Drew Cortese

BWW Reviews: RICHARD III Stabs Through Expectations at Folger Theater
by G. Blaise Hoeler - Feb 6, 2014

According to the news, on the same day that a giant horde of sea hawks from Seattle, Washington, pulverized an equally as large but not quite as majestic army of broncos from Colorado in East Rutherford, New Jersey, another battle was being waged in the Folger Shakespeare Theatre. This battle, however, was between Richard III and the rest of the world.

RICHARD III Opens Tonight at the Folger Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2014

The quintessential portrait of maniacal ambition and lust for power is on stage in William Shakespeare's epic history play Richard III at Folger Theatre. Robert Richmond

STAGE TUBE: Time-Lapse of Folger Theatre's RICHARD III Moving Centerstage
by Stage Tube - Jan 16, 2014

Click below to watch a time-lapse video of the transformation of Folger Theatre into an in-the-round venue for the very first time for the production of RICHARD III! The video also features interviews with director Robert Richmond and actor Drew Cortese. Check it out!

RICHARD III to Play Folger Theatre, 1/28-3/9
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2013

The quintessential portrait of maniacal ambition and lust for power is on stage in William Shakespeare's epic history play Richard III at Folger Theatre. Robert Richmond

HAMILTON MIXTAPE, FOUND & More Included in 2013 Powerhouse Season!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2013

New York Stage and Film (Johanna Pfaelzer, Artistic Director; Thomas Pearson, Executive Director; Mark Linn-Baker, Max Mayer, Leslie Urdang, Producing Directors) and Vassar College (Ed Cheetham, Producing Director) have announced the line-up of their 2013 Powerhouse Theater Season, which includes new works from actor, writer and prolific, Grammy Award-winning musician Steve Martin and Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of Broadway'sIn the Heights, among many others. The 2013 Powerhouse Theater Season runs from June 21st - July 28th at Vassar College (Poughkeepsie, New York), and a full calendar and description of events are below. Casting is underway and will be announced shortly.

Emily Bergl, Daniel Breaker, Liv Rooth and More Set for SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER Reading Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2013

Tonight, March 11th at 7:30pm, Red Bull Theater will host a staged reading of SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER by Oliver Goldsmith, featuring Matthew Amendt, Emily Bergl, Daniel Breaker, Michael Gotch, Marsha Mason, Richard Poe, Liv Rooth, Paxton Whitehead and more. Never has the dysfunctional family been more blissfully funny than in this comic masterpiece, directed by Mark Lamos.

Emily Bergl, Daniel Breaker, Liv Rooth and More Set for SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER Reading, 3/11
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2013

On Monday March 11th at 7:30pm, Red Bull Theater will host a staged reading of SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER by Oliver Goldsmith, featuring Matthew Amendt, Emily Bergl, Daniel Breaker, Michael Gotch, Marsha Mason, Richard Poe, Liv Rooth, Paxton Whitehead and more. Never has the dysfunctional family been more blissfully funny than in this comic masterpiece, directed by Mark Lamos.

BWW Reviews: Studio's MOTHERF***ER WITH THE HAT Takes Darkly Comedic Look at America's Underbelly
by Jennifer Perry - Feb 6, 2013

This production is recommended for the fine acting. A talented group of actors and designers give us a realistic story of America's underbelly.

New York Stage and Film's Upcoming Season to Feature Works-In-Progress From Robert Aguirre-Sacasa, Itamar Moses and More
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 30, 2012

New York Stage and Film (Johanna Pfaelzer, Artistic Director; Thomas Pearson, Executive Director, Mark Linn-Baker, Max Mayer, Leslie Urdang, Producing Directors) and Vassar College (Ed Cheetham, Producing Director) have announced the line-up of their 2012 Powerhouse Theater season. The full season is as follows:

MURDER BALLAD, FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE, et al. Set for NY Stage and Film's Powerhouse Season
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2012

New York Stage and Film and Vassar College have announced the line-up of their 2012 Powerhouse Theater season. Season highlights will include:

Denver Center Theatre Co's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW Closes
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2012

The Denver Center Theatre Company will present William Shakespeare's comedy THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, playing the Stage through February 26. Tickets may be purchased now, by calling 303.893.4100 or visiting www.denvercenter.org.

BWW Reviews: Denver Center's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW - Superb Interpretation!
by Michael Mulhern - Feb 16, 2012

This version of Willy's 16th century exploration of family expectations, courtship rituals, marriage as an institution, identity, love, and sex is a fun, physical, social exploration of what it means to be a woman - in 1590, 1950, and 2012.

STAGE TUBE: Check Out at DCTC's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
by Jennie Mamary - Feb 15, 2012

The Denver Center Theatre Company presents William Shakespeare's comedy THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, playing at the Stage Theatre through February 26. Tickets may be purchased now, by calling 303.893.4100 or visiting www.denvercenter.org.

Denver Center Theatre Co Presents THE TAMING OF THE SHREW 1/27-2/26
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2012

The Denver Center Theatre Company will present William Shakespeare's comedy THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, playing the Stage Theatre January 27-February 26. Tickets may be purchased now, by calling 303.893.4100 or visiting www.denvercenter.org.

Denver Center Theatre Co Presents THE TAMING OF THE SHREW 1/27-2/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 17, 2012

The Denver Center Theatre Company will present William Shakespeare's comedy THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, playing the Stage Theatre January 27-February 26. Tickets may be purchased now, by calling 303.893.4100 or visiting www.denvercenter.org.

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER Plays Denver Center's Space Theater
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2011

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, adapted for the stage by Laura Eason, based on the novel by Mark Twain, will play the Denver Center Theatre Company's Space Theatre November 11 - December 18 (opening night Thursday, November 17.)

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER Plays Denver Center's Space Theater
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2011

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, adapted for the stage by Laura Eason, based on the novel by Mark Twain, will play the Denver Center Theatre Company's Space Theatre November 11 - December 18 (opening night Thursday, November 17.)

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER Plays Denver Center's Space Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 1, 2011

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, adapted for the stage by Laura Eason, based on the novel by Mark Twain, will play the Denver Center Theatre Company's Space Theatre November 11 - December 18 (opening night Thursday, November 17.)

BWW Reviews: Denver Center's THE LIAR - C'est Magnifique
by Michael Mulhern - Oct 11, 2011

Tonight our actors will be speaking entirely in verse. Seriously. No lie!

A Theatre Lover's Guide to DC/Capital Area Theatres â€" June 2011 Offerings
by Joel Markowitz - Jun 1, 2011

The humidity is starting to climb and it's what we call around here -- 'corn weather'. But in the air-conditioned theatres in the Nation's Capital there is a harvest of new shows opening. So if you're here visiting the monuments and the Smithsonian museums, get out of the heat and come see a play or a musical.