The Las Vegas Shooting: An American Nightmare
• October 2, 2017

There were countless reported acts of heroism Oct. 1 — people throwing themselves on others to protect them, others applying bandages and pressure to bleeding wounds.

Hugh Hefner, Who Outlived Style He Created, Dies at 91
• September 28, 2017

The founder of the Playboy empire had the resources to live his youth over and over again, Dorian Gray with a pipe.

Appreciating Sally’s Magic
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Maybe not surprisingly, last Thursday, Sept. 21, was a busy day for Sally Quinn. Her book, “Finding Magic: A Spiritual Memoir,” was out, and she was doing four interviews, book […]

Tap Stars Reunite — and More October Dance
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Dance — like music, like theater — is an enrichment. A generous dose, in three of its manifestations, is about to hit D.C., lighting up the spirits of area performing […]

Adding to the List of Those We Miss
• September 25, 2017

There are times when not-so-famous folks pass on and we miss the chance to salute them, to express our appreciation. Here is our writer’s September round up.

Bernstein at 100: One Night on Broadway
• September 22, 2017

Leonard Bernstein was America’s pre-eminent composer and conductor. In truth, he was the world’s composer. His genius and passions spread the whole world over—from “Mass: A Theater Piece for Singers, […]

The Emmys: Where Was Trump?
• September 18, 2017

The heavy dose of Trump talk at the Emmys reinforces certain facts of daily cultural life in America during the age of Trump. You can’t get away from him even when’s gotten away from you.

Jim Vance, the Coolest, Remembered
• September 14, 2017

Friends, colleagues, big shots and regular folks came to the cathedral to celebrate the life of the late WRC anchor, who on this day appeared not to have left our consciousness.

A Modern ‘Aida’
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This production, directed with verve by Francesca Zambello, and conducted with a deft feel for the emotional content of Verdi’s music by Evan Rogister, creates a buzz of its own.

Bessie and Nina Take The Stage
• September 13, 2017

Washington theatergoers are enjoying the serendipitous opportunity this fall of seeing and experiencing productions about Bessie Smith and Nina Simone, two of the most compelling figures in the annals of […]