Imagination Stage, in a collaboration with The Washington Ballet, has announced casting for its world premiere summer production, THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE. In this fusion of theater, dance, and puppetry, based on the novel by C.S. Lewis, the roles of the four children are played jointly by an actor and a dancer, and the courageous lion Aslan is portrayed by a life-size puppet operated by three actor/puppeteers, similar to the puppets used in the Broadway production WAR HORSE.
Meet the Sycamores - the delightfully eccentric family at the center of the action in the madcap comedy classic, You Can't Take It With You. They revel in day-to-day occurrences such as collecting snakes, making fireworks in the basement, and practicing ballet steps in the parlor. When their daughter Alice, decides to invite her conservative boyfriend's family to dinner, they promise to be on their best behavior. However...! Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and adapted into an Academy Award winning film, this beloved comedy has been a perennial favorite to theatre-goers for more than 70 years.
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater produces the 2011 Tony Award-winning production of Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart, directed by George C. Wolfe. Wolfe, who directed the show's sold-out Broadway engagement last season, mounts the professional D.C.-area premiere of this production, which features returning Broadway cast members Patrick Breen and Luke MacFarlane, among others. Presented by special arrangement with Daryl Roth, The Normal Heart runs June 8-July 29, 2012 in the Kreeger Theater.
The winners of the 28th Helen Hayes Awards, a program of theatreWashington, have been announced. The most-awarded production was Synetic Theatre with six awards. Signature Theatre follows closely behind with five awards won.
theatreWashington has announced their first annual theatreWeek, presented by The Washington Post. Kicking off with the 28th Helen Hayes Awards tonight, April 23rd, theatreWeek will celebrate Washington's world-class professional theatre while introducing new audiences to it's diverse offerings. theatreWeek 2012 runs through Sunday, April 29, 2012.
Kicking off with the 28th Helen Hayes Awards on April 23rd, theatreWeek will celebrate Washington's world-class professional theatre while introducing new audiences to it's diverse offerings. On Saturday, April 28, theatreWeek features a variety of FREE Play Time activities and presentations for all ages, aiming to raise awareness for Washington's dynamic, diverse, and world-class professional theatre. (Additional Play Time events are on April 22, 27 & 29, and May 1 & 4).
Kicking off with the 28th Helen Hayes Awards on April 23rd, theatreWeek will celebrate Washington's world-class professional theatre while introducing new audiences to it's diverse offerings. On Saturday, April 28, theatreWeek features a variety of FREE Play Time activities and presentations for all ages, aiming to raise awareness for Washington's dynamic, diverse, and world-class professional theatre. (Additional Play Time events are on April 22, 27 & 29, and May 1 & 4).
theatreWashington has announced their first annual theatreWeek, presented by The Washington Post. Kicking off with the 28th Helen Hayes Awards on April 23rd, theatreWeek will celebrate Washington's world-class professional theatre while introducing new audiences to it's diverse offerings. theatreWeek 2012 runs through Sunday, April 29, 2012.
Atlantic Theater Company today announced the world premiere of Fernanda Coppel's new play CHIMICHANGAS AND ZOLOFT featuring Teddy Cañez, Zabryna Guevara, Alfredo Narcisco, Xochitl Romero, and Carmen Zilles, directed by Jaime Castañeda.
Arden Theatre Company 2011/12 mainstage season continues with Edmond Rostand's Cyrano in a new version translated by Michael Hollinger, co-adapted with director Aaron Posner.
Signature Theatre closes out its 2011/12 season sporting funky legwarmers and wielding neon glow sticks with the Washington premiere of the musical comedy hit Xanadu. Beginning performances on May 6th, Xanadu will be transforming Signature's MAX Theatre into one big disco-ball heaven - complete with satin shorts and roller skates! Nominated for four Tony Awards® (including "Best Musical"), the musical features a Book by Douglas Carter Beane, with Music and Lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar. Xanadu will play at Signature from May 6, 2012 through July 1, 2012. Tickets are now on sale.
Michael Urie, who is currently playing as Bud Frump in Broadway's HOW TO SUCCEED, recently visited VH1's 'Big Morning Buzz Live,' where he chatted about starring alongside Nick Jonas in the production. Click below to check out the full interview!
'You're gonna love the arts in Philadelphia' is a the catch phrase of some pretty famous celebrity actors in a Philly based TV ad. You're also gonna love the paring of some great Philly area eateries before or after a great theater experience. That's what our 'Dinner & A Show' article series is all about.
Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and creative team for the Alley Theatre's production of the 2010 Best Play Tony Award Winner, Red.
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, Monty Python's Spamalot, returns Washington, D.C., for a one-week only engagement through March 18 at the Warner Theatre.
Arden Theatre Company 2011/12 mainstage season continues with Edmond Rostand's Cyrano in a new version translated by Michael Hollinger, co-adapted with director Aaron Posner.
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, Monty Python's Spamalot, will return Washington, D.C., for a one-week only engagement March 13 through 18 at the Warner Theatre.
