Theatre Review: ‘Show Boat’ (second cast) by Washington National Opera at Kennedy Center
The Washington National Opera revives the Broadway standard Show Boat for local audiences. In the program notes by Thomas May, we find out the original Hammerstein libretto was first performed in Washington DC at the National Theatre on November 15, 1927. Originally running 4 hours, this racially … [Read More...]
‘A Quick 5′ with Malinda Markland
Malinda Markland is currently playing the role of Mother in Ragtime at Kensington Arts Theatre. This is not Malinda's first time at KAT. Previous highlights at KAT include Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and The Great American Trailer Park Musical. Other area credits include Nancy … [Read More...]
Season Announcements: Rep Stage Proudly Announces 2013-14 Season
Rep Stage Proudly Announces 2013-14 Season Rep Stage’s 21st season explores concepts of time and memories through the eyes of a young woman hoping to fill her family house with her own memories; a German transvestite who recalls surviving both the Nazi and East German communist … [Read More...]
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Theatre Review: ‘The Full Monty’ at Silhouette Stages
Silhouette Stages’ production of The Full Monty strips bare and shows more of men’s hearts than of their “unmentionables.” Co-directors Conni Ross and Debbi Mobley have put together a cast that works well together. I felt their hardships and pain, from their struggling employment situations and relationships to their lost loves and their determination to make life better for … [Read More...]
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Season Announcements: Rep Stage Proudly Announces 2013-14 Season
Rep Stage Proudly Announces 2013-14 Season Rep Stage’s 21st season explores concepts of time and memories through the eyes of a young woman hoping to fill her family house with her own memories; a German transvestite who recalls surviving both the Nazi and East German communist regimes; the conflicting and often chilling reminiscences of a middle-aged [...]
Season Announcements: Dignity Players 2013-2014 Season, The Power of Art
Dignity Players 2013-2014 Season The Power of Art Art – by Yasmina Reza, Translated by Christopher Hampton –Directed by Darice Clewell – A comedy, Art raises questions about art and friendship as it concerns three long-time friends, Serge, Marc, and Yvan. Serge, indulging his penchant for modern art, buys a large, expensive, completely white painting. Marc is horrified, [...]
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‘A Quick 5′ with Malinda Markland
Malinda Markland is currently playing the role of Mother in Ragtime at Kensington Arts Theatre. This is not Malinda’s first time at KAT. Previous highlights at KAT include Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and The Great American Trailer Park Musical. Other area credits include Nancy in Oliver at St. Marks Players, James Joyce’s [...]
‘A Quick 5′ with Robert Richmond
Robert Richmond is batting 1,000 this season with two stellar stagings at Folger Theatre. Earlier this season he directed Henry V which was one of the best Shakespeare stagings I’ve ever seen, and currently his Twelfth Night is again delighting audiences . Previous Folger Theatre credits include Othello , Henry VIII and Julius Caesar. Regionally Robert’s work has been seen at Roanoke Island Historical [...]
Top 5 Shows of The Week
1. Show Boat by Washington National Opera at Kennedy Center “Great music, great cast, full orchestra…… what else do you need?” -Elliot Lanes, MD Theatre Guide READ Elliot Lanes’ review. Synopsis: This spectacular new production of Show Boat, Broadway’s original masterpiece, brings unforgettable songs, dazzling choreography, and an epic story together to make great entertainment and great [...]
