BWW Review: SEA at Scena Theatre
by Evann Normandin - November 09, 2019
I have to hand it to Scena Theatre- they consistently elevate interesting, international work. Director Robert McNamara brings Jon Fosse's SEA to DC for its US debut performance at the intimate DC Arts Center, and the performance will surely leave you thinking. Norwegian playwright Fosse, one of Europe's most performed dramatists, has been translated into over 40 languages and, in 2010, won the biggest prize in global theatre- the Ibsen award. There were moments on opening night when all the stars aligned: persuasive acting, poignant dialogue, precise movements, and inspired casting. There were also moments when pacing, language, and the play's inherent incomprehensibility made engaging with Fosse's work difficult.
by Evann Normandin - November 09, 2019
I have to hand it to Scena Theatre- they consistently elevate interesting, international work. Director Robert McNamara brings Jon Fosse's SEA to DC for its US debut performance at the intimate DC Arts Center, and the performance will surely leave you thinking. Norwegian playwright Fosse, one of Europe's most performed dramatists, has been translated into over 40 languages and, in 2010, won the biggest prize in global theatre- the Ibsen award. There were moments on opening night when all the stars aligned: persuasive acting, poignant dialogue, precise movements, and inspired casting. There were also moments when pacing, language, and the play's inherent incomprehensibility made engaging with Fosse's work difficult.
Riverside Center For The Performing Arts Presents THE RIVERSIDE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2019
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is delighted to be presenting the Riverside Christmas Spectacular, opening Wednesday, November 27th and running until Sunday, December 29th. Experience the excitement, memories, and joy of Christmas through a show by Patrick A'Hearn and Sherri L. Edelen with musical arrangements by Paul Rawlins.
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2019
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is delighted to be presenting the Riverside Christmas Spectacular, opening Wednesday, November 27th and running until Sunday, December 29th. Experience the excitement, memories, and joy of Christmas through a show by Patrick A'Hearn and Sherri L. Edelen with musical arrangements by Paul Rawlins.
Leon Fleisher and the Maryland Lyric Opera Orchestra to Debut Symphonic Performance at The Music Center at Strathmore
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2019
Botox isn't just for beauty! Witness an unforgettable performance by legendary pianist a?' and medical miracle a?' Leon Fleisher alongside the Maryland Lyric Opera (MDLO) Orchestra in its debut symphonic performance on Nov. 12, 2019, 7:30 pm at The Music Center at Strathmore.
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2019
Botox isn't just for beauty! Witness an unforgettable performance by legendary pianist a?' and medical miracle a?' Leon Fleisher alongside the Maryland Lyric Opera (MDLO) Orchestra in its debut symphonic performance on Nov. 12, 2019, 7:30 pm at The Music Center at Strathmore.
3 PADEREWSKIS to Premiere At The Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2019
Following performances in Los Angeles, California and Poznań, Poland, Jenni Brandon and Oliver Mayer's '3 Paderewskis' will have its official world premiere on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Terrace Theater.
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2019
Following performances in Los Angeles, California and Poznań, Poland, Jenni Brandon and Oliver Mayer's '3 Paderewskis' will have its official world premiere on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Terrace Theater.
DC Classic Production of THE NUTCRACKER Returns This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
The Washington Ballet's beloved production of The Nutcracker returns to THEARC Theater November 23-24 and at the historic Warner Theatre November 30-December 29, 2019. Set to Tchaikovsky's magical score, this celebrated holiday favorite has become the signature Nutcracker in our nation's capital. With 40 performances and special events for families and military personnel, 45,000 patrons will enjoy The Nutcracker this season.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
The Washington Ballet's beloved production of The Nutcracker returns to THEARC Theater November 23-24 and at the historic Warner Theatre November 30-December 29, 2019. Set to Tchaikovsky's magical score, this celebrated holiday favorite has become the signature Nutcracker in our nation's capital. With 40 performances and special events for families and military personnel, 45,000 patrons will enjoy The Nutcracker this season.
