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The Off Broadway Alliance (OBA) " an organization comprised of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, with annual awards honoring the …
Because of the current pandemic and the resultant shutdown of live public performances in New York beginning on March 12, the leadership of the Outer Critics Circle " founded during the 1949…
Yes, it's a drag to have to stay at home instead of seeing our favorite performers live"but then again, after a little adjustment, it's amazing to get to see our favorite performers at home.…
The latest title in the popular Audible Theater series of audio-plays, Sea Wall/A Life " the sold-out New York stage hit double bill of two moving direct-address monologues reflecting on lov…
Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim turned 90 on March 22, and in honor of that milestone, an all-star roster of Broadway favorites will commemorate the life and career of the timeless composer…
"Right now we are all desperately seeking contact and connections," said Luke Frazier, Founder and Maestro, American Pops Orchestra, in a recent phone conversation on a chilly, rainy morning…
Round House Theatre is making streaming news with their project Homebound, a new web series bringing together DC-area playwrights, actors, and designers to explore life under stay-at-home or…
Those of us in the arts are all getting used to a new normal. Unfortunately, a return to any kind of normal will not be possible for some organizations. And, sadly, it turns out that Quotidi…
When Broadway's 'Bootleg Famous' Dan Domenech set out on February 29, to perform on the Sky Princess " Princess Cruises' newest ship and one of the largest in the world " little did he know …
The suspension of all public events during this time of quarantine has brought a halt to the live in-person celebrations of theater awards nominations, honors, and presentations. But many es…
Shakespeare Theatre Company invites audiences to celebrate William Shakespeare's birthday by attending a viewing party of the National Theatre of London's 2017 production of Twelfth Night…
Nominations for the 65th annual Drama Desk Awards, founded in 1955 to celebrate outstanding achievements in on, off, and off-off Broadway theater, were announced this afternoon by hosts Seth…
It is said that the best actors know how to improvise"and a group of DMV-area performers is doing just that, by forming a fully online theater company from the ashes of Baltimore live perfor…
Normally we who cover theater for DC Metro Theater Arts collect our favorites as the year draws to a close, but this has not been a normal year. In mid-March the 2020 season was interrupted …
Mosaic Theater Company and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation have announced the illustrious recipient of their National Playwright Residency Program Grant"Veteran DC playwright, director, and …
If you're missing the shows and stars of the Great White Way " and who isn't? " you can tune in this weekend for three free streams of concerts that are guaranteed to keep the spirit of Broa…
Shakespeare Theatre Company recently announced the creation of Shakespeare Everywhere, a new platform for engaging with audiences through digital offerings and innovative new content. While …
The Folger Shakespeare Library is partnering with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Shakespeare Birthplace Trust for the world's largest celebration of Shakespeare"inviting audiences all ove…
The New York Drama Critics' Circle announced the winners of its 85th annual theater awards today at 10 am, with selections in two categories and three special citations. This year's award fo…
Quarantine Fest"livestreamed readings of flash-created 10-minute plays"begins streaming this Sunday, April 19 starting at 10 am. Professional actors from the DC Area will read the works onli…
What follows is sobering news about the challenges ahead for the DMV theater community. We at DC Metro Theater Arts share this information in a spirit of solidarity and with determination to…
With the closure of schools during the coronavirus pandemic, many parents are now overseeing their children's home-schooling. Theater artists and organizations have responded to the need for…
Round House Theatre Artistic Director Ryan Rilette and Managing Director Ed Zakreski recently announced the six shows that will constitute Round House Theatre's 43rd season. All shows will b…
Arts On The Green, the organization that provides indispensable arts programming at a collection of venues on the beautiful Gaithersburg campus, has recently offered audiences a sneak peek a…
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Lucille Lortel Awards, founded by the eponymous actress and producer in 1986, to recognize excellence in New York's Off-Broadway theater. Nomin…
