1,260 stories by "Joel Markowitz"
Director Steven Cosson begins our series of interviews with the cast and designers of Olney Theatre Center’s Spring Awakening. Joel: There are dozens of productions of Spring Awakening…
It was a day and night I will never forget. I was so honored to be in Waterbury, CT on Monday, January 28th at From Broadway With Love: A Benefit Concert for Sandy Hook and to meet the famil…
Zachary Appelman has audiences and critics hailing his royal performance as Henry V at Folger Theatre. He tells us how he prepared for the role and how working with Director Robert Richmond …
This is the first of a series of interviews with The Director and the cast of Round House Theatre’s production of Glengarry Glen Ross. Meet Director Mitchell Hébert. Joel: Wh…
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 want to direct this pr…
This is the final article of our behind-the-scenes look at McLean Community Players’ production of Next to Norrmal. Today, meet cast members Alex Stone, Catherine Callahan, Ni…
The 2013 Helen Hayes nominations were announced tonight at The National Theatre. Here are this year’s nominees. Visit DCMetroTheaterArts for more coverage beginning tomorrow. The recip…
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 Productions receive so man…
My name is Nicky McDonnell and I will be playing Diana in MCPs production of Next to Normal. I have a BFA in acting from Emerson College in Boston and have been performing for many ye…
Here’s Part 3 of Meeting the cast of Bravo@KAT’s The Music Man, Jr., playing next weekend at Olney Theatre Center’s Historic Mainstage. Today, meet Zachary Conneen. M…
My name is Brent Stone and I am playing Dan in McLean Community Players production of Next to Normal. After taking a hiatus from theater after college, I caught the stage bug again more …
Here’s Part 2 of Meeting the cast of Bravo@KAT’s The Music Man, Jr, playing next weekend at Olney Theatre Center’s Historic Mainstage. Today, meet Jacob Land. Why did yo…
Part One: Meet the cast of Bravo@KAT’s The Music Man Jr. Introducing our Marians: Josie Weinberg & Tobi Baisburd. Hi! My name is Josie Weinberg, I’m twelve years-old, and …
I have been watching Michael Mainwaring perform since I saw him ‘steal the show’ at Ford’s Theatre in Shenandoah. I admire his talent, enthusiasm, and showmanship and I …
Here’s my favorite quotes from our 5-star reviews of our ‘Best Shows’ for December 14-21. Here we go! (1)Â Christmas Gift! at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Audrey…
There is one performance that I will always remember and that’s Coco Cohn performance of three kooky characters in Glimpses of the Moon at MetroStage. I was really happy to find out…
Here’s my favorite quotes from our 5-star reviews of our ‘Favorite Shows’ for November 30-December 7th. Here we go! (1) Eileen Ivers at The Barns at Wolf Trap. Jessica Vaug…
I am so happy to announce that Mark Dewey, Editor of The Shenandoah Press has joined the team of writers at DCMetroTheaterArts. Mark will be reporting on and reviewing shows in the She…
Every year I wait for Brad Hathaway to post his Holiday Gifts for Theatre Lovers guide on DC Theatre Scene because I always have a hard time finding holiday gifts for my friends who are t…
Tonight at 7 PM at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School – Anthony Rapp (RENT), Heidi Blickenstaff (Title of Show) and Eleasha Gamble (Oklahoma!) will be  the special guests at ArtSpeak …
The 25th Anniversary production of Les Misérables will be playing at The National Theatre from December 13-30th. I am a Les Miz fanatic and have the seen the show over 20 times and…
I have been a  big fan of Daniel Cooney since I saw him play Edgar Allan Poe and The Baker in Signature Theatre’s productions of Nevermore and Into the Woods. Recently, I w…
E. Faye Butler returns to Arena Stage as Sister Juba in Pullman Porter Blues. E. Faye fills us in on the history of The Pullman Porters and how they helped African Americans to come in…
Here’s something new on DCMetroTheaterArts! Every Friday, I will be posting my favorite quotes from our 5-star reviews of the week. Here we go! (1) Dreamgirls at Signature Theatre. And…
Here is Part 6 of our series of behind the scenes interviews with the director and cast of 1st Stage’s Altar Boyz. Now, meet Jonathan Walker. Jonathan:Â My name is Jonathan Walker an…