David Schweizer News

The Zipper Factory Theater will present two special 'first look' presentations of Three Lost Chords, a trio of solo operas on January 7 and January 9.

This October, Berkeley is the epicenter of Bay Area drama when Tony Award-winning director Frank Galati brings after the quake to Berkeley Repertory Theatre; performed on the Thrust Stage beginning previews October 12, opening October 17 and runs through November 25.

Songwriter and performer Lance Horne will be involved in eight upcoming events in May and June.

Variety.com reports that Academy Award nominee David Strathairn will be replacing Victor Slezak in the Epic Theater Center Production of Zak Berkman's Beauty on the Vine.

Epic Theatre Center has announced additional programming and participants for their 'Beyond Beauty Initiative.'

In conjunction with their Off Broadway production of Zak Berkman's Beauty On The Vine, Epic Theatre Center has announced the programming for their 'Beyond Beauty Initiative.' The program seeks to bring together a diverse array of women with different backgrounds to share experiences and creatively explore how definitions of beauty, power and success impact society as a whole.

New York Theatre Workshop has announced plans for NYTW's 25th anniversary season, beginning June of this year

Olivia Wilde has been set to play the lead role(s) of 'Lauren/L2/L3' in the world premiere production of Beauty On The Vine, described as 'a new play for the Britney-Lohan Generation,' by Zak Berkman

Second Stage Theatre will continue its acclaimed Second Stage Theatre Uptown Festival this summer with two world premiere comedies: Marisa Wegrzyn's The Butcher of Baraboo, directed by Carolyn Cantor, and Josh Tobiessen's Election Day, directed by Jeremy Dobrish.

Year-end round up of the best in regional/Equity theatre productions seen in Baltimore in 2006.

The second of two interviews with the stars of CenterStage's all-star production of 'The Boys from Syracuse.' This time, Michael Winther and Manu Narayan on casting, Bebe, and a making a career in theatre.

WHO: CenterStage WHAT: The Boys from Syracuse WHEN: Through January 14th. Tues – Sat at 8PM, Sun at 7:30PM, Sat and Sun at 2PM. HOW MUCH: $10 - $65.

The first of two interviews with the stars of CenterStage's all-star production of 'The Boys From Syracuse.' First up: Paolo Montalban and Kevin R. Free on mutli-ethnic casting, Bernadette, and more.

CenterStage in Baltimore presents 'The Boys from Syracuse' featuring a cast and design team with major Broadway credits.

In this edition: Local audiences treated to a variety of great theatre – Shakespeare in Ellicott City, Gay Boys in Mt. Vernon (Surprise!), Flappers in Columbia, 80’s Teens in Baltimore! Plus acclaimed runs end this week at Fell’s Point Corner Theatre and CenterStage and classics continue at Everyman and Vagabonds! Plus new Broadway reviews added to list.

Inside this edition: Kids free for Shakespeare in the park! New shows at Spotlighters and Vagabond Players! Acclaimed runs continue at Mobtown and Fell’s Point Corner Theatre! Stage Management Workshop offered! New York reviews for Baltimore audiences!

Inside this edition: A contest reminder! Mobtown extends 'Van Gogh'! Readers' reviews and comments! Shakespeare in the park! New York reviews for Baltimore audiences! Plus: What's playing in Charm City!

A weekly theater column for the Baltimore/Washington area

Inside this edition: An exclusive discount for Baltimore BWW readers! A contest announced! News of a local director commuting to Buffalo! A Millie update! New York reviews for Baltimore audiences! Plus: What's playing in Charm City!

A Weekly Theater Column for the Baltimore/Washington Area.