All posts by Doug Rule
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Perfectly Composed: Pasek and Paul are the future of the American musical
Benj Pasek and Justin Paul have been touted the future of the American musical, and "Dear Evan Hansen" proves why
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New Plateau: Ben Platt’s pitch-perfect rise to stardom
Pitch Perfect was his breakthrough, but it's Dear Evan Hansen that will make Ben Platt a star
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Being Jazz: An interview with Jazz Jennings
Jazz Jennings has been an inspiration for transgender individuals for many years -- and at age 14, she's only just begun
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Craft Work: DC Beer Week at Afterwords Cafe
Afterwords Cafe to host a DC Beer Week tasting of area brews
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Dear Evan Hansen (Review)
Arena Stage's "Dear Evan Hansen" is a smart, complicated, thoroughly affecting show
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“Romeo and Juliet” at Unexpected Stage (Review)
Unexpected Stage's elderly Romeo and Juliet is a bit retiring
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Review: Brandon Flowers at Echostage
Brandon Flowers ran on stage Wednesday night, July 29, as his backing band launched into the same glorious song, “Dreams Come True,” that opens his new...
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Brandon Flowers at Echostage
Would you believe Brandon Flowers’s new solo album The Desired Effect is every bit as good if not better than anything his great new wave/rock...
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Lamb Chops: Silence! The Musical (Review)
Enjoy a nice chianti while you take in Studio's wildly funny Silence of the Lambs spoof
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Vocal Chords: Maryland Lyric Opera’s Roméo et Juliette
“It’s not that talented singers are not born anymore,” says Henriette Lund. “But they are, shall we say, ‘coached to death.'” A vocal coach at...
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Fashion Rocks: Alotta Stuff Pop-Up at Gay/Bash
It’s not every night you can shop for clothes in a nightclub. Indeed, it’s such an unusual concept, Joshua Vogelsong wasn’t sure it would work...
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Brandi Carlile at Wolf Trap
The twins Phil and Tim Hanseroth write, sing and play with lesbian frontwoman Brandi Carlile, whose music is an intriguing country-rock blend, with additional influence...
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Golden Blues: Blues Alley turns 50
Blues Alley's 50-year anniversary is a milestone unrivaled not only in D.C. but in all of American jazz
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Understated: Once and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Reviews)
Once renews faith in the power of music, while Keegan's Cat isn't quite the meow it needs to be
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Poptimist: Melissa Etheridge on sexuality, motherhood and returning to Strathmore
You can pretty much count on one hand the number of pop stars to come out since Melissa Etheridge publicly acknowledged her sexuality in 1993....
