Performance Anxiety Although Talent Is High, Acting in ‘Macbeth’ Disappointing by Lisa Troshinsky The Shakespeare Theatre’s season opener of "Macbeth," featuring notorious thespian greats Kelly McGillis and Patrick Page as the tragic and violent couple, doesn’t live up to the actors’ high billing or to Shakespeare’s famous and wonderful tale of angst. During the production, directed by Shakespeare Theatre Artistic Director Michael Kahn, the audience doesn’t experience the gut-wrenching anguish that it hopes for when attending one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies. Juggling Journalism German Ambassador’s Wife Balancing Motherhood, Writing Career by Gail Scott Some ambassadors would rather not have the media around. Others enjoy being interviewed and consider members of the media their friends. But few trust even their best media contacts enough to include them in private dinner parties where the conversation is "off the record." However, one top Washington ambassador has no choice: German Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger. Jutta, his wife of three years, is a well-known German journalist and author who normally covers politics and, in fact, met her husband during an interview. Startling ‘Andrea Chénier’ Director Trelinski Opens Season With Production of Enchanting Power by Gary Tischler When the curtain was raised recently on "Andrea Chénier," audiences could immediately feel a sensibility that wanted to explore traditional material in a highly non-traditional way. In other words, the season opener of the Washington National Opera wasn’t going to be your grandmother’s night at the opera. Acting With Wings Hiroyuki Liao Gives Tour de Force Performance in ‘M. Butterfly’ by Lisa Troshinsky Arena Stage’s "M. Butterfly" is important for several reasons. The script is one of the first works by an Asian-American playwright (David Henry Hwang) to earn wide acclaim, and it dares to explore complex human relationships by looking at sexuality, gender and racial stereotypes, as well as cross-cultural and political ties. But the major accomplishment of this production, directed by Tazewell Thompson, is that it showcases the extraordinary acting talent of recent Juilliard grad J. Hiroyuki Liao. Invitation to Tragedy Classika-Synetic’s ‘Host and Guest’ Brilliant Mix of Mime, Music, Drama by Carolyn Cosmos There’s a jewel of a production waiting for you but you have to find it first. Buried in the dark and concrete canyons of the Rosslyn Spectrum theater is a brilliant work of art: "Host and Guest," staged by the Classika-Synetic theater troupe of Arlington, Va. Russian Play Delivers Studio’s ‘Postal Service’ Blends Dark Comedy With Serious Themes by Lisa Troshinsky The U.S. premiere of Oleg Bogaev’s "The Russian National Postal Service," the first play in the Studio Theatre’s "Russian Winter" season, is a nontraditional, comedic breath of fresh air. Return to Eden Eve Offers Unexpected Joys With Updated American Cuisine by Rachel Hunt and Stephen Qualiana The low-key stature of Eve in Alexandria, Va., actually emphasized the restaurant's superb qualities and attention to detail.

Events Listing Featuring art, dance, lectures, music, receptions and theater, our comprehensive listing offers an array of options for those interested in international events. Included is a list of all major event locations in the Washington, D.C., area... Events Locations Mark of the Mughals Sackler Display Includes Intricately Detailed Paintings From Ancient India by Michael Coleman The spectacular art at the Smithsonian’s new National Museum of the American Indian is sure to grab the attention of Washington museum-goers over the next few months, but another Indian exhibition right down the street offers a dazzling display of its own. Folk With Presence Bolivian Exhibit Chronicles Long, Rich History of Nation’s Arts, Crafts by Heather Nalbone Bolivia’s history is in many ways unsettling. Amid this developing country’s perils, however, is a culture whose rich creative spirit has stood firm through the generations. Primal Clay ‘Dream of Earth’ Showcases Work of Six Mexican Sculptors by Gary Tischler The more things appear modern, the more primal the effect. That doesn’t succeed all of the time, but it does appear to work in a remarkably affecting and powerful exhibition of contemporary Mexican sculpture. Philosophical Furnishings Vastu Offers Modern Furniture With Design Based on Environmental Ideas by Lisa Carroll Move over Feng Shui. Vastu—a trendy furniture store in Washington, D.C.—may be coming to a home near you. International Film Clips Film Locations Political Hanky-Panky Sayles’ ‘Silver City’ Depicts Murder Mystery Involving Election by Ky N. Nguyen Distinguished American independent writer-director-editor John Sayles adds to this year's political films with "Silver City," See Also: ‘Infernal Affairs’: The Resurrection ‘Reconstruction’: Alternate Universe ‘Red Lights’: Danger! Repertory Notes