Washington, DC Theatre Newsroom

What did our critic think of CHICKS IN HEAVEN at Creative Cauldron?

Theater Alliance has announced that after 12 years as the professional company in residence, the company will be leaving its longtime home at Anacostia Playhouse. 

Today’s subject Judy Kuhn is known to musical theatre aficionados from her performances in Rags, Chess, Fun Home and more on Broadway. Currently this off the charts performer is living her theatre life at Arena Stage in Unknown Soldier in the role of Lucy Anderson. The production runs through May 5th in the Kreeger.

'Unknown Soldier' is a beautifully performed show with a fascinating exploration of memory, love, and loss, but its main flaw is that it is a show seeking out answers to a mystery it not only fails to resolve, but further convolutes at every turn. While there’s truth in that, it’s also a little dissatisfying, as life itself often is.

STC’s Macbeth highlights brutal pairs: war and domestic life, grief and humor, brief words and permanent consequences. While the setting could feel unassuming—indeed, audiences must make their way through the parking lot of a Home Depot when arriving via metro—it also shows how extravagant it is to create a theatre space from scratch. This over-the-top, hollowed-out aesthetic fits the world of the play, where titles and status belie a fear of impermanence. Combined with raw, vulnerable performances, this is a powerful take on the timeless tragedy.

Now on tour, a new musical makes landfall at Olney Theatre Center with a fantastical song worthy of our attention

Message in a Bottle, a narrative dance work set to music by Sting, with choreography by Kate Prince ranging from hip hop to break dancing to contemporary, is sometimes maddening but often exhilarating.

Get the latest cast updates for the Washington Stage Guild's production of AN UNBUILT LIFE.

Growing up, I didn't always have the warmest feelings toward's J.M. Barrie's most famous character. Look at my byline and you can probably figure out why. Yet I thoroughly enjoyed the national tour of Peter Pan at Broadway at the National, which runs through April 21. It's a vibrant, engaging interpretation a timeless story of imagination, adventure,  and the eternal desire to cling to simpler times.

Washington National Opera has announced the roster of the 2024–2025 Cafritz Young Artists. The nationally regarded program provides early-career singers, pianists, and coaches with training from WNO mentors and performance experience on Kennedy Center stages.

Believe it or not, Summer is coming.  After we sneeze our way through a way-too-flowery Spring, we get to contemplate the joys of those little weekend getaways here and there, sneaking out of town to enjoy some solid artistry in friendly locales. 

Get a first look at Theater J's world premiere of Hester Stree - a new adaptation of Joan Micklin Silver’s 1975 film was written by Sharyn Rothstein and directed by Oliver Butler.

The Hylton Performing Arts Center has revealed its 2024–25 season of performances. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Join internationally acclaimed actors Priyanka Shetty and Sangeeta Agrawal at The Keegan Theatre for The Women’s Storytelling Salon in DC. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company will present a live benefit reading of Sarah Ruhl's Dear Elizabeth: A Play in Letters from Elizabeth Bishop to Robert Lowell and Back Again.

Mosaic Theater Company is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a season centering iconic artists and new plays. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Shakespeare Theatre Company has added presenters Laverne Cox and Jessica Hecht to its lineup for the Company’s annual fund-raising Gala. See who else is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Folger Theatre will conclude its homecoming season with Mary Zimmerman’s Tony Award®-winning play, Metamorphoses.

What did our critic think of WEBSTER'S BITCH at The Keegan Theatre?

Martha Graham Dance Company Comes to the Center for the Arts on 4/13!

Join Tony Award winner Lea Salonga at the ARTS by George! 2024 benefit. Experience an unforgettable evening of music and performance for a great cause.

Join the writers of Seth Meyers for a special evening, Don't Tell Seth!, on June 14-15. Experience the wit and humor behind one of late night's most popular shows.

A lone man taking on a developer to keep his property. A woman being courted by a man of means favored by her parents and a rogue. A couple whose  prosperous appearance masks deep insecurity, secrets, and recriminations. These are all familiar elements, perhaps even cliches, but in Best Medicine Repertory's new play 'Civilizing Lusby,' they are given new life in a funny and engaging production.

What did our critic think of THE NANCE at 1st Stage?

Thursday’s return of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo to the Kennedy Center brought a full house and lots of laughs to the DMV.