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Alabama Shakespeare Festival to Present JUBILEE, An A Cappella Celebration of the Fisk Jubilee Singers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2023

Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present Jubilee written by Tazewell Thompson with composer and lyricist Dianne Adams McDowell, Jan. 5 - 29 on the Festival Stage.

THE BAND'S VISIT, JITNEY, And More Nominated for 2020 Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2020

Tonight, at a celebration honoring theatre excellence on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered in the National Theatre's Helen Hayes Gallery for theatreWashington's announcement of nominees for the 36th Annual Helen Hayes Awards, which will be presented on Monday, May 18 at an event at the Anthem.

Review Roundup: JUBILEE at Arena Stage; What Did The Critics Think?
by Alan Henry - May 21, 2019

Inspired by the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers, this uplifting new work chronicles the bold African American ensemble as they travel the world, captivating kings, queens and audiences with hymns and spiritual songs supported by their rich voices. Written and directed by Thompson with vocal arrangements and music direction by Dianne Adams McDowell, Jubilee runs now through June 2, 2019 in the Kreeger Theater.

BWW Review: World Premiere JUBILEE at Arena Stage
by Roger Catlin - May 20, 2019

There's a glorious sound coming from Arena Stage. From out of the mists of time, in monochromatic colors as if from a tintype, comes the sublime harmonizing of 13 voices, giving an idea of the transporting power of the Fisk Jubilee Singers.

Photo Flash: Get A First Look At JUBILEE at Arena Stage
by Rachel Katz - May 3, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Arena Stage's Jubilee. Inspired by the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers, this uplifting new work chronicles the bold African American ensemble as they travel the world, captivating kings, queens and audiences with hymns and spiritual songs supported by their rich voices. Written and directed by Thompson with vocal arrangements and music direction by Dianne Adams McDowell, Jubilee runs April 26 - June 2, 2019 in the Kreeger Theater.

VIDEO: Get A First Look at JUBILEE at Arena Stage
by Alan Henry - May 1, 2019

Jubilee is now on stage at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Inspired by the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers, this uplifting new work chronicles the bold African American ensemble as they travel the world, captivating kings, queens and audiences with hymns and spiritual songs supported by their rich voices. Check out video from the production below!

Full Cast And Creative Team Announced For JUBILEE At Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2019

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announces the full company for the world premiere of Tazewell Thompson's inspirational a cappella music infused play, Jubilee. Inspired by the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers, this uplifting new work chronicles the bold African American ensemble as they travel the world, captivating kings, queens and audiences with hymns and spiritual songs supported by their rich voices. Written and directed by Thompson with vocal arrangements and music direction by Dianne Adams McDowell, Jubilee runs April 26 - June 2, 2019 in the Kreeger Theater.

Photo Flash: First Look at WNO's World Premiere of APPOMATTOX
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 13, 2015

WNO's season continues with the world premiere of the newly revised version of Appomattox, the first opera WNO has presented by the iconic American composer Philip Glass, with a libretto by the Academy Award-winning writer Christopher Hampton, November 14-22 in the Opera House. In the first act, we eavesdrop on history as the Civil War comes to its final resolution at the courthouse in Appomattox. Then, in the newly composed second act, we fast- forward 100 years to the time of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as the struggle for civil rights continues.  BroadwayWorld has a first look below!

VIDEO: Nathan Lane and Brian Dennehy Talk THE ICEMAN COMETH on 'Charlie Rose'
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 13, 2015

On this week's CHARLIE ROSE, Nathan Lane and Brian Dennehy, stars of Eugene O'Neill's 'The Iceman Cometh' stopped by to talk about appearing in the iconic play

Washington National Opera Releases Schedule for 2015-16 Season
by Matt Smith - Mar 3, 2015

(WASHINGTON)—Washington National Opera (WNO), led by Artistic Director Francesca Zambello, today announced its 60th anniversary season, one that highlights classic, contemporary, and American works. The 2015-2016 season includes a new-to-Washington staging of Bizet's Carmen, the world premiere of a newly revised version of Appomattox by composer Philip Glass and librettist Christopher Hampton, a revival of WNO's charming holiday production of Hansel and Gretel, the company premiere of Kurt Weill's Lost in the Stars in a gripping production from Cape Town Opera, and WNO's first complete staging of Wagner's extraordinary four-part Ring Cycle, with a world-class cast under the direction of Francesca Zambello and featuring the WNO Orchestra conducted by WNO Music Director Philippe Auguin. Highlights from the 2015-2016 season will be performed by the WNO Orchestra and special guests at a free preview concert on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 6 p.m. as part of the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage.

