
Elliot Lanes
Theatre Journalist Elliot Lanes has written 603 articles for BroadwayWorld since 2016, covering Washington, DC Theatre.
Elliot Lanes has been working in theatre for over 30 years as a PSM, Sound Designer, Board Op....you get the idea. He has had the pleasure of working with some of DC's finest artists at venues such as Theater J, Studio Theatre, and Round House Theatre. Other DC area credits include many productions at Capital Fringe, and "Two Trains Running" and "Circle Mirror Transformation" at Prince Georges Community College. He also has been the lighting designer for the past 13 for Momentum Dance Company. Prior to moving to DC, he was the Resident PSM for Negro Ensemble Company and White Horse Theatre Company in NYC for five years each. He also had the pleasure of working with Liza Minnelli, Betty Buckley and Marilyn Maye at the Backstage Bistro Awards as PSM for that event. Elliot previously covered the DC Metro Area theatre scene for Maryland Theatre Guide, and wrote the successful "A Quick 5" column.
Most Popular Articles


Review: JOHN WILLIAMS & STEVEN SPIELBERG: MOVIE MAGIC with The BSO, Steven Reineke Conductor at The Music Center At Strathmore
August 5, 2026

Interview: Theatre Life with David Holcenberg
July 25, 2026

Interview: A Career That Goes Beyond The Mask, Michael Crawford Looks Back on A Long and Distinguished Career
December 19, 2025

Interview: Theatre Life with Douglas Sills
January 9, 2026

Feature: Remembering one of DC Theatre's Visionaries Jerry Whiddon
October 23, 2025
Latest Articles

Review: GERSHWIN, BERNSTEIN & AMERICAN MOSAIC with the NSO, Gianandrea Noseda Conductor and Renée Fleming at Wolf Trap
August 20, 2026
One of the best way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday took place at Wolf Trap this past Saturday evening.

Interview: Theatre Life with Anne Tolpegin
August 18, 2026
Today’s subject Anne Tolpegin is currently living her theatre life on tour playing the roles of Allie’s Mother and Nurse Lori in The Notebook.

Review: JOHN WILLIAMS & STEVEN SPIELBERG: MOVIE MAGIC with The BSO, Steven Reineke Conductor at The Music Center At Strathmore
August 5, 2026
There are certain phrases in life that get me highly excited.

Review: HISTORY ON FOOT at Ford’s Theatre and on the Streets Of DC
July 28, 2026
Good theatre can take place practically anywhere if you know what you want out of the experience.

Interview: Theatre Life with David Holcenberg
July 25, 2026
Today’s subject David Holcenberg is currently living his theatre as the Musical Supervisor/Arranger and Co-Orchestrator of the World Premiere Musical CrazySexyCool- The TLC Musical.

Interview: Theatre Life with Ethan Heard
July 10, 2026
Today’s subject Ethan Heard is currently living his theatre life as the Associate Artistic Director of Signature Theatre.

Interview: Theatre Life with Peggy McKowen
July 10, 2026
Today’s subject Peggy McKowen is currently living her theatre life as the Artistic Director for one of the most important theatre festivals for new plays in the country Contemporary American Theatre Festival (CATF).

Interview: Theatre Life with Ryan Stajmiger
July 8, 2026
Today’s subject Ryan Stajmiger is currently living his theatre life on tour playing the title character in Beetlejuice.

Interview: Theatre Life with Matt DiCarlo
June 18, 2026
Today’s subject Matt Di Carlo is currently living his theatre life as the International Associate Director for Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

Interview: Theatre Life with Maya Keleher
June 11, 2026
Today’s subject Maya Keleher is currently living her theatre life onstage touring the country as suffragette Alice Paul in the Tony Award winning Suffs.

Feature: Why Lauren Daigle Is The Singer/Songwriter Everyone Needs In Their Lives Right Now.
June 10, 2026
Singer/songwriter/humanitarian Lauren Daigle is a two-time Grammy, seven-time Billboard Music Award, four-time American Music Award, and ten-time GMA Dove Music Award winner.

Interview: Theatre Life with Maria Rizzo
June 5, 2026
Today’s subject Maria Rizzo is currently living her theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the role of Fastrada in Pippin.

Interview: Theatre Life with Melanie Field
June 4, 2026
Today’s subject Melanie Field is currently living her theatre life onstage at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) playing the role of Emilia in Othello.

Review: AESOP'S FABLES at Adventure Theatre MTC
April 30, 2026
I honestly think there is something in the water at Glen Echo Park because Adventure Theatre MTC is now four for four this season with their latest production Aesop’s Fables.

Feature: Stephen Schwartz's DMV Connections are Truly Extraordinary Things
April 28, 2026
Multi- Award winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz has had a long and distinguished career in writing for both theatre and film.

Interview: Theatre Life with Charity Arianna
April 27, 2026
Today’s subject Charity Arianna is currently living her theatre life on tour playing Nabulungi in the current North American Tour of The Book of Mormon.

Feature: Lots of Talent, Lots of Heart, Gone Too Soon, Remembering James Raitt
April 24, 2026
Tomorrow, April 25th, will mark the 32nd anniversary of the passing of vocal arranger, musical director, pianist, and musical genius James Raitt.

Interview: Theatre Life with Kokayi
April 9, 2026
Today’s subject Kokayi is currently living his theatre life as the composer of John Lewis: Prodigy of Protest at Mosaic Theater Company.

Interview: Theatre Life with Phoenix Assata LaFreniere
April 8, 2026
Today’s subject Phoenix Assata LaFreniere is currently living her theatre life on tour playing Dorothy in The Wiz.
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