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Category Archives: Joel Says

This is the place where I can tell you how I feel, promote young and up-and-coming actors, and let you know what I think about what’s happening in our theatre community. And I’l be writing “They Stole the Show,’ an article about actors/actress/singers that ‘stopped the show.’ And you’ll have your chance to chime in!

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‘Spamalot’ Opens Tonight! Interview with Maryland’s Adam Grabau on Playing Lancelot & Others’ by Joel Markowitz

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Joel Markowitz
Adam Grabau as the French Taunter. Photo by Scott Suchman, 2011.

Adam Grabau has appeared in several productions of Spamalot and returns home to DC to play Lancelot and others at The National Theatre – which opens tonight and runs through April 14th – as the tour comes to a close. Joel: … Continue reading →

Maryland’s Adam Grabau on Playing Lancelot and Others in ‘Spamalot’ at National Theatre by Joel Markowitz

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Joel Markowitz
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Adam Grabau has appeared in several productions of Spamalot and returns home to DC to play Lancelot and others at The National Theatre – from April 10-14th – as the tour comes to a close. Joel: This is your third stint … Continue reading →

Sally Struthers on ‘The Full Monty’ at Riverside Center Dinner Theater by Joel Markowitz

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Joel Markowitz
Sally Struthers. Photo courtesy of Riverside Center Dinner Theatre,

Riverside Center Dinner Theater favorite Sally Struthers has returned to play the role of the feisty Jeanette in the musical version of The Full Monty.  Joel: You have performed at Riverside Center Dinner Theater before in a production of Hello Dolly. … Continue reading →

DCMetroTheaterArts is One Year Old Today!

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Joel Markowitz
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DCMetroTheaterArts is one year old today. Thanks to all our readers for supporting and visiting our site. A special thank you to the theatre and arts communities who welcomed us and reached out to help us and support our efforts. … Continue reading →

Looking Back: An Interview with Valerie Harper on ‘Looped’ and Her Theatre Career by Joel Markowitz

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Joel Markowitz
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When I heard that Valerie Harper had dropped out of the National Tour of Looped, (replaced by Stephanie Powers) I knew that it had to be something terrible that would keep this trouper off the stage, and then it was revealed … Continue reading →

Kristofer Sanz on Conducting YAA & MCYO’s ‘Madama Butterfly & Miss Saigon’ This Sunday @4 PM at Strathmore

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Joel Markowitz
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In our final interview and article about Young Artists of America and Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras’ joint production of Madama Butterfly & Miss Saigon on Sunday, March 10th at 4 PM at Strathmore, Kristofer Sanz takes us behind the scenes of conducting over … Continue reading →

Part 5: ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ at Round House Theatre: Meet Rick Foucheux

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Joel Markowitz
Rick Foucheux (Shelly Levene). Photo by Danisha Crosby.

Here is our fourth interview with the cast of Round House Theatre’s production of David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross. Today – meet Rick Foucheux. Joel: Introduce us to the character you play and tell us why you wanted to play him. Rick: … Continue reading →

‘Whisperings’: Behind The Scenes at Olney Theatre Center’s ‘Spring Awakening’: Part 5: Parker Drown

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Joel Markowitz
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Here’s Part 5 of our Behind the Scenes look at Olney Theatre Center’s Spring Awakening. We continue our interviews with the cast with Parker Drown. Why did you want to be part of this production of Spring Awakening at Olney Theatre … Continue reading →

Part 4: ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ at Round House Theatre: Meet Jesse Terrill

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Joel Markowitz
Jesse Terrill. Photo by C. Stanley Photography.

Here is our third interview with the cast of Round House Theatre’s production of David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross. Today – meet Jesse Terrill. Joel: Introduce us to the character you play and tell us why you wanted to play him role.  … Continue reading →

Wade McCollum on Playing Tick & Mitzi in ‘Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical’ by Joel Markowitz

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Joel Markowitz
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I will be in Philadelphia this weekend and will be attending the Friday night performance of Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical at The Academy of Music. I saw the Broadway production and had a great time. I was fortunate … Continue reading →

‘Whisperings’: Behind The Scenes at Olney Theatre Center’s ‘Spring Awakening’: Part 4: Gracie Jones

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Joel Markowitz
Gracie Jones (Thea). Photo by Stan Barouh.

Here’s Part 3 of our Behind the Scenes look at Olney Theatre Center’s Spring Awakening. We continue our interviews with the cast with Gracie Jones. Joel: Why did you want to be part of this production of Spring Awakening at Olney … Continue reading →

Part 3: ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ at Round House Theatre: Meet Stephen Patrick Martin

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Joel Markowitz
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Here is our second interview with the cast of Round House Theatre’s production of David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross. Today – meet Stephen Patrick Martin. Joel: Who do you play in the show and how did you prepare for this role? Stephen: … Continue reading →

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