Maaike Laanstra-Corn

Rob McClure, National Tours of KIMBERLY AKIMBO and SOME LIKE IT HOT Among 2026 Helen Hayes Award Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026

The 2026 Helen Hayes Award nominations have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievement in Washington-area professional theatre. Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, and dozens of regional companies are represented across performance, direction, design, and production categories. The awards highlight the breadth of theatre work presented throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.

Spotlight on Plays: February 2026
by Team BWW - Feb 2, 2026

The Spring 2026 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in February 2026.

Ferin Bergen, Maaike Laanstra-Corn and More to Star in CALF SCRAMBLE at Primary Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

Primary Stages will present the world premiere of Calf Scramble, a new play written by Libby Carr and directed by Caitlin Sullivan.

Interview: Theatre Life with Maaike Laanstra-Corn
by Elliot Lanes - Nov 12, 2025

Today’s subject Maaike Laanstra-Corn is currently living her theatre life onstage playing the role of Hedvig in the rarely produced Henrik Ibesn play The Wild Duck at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC). The show continues performances through November 16th at STC’s Klein Theatre.

Review: THE WILD DUCK at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Roger Catlin - Oct 24, 2025

The attention to detail in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s terrific production of “The Wild Duck” extends to preshow atmospherics, with a distinct chill  not attributable to the cooling autumn temperatures outside.

BWW Q&A: Nick Westrate of THE WILD DUCK at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Oct 16, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company will present Henrik Ibsen’s “The Wild Duck,” adapted by David Eldridge and directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, in association with Theatre for a New Audience. The production runs at STC’s Klein Theatre in Washington, D.C., from October 18 through November 16. 

Cast Set for THE WILD DUCK at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the cast for Henrik Ibsen's The Wild Duck, produced in association with Theatre for a New Audience. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Photos: LOWCOUNTRY Opening Night at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025

Atlantic Theater Company's world premiere production of Lowcountry opened at the Linda Gross Theater on June 25. See photos from the opening here! 

GRIEF CAMP World Premiere at Atlantic Theater Company Enters Final Week of Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2025

Atlantic Theater Company’s world premiere of Grief Camp, written by Eliya Smith and directed by Tony Award nominee Les Waters is now in its final week of performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review Roundup: GRIEF CAMP at Atlantic Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025

Last night, April 11, Atlantic Theater Company opened the world premiere of Grief Camp, written by Eliya Smith and directed by Tony Award nominee Les Waters. Read the reviews here!

Video: GRIEF CAMP Now Playing Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2025

Atlantic Theater Company will open the world premiere of Grief Camp, written by Eliya Smith (Off-Broadway debut) and directed by Tony Award nominee Les Waters (Dana H.) tonight, Tuesday, April 22nd. Check out all new video footage here!

Atlantic Theater Company's World Premiere Play GRIEF CAMP Resumes Performances Tomorrow
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2025

Atlantic Theater Company has announced that performances will resume tomorrow, Saturday, April 5th, for the world premiere of Grief Camp, written by Eliya Smith and directed by Tony Award nominee Les Waters.

Full Cast Set for GRIEF CAMP at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

Atlantic Theater Company has revealed the cast for the world premiere of Grief Camp, written by Eliya Smith and directed by Tony Award nominee Les Waters. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Full Casts & Creative Teams Set for PIPELINE FESTIVAL at WP Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024

WP Theater has revealed the full casts and teams for the fifth biennial Pipeline Festival. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: First Look at JOAN OF ARC IN A SUPERMARKET IN CALIFORNIA at The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2023

Get a first look at the highly anticipated production of 'Joan of Arc in a Supermarket in California' at The Tank. Don't miss out on this sneak peek into the world of this extraordinary production.

The Tank Sets 20th Anniversary Fall Core Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2023

The Tank has announced their Fall 2023 Core Productions for their 20th Anniversary season.

COWGIRL SUMMER By KJ Stewart To Open At The 2023 Fresh Fruit Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2023

What happens when fan fiction get fans! Find out in Cowgirl Summer by KJ Stewart, part of the 2023 Fresh Fruit Festival Limited Run.