Rialto Chatter: THE ICEMAN COMETH, Starring Nathan Lane and Brian Dennehy, Coming to Broadway?
by Rialto Chatter - Feb 23, 2015

The current revival of Eugene O'Neill's THE ICEMAN COMETH, starring Nathan Lane and Brian Dennehy, might be heading to Broadway after its sold-out run at BAM.

BWW Reviews: Falls' THE ICEMAN COMETH, a Superlative and Sensitive Production
by Michael Dale - Feb 16, 2015

It may be a long night's journey, but Robert Falls' mounting is a most captivating interlude.

Review Roundup: THE ICEMAN COMETH Opens at BAM
by Review Roundups - Feb 13, 2015

BAM and Scott Rudin present the Goodman Theatre's renowned revival of Eugene O'Neill's THE ICEMAN COMETH now through March 15. The production opens tonight, February 12, 2015. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Nathan Lane and Brian Dennehy Star in THE ICEMAN COMETH, Opening Tonight at BAM
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2015

BAM and Scott Rudin present the Goodman Theatre's renowned revival of Eugene O'Neill's THE ICEMAN COMETH now through March 15. The production opens tonight, February 12, 2015.

A CHORUS LINE, HELLO, DOLLY!, STUPID F**KING BIRD, BOOK OF MORMON, Rachel York and More Top 30th Annual Helen Hayes Awards in D.C. - All the Winners!
by BWW Special Coverage - Apr 22, 2014

Washington theatre celebrated its highest honors for achievement at the 30th Annual Helen Hayes Awards tonight, April 21, 2014 at the National Building Museum. Scroll down for the full list of winners!

Nathan Lane and Brian Dennehy to Reprise Roles in THE ICEMAN COMETH at BAM; Runs 2/5-3/15
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 18, 2013

BAM and Scott Rudin will present Goodman Theatre's renowned revival of Eugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh from February 5 through March 15, 2015. Directed by Goodman Artistic Director Robert Falls and featuring Tony Award-winning stage and screen actors Nathan Lane (as Theodore "Hickey" Hickman) and Brian Dennehy (as Larry Slade), the production, including its original Chicago cast, is slated for a six-week run in the BAM Harvey Theater. Ticket on-sale dates will be announced in the fall of 2014.

Park Square Brings a Dash of Gershwin to the Holidays, Now thru 12/29
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2013

Park Square brings a dash of Gershwin to the holiday entertainment season with WORDS BY...Ira Gershwin AND THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK, tonight, November 29 -December 29, 2013.

BWW Reviews: OTE and New American Theatre's CREDITORS Hits the Mark in its Latest Adaptation
by Don Grigware - Nov 11, 2013

Creditors/by August Strindberg/a new version by David Greig/directed by David Trainer/Odyssey Theatre Ensemble(OTE)/New American Theatre/at the Odyssey/through December 15

Park Square to Bring a Dash of Gershwin to the Holidays, 11/29-12/29
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2013

Park Square brings a dash of Gershwin to the holiday entertainment season with WORDS BY...IRA GERSHWIN AND THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK, November 29 -December 29, 2013.

Park Square Theatre to Present MARY T. & LIZZY K., 10/18-11/10
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 16, 2013

Park Square celebrates the recent Minnesota History Center exhibit honoring of the Civil War, and rides the popularity of the Steven Spielberg-Tony Kushner movie Lincoln with the Midwest Premiere of MARY T. & LIZZY K. by Tazewell Thompson from Oct 18 - Nov 10. The play, which had its world premiere in March at Arena Stage in Washington, DC, focuses on the unique business relationship and complex friendship between Mary Todd Lincoln (played by five-time Emmy Award nominee Linda Kelsey) and her free mixed-race seamstress Lizzy Keckly (played by Sha Cage in her Park Square debut, hot off her success in Clyborne Park at The Guthrie).