Photo Flash: Factory 449's AGNES OF GOD, Featuring Felicia Curry & Nanna Ingvarsso
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
On Saturday November 9, 2019, Factory 449, a Helen Hayes Award-winning theatre company in residence at Anacostia Arts Center, opens 'Agnes of God' by John Pielmeier.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
On Saturday November 9, 2019, Factory 449, a Helen Hayes Award-winning theatre company in residence at Anacostia Arts Center, opens 'Agnes of God' by John Pielmeier.
TodayTix Has Released Pre-Sale Tickets For MAMMA MIA! at The Anthem
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
TodayTix, the digital gateway to arts and cultural experiences, released pre-sale tickets starting at $45 today for the highly anticipated a?oeMamma Mia!a?? at The Anthem. The new venue has been a popular concert destination, but next summer, the ABBA-tuned, award-winning hit will be the first musical theater production to hit their stage.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
TodayTix, the digital gateway to arts and cultural experiences, released pre-sale tickets starting at $45 today for the highly anticipated a?oeMamma Mia!a?? at The Anthem. The new venue has been a popular concert destination, but next summer, the ABBA-tuned, award-winning hit will be the first musical theater production to hit their stage.
DC Jazz Festival's 2020 DCJazzPrix Applications are Open
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 06, 2019
The DC Jazz Festival® (DCJF) has announced the launch of its 2020 international emerging jazz bands competition, DCJazzPrix, with applications live now at dcjazzprix.org. The entry fee remains a modest $49 per band.
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 06, 2019
The DC Jazz Festival® (DCJF) has announced the launch of its 2020 international emerging jazz bands competition, DCJazzPrix, with applications live now at dcjazzprix.org. The entry fee remains a modest $49 per band.
BWW Review: BLUE CAMP at Rainbow Theatre Project
by Kelle Long - November 06, 2019
The Rainbow Theatre Project's BLUE CAMP is ready for a wider audience. Tucked in a corner of Saint Augustine's Episcopal Church in SW DC is a compelling story of young men quietly taking a stand for equality.
by Kelle Long - November 06, 2019
The Rainbow Theatre Project's BLUE CAMP is ready for a wider audience. Tucked in a corner of Saint Augustine's Episcopal Church in SW DC is a compelling story of young men quietly taking a stand for equality.
Photo Flash: Check Out Photos From Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS at Folger Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
Genius and jealousy collide in Folger Theatre's production of Peter Shaffer's Amadeus. Richard Clifford (Mary Stuart and The School for Scandal at Folger Theatre), directs the Tony Award-winning “Best Play” set against the backdrop of the opulent salons and opera houses of 18th-century Vienna, examining the rivalry between court composer Antonio Salieri and the boorish but brilliant Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The production features Helen Hayes Award-winner Ian Merrill Peakes (Folger Theatre's Macbeth and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead) as the tortured composer Salieri, who finds himself living in the shadow of his musical rival Mozart (Samuel Adams).
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
Genius and jealousy collide in Folger Theatre's production of Peter Shaffer's Amadeus. Richard Clifford (Mary Stuart and The School for Scandal at Folger Theatre), directs the Tony Award-winning “Best Play” set against the backdrop of the opulent salons and opera houses of 18th-century Vienna, examining the rivalry between court composer Antonio Salieri and the boorish but brilliant Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The production features Helen Hayes Award-winner Ian Merrill Peakes (Folger Theatre's Macbeth and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead) as the tortured composer Salieri, who finds himself living in the shadow of his musical rival Mozart (Samuel Adams).
Washington Stage Guild Presents HARD TIMES By Charles Dickens
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
The Washington Stage Guild continues its season of great writers with a vividly theatrical adaptation of one of Charles Dickens's novels, Hard Times. Dickens's tale of love, loss, and circus folk is set against the backdrop of Industrial Revolution England. This clever version, in which four actors play dozens of characters, has not been seen in Washington for over two decades!
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
The Washington Stage Guild continues its season of great writers with a vividly theatrical adaptation of one of Charles Dickens's novels, Hard Times. Dickens's tale of love, loss, and circus folk is set against the backdrop of Industrial Revolution England. This clever version, in which four actors play dozens of characters, has not been seen in Washington for over two decades!
