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Tina Ramirez, who founded acclaimed Ballet Hispánico, dies at 92 by Joel Lobenthal

"I wanted to keep them from having to dance in nightclubs," she said of Hispanic dancers. "They were serious dancers and deserved the opportunity to be treated as such."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:25pm on September 15, 2022[SHARE]

As yet another war wages, Synetic Theater remounts a cautionary tale by Thomas Floyd

First produced in 2002, the ethnic-conflict-themed 'Host and Guest' keeps getting replayed, again and again.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:19am on September 14, 2022[SHARE]

A tale of love and refuge in Theater J's 'Old Stock' klezmer musical by Celia Wren

Playwright Hannah Moscovitch drew from her grandparents' story as refugees in the early 20th century.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:25pm on September 12, 2022[SHARE]

Signature's 'No Place to Go' finds its way thanks to its charming star by Thomas Floyd

Bobby Smith is a worthy successor in this irreverent musical ode to the unemployed.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:19pm on September 9, 2022[SHARE]

This fall, theaters whet our appetites with an impressive buffet by Peter Marks

New Stoppard, old Loesser, stories from the political right and left, and Shakespeare with new looks stock the stage.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:05am on September 8, 2022[SHARE]

How one D.C. theater is advocating for abortion rights by Peter Marks

"My Body No Choice" " eight monologues by female playwrights " starts at Arena Stage next month as the midterm elections approach.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:05am on September 8, 2022[SHARE]

In promising fall dance trend, real-life figures inspire the lineup by Sarah L. Kaufman

The art and legacies of Burt Bacharach, Eva Peron, Maya Lin and musician/activist Hazel Scott spark works around the region.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:05am on September 8, 2022[SHARE]

Bobby Smith faced unemployment. Now he's singing about it. by Thomas Floyd

The star of Signature Theatre's "No Place to Go," an ode to the unemployed, brings his experience of pandemic-induced joblessness to the role.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:07am on September 7, 2022[SHARE]

Six drag queens you should be following on YouTube by Sarah L. Kaufman

These expert entertainers offer it all: Transformation. Barbiecore. Activism.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:24am on August 29, 2022[SHARE]

'Color Purple' is lifted by powerful voices at Signature Theatre by Peter Marks

The Virginia company revives the popular musical, based on Alice Walker's novel and a 1985 movie starring Whoopi Goldberg.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:18pm on August 25, 2022[SHARE]

'Into the Woods' has a magical cow. Meet the man who mooves her. by Peter Marks

Kennedy Kanagawa is the puppeteer behind Milky White, the bovine star of the hit Broadway revival.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:24am on August 25, 2022[SHARE]

Arts workers are increasingly stepping onto the political stage by Peter Marks

Members of the creative sector are building coalitions, raising money and even running for office to press for their causes.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:12am on August 19, 2022[SHARE]

Solange Knowles makes perfect sense as New York City Ballet composer by Sarah L. Kaufman

The Grammy-winning artist, the latest of NYCB's major music collaborators, is deeply creative with an appetite for dance.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:07am on August 18, 2022[SHARE]

I'd go anywhere right now to see a Sondheim musical by Peter Marks

Barrington Stage Company in the Berkshires stages "A Little Night Music," with Emily Skinner in one of the great roles of the Sondheim canon.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:37pm on August 15, 2022[SHARE]

New musical version of 'The Devil Wears Prada' trips on the runway by Peter Marks

A Chicago tryout for the stage adaptation, featuring songs by Elton John, needs decidedly more zhoozh.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:03pm on August 8, 2022[SHARE]

Church's altered 'Hamilton' is followed by sermon comparing homosexuality to addiction by Timothy Bella

An edited version of the hit show produced by the Door McAllen church in Texas did not get the blessing of the Broadway musical's creators, a "Hamilton" spokesperson told The Washington Post.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:33am on August 8, 2022[SHARE]

How photos of Nazis partying at Auschwitz gave rise to a new play by Peter Marks

"Here There Are Blueberries," at California's La Jolla Playhouse, is based on photos submitted to an archivist at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:24am on August 5, 2022[SHARE]

So you think I can dance? by Sarah L. Kaufman

Our dance critic tried 15 dance apps. Here's what she learned, and her top picks for fine-tuning your moves.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:24am on August 5, 2022[SHARE]

Meet the musician instrumental to 'Hamilton' and 'Dear Evan Hansen' by Thomas Floyd

Alex Lacamoire is the arranger, orchestrator and music director behind two of Broadway's biggest recent smashes.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:24am on August 3, 2022[SHARE]

Kennedy Center ups the Broadway ante with starry 'Guys and Dolls' by Peter Marks

Jessie Mueller, James Monroe Iglehart, Phillipa Soo and Steven Pasquale will feature in the return of a celebrated concert series.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:33pm on August 2, 2022[SHARE]

In beguiling 'American Prophet,' Frederick Douglass lets freedom sing by Peter Marks

The world-premiere musical at Arena Stage turns the famous abolitionist's words into moving hymns and anthems.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:12am on August 2, 2022[SHARE]

'To Kill a Mockingbird' won't reopen on Broadway by Kelsey Ables

Broadway's "To Kill a Mockingbird," on hiatus since January, will not return to the stage this fall.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:24pm on July 30, 2022[SHARE]

Tips from dance stars for sore summer feet by Sarah L. Kaufman

New York City Ballet's Tiler Peck and others offer hard-won wisdom on blisters, flip-flops, foot funk and ice buckets.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:18am on July 30, 2022[SHARE]

Now hear this: How 'Into the Woods' makes the noise so joyful by Peter Marks

The hit revival, starring Sara Bareilles, Gavin Creel, Phillipa Soo, Joshua Henry and Patina Miller, applies clarion sound to Sondheim's score.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:18am on July 29, 2022[SHARE]

Mary Alice, veteran actress who won a Tony for 'Fences,' dies by Harrison Smith

She was celebrated for her performance in August Wilson's Pulitzer-winning drama, and also known for her screen roles in "Sparkle" and "A Different World."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:18pm on July 28, 2022[SHARE]
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