Jan Maxwell, Cate Blanchett, et al. Nominated for 2012 Helen Hayes Awards
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 28, 2012
Last night before a crowd of 200 theatre makers and theatre lovers, theatreWashington announced the nominees for the 28th Helen Hayes Awards. The National Theatre's Helen Hayes Gallery set the scene for the announcement of nominees in 26 categories for artistic excellence and the announcement of the recipient of the 2012 John Aniello Award for Outstanding Emerging Theatre Company. The Helen Hayes Awards is one of the most prestigious honors for artists and theatre companies in Washington's vibrant theatre scene.
SHOWTUNES & COCKTAILS Returns to The Jefferson
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 13, 2012
After a blockbuster year of big crowds and big voices, Show Tunes & Cocktails at The Jefferson begins its second year as DC's only monthly sing-a-long of theatre tunes.
John Lescault, Natascia Diaz, et al. to Star in BROTHER RUSSIA at Signature Theatre
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 7, 2012
The story of the controversial "Mad Monk," Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin is now the subject of the new rock musical Brother Russia, which makes its world premiere at the Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre. The new musical features Music by Dana Rowe and Book and Lyrics by John Dempsey - the award-winning creators behind The Fix (1998) and The Witches of Eastwick (2007). Directed by Signature's Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer, the production will star John Lescault (Signature's Art and The Lieutenant of Inishmore) as the infamous and enigmatic Rasputin, Natascia Diaz (Kiss of the Spider Woman at Signature, and Savage in Limbo at MetroStage), Doug Kreeger (Signature's The Visit), Amy McWilliams (Signature's The Witches of Eastwick and Urinetown), and Tracy Lynn Olivera (Les Miserables and Merrily We Roll Along at Signature). Erin Driscoll, Stephen Gregory Smith, Rachel Zampelli, Russell Sunday, Kevin McAllister, and Christopher Mueller round out the cast for this world premiere event. Brother Russia will play at Signature's MAX Theatre from March 6, 2012 through April 15, 2012. Tickets are now on sale.
Signature Theatre to Feature SATURDAY NIGHT Concert, 10/29-30
by BWW
News Desk
- Oct 29, 2011
For its 22nd season, Signature Theatre is celebrating their signature composer Stephen Sondheim by presenting his very first musical, Saturday Night (1953) as a concert event for four performances only on Saturday, October 29th (2pm and 8pm) and Sunday, October 30th (2pm and 7pm). This rarely performed hidden gem from America's foremost musical theater composer features a book by Julius and Philip Epstein, with music and lyrics - unperformed in full until 1997 - by Sondheim. This special limited engagement will be directed by Signature's Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner (Side by Side by Sondheim, The Hollow) and the Music Director is Jon Kalbfleisch. Limited seating is still available, with single ticket prices at $41 each. Saturday Night will play in Signature's MAX Theatre.
Signature Theatre to Feature SATURDAY NIGHT Concert, 10/29-30
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 12, 2011
For its 22nd season, Signature Theatre is celebrating their signature composer Stephen Sondheim by presenting his very first musical, Saturday Night (1953) as a concert event for four performances only on Saturday, October 29th (2pm and 8pm) and Sunday, October 30th (2pm and 7pm). This rarely performed hidden gem from America's foremost musical theater composer features a book by Julius and Philip Epstein, with music and lyrics - unperformed in full until 1997 - by Sondheim. This special limited engagement will be directed by Signature's Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner (Side by Side by Sondheim, The Hollow) and the Music Director is Jon Kalbfleisch. Limited seating is still available, with single ticket prices at $41 each. Saturday Night will play in Signature's MAX Theatre.
Cabaret Season Kicks Off at Signature Theatre 8/16
by BWW
News Desk
- Aug 16, 2011
The Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre opens its 2011-12 cabaret series on Tuesday, August 16th with 'The Marcy and Zina Show' starring Helen Hayes Award nominees Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich.