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Announces Lineup for Third DIRECT CURRENT
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
DIRECT CURRENT, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts's two-week celebration of contemporary culture, returns for a third season. With special emphasis on female creators, on works new to the District of Columbia, and on interdisciplinary creations, the 2020 spring immersion showcases some of the most provocative, original and pioneering voices in the arts today.
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
DIRECT CURRENT, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts's two-week celebration of contemporary culture, returns for a third season. With special emphasis on female creators, on works new to the District of Columbia, and on interdisciplinary creations, the 2020 spring immersion showcases some of the most provocative, original and pioneering voices in the arts today.
BWW Review: THE MAGIC FLUTE at Washington National Opera
by Jenny Minich - November 05, 2019
The magic of the WNO's THE MAGIC FLUTE is that it is captivating for all ages and a tempting proposition for first-timers and opera-buffs alike.
by Jenny Minich - November 05, 2019
The magic of the WNO's THE MAGIC FLUTE is that it is captivating for all ages and a tempting proposition for first-timers and opera-buffs alike.
NNPN Announces Its 92nd Rolling World Premiere A XMAS CUENTO REMIX
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
National New Play Network, the country's alliance of nonprofit theaters that collaborate in innovative ways to develop, produce, and extend the life of new plays, announces its 92nd Rolling World Premiere (RWP): A Xmas Cuento Remix by Maya Malan-Gonzalez. The Roll will begin in Portland, OR at Milagro (November 29 - December 22, 2019), then run in Cleveland at Cleveland Public Theatre with Teatro Público de Cleveland (December 5 - 21) and Berwyn, IL at 16th Street Theater (November 29 - December 29, 2019).
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
National New Play Network, the country's alliance of nonprofit theaters that collaborate in innovative ways to develop, produce, and extend the life of new plays, announces its 92nd Rolling World Premiere (RWP): A Xmas Cuento Remix by Maya Malan-Gonzalez. The Roll will begin in Portland, OR at Milagro (November 29 - December 22, 2019), then run in Cleveland at Cleveland Public Theatre with Teatro Público de Cleveland (December 5 - 21) and Berwyn, IL at 16th Street Theater (November 29 - December 29, 2019).
Maryland Lyric Opera Orchestra Will Have its Debut Symphonic Performance With Legendary Pianist Leon Fleisher
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
Botox isn't just for beauty! Witness an unforgettable performance by legendary pianist a?" and medical miracle a?" Leon Fleisher alongside the Maryland Lyric Opera (MDLO) Orchestra in its debut symphonic performance on Nov. 12, 2019, 7:30 pm at The Music Center at Strathmore. Conducted by MDLO Music Director Louis Salemno, the Kennedy Center Honoree and Oscar-nominated Fleisher will join the MDLO in a performance of Mozart's Piano Concerto No 12. Salemno will also lead the MDLO in performances of Mozart's iconic Overture from Le Nozze de Figaro; Debussy's Preludes a l'apres-midi d'un faune; and Sibelius' Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43. Fleisher made his public debut with the New York Philharmonic at just 16 years old. By age 36, Fleisher's right hand was barely mobile, and he was diagnosed with focal dystonia, a devastating neurological condition that caused involuntary muscular contractions. The diagnosis left Fleisher in despair only temporarily; after a few years, he turned to teaching, conducting, and left-handed piano performances. After nearly four decades, aided by Botox injections in his right hand, Fleisher returned to the stage as a two-handed piano soloist officially in 2005, performing 40 concerts in 31 cities. At 91 years young, Fleisher is still performing today. Ticket price for the concert are $25a?"$75. Strathmore is located at 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. To purchase tickets, visit Strathmore.org or call 301.581.5100. For more information, visit mdlo@marylandlyricopera.org or call 240.427.5568.
