Alex Horwitz’s career as a documentary maker has taken off. “Hamilton’s America,” a documentary about the creation of the mega-musical, was labeled a success once it made it onto PBS. Mean…
Local writer mixes love of poetry, English culture in new children’s book
Pirates are more than potentially menacing people who attack and steal from a ship at sea. They are a vivid and beloved part of children’s imaginations. Think the classics, like Peter Pan and Treasure…
Classic ‘Cat in the Hat’ appears in puppet form at Adventure Theatre
“The Cat in the Hat,” published in 1957, introduced a popular figure in classic children’s literature and the debut of author Dr. Seuss, who before had written under his given name of Theodor Geisel. …
Farewells and new beginnings in ABA’s spring concert of ‘Don Quixote’
In her third year in the Akhmedova Ballet Academy (ABA), Katherine Newcomb’s time is finishing up as she is headed in the fall to Boston University to take dance and dance-related classes. “I want to …
British Players carry on English tradition with new Music Hall
It probably is not often that a cultural group originates in an embassy. But that was the case with The British Players, a troupe now celebrating its 55th anniversary. Although they moved from the Bri…
Flying V’s production of “We’re Gonna Die” attempts comforting tone with death
With a title like “We’re Gonna Die,” you might expect the Flying V Theatre’s next production to be morbid. But Josh Sobel, who is directing the work by playwright Young Jean Lee, said it is abou…
Montgomery Playhouse celebrates 90-year history with a British farce special
In its 90-year existence, it is not surprising when Montgomery Playhouse occasionally repeats a play. Such is the case with “How the Other Half Loves,” a farce by British writer Alan Ayckbourn. With g…
Bernstein & Beethoven collide again in National Philharmonic program
Think of Leonard Bernstein and Ludwig von Beethoven and a few similarities come to mind: unruly hair, excitable temperament and prodigious musical talent. Not to mention both were musical revolutionar…
National Players return to Olney for beach-themed ‘Twelfth Night’
David Reece Hutchison wanted a break from Philadelphia, where he attended the University of the Arts and has been performing, mostly Shakespeare, since. “I was itching for more,” said the young actor.…
Patriarchal intrigue exacerbates conflict in Olney’s adaptation of “Maria Stuart”
Who are the most powerful women in the world? If you’re talking about the Renaissance, it would likely include names like Queen Elizabeth I of England and Mary Queen of Scots. They also happened…