proposals offers warmth and laughter with a visit to...

‘Birdland Big Band’ at Hylton Performing Arts Center by Audrey Thornton

A dynamic, new ensemble directed by Tommy Igoe (Drums); Nick Marchione, August Haas, Mat Jodrell, and Brandon Lee (Trumpets); Dave Bargeron, Mark Miller and...

DCMetroTheaterArts’ Reviewers on the WATCH AWARDS Nominations by Joel Markowitz

Here's reactions by some of the DCMTA reviewers to the WATCH AWARD Nominations announced this past Sunday: Andrew Baughman: "It is good to see 2nd Star...

‘The Lunch and Judy Show’: ‘1963-A Million Years Ago’ by Judy...

I am the host and creator and writer and editor of The Lunch and Judy Show. For four years - every week - DCMTA's...

‘3 By Samuel Beckett’ at Arcturus Theater Company by Rick Westerkamp

As I sat in the intimate DCAC theatre, awaiting 3 by Samuel Beckett, I thought of the following Beckett quote: “Ever tried. Ever failed....

‘Hairspray in Concert’ With the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra @ The Music...

John Waters’ classic cult film Hairspray is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. After the huge success of the film-based musical on Broadway –...

Tomorrow at 8 PM: The legendary Tony Bennett @ The Warner...

The biggest party of the weekend, with the  legendary, Tony Bennett TOMORROW NIGHT: SATURDAY, JANUARY 26TH AT 8 PM  At The Warner Theatre “Tony Bennett has not just bridged...

Filichia on Friday: ‘The 2013 Broadway University Mid-Term Exam’ by Peter...

Here is this week's new article from Peter Filichia's column on Kritzerland called 'Filichia on Friday.' It's an honor being allowed to bring Peter's column...

This Saturday @10 AM: The DC Theatre Community Unites for ‘March...

The local theatre community is well represented as Matt Gardiner - Signature Theatre’s Associate Artistic Director - leads two dozen DC-area actors/singers who will...

‘Sing the Truth: Angélique Kidjo, Dianne Reeves, and Lizz Wright’ at...

If you were fortunate enough to catch the last performance of Sing the Truth’s legendary tour at The Music Center at Strathmore on Tuesday,...

‘The Minotaur’ at Rorschach Theatre Company by Amanda Gunther

We all at some point wish our stories were different. But our stories are our own and that’s just the way it is. Or...

‘Come to Their Cabaret’: Michael Innocenti & Christina A. Coakley on...

Christina A. Coakley and Michael Innocenti are putting on the finishing touches on their new production of Kander and Ebb's Cabaret at The Keegan Theatre. The...

‘Not By Bread Alone’ at Nalaga’at Theater Ensemble at New York...

Not By Bread Alone: Extraordinary Food Before taking my seat for Sunday’s performance of Not By Bread Alone, I stepped into the men’s room and blew...

‘Beauty and the Beast’ at Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing...

Be their guest! Be their guest! And put their spectacular show to the test! I’m certain it will pass with flying colors as NETworks...