Rolling Stone has called Grammy-winning Senegalese singer Youssou N’dour “one of the most beloved artists in the entire continent of Africa” and it was clear on Wednesday night at Strathmore... Read more
African American spirituals are ingrained in our present day culture – sung in churches, taught in school music curriculums, lauded for their tragically powerful history and acknowledg... Read more
What could make a play by the great Tennessee Williams close after only fifteen performances in its original Broadway run, thus earning the title of the most disparaged play of his career? A... Read more
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC doesn’t shy away from grappling with tough questions, and last year the chorus had many internal discussions about whether or how they should continue... Read more
I had the pleasure of attending “The Gondoliers,” directed by Catherine Huntress-Reeve and put on by the eminently talented Victorian Lyric Opera Company, a local opera company which may dab... Read more
Rainbow Theatre Project’s latest offering is the early 1990s Paul Rudnick play “Jeffrey,” written and set during the AIDS crisis and directed by Robert Mintz. Through the lens of the t... Read more
Jack Black’s hit movie “School of Rock” comes to life at National Theatre featuring new music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and an amazingly talented cast of children who actually play their rock i... Read more
I was delighted to speak this week with Marion Glatz, co-producer with her husband Attila of “Salute to Vienna,” a New Year’s Concert that emulates Vienna’s long-stan... Read more
It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC (just read my past reviews) and for good reason – their technically flawless vocals blend with humor and poignan... Read more
If autumn has you feeling nostalgic, you’ll definitely want to head to Toby’s Dinner Theatre for the Fats Waller musical revue “Ain’t Misbehavin” directed by Monique Midgette. Featuring snaz... Read more
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