Michael Russo News

Playwright Tim Firth's play is given splendid production.

Olney Theatre Center announces the DC-area premiere of Tim Firth's Neville's Island. This "comedy in thick fog" will play on the Mainstage April 4 - 28, 2013.

Voting is now underway for the Washington, DC Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January.

Voting is now underway for the Washington, DC Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below.

Voting is now underway for the Washington, DC Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below.

Voting is now underway for the Washington, DC Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below.

Voting is now underway for the Washington, DC Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below!

Voting is now underway for the Washington, DC Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below!

Though the script has some deficiencies that even the talented cast and director can't overcome, Diaz's creation does have a lot of heart and he deserves kudos for originality. Woolly starts its season strong with this show.

Adventure Theatre MTC completes its 2011-2012 Season with its next of the 'If You Give' series with, If You Give a Moose a Muffin, today, June 22-September 2, 2012 based on the book by Laura Numeroff and starring Helen Hayes Nominee and notable Washington, D.C. actor Michael Russotto and Helen Hayes Winner Parker Drown.

Adventure Theatre MTC completes its 2011-2012 Season with its next of the 'If You Give' series with, If You Give a Moose a Muffin, June 22-September 2, 2012 based on the book by Laura Numeroff and starring Helen Hayes Nominee and notable Washington, D.C. actor Michael Russotto and Helen Hayes Winner Parker Drown.

Producing Artistic Director Carolyn Griffin previously announced the final play of the season, Lonely Planet, by Steven Dietz, in performance from tonight, May 10 through June 17, 2012. (Note that this replaces the play that was originally announced for this time slot, Playing Sinatra). Dietz is one of the most prolific, versatile and widely produced playwrights in the country. Lonely Planet was written in 1994 and is considered a second generation AIDS play although the disease is never named. Dietz uses his obsession with maps and his connection with Ionesco's The Chairs to write a play about friendship in the dawn of the AIDS crisis. The play won the PEN-USA Award for Drama.

Producing Artistic Director Carolyn Griffin has announced that the final play of the season, Lonely Planet, by Steven Dietz, will be in performance May 10-June 17, 2012. (Note that this replaces the play that was originally announced for this time slot, Playing Sinatra). Dietz is one of the most prolific, versatile and widely produced playwrights in the country. Lonely Planet was written in 1994 and is considered a second generation AIDS play although the disease is never named. Dietz uses his obsession with maps and his connection with Ionesco's The Chairs to write a play about friendship in the dawn of the AIDS crisis. The play won the PEN-USA Award for Drama.

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.

Seattle Shakespeare Company presents Pygmailion by George Bernard Shaw, directed by Jeff Steitzer, February 23 - March 11, 2012. Check out the production photos below!

Andrew Kober (Hair), Andy Mientus (Spring Awakening 1st National Tour) and Lexie Papedo (Tales of the City) lead the cast of Crazy, Just Like Me to run at The Barrow Group Theatre today through October 5th as an invited selection of the New York Musical Theatre Festival.

Actress, comedienne and daytime talk show co-host Sherri Shepherd will marry the love of her life, television writer Lamar Sally, in a sweet, lighthearted and what may prove to be a highly comedic wedding this month in Chicago.

Andrew Kober (Hair), Andy Mientus (Spring Awakening 1st National Tour) and Lexie Papedo (Tales of the City) will lead the cast of Crazy, Just Like Me to run at The Barrow Group Theatre from September 27th through October 5th as an invited selection of the New York Musical Theatre Festival.

As anticipation builds for the spectacular royal wedding of the century, The Style Network will celebrate the special occasion early with back-to-back hours of bridal bliss on Saturday, April 23 from 8:00 to 11:00pm ET/PT.