Washington, DC Newsroom NMPA Praises Senate Approval Of Music Modernization Act
by BWW News Desk on September 18, 2018 in Washington, DC Today the Senate passed the Music Modernization Act (MMA) by unanimous consent. The companion version in the House previously passed by a vote of 415 - 0 in April. The Senate-passed bill now awaits reconsideration by the House and signature by the President. (more...) The McLean Community Players Present A TUNA CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk on September 18, 2018 in Washington, DC The McLean Community Players will present the satiric comedy A Tuna Christmas by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard at Vinson Hall's Community Building Ballroom, 1735 Kirby Road, McLean, VA 22101. It opens Friday, Oct. 6, and runs for four performances-Oct. 6, 7, 13, and 14. It is directed by veteran MCP director Jerry Bonnes and produced by Bunny Bonnes and Claire L. Tse. (more...)  AN INSPECTOR CALLS At The Shakespeare Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk on September 18, 2018 in Washington, DC Winner of 19 major accolades, including multiple Tony, Olivier and Drama Desk Awards, Stephen Daldry's (Billy Elliot, The Crown) multi award-winning production of J.B. Priestley's classic thriller An Inspector Calls will kick off a four-city U.S. tour at Shakespeare Theatre Company from November 20 through December 23, 2018. (more...)  BWW Review: Stellar Lead Performances Populate NextStop Theatre Company's THE WEDDING SINGER
by Sam Abney on September 17, 2018 in Washington, DC Even if you haven't seen the original film, the musical is still a fun ride. Despite some missteps, NextStop Theatre Company's new production is an undeniably good time, thanks in large part to some winning lead performances. (more...)  Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On TURN ME LOOSE at Arena Stage
by BWW News Desk on September 17, 2018 in Washington, DC Arena Stage's D.C.-area premiere of Turn Me Loose, Gretchen Law's intimate, no-holds-barred drama about the extraordinary and explosive life of Dick Gregory, who spent his later years in the nation's capital recently celebrated opening night. (more...)  Rorschach Theatre Announces World Premiere of SING TO ME NOW
by BWW News Desk on September 17, 2018 in Washington, DC In SING TO ME NOW, playwright Iris Dauterman weaves sardonic humor, poetry, and a deeply contemporary voice to create a comedy about fighting for beauty while the world is falling apart. (more...)  Photo Flash: TURN ME LOOSE Celebrates Opening Night at Arena Stage
by BWW News Desk on September 17, 2018 in Washington, DC Arena Stage's D.C.-area premiere of Turn Me Loose, Gretchen Law's intimate, no-holds-barred drama about the extraordinary and explosive life of Dick Gregory, who spent his later years in the nation's capital recently celebrated opening night. Check out the photos below! (more...)  BWW Review: PRAMKICKER at Taffety Punk Theatre Company
by Elliot Lanes on September 17, 2018 in Washington, DC Few and far between are the times that we reviewers have a perfect night in the theater. Generally, we can find something to complain about in any given production. It could be we love the performances, but not the script or vice versa. (more...)  VIDEO: A Recap of Eric Ulloa's Instagram Takeover At TUTS!
by BWW News Desk on September 17, 2018 in Washington, DC BroadwayWorld had an inside look when Eric Ulloa of Theater Under The Stars's OKLAHOMA! took over BWW's Instagram this past Saturday. Ulloa, who currently plays 'Jud Fry,' gave followers a behind the scenes glimpse of a two show day. Enjoy a recap of his takeover below that includes an interview with co-star and Tony Winner, Priscilla Lopez! (more...)  BWW News: HAMILTON Education Made Sure Local Students Didn't Throw Away Their Best Shot at Kennedy Center
by Elliot Lanes on September 16, 2018 in Washington, DC For many high school students, just the dream of seeing a Broadway show is something pretty awesome. Now I want you to imagine you not only being able to see the national tour of the smash hit juggernaut musical known as Hamilton onstage in the Opera House at Kennedy Center but being able to perform on that very stage on the set where it happens. (more...)  BWW Review: MEOW MEOW Brings the Party to Kennedy Center
by Jennifer Perry on September 16, 2018 in Washington, DC And now for something completely different! (more...)  Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Sep. 16
by Audition Roundup on September 16, 2018 in Washington, DC Updated this week! Check out upcoming Non-Equity Auditions from Sunday, September 16, 2018 for productions in your area and around the country. (more...)  Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Sep. 16
by Audition Roundup on September 16, 2018 in Washington, DC Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, September 16, 2018 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition! (more...)  BWW Review: Theater J's The Pianist of Willesden Lane at the Kennedy Center
by Hannah Wing on September 15, 2018 in Washington, DC Theater J's production of The Pianist of Willesden Lane, adapted and directed by Hershey Felder, is a timeless piece of storytelling. (more...)  BWW Review: TURN ME LOOSE at Arena Stage
by Elliot Lanes on September 14, 2018 in Washington, DC The late great comic genius/activist Dick Gregory was a trailblazer for so many reasons. He told it like it was and didn't care what you thought. (more...) Capitol Steps is Putting The 'Mock' Back In Democracy
by BWW News Desk on September 14, 2018 in Washington, DC The Capitol Steps, a Washington DC-based comedy troupe that began as a group of Senate Staffers, will present a show based on songs from their current album 'Make America Grin Again' in Salt Lake City at The Commonwealth Room on October 23rd, 2018. Two weeks before the election! (more...)  Photo Flash: The National Tour of BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Returns to D.C.
by BWW News Desk on September 14, 2018 in Washington, DC Casting has been announced for the triumphant return to Washington, D.C. of the Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning Broadway smash hit BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical, about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter. BEAUTIFUL is onstage at the National Theatre for a 5-week run during the holiday season from November 27 thru December 30, 2018. (more...) Constellation Theatre Company's Season Continues with AIDA
by BWW News Desk on September 14, 2018 in Washington, DC Constellation Theatre Company continues its 2018/19 Season: Epic Love with Elton John and Tim Rice's epic musical Aida. Aida will perform from October 11 - November 18, 2018 at Source, at 1835 14th Street NW, Washington DC 20009. (more...)  Signature Announces Five New Plays for Reading Series SigWorks
by BWW News Desk on September 14, 2018 in Washington, DC Signature Theatre continues its commitment to new work and developing local talent by presenting the fourth season of SigWorks: Monday Night New Play Reading Series at Ali's Bar. This season Signature is proud to present five plays - Mermaid by Andrew Rosendorf, The Reapers on Woodbrook Avenue by Mardee Bennett, Wire in the Garden by Alona Bach, Torgus & Snow by Christine Evans, and Soldiers of the Cross by Caleen Sinnette Jennings. (more...) Kennedy Center Presents Companhia De Dança Deborah Colker
by BWW News Desk on September 14, 2018 in Washington, DC Internationally acclaimed Brazilian choreographer Deborah Colker and her company, last seen at the Kennedy Center in 2010, return with Dog Without Feathers (Cão Sem Plumas), October 18-20. Incorporating dance, film, and poetry, Colker's latest work is inspired by the late Brazilian author João Cabral de Melo Neto's poem of the same title. (more...) Washington Stage Guild Kicks Off 2018-19 Season With SUMMERLAND By Arlitia Jones
by BWW News Desk on September 13, 2018 in Washington, DC A ghostly mystery begins a season of DC-area premiere productions by the Washington Stage Guild (WSG). Summerland by Arlitia Jones tells the mysterious tale of William H. Mumler, a "spirit photographer" with a talent for capturing haunting images from the world beyond the veil. The Civil War has ended, and a grieving nation sees many turning to spiritualism to contact the dead. Mumler sees his business boom as mourners, including a very famous one, flock to his studio. A New York City police official makes it his mission to prove it's a fraud, but finds that harder than he hoped. Based on a true story, this area premiere opens Thursday, Sept. 27 and runs through Sunday, October 21. (more...)  Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 9/14 - PHANTOM, LEGALLY BLONDE, and More!
by BWW Special on September 14, 2018 in Washington, DC BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, LEGALLY BLONDE, AVENUE Q and More! (more...)  BWW Review: Folger's Ambitious Restoration MACBETH
by Roger Catlin on September 13, 2018 in Washington, DC (more...) Historic Exhibition Of Animals In Japanese Art Announced at the National Gallery of Art
by BWW News Desk on September 12, 2018 in Washington, DC At a press conference today, the National Gallery of Art, Washington, announced The Life of Animals in Japanese Art. The first exhibition devoted to the subject, it covers 16 centuries (from the sixth century to the present day) and a wide variety of media-sculpture, painting, lacquerwork, ceramic, metalwork, textile, and the woodblock print. On view from May 5 through July 28, 2019, the exhibition will feature 315 works, drawn from Japanese and American public and private collections. Many of the nearly 180 works traveling from Japan are masterpieces that rarely-if ever-leave that country, including seven designated as an Important Cultural Property by the Japanese government. The artists represented range from Sesson Sh?kei, It? Jakuch?, Soga Sh?haku, Katsushika Hokusai, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, to Okamoto Tar?, Kusama Yayoi, Issey Miyake, Nara Yoshitomo, and Murakami Takashi. (more...)  Jonathan Pie Premieres New Show In U.S. This Fall
by BWW News Desk on September 12, 2018 in Washington, DC Jonathan Pie, the UK's angriest news reporter, brings his new live comedy show Jonathan Pie: Back to the Studio for its U.S. premiere in select cities this fall. A frustrated news reporter known for venting in unguarded "off-camera" rants and satirizing the world of politics, entertainment and the media, Jonathan Pie has amassed a huge online following and notably shot to fame in America after his response to the election of Donald Trump racked up over 160 million views worldwide. Pie's weekly videos regularly achieve millions of views. (more...) |
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