Synetic Theater reprises its riveting 'Romeo & Juliet' by Rebecca Ritzel

With its seamless and searing revival of "Romeo & Juliet," Synetic Theater is banking on nostalgia and casting changes to bring audiences back.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:54pm on February 18, 2024[SHARE]

Danish Dance Theatre's 'Black Diamond' tries to dazzle but ends up murky by Rebecca Ritzel

Lots of gimmicks leave the modern dance piece at Kennedy Center without a clear shape.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:24pm on October 19, 2016[SHARE]

Don't call Patti LuPone's Wolf Trap show a cabaret, and don't use your cellphone by Rebecca Ritzel

The Tony Award winner is bringing "Don't Monkey Around With Broadway" to Wolf Trap.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:18pm on September 29, 2016[SHARE]

From 'Coriolanus' to 'Game of Thrones,' Charles Dance is acting royalty by Rebecca Ritzel

The classically trained performer will be honored by Shakespeare Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:12pm on September 23, 2016[SHARE]

Around the world in several plays: Embassies get bitten by the theater bug by Rebecca Ritzel

Sponsoring productions is seen as an effective way to showcase their home countries.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:12pm on September 15, 2016[SHARE]

Playwright persevered as life brought success and sadness by Rebecca Ritzel

Audrey Cefaly's new work "The Gulf" will have its premiere at Signature Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:54am on September 9, 2016[SHARE]

Now everyone can have a chance to star in 'Hamilton' by Rebecca Ritzel

Broadway meets karaoke in singalong celebration that puts the show's fans in the spotlight.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:14pm on September 2, 2016[SHARE]

These two artistic directors collaborate on the stage and in life by Rebecca Ritzel

Molly Smith and Jackie Maxwell have had a 'great relationship' for nearly 35 years.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:27pm on August 19, 2016[SHARE]

'This American Life' host is swapping radio studio for Wolf Trap stage by Rebecca Ritzel

Ira Glass will step away from the microphone to face thousands of fans.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:15pm on August 12, 2016[SHARE]

Local man proved to his parents he could make the big leap to being a performer by Rebecca Ritzel

Ryan Shinji Murray is one of the flying acrobats in Cirque du Soleil's "Kurios" at Tysons.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:49pm on August 5, 2016[SHARE]

Backstage: Renée Fleming to present a new concert series at the Kennedy Center by Rebecca Ritzel

"Voices" will offer an eclectic lineup of singers, as well as up-and-coming performers.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:14pm on July 29, 2016[SHARE]

Some Fringe troupes say performing at Gallaudet posed an unfair burden by Rebecca Ritzel

New partnership with the university requires making shows accessible to the deaf.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:13pm on July 22, 2016[SHARE]

Here's how Ted van Griethuysen winds down: Playing all the parts in 'Hamlet' by Rebecca Ritzel

The longtime D.C. stage actor hopes more theaters will host his one-man presentation.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:37pm on July 15, 2016[SHARE]

Songwriting team hopes to soon have its Cinderella moment at the Broadway ball by Rebecca Ritzel

Zina Goldrich and Marcy Heisler are bringing old and new compositions to Signature.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:58pm on July 8, 2016[SHARE]

Imagination Stage gives children two art forms for the price of one by Rebecca Ritzel

Double casting in "The Little Mermaid" exposes them to theater and dance in one sitting.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:46pm on July 1, 2016[SHARE]

Dramatic moments at summer camp, both real and imagined by Rebecca Ritzel

Cast and crew of "Another Way Home" at Theater J find they share common ground.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:44am on June 24, 2016[SHARE]

Choreographer takes on a change of tempo for 'Evita' at Olney Theatre Center by Rebecca Ritzel

Christopher d'Amboise, known for ballet, says he wants to work on more musicals.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:27pm on June 17, 2016[SHARE]

Maryland native is hoping second time's the charm at this year's Tony Awards by Rebecca Ritzel

Ten years after his first nomination, Brandon Victor Dixon is up for 'Shuffle Along.'

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:30pm on June 10, 2016[SHARE]

Enda Walsh steps outside the Irish playwriting box by Rebecca Ritzel

His "A Girl's Bedroom," at Kennedy Center festival, is an immersive experience.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:28pm on June 3, 2016[SHARE]

Circus hand-me-downs get a new life at Signature Theatre by Rebecca Ritzel

Bustles, headdresses and plumes are a perfect fit for new show "La Cage aux Folles."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:52pm on May 27, 2016[SHARE]

D.C. theater honors will be a family affair for a Bethesda-based stage designer by Rebecca Ritzel

Brian MacDevitt, his wife and sons will be at the Helen Hayes Awards ceremony Monday.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:22pm on May 20, 2016[SHARE]

'He's the best bear we've ever had'  by Rebecca Ritzel

Randy Snight is getting raves as a furry intruder in Washington National Opera's 'Siegfried.'

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:52pm on May 13, 2016[SHARE]

Food foraging, animal wrangling: All in a day's work for a longtime prop master by Rebecca Ritzel

Chuck Fox has retired after 36 years of essential behind-the-scenes work at Arena Stage.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:22pm on May 6, 2016[SHARE]

Olney, musicians union finally achieve harmony after 18 months of negotiations by Rebecca Ritzel

The theater signs its first contract with the American Federation of Musicians local chapter.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:56am on April 29, 2016[SHARE]

Career of Washington Ballet's Brooklyn Mack takes another leap forward by Rebecca Ritzel

Dancer will perform at a New York cancer fundraising gala with other top names in ballet.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:04pm on April 22, 2016[SHARE]