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
Botox isn't just for beauty! Witness an unforgettable performance by legendary pianist a?" and medical miracle a?" Leon Fleisher alongside the Maryland Lyric Opera (MDLO) Orchestra in its debut symphonic performance on Nov. 12, 2019, 7:30 pm at The Music Center at Strathmore. Conducted by MDLO Music Director Louis Salemno, the Kennedy Center Honoree and Oscar-nominated Fleisher will join the MDLO in a performance of Mozart's Piano Concerto No 12. Salemno will also lead the MDLO in performances of Mozart's iconic Overture from Le Nozze de Figaro; Debussy's Preludes a l'apres-midi d'un faune; and Sibelius' Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43. Fleisher made his public debut with the New York Philharmonic at just 16 years old. By age 36, Fleisher's right hand was barely mobile, and he was diagnosed with focal dystonia, a devastating neurological condition that caused involuntary muscular contractions. The diagnosis left Fleisher in despair only temporarily; after a few years, he turned to teaching, conducting, and left-handed piano performances. After nearly four decades, aided by Botox injections in his right hand, Fleisher returned to the stage as a two-handed piano soloist officially in 2005, performing 40 concerts in 31 cities. At 91 years young, Fleisher is still performing today. Ticket price for the concert are $25a?"$75. Strathmore is located at 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. To purchase tickets, visit Strathmore.org or call 301.581.5100. For more information, visit mdlo@marylandlyricopera.org or call 240.427.5568.
Extra, Extra, Arena's Molly Smith & Parker Esse Explore NEWSIES at Arena Stage
by Benjamin Tomchik - November 04, 2019
When thinking of the great composers and playwrights whose works have graced Arena Stage, these are the names that come to mind. So when Disney's Newsies was announced for this season, it is understandable why some were shaking their head quizzically.
by Benjamin Tomchik - November 04, 2019
When thinking of the great composers and playwrights whose works have graced Arena Stage, these are the names that come to mind. So when Disney's Newsies was announced for this season, it is understandable why some were shaking their head quizzically.
BWW Review: THEORY at Mosaic Theater Company
by Rachael Goldberg - November 03, 2019
Theory is an interesting show with a strong cast and solid technical elements. It raises some valid questions about living our ideals and the limitations we set (or don't) on ourselves and others in public, but it never quite figures out how to go beyond that. Still, it opens conversations about these issues, and pushes audiences to reconsider their own perspectives, and there's certainly value in that.
by Rachael Goldberg - November 03, 2019
Theory is an interesting show with a strong cast and solid technical elements. It raises some valid questions about living our ideals and the limitations we set (or don't) on ourselves and others in public, but it never quite figures out how to go beyond that. Still, it opens conversations about these issues, and pushes audiences to reconsider their own perspectives, and there's certainly value in that.
BWW Review: THE MANGANIYAR SEDUCTION at Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater
by Mary Lincer - November 02, 2019
by Mary Lincer - November 02, 2019
BWW Review: WNO's Superb OTELLO at the Kennedy Center
by Benjamin Tomchik - November 01, 2019
Giuseppe Verdi's penultimate masterpiece is brought to its intense glory in a production filled with magnificent performances and crackling with dramatic fervor.
by Benjamin Tomchik - November 01, 2019
Giuseppe Verdi's penultimate masterpiece is brought to its intense glory in a production filled with magnificent performances and crackling with dramatic fervor.
National New Play Network Announces Record-Breaking Rolling World Premiere of ALABASTER BY Audrey Cefaly
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2019
National New Play Network, the country's alliance of nonprofit theaters that collaborate in innovative ways to develop, produce, and extend the life of new plays, announces its 91st Rolling World Premiere (RWP): Alabaster by Audrey Cefaly. The Roll will begin in Fort Myers, FL and crisscross the country for nearly a year, before wrapping up its record-breaking roll in November 2020. The theaters, locations, and dates of these productions are:
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2019
National New Play Network, the country's alliance of nonprofit theaters that collaborate in innovative ways to develop, produce, and extend the life of new plays, announces its 91st Rolling World Premiere (RWP): Alabaster by Audrey Cefaly. The Roll will begin in Fort Myers, FL and crisscross the country for nearly a year, before wrapping up its record-breaking roll in November 2020. The theaters, locations, and dates of these productions are:
Bottomless Broadway Brunch To Launch Monumental Theatre Company's Season
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2019
Monumental Theatre Company will be hosting a Bottomless Broadway Brunch on November 30, 2019. This event will feature performers from Monumental Theatre Company's upcoming 2020 season, as well as a silent auction, brunch and bottomless mimosas. Tickets will go on sale November 4, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2019
Monumental Theatre Company will be hosting a Bottomless Broadway Brunch on November 30, 2019. This event will feature performers from Monumental Theatre Company's upcoming 2020 season, as well as a silent auction, brunch and bottomless mimosas. Tickets will go on sale November 4, 2019.
