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Review: INDECENT at 1st Stage
by Jake Bridges - Jun 7, 2026

What did our critic think of INDECENT at 1st Stage?

INDECENT Will Come to 1st Stage in June
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

1st Stage Theatre in Tysons, VA will present INDECENT, Paula Vogel's drama inspired by the controversial 1923 Broadway debut of Sholem Asch's 'God of Vengeance,' directed by Artistic Director Alex Levy.

Review: DRAGON PLAY at Rorschach Theatre
by Roger Catlin - Apr 24, 2026

Dragons are fire-breathing their way back into the culture, from the animated series “How to Train Your Dragon” to the fierce special effect triumphs in “Game of Thrones.” Their images date back thousands of years to ancient Mesopotamia.

Rorschach Theatre to Present DRAGON PLAY This March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026

Rorschach Theatre will present Dragon Play. The production, set to captivate audiences with its compelling narrative and dynamic performances, will be held at the renowned Rorschach Theatre.

Review: SNAPSHOTS: A MUSICAL SCRAPBOOK at Creative Cauldron Stage
by Doug Poms - Feb 16, 2026

What did our critic think of SNAPSHOTS: A MUSICAL SCRAPBOOK at Creative Caudron Stage?

Creative Cauldron to Stage SNAPSHOTS: A MUSICAL SCRAPBOOK in Falls Church
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026

Creative Cauldron Stage has announced Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook written by Academy Award winning composer Stephen Schwartz. Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook is an original musical featuring beloved songs from Wicked, Pippin, Godspell, and others.

Cast and Creative Team Set For AN IRISH CAROL at Keegan Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025

The Keegan Theatre has announced the 2025 cast and team of Matthew J. Keenan’s AN IRISH CAROL, an original holiday tradition that has become one of DC’s holiday favorites over the past 15 years.

A Hot Time: SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER at Toby's in Columbia, Maryland
by Cybele Pomeroy - Sep 23, 2025

Mark Minnick directs SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER at Toby's in Columbia through November 2, 2025. The music is most of the Saturday Night Fever album by the incomparable BeeGees. It’s a terrific immersive experience, filled with color and sound. The band is flawless, the vocals impressive, the choreography inspired, and the cast’s commitment to the performance unrestrained.

FOOTLOOSE Opens In May At NextStop Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2025

NextStop Theatre Company has announced its season finale production: the iconic musical Footloose, with previews beginning on May 8 and opening on May 10, running through June 8.

Review: CHICKEN & BISCUITS at NextStop Theatre
by Tavish Young - Mar 18, 2025

NextStop Theatre invites the DC-Metro area to church with Chicken & Biscuits, which runs through April 6th. The show focuses on a Black family, the Jenkins, gathering in a reunion of sorts for the patriarch of their family's funeral. 

Photos: CHICKEN AND BISCUITS At NextStop Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2025

NextStop Theatre Company invites audiences to pull up a chair for Chicken & Biscuits, the hit Broadway comedy by Douglas Lyons, running March 15 through April 6, with previews on March 13 and 14. See photos from the production.

CHICKEN & BISCUITS Begins In March At NextStop Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

NextStop Theatre Company invites audiences to pull up a chair for Chicken & Biscuits, the hit Broadway comedy by Douglas Lyons, running March 15 through April 6, with previews on March 13 and 14. Directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell.

Cast Set for Tony-Nominated Comedy HAND TO GOD at Keegan Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025

The Keegan Theatre has revealed the cast and team of the acclaimed dark comedy, HAND TO GOD by Robert Askins. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Theatre Life with Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, and Christopher Dimond
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 5, 2024

Today’s subjects Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, and Christopher Dimond are the creators of a fantastic World Premiere Commission Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) musical at Kennedy Center called Finn. The show runs through December 22nd in the Family Theater. The trio collaborated on the book, music, and lyrics with Michael Kooman providing the dance arrangements and the underscoring.

Review: FINN at Kennedy Center
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 3, 2024

With the holiday season now upon us, there are many theatrical viewing options. Many of them have a holiday theme, but for those of you that want something off the tinsel and caroling path, I am about to tell you about a world premiere commission musical that the Kennedy Center is running at this festive time of year.

Review: SONDHEIM TRIBUTE REVUE at Creative Cauldron
by Peter Rouleau - Oct 8, 2024

Few American composers have been as influential as Stephen Sondheim, who passed away in 2021 at the age of 91. His large catalogue, with subjects and settings that vary from a modern single man navigating social relationships among his married friends to a murderous pie-shop keeper in Victorian London, to an amalgam of fairy tales, is widely performed and much beloved around the world.

Review: SING DOWN THE MOON: APPALACHIAN WONDER TALES at Adventure Theatre & ATMTC Academy
by Jennifer Muscato - May 13, 2024

What did our critic think of SING DOWN THE MOON: APPALACHIAN WONDER TALES at Adventure Theatre & ATMTC Academy?

Adventure Theatre MTC To Present SING DOWN THE MOON: Appalachian Wonder Tales
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024

Experience the magic of Appalachian folklore with Adventure Theatre MTC's SING DOWN THE MOON, running from April 26 to May 26, 2024. A captivating journey into wonder tales for all ages.

Creative Cauldron Gets Magical With 'Bold New Voices' Premiere of CHICKS IN HEAVEN
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2024

Experience the Creative Cauldron premiere of CHICKS IN HEAVEN under the Bold New Voices series.

World Premiere of CHICKS IN HEAVEN Announced At Creative Cauldron
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2024

Explore the battle of witches against the patriarchy in the new musical CHICKS IN HEAVEN by author, professor, and performance artist Carol Lee Campbell.