BWW Reviews: Creative Cauldron's Broaday-Style Musical of THE TURN OF THE SCREW A True Talent Showcase
Creative Cauldron has embarked on its own five-year plan, fittingly entitled 'Bold New Works for Intimate Stages.
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BWW Reviews: DUNSINANE In Macbeth's Scotland a Timeless Quest for Justice
Dunsinane, presented by The Shakespeare Theatre Company through February 21, shows us that the precarious balance among victor, vanquished, and peace-keeper is a timeless dilemma stretching from Macbeth's heaths to the Iraqi dessert.
BWW Reviews: Twyford and Norris Rule as Rival Queens in Folger