Eric Shimelonis News

Signature Theatre Releases Video for THE FLICK, Now in Performances

by Louisa Brady — March 12, 2016

Annie Baker's Pulitzer Prize-winning play THE FLICK is making its DC area premiere in Signature Theatre's intimate ARK Theatre, March 1 - April 17.

Mosaic Theater to Stage World Premiere of Motti Lerner's AFTER THE WAR

by BWW News Desk — March 1, 2016

Mosaic Theater Company of DC's Voices From a Changing Middle East Festival continues this month with the world premiere of Motti Lerner's powerful new family drama, AFTER THE WAR, under the direction of his longtime collaborator Sinai Peter.

World Premiere Adaptation of FALLING OUT OF TIME to Play Theater J

by Tyler Peterson — February 17, 2016

? The world premiere adaptation of the 2014 Israeli novel, Falling Out of Time, written by esteemed Israeli author David Grossman, plays at Theater J March 17 through April 17, 2016.

Signature Theatre Announces Cast for Regional Premiere of THE FLICK

by Tyler Peterson — February 1, 2016

Signature Theatre has announced the cast of The Flick directed by Joe Calarco (Signature's Cake Off, Shakespeare's R&J).

BWW Review: Round House Theatre's IRONBOUND Simmers Quietly

by Jennifer Perry — September 16, 2015

If I were to describe Martyna Majok's IRONBOUND in but a few words, I would refer to it as follows: "a deceptively simple, thought-provoking, and elegant work of art.

BWW Review: NIGHT FALLS ON THE BLUE PLANET Mapping A New World

by Pamela Roberts — September 11, 2015

As the wheel spins and two sisters clomp around the board with their plastic cars playing the game of LIFE, we recognize Renee's own life has much higher stakes .

'MY REPORT TO THE WORLD' Workshop with David Strathairn Sets D.C. Performance

by Tyler Peterson — June 18, 2015

Fresh from numerous successful workshop performances in New York City, Washington, D.

BWW Reviews: Round House Delivers Strong American Premiere of NSFW

by Jennifer Perry — June 3, 2015

Featuring direction by Meredith McDonough, the Round House production brings out the best of Lucy Kirkwood's provocative play.

Photo Flash: First Look at Folger Theatre's ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD

by BWW News Desk — May 13, 2015

Folger Theatre concludes its highly successful 2014/15 season with Tom Stoppard's fabulously inventive, existentialist tragicomedy Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.

BWW Reviews: Round House Breathes Fresh Air Into UNCLE VANYA

by Itai Yasur — April 16, 2015

Armed with a new, more relevant, adaptation by Annie Baker, director John Vreeke has pulled together a lively and energetic take on Chekov that is a hilarious as it is heartbreaking.

The 2015 Helen Hayes Awards Held Tonight in D.C.

by BWW News Desk — April 6, 2015

One of the country's most prestigious cultural honors, The Helen Hayes Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in professional theatre throughout the Washington metropolitan area.

Folger Theatre's 2014-15 Season to Close with ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD

by Tyler Peterson — April 1, 2015

Folger Theatre concludes its highly successful 2014/15 season with Tom Stoppard's fabulously inventive, existentialist tragicomedy Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.

BWW Reviews: PASSION PLAY presented by Forum Theatre

by Keith Tittermary — March 25, 2015

When Sarah Ruhl was a student at Brown University, she embarked on a journey that would culminate in her sprawling epic, Passion Play, which was first performed at Arena Stage in 2005.

Kerry Warren & Harlan Work to Join Edward Gero in Arena Stage's THE ORIGINALIST

by Tyler Peterson — February 4, 2015

Four-time Helen Hayes Award winner and acclaimed D.

Olney Theatre Center's GROUNDED Begins 2/25

by Tyler Peterson — February 2, 2015

Olney Theatre Center, a Mid-Atlantic destination for extraordinary theater performance and education, continues its 77th Anniversary season with George Brant's Grounded, directed by Derek Goldman, running February 25- March 22 in the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab.