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Getting back to our regularly scheduled programming: Here’s my breakdown of the most enticing stage productions to catch in D.C. and NYC this spring.
That said, this pivot means I’m looking for long-term work and free to freelance for other outlets, so you might see my bylines pop up elsewhere. I very much plan to stay busy writing about film, theater, TV, soccer and whatever else piques my interest.
Personal news post: Like many, many others, I was affected by The Washington Post’s recent cuts. But I'll remain a contributing writer for The Post and, as of today, have resumed some of my editing work on contract. So I still have a role there.
How does Tony winner Bill Irwin, the 75-year-old “Odyssey” actor and esteemed clown, perform his loose-limbed solo show “On Beckett” eight times a week? Being a “gym junkie,” lots of walks with his dog and an enduring interest in the words of Samuel Beckett.
I think we’re collectively trying to figure that out!
Titanic missed a few (most famously DiCaprio in lead actor)
“Sinners” didn’t just break the record with 16 Oscar nominations — it got nominated in literally every category it was eligible in. Only places it didn’t show up were the three shorts, plus adapted screenplay, documentary, animated, international and lead actress. #Oscars
The D.C. theater slate is pack with eclectic offerings once more this year, with shows including an underground "Streetcar," a Wendell Pierce-starring "Othello" and a new musical about TLC. Here's my rundown of the most enticing productions on tap:
The World Cup isn’t coming to the D.C. area, but at least one high-profile tune-up is: Kylian Mbappé’s France will face Colombia on March 29 at Northwest Stadium in Landover.
“He is the leading man in one of the biggest franchises of all time, yet he also exists as someone comparatively unknown to many people.”
In Monday’s Post: My profile of “Avatar: Fire and Ash” star Sam Worthington, the Australian actor who is happy to be the mega-franchise’s unrecognizable hero.
Sam Worthington is the top-billed star of two of the three highest-grossing movies of all time.
But over the past decade, he has sneaked into stealthy anonymity.
“I always like anonymity. Having a blue avatar face, it may not get you nearly as recognized — but I’m not in it for that.”
Sam Worthington, the self-described introvert returning as Jake Sully in “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” is happy to be the mega-franchise’s surprisingly unrecognizable star.
Joined "The Julie Mason Show" today to discuss my favorite films of 2025 — you can give the segment a listen right here:
The FIFA Peace Prize, explained ⬇️
"Sketch comedy and pop songwriting go so hand in hand. ... Setup, punch line — that’s like verse, chorus."
Caught up with Matt Rogers before the inimitable actor takes his festive set of comedy songs — branded this year as "Christmas in December" — to 9:30 Club.
Hopped on “Post Reports” with @avarwallace.bsky.social and Rick Maese to discuss FIFA, Donald Trump and the World Cup draw. Give it a listen here:
A portrait of the Kennedy Center, ten months after Trump's takeover. The latest from @janaykingsberry.bsky.social and me.
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Now that the World Cup draw is complete and the schedule is set, I broke down the USMNT’s familiar opposition, the tournament’s toughest groups, the most tantalizing matchups and more
“We’re not taking anyone lightly,” U.S. forward Christian Pulisic said. “They’re all going to be tough games.”
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The World Cup is getting real. Is the focus on soccer or Trump? From @barrysvrlugawp.bsky.social:
Trump brands himself around peace while threatening war.
The "Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace" and his FIFA peace prize arrived as Trump issues new threats and his "Department of War" touts its lethal strikes.
"Orwellian is about the nicest term I can come up with,” @coons.senate.gov told me.
The Kennedy Center got its event, FIFA got its audience … and Trump got his prize.
Our report on a World Cup draw unlike other, shaped by the U.S. president's pet projects and personal desires.
The United States will face Australia, Paraguay and a European playoff winner when it opens the World Cup on home soil next summer. Reporting from today’s draw at the Kennedy Center:
The 2026 World Cup draw is today. At the event — which starts at noon, airs on Fox and will stream on FIFA’s YouTube channel — national teams will learn their opponents for the group stage of next summer’s tournament.
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Snag today's Style section for my profile of "Wake Up Dead Man" director Rian Johnson. Among the topics we touched on: How he's making the Benoit Blanc films more personal, the misnomer that he sets out to subvert expectations and, of course, his inspirations in musical theater. wapo.st/4oYNDnb
Overlooked for the 2026 men’s World Cup, D.C. is (as expected) prominently featured in the bid book submitted by U.S. Soccer and its partners for the 2031 women’s World Cup. digitalhub.fifa.com/m/12af6ec142...
“He’s an incredibly important director, and I don’t mean that lightly,” Daniel Craig says. “Wherever the industry is heading … having someone like Rian around means that great movies are still going to get made.”
Profiling “Wake Up Dead Man” filmmaker Rian Johnson:
Trinity Rodman is out of contract. Can the Washington Spirit keep her amid interest from abroad? Rodman, Aubrey Kingsbury, Tierna Davidson, Rose Lavelle and Emma Hayes weigh in on this inflection point for the #NWSL.
“I think it’s a big shock. This group completely believed that we would win. There was really no scenario where we didn’t lift that trophy today.”
The Washington Spirit’s run ends again in the NWSL final — this time against Rose Lavelle and Gotham FC. Reporting from PayPal Park:
