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What did our critic think of SHAW'S SHORTS at Washington Stage Guild?

Washington Stage Guild will present the upcoming production of SHAW'S SHORTS, featuring two one-act plays by George Bernard Shaw, offering a fresh take on classic works. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Faithless asks you to consider what you are committed to, what you believe in, and most of all, why? Faithless made its area debut this September 29th at Washington Stage Guild. The piece follows an older father, Gus (Ron Litman), his two stepchildren, Claire (Patricia Hurley) and Calvin (Ben Blackman), and his adopted daughter, Rosie (Hannah Taylor). 

The Washington Stage Guild's 2024-2025 Season of Determination opens with the area premiere of a provocative and funny play looking at faith from all angles through the lens of one family –Faithless by Jon Klein.

1st Stage's Quilters, book by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek, with lyrics and music by Barbara Damashek, directed by Deidra LaWan Starnes, has been extended through December 31.

Just over a year ago, I reviewed 1st Stage's production of N. Richard Nash's 'The Rainmaker,' about a conman offering hope to a drought-racked farm family. Now, the Tyson's Corner-based company is presenting another story of hope, love, and determination in the prairies.

1st Stage announces 'Quilters,' a moving musical by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek. Set on the American frontier, this musical tells the story of a group of women who come together to create a quilt that reflects their shared history, struggles, and triumphs. With soaring harmonies, touching monologues, and stunning choreography, 'Quilters' is a musical experience unlike any other.

Imagination Stage™, the metro DC region’s largest professional theatre for children, provides a light-hearted and colorful treat for ages 5 and up this summer with the musical  Nate the Great, running June 22 - August 11.

Olney Theatre Center has announced the quartet of actors performing in The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, a special 90-minute variety show created and directed by Kevin McAllister just for Olney Theatre Center that runs December 16 - December 31, 2022 in its 1938 Original Theatre.

Olney Theatre Center announced the full ensemble for its two-weekend concert presentations of Pippin (April 1-3) and Brigadoon (April 8-10).

The production's strong design and sense of style provide for a terrific, if slightly uneven, evening.

Imagination Stage has revived their Helen Hayes Award-winning 2012 production of 'The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe' for the 2019 holiday season. With stunning sets and engaging musical elements, it's not hard to see why this production is a local favorite. The show takes a well-known tale and retells with the fun creativity of a children's production, but with the sensibilities that play to adults' nostalgia.

Due to high demand, Olney Theatre Center is thrilled to announce that their production of Cabaret has been extended through October 13.

It was exactly ten years ago I first saw Stephen Temperley's SOUVENIR at Baltimore Center Stage which starred Tony Award winner, Judy Kaye. I could not imagine seeing a better version of it ever. But, I was wrong. The Rep Stage version is just plain spectacular and the two actors who perform here, Grace Bauer and Alan Naylor are just plain marvelous.

Alan Paul directs and demonstrates the power of live theater.

Olney Theatre Center continues its record-breaking 81st season with Ken Ludwig's A Comedy of Tenors on the Mainstage, running April 10 to May 12, 2019. Jason King Jones, Olney Theatre's Senior Associate Artistic Director and Artistic Director of National Players helms the production. Jones most recently directed Annie. Press is invited to attend the performance on Saturday, April 13 at 8:00 pm.

Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical if given a memorable presentation.

The famous comic strip 'Little Orphan Annie' comes to life at Olney Theatre Center.

Stephen Sondheim musical is given an exceptional production with a superb cast.

A superb cast, great voices, clever choreography, and magic combine to make a great night at the theater for the whole family.