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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.

Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg Join THE VOICE as Coaches
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024

According to a panel at NBCUniversal's upfront presentation, Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé will be joining The Voice for Season 26. Both musicians have appeared on the music competition series in the past, Snoop Dogg as a mega mentor in Season 20 and Bublé as an advisor to Team Blake in Season 3.

Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Ford's Theatre
by Pamela Roberts - Mar 22, 2024

Horrors! Ford’s Little Shop disappoints. Little Shop of Horrors is a cult favorite with catchy score of rock and doo-wop tunes. But the latest version at Ford’s Theatre underwhelms. The fun has run out.

Review: SONGBIRD at Kennedy Center
by Roger Catlin - Mar 12, 2024

There’s an awful lot of death in opera, Timothy O’Leary, the general director of Washington National Opera, lamented on a recent opening night. And those plentiful tragedies are also often further burdened with overbearing scores, turgid storylines, super-large casts and strident if not shrill performances. 

Photos: First Look at Ramin Karimloo & Isabel Leonard in Washington National Opera's SONGBIRD
by Joshua Wright - Mar 8, 2024

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Ramin Karimloo's operatic debut in Washington National Opera's Songbird opposite Isabel Leonard, one of America’s leading mezzo-sopranos. Songbird is a new adaptation of Jacques Offenbach’s operetta La Périchole. 

Interview: Theatre Life with Psalmayene 24
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 6, 2024

Today’s subject Psalmayene 24 is someone we can aptly classify as the whole package when we talk about artists in the DC theatre community. He is an accomplished writer/actor/performer and educator whose work has been enjoyed by audiences of all ages over the years. Currently Psalmayene 24 is the director of Arena Stage’s current Power Play entitled Tempestuous Elements. The show is currently playing in the company’s Fichandler space through March 17th.

Cast and Creatives Set for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Ford's Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2024

Ford’s Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of its production of Little Shop of Horrors. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cynthia Erivo is Doing Her Own Stunts & Singing Live in the WICKED Movie
by Michael Major - Dec 19, 2023

Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba in the two part Wicked movie, revealed this morning that she does her own stunts and is singing live in the film. Erivo stars alongside Ariana Grande in the screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical. Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Jeff Goldblum, and Michelle Yeoh also star in the Jon M. Chu-directed movie.

Review: THE LION, THE UNICORN, AND ME at Kennedy Center
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 11, 2023

Ten years ago, Washington National Opera (WNO) premiered a family opera about the events leading up to the birth of Jesus in a manger. This past weekend, The Lion, The Unicorn, and Me returned to Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater for four performances only. I reviewed the premiere, and it was as good as I remembered – and possibly even better on second listening.