Tag: William Shakespeare

I am a huge fan of James Konicek - his acting, singing, and 'that voice.' Audiences are loving James' performance in Folger Theatre's Twelfth Night....

Shakespeare Theatre Company returns with the Bard to finish the season in a lovely, polished, and powerful production of The Winter's Tale. This play is...

As I entered The Shop at Fort Fringe for We Happy Few Productions' production of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, I was intrigued by the...

Most people are at least passingly familiar with the villainous Richard of York, and have at least heard of England’s War of the Roses,...

The Tempest, one of Shakespeare’s final plays, is a difficult play to categorize: part romance, part cautionary tale, part comedy. The play is A...

I am pleased to announce the first professional season for NextStop Theatre Company. We have developed an exciting season that is focused on the idea...

In its American premiere, Friedrich Schiller's Wallenstein by Shakespeare Theatre Company is a tour-de-force, surprisingly funny, sharp, and shattering. It’s paired with their excellent Coriolanus in what they’re calling the...

Synetic Theater Announces Its 2013-2014 Season The Picture of Dorian Gray Directed by Paata Tsikurishvili Sept. 26, 2013 - Nov. 3, 2013 Fearing the ravages of...

The Russian National Ballet Theatre dropped by the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas on Friday to perform a ballet double-header of classics. First...

Here is Part 4 and our final interview of our behind-the-scenes look at Annapolis Shakespeare Company's Pride and Prejudice. Meet Artistic Director and Director Sally...

Synetic Theater's Teen Ensemble  Storms Into Spring With The Taming of the Shrew  Synetic 2012 comedy hit is back! The Synetic Teen Ensemble will remount Synetic's "Silent...

 FOLGER THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2013/14 SEASON FILLED WITH SHAKESPEARE PLAYS Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET Helen-Hayes Award winner Aaron Posner directs the most famous story of “star-crossed” love. Shakespeare’s RICHARD III Robert...

The American Century Theater (TACT), under the Artistic Direction of Jack Marshall, pulls it all together with a stunning and audacious production of "that...

SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY FINALIZES THE 2013-2014 SEASON Additions Include A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Presentations of Mies Julie and Mikhail Baryshnikov in Man in a...

Budding love that is “star-crossed” with budding artistry is the magic potion that should move fine-arts lovers to flee their houses and partake in...

On stage, a man tosses and turns in his sleep. Nearby in an overstuffed leather chair, a woman rests. The view from the audience,...

Shakespeare's R&J, the somewhat hip title ascribed to Joe Calarco's creative adaptation and intertwining of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet set in a Catholic all-male boarding school, is...

Zachary Appelman has audiences and critics hailing his royal performance as Henry V at Folger Theatre. He tells us how he prepared for the...

Cate Brewer speaks with Matthew R. Wilson, who is nominated for The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical for Faction of Fools...

Director Robert Richmond talks about his vision for Henry V at Folger Theatre, which is receiving raves from audiences and local critics alike. Joel: Why did you...