Cabaret Season Kicks Off at Signature Theatre 8/16
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Aug 12, 2011
The Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre opens its 2011-12 cabaret series on Tuesday, August 16th with 'The Marcy and Zina Show' starring Helen Hayes Award nominees Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich.
Works by Hunter Foster, Adam Gwon, et al. Featured in Signature's 2011-12 Season!
by Nicole Rosky
- Jul 21, 2011
Signature Theatre's 22nd season kicks off by making musical theatre history with its American Musical Voices Project: Next Generation 'World Premiere Repertory Series' - the first time in the history of the American theatre that two world premiere musicals will be presented in rotating repertory, in full production. The eight-week series, beginning previews on August 23rd, will produce The Hollow (book by Hunter Foster; music and lyrics by Matt Conner), to be directed by Signature Theatre's Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner; and The Boy Detective Fails (book by Joe Meno; music and lyrics by Adam Gwon), directed by Signature Theatre Artistic Associate Joe Calarco. Both musicals have been commissioned by Signature Theatre as part of its groundbreaking American Musical Voices Project: The Next Generation.
Photo Flash: Ford Theatre's LIBERTY SMITH
by Nicole Rosky
- Mar 25, 2011
Ford's Theatre presents the world premiere of Liberty Smith, a madcap musical romp through Revolutionary America based on an original story by Marc Madnick and Eric R. Cohen, with music by Michael Weiner, lyrics by Adam Abraham and book by Madnick, Cohen and Abraham
Ford's Theatre Presents LIBERTY SMITH 3/23-5/21
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 23, 2011
Ford's Theatre presents the world premiere of Liberty Smith, a madcap musical romp through Revolutionary America based on an original story by Marc Madnick and Eric R. Cohen, with music by Michael Weiner, lyrics by Adam Abraham and book by Madnick, Cohen and Abraham.
A Theatre Lover's Guide to DC/Capital Area Theatres - March 2011 Offerings
by Joel Markowitz
- Mar 1, 2011
With over 30 new productions opening on DC area stages, 4 large festivals, and 2 world premiere musicals, it may still be chilly outside, but DC area stages are sizzling and bursting with great theatre. So come visit the Nation's Capital and visit our vibrant theatre scene.
Ford's Theatre Presents LIBERTY SMITH 3/23-5/21
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Feb 23, 2011
Ford's Theatre presents the world premiere of Liberty Smith, a madcap musical romp through Revolutionary America based on an original story by Marc Madnick and Eric R. Cohen, with music by Michael Weiner, lyrics by Adam Abraham and book by Madnick, Cohen and Abraham.
A Theatre Lover's Guide to DC/Capital Area Theatres �" December 2010 Offerings
by Joel Markowitz
- Nov 30, 2010
Happy Holidays everyone! Come visit our Nation's Capital during the holiday season. It's such a beautiful time of the year here, with so many lights shimmering on the monuments, The Mall, and on The White House. As we await the first snow flakes, DC area theatres are chocked full of productions for the whole family filled with elves, reindeers, Santas, and Scrooges.
Goodman Theatre's CANDIDE Must Close 10/31
by BWW
News Desk
- Oct 31, 2010
Goodman Theatre's acclaimed production of CANDIDE, directed and newly adapted by Mary Zimmerman, must close Sunday, October 31 at 2pm. Tickets are still available for the final seven performances, October 26 - October 31.
Goodman Theatre Extends CANDIDE Through 10/31
by BWW
News Desk
- Oct 31, 2010
Due to high demand for tickets, Goodman Theatre extends Mary Zimmerman's much-anticipated revival of Leonard Bernstein's enduring masterpiece, Candide by one week. Performances now run September 17 - October 31, 2010.
Goodman Theatre's CANDIDE Must Close 10/31
by Sophie Schulman
- Oct 25, 2010
Goodman Theatre's acclaimed production of CANDIDE, directed and newly adapted by Mary Zimmerman, must close Sunday, October 31 at 2pm. Tickets are still available for the final seven performances, October 26 - October 31.
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