WASHINGTON, DC THEATER REVIEWS

Pulitzer Prize winning author Tracy Letts loves the idea of a dysfunctional family. In his most famous work, August: Osage County, Letts gives us a glimpse into the well-to-do Weston family as they cope with pain and sorrow. In his first produced play, Killer Joe, Letts shows us the pain and sorrow ...

Playwright Jonathan Tolins and star Michael Urie give their BUYER & CELLAR audiences a hilarious look into what could happen when a regular guy enters a ridiculous celebrity world....

Despite a problematic venue, the Fat and Greasy Citizens Brigade has a funny, beautiful production in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING....

'Cloak & Dagger' has a couple of things going for it that make it an attractive viewing opportunity as we ease into the summer months....

World Premiere musical by Ed Dixon features a talented cast and a superb director. But is that enough?...

When a local treasure agrees to perform a classic of the modern theatre, Washington audiences should sit up and take notice. Under the finely-tuned direction of Scena Theatre's Artistic Director, Robert McNamara-a demanding taskmaster, whose results of late have been spectacular-you are in for a fi...

Let your imagination take over in this wonderful comedy by Colman Domingo....

I love theater that challenges me as an audience member and An American Soldier does just that....

The Wonderful World of Dissocia, which is wonderful indeed, is lovingly crafted by Theater Alliance, who have bounced back in a big way in their new space....

The Shakespeare Theatre Company's PRIVATE LIVES gives its audience quick wit, smart humor, physical comedy and a production that makes you want to remain in the seats for days....

A musical that celebrates hot flashes? Why not? To paraphrase one of the characters in MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL, she sweats so much,she can create her own pool. MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL, which opened at the Warner Theatre for three performances through Saturday, June 14th, is a 90-minute party and a celeb...

Not quite theatre, not quite dance, and not quite whatever else, 'Healing Wars' is one of those rare artistic offerings that's at the intriguing intersection of various kinds of art....

Personal handheld closed captioning devices are available at every performance...

Achieving a perfect blend of an excellent idea on what which to base a story, script, direction, acting, and production concept, it's - put succinctly - one of the best solo shows I've seen in recent memory....

Opening as it does to coincide with the 70th anniversary of D-Day, Joe Banno's moving production reminds us just how much we are still haunted by the ghosts of World War II, and the horrific moral dilemmas of those days. With a large cast that is mostly up to the material Banno has given us a memor...

No Rules Theatre Company's revival of Boeing Boeing is a non-stop riotous romp filled with first-class performances....

Script challenges aside, this production is first-rate!...

In 1994, the newly formed Disney Theatrical Group opened Disney's Beauty and The Beast on Broadway at the Palace Theater and became the eighth longest running Broadway show, when it ultimately closed in 2007. Since its inception, this 'tale as old as time' has played everywhere from elementary schoo...

The Baltimore Symphony, Folger Theatre Company, and Baltimore Choral Arts Society Women's Chorus combine for a musical delight....

Baltimore composer Adam Gwon is finally given a chance to show his extraordinary talent in Maryland....

BAT BOY THE MUSICAL is now playing at 1st Stage in Tysons and it's a must see. The creators used the old magic “What if…? and came up with a doozy of a story. Funny, touching, edging on camp, BAT BOY is tuneful terror done right....

Book problems? Yes. But there's a really talented group of performers involved in this one....

Theater J opened the 2014 & 2015 Locally Grown Festival with an original one man piece: The Prostate Dialogues, created and performed by Jon Spelman. At the core of this one man show is the reality and strength of human nature. Spelman straps the audience in for a journey that battles with mortality...

KWAIDAN (Japanese for 'ghost stories'), Spooky Action Theater's current production, is a must-see, although it is impossible to describe this mood piece. The performance plays mind-games with the attendees, making them feel like they are surrounded by spirits....

What a hoot this Greek production of the Broadway musical was....