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Review: THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO at Kennedy Center
by Roger Catlin - Nov 18, 2025

There are terrible things going on in the world and specifically at the Kennedy Center, where the staff’s been decimated, attendance is way down, booked engagements have withdrawn, and others have been cancelled in a few weeks  to make way for activities related to the World Cup or maybe eventually the UFC.

Interview: Theatre Life with Carolee Carmello
by Elliot Lanes - May 19, 2025

Today’s subject Carolee Carmello is a performer of epic proportions to be sure. Her career has thus far included turns on Broadway, national tours, regional theatres, and on several recordings. Currently she is playing the title role in the national tour of the Tony Award winning musical Kimberly Akimbo. The tour will be at the National Theatre from May 20th through June 1st.

Review: AMERICAN RHAPSODY at Kennedy Center
by David Friscic - May 7, 2025

An evening of the myriad modes of music that constitute the American Experience was celebrated at the Kennedy Center’s production of American Rhapsody. The evening was a rich treasure trove of the glory that is American music from opera, spirituals, modern composers, classic songwriters, and Broadway.

Review: THE (R)EVOLUTION OF STEVE JOBS at Kennedy Center
by Roger Catlin - May 5, 2025

It’s not so strange, really, that there’s  a serious opera about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. His life’s work is usually invoked before every production of the last decade or more, when audiences are asked to silence their smartphones.

Interview: SISTER ACT: BEHIND THE HABIT with Craig A. Horness
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 18, 2025

Today is the last installment of out weeklong series Sister Act: Behind The Habit. I hope you have enjoyed learning about how Ford's Theatre's production of Sister Act comes to life on and offstage eight times a week. So far, we have met three of the cast and the show’s musical director. Today we are going up over the mezzanine to the stage manager’s booth to meet Ford’s Theatre’s longtime Production Stage Manager (PSM) Craig A. Horness.

Interview: SISTER ACT: BEHIND THE HABIT with Sherri L. Edelen
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 16, 2025

Today is the third installment of out weeklong series Sister Act: Behind The Habit. It’s time to introduce you to one more performer who brings the show to life eight times a week and this one is a legend of the DC theatre community to be sure. Sherri L. Edelen plays Mother Superior and trust me, it’s a performance for the holy books and beyond.

Interview: SISTER ACT: BEHIND THE HABIT with Joe Mallon
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 15, 2025

Today in our weeklong series Sister Act: Behind The Habit, you are going to meet another one of the performers to makes the show come alive eight performances a week. Please meet Joe Mallon who plays Eddie Souther.

Interview: SISTER ACT: BEHIND THE HABIT with Nia Savoy-Dock
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 14, 2025

Today we begin a week long series of interviews with some of the artists that are bringing Ford’s Theatre’s production of Sister Act to life. Through five interviews, you will be introduced to three performers, the Musical Director, and the Production Stage Manager. I hope these artists give you a sense of what it is like being a part of a production both on and off stage. Please enjoy Sister Act: Behind The Habit.

Review: SISTER ACT at Ford's Theatre
by Jake Bridges - Mar 22, 2025

What did our critic think of SISTER ACT at Ford's Theatre?

Review: JUNGLE BOOK at The Kennedy Center
by Itai Yasur - Dec 16, 2024

Washington National Opera takes on Jungle Book for its holiday opera. See what our critic had to say.

Lerner & Loewe's CAMELOT to be Presented at Barrington Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024

Barrington Stage Company's 025 season will feature a new production of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s classic musical Camelot. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Theatre Life with Erin Driscoll And Christian "CJ" Gardiner
by Elliot Lanes - Nov 19, 2024

As the holiday season gets ready to kick into full force, Ford’s Theatre once again will be presenting their always excellent production of A Christmas Carol. This year’s production runs from November 21st to December 31st.

Review: MACBETH at Kennedy Center
by David Friscic - Nov 18, 2024

Malevolence, greed, the thirst for power and the never-ending quest for revenge dominate the Washington National Opera production of composer Giuseppe Verdi’s Macbeth. The vocals by the company of classical singers assembled here are the glory of this production.

Interview: Theatre Life with Soloman Howard
by Elliot Lanes - Nov 15, 2024

Today’s subject Soloman Howard is currently living his theatre life onstage at Kennedy Center in the role of Banquo for Washington National Opera’s (WNO) production of Macbeth. The production plays through November 23rd in the Opera House.

Cynthia Erivo, Michael Bublé, & More to Perform in PBS Henry Mancini Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 12, 2024

The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra raises the curtain on the Bowl's 2024 season with a 100th birthday celebration for the iconic composer, Henry Mancini. Hosted by Jeff Goldblum, the starry concert features performances by stage and “Wicked” film star Cynthia Erivo, Michael Bublé, and more.

Review: GODS & MORTALS: A CELEBRATION OF WAGNER at The Kennedy Center
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Oct 28, 2024

'Gods & Mortals: A Celebration of Wagner' is a beautiful, if limited, array of performances and works highlighting both the composer and Kennedy Center’s own wonderful talent.

Review: RENÉE FLEMING AND THE NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA at Kennedy Center
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 21, 2024

With the size of theatrical orchestras being drastically cut, one of the few places left to hear a full string section is at a symphonic concert. What better symphony is there than YOUR National Symphony Orchestra (NSO)?

Laura And Linda Benanti to Bring MOTHERS KNOW BEST Back To 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024

Laura and Linda Benanti will present return of their show MOTHERS KNOW BEST to 54 Below. The performance will feature a mix of music and storytelling, celebrating the bond between mothers and daughters. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: LA BOHÈME at Wolf Trap
by Emily Berger - Jul 20, 2024

Directed by John Caird and, for this revival, Katherine M. Carter, the production featured a talented cast of emerging opera stars, Studio Artists (many of whom were in featured roles), additional chorus members and the Children’s Chorus of Washington. This large cast filled the stage with excitement, love, and ultimately profound grief. 

Laura and Linda Benanti to Bring MOTHERS KNOW BEST to 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2024

54 BELOW will welcome the dazzling mother-daughter duo Laura and Linda Benanti in July. Learn how to purchase tickets.