The International Florence Price Festival Will Celebrate Composer Florence Price
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2019
The International Florence Price Festival is partnering with the University of Maryland School of Music (SOM) to bring together performers, scholars and advocates from around the world to celebrate the life and legacy of the late African American composer Florence Price.
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2019
The International Florence Price Festival is partnering with the University of Maryland School of Music (SOM) to bring together performers, scholars and advocates from around the world to celebrate the life and legacy of the late African American composer Florence Price.
Shakespeare Theatre Company Has Announced Cast For PETER PAN AND WENDY
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2019
Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast of Peter Pan and Wendy (previously announced as Peter Pan), a reimagining of J.M. BARRIE's classic work by 'America's Most-Produced Playwright' (American Theatre) LAUREN GUNDERSON (Ada and the Engine, Silent Sky). This world premiere will be onstage for the holidays at Sidney Harman Hall from December 3, 2019-January 12, 2020.
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2019
Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast of Peter Pan and Wendy (previously announced as Peter Pan), a reimagining of J.M. BARRIE's classic work by 'America's Most-Produced Playwright' (American Theatre) LAUREN GUNDERSON (Ada and the Engine, Silent Sky). This world premiere will be onstage for the holidays at Sidney Harman Hall from December 3, 2019-January 12, 2020.
Maas Theater & Dance Presents EGG-TION HERO
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2019
Throughout the 2019-2020 season, Kennedy Center Performances for Young Audiences will present five award-winning music, theater, and dance companies from the Netherlands in collaboration with Dutch Performing Arts. This season-long Dutch focus will bring the unique, high-caliber work of Woest, BonteHond, Mass Theater & Dance, Oorkaan, and De Dansers to families and student audiences at the nation's cultural center in Washington, D.C. Performances kick-off in October and November 2019 and will continue in January and April 2020. For tickets and more information, please visit: https://www.kennedy-center.org/calendar/series/PYA.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2019
Throughout the 2019-2020 season, Kennedy Center Performances for Young Audiences will present five award-winning music, theater, and dance companies from the Netherlands in collaboration with Dutch Performing Arts. This season-long Dutch focus will bring the unique, high-caliber work of Woest, BonteHond, Mass Theater & Dance, Oorkaan, and De Dansers to families and student audiences at the nation's cultural center in Washington, D.C. Performances kick-off in October and November 2019 and will continue in January and April 2020. For tickets and more information, please visit: https://www.kennedy-center.org/calendar/series/PYA.
WOEST: BALANCING BODIES Announced At The Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2019
Throughout the 2019-2020 season, Kennedy Center Performances for Young Audiences will present five award-winning music, theater, and dance companies from the Netherlands in collaboration with Dutch Performing Arts. This season-long Dutch focus will bring the unique, high-caliber work of Woest, BonteHond, Mass Theater & Dance, Oorkaan, and De Dansers to families and student audiences at the nation's cultural center in Washington, D.C. Performances kick-off in October and November 2019 and will continue in January and April 2020. For tickets and more information, please visit: https://www.kennedy-center.org/calendar/series/PYA.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2019
Throughout the 2019-2020 season, Kennedy Center Performances for Young Audiences will present five award-winning music, theater, and dance companies from the Netherlands in collaboration with Dutch Performing Arts. This season-long Dutch focus will bring the unique, high-caliber work of Woest, BonteHond, Mass Theater & Dance, Oorkaan, and De Dansers to families and student audiences at the nation's cultural center in Washington, D.C. Performances kick-off in October and November 2019 and will continue in January and April 2020. For tickets and more information, please visit: https://www.kennedy-center.org/calendar/series/PYA.
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