Benjamin Reiser is a Contributing Editor for BroadwayWorld.com's DC page. Hailing from a suburb of New York City, he has long adored the performing arts, particularly musical theatre. Ben is currently an undergraduate student at Georgetown University studying government and journalism. Aside from schoolwork, he serves as an admissions ambassador, a brother of Alpha Epsilon Pi, and a Capitol Hill intern.
BWW Reviews: The 2015 Kennedy Center Spring Gala - 'It Don't Mean a Thing...A Celebration of Swing' Performance
May 4, 2015
May 4, 2015
In its 23rd incarnation, the Kennedy Center Spring Gala was a triumph. This year's edition of the Gala — titled “It Don't Mean a Thing…” — paid homage to the big-band music, extraordinary tunes, and iconic dancing of the Swing Era.
BWW Reviews: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at the Kensington Arts Center
February 20, 2015
February 20, 2015
As I walked into a performance of Kensington's 'Spelling Bee,' I was admittedly unnerved by the show's conspicuously simple scenic design. After all, the production literally takes place in what looks like a school gymnasium with a hastily put-together stage. Mere moments into the show, however, I realized that I had stepped into one of the most authentic, genuine, and shrewd stagings of 'Spelling Bee' to date.
BWW Reviews: THE ILLUSIONISTS - WITNESS THE IMPOSSIBLE at the Kennedy Center Opera House
January 9, 2015
January 9, 2015
"The Illusionists - Witness the Impossible" is truly a sight to be seen.
BWW Reviews: Patti LuPone - 'Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda...Played That Part' at GMU's Arts by George! Benefit
September 29, 2014
September 29, 2014
Who is today's Queen of Broadway? After all, Audra McDonald just chalked up her record-setting sixth Tony. Idina Menzel's belting out all over the world. Barbra Streisand's even planning a new Gypsy film adaptation. No matter. Patti LuPone hands-down earns the title-and then some.
BWW Reviews: Adventure Theatre's STUART LITTLE a Story About a Mouse, But Far from Cheesy
September 22, 2014
September 22, 2014
Adventure Theatre MTC in Glen Echo is kicking off its 63rd season with a triumph.
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