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Having grown up on Dr. Seuss and having seen the 2008 Horton Hears a Who movie a dozen times, I feared Seussical Jr. (book by Leslie Aherns and Stephen Flaherty, based on the works of Dr. Se…
Now through February 4, Washington Improv Theater (WIT), the District's oldest and only nonprofit long-form improv theater, presents Wintry Mix, a four-week medley of improv shows at the DC …
The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia is excited to be the first regional theater in the D.C. metropolitan area to present Mamma Mia, starring Betsy Padamo…
The Women's Voices Theater Festival kicks off this week, and DC Metro Theater Arts is excited to cover this important event. For the Women’s Voices Theater Festival, 26 plays penned by…
The new year brings the opening of the original play by Daniel Johnston, House., to Laurel Mill Playhouse in Laurel, Maryland. House. is directed by Susan Brall " a reviewer at DCMTA " and p…
Review submitted Anja Prien of Northwood High School Academy. C-R-E-P-E-S-C-U-L-E? Correct. Students from Putnam County have been preparing for the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,…
Review submitted by Melanie Staszewski of Poolesville High School. In the world of “The Addams Family,” misery is wonderful, torture is enjoyed, and death and suffering are th…
Reviewed by Jason Williams Sinking Ship’s production of A Hunger Artist is a dark comedy that balances self-deprecation with self-awareness. Adapted from a short story of the same n…
Knott Foundation Grant Opens Doors for Theatergoers Baltimore Center Stage has announced the rollout of its newly expanded and updated Accessibility Programs, funded in part by a grant f…
A Treasure from the Past Damascus, Maryland is tucked away among more well-known towns in Montgomery, Howard, Carroll, and Frederick counties. It's easy to overlook, but you won't soo…
Five years on, Charm City Players Annie-versary production of Annie closes to a nearly sold out house. Reviewed by James Gilbert On Sunday, November 26, I was able to see the closing perform…
Allison Janney (The West Wing, and the Broadway revival of Six Degrees of Separation) is returning to Washington to lend her voice to support the 2018 Women's Voices Theater Festival as Hono…
While it's "Nutcracker" season for most dance companies across the region, Charm City Ballet presents something unique: its original full-length ballet, A Christmas Carol, to be performed…
reviewed by Meredith Fogle Prepare to be swept into the holiday spirit alongside Ebenezer Scrooge by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in Kensington Arts Theatre's production…
There are some who argue that the works of William Shakespeare should never be altered, but instead be treated as sacred texts, performed just as the Bard intended and left untouched for as …
reviewed by Sherrita Wilkins If you're on the lookout for an engaging, kid-friendly activity this holiday season, look no further than the classic tale of Charlotte's Web at Imagination Stag…
Review by Jason Williams Playfully tagged as a less expensive alternative to The Book of Mormon, which it satirizes, The Book of Merman quickly moves beyond just being a parody of the aforem…
Reviewed by Steve Weinstein Stephen Sondheim had it nearly right in his lyrics to "I'm Still Here." First, you're a legend, then you're camp, then you become an icon. As the Founding Mothers…
Thirty-seven years and more than 550 performances stand between Mount Vernon Community Children's Theatre's (MVCCT) first foray onto the stage with Winnie the Pooh in 1979 and their 100th pr…
by Nicole Hertvik, Publisher and Editor of DCMTA The DC Metro Theater Arts family is devastated to announce the loss of our Founder and Editor Emeritus, Joel Markowitz. Joel passed away a…
Review submitted by Hallie Strelsky of Hayfield Secondary School. Betrayal of a husband to a wife, the unbearable agony of a broken heart, child-sized bloody hand prints, and a few not so…
Please give us your name, and a brief description of your theatrical background. My name is Cole Sitilides, and I will be playing Jay Kurnitz in the upcoming production of Lost in Yonkers. I…
Please tell us about yourself and your theater background. I’m Cristen Stephansky and I’m playing Gertrude, known as “Gert” for short, in Lost in Yonkers. IR…
By Natalie Barsoum The neoclassical room at the Former Spanish Ambassador's Residence was the perfect backdrop for the sold-out concert of the Catholic University of America's Chamber Orches…
Best Medicine Rep, Gaithersburg, Maryland’s professional theater company, is proud to present the first of its lineup for the 2017-2018 Play Reading Series. Derek Jeter Makes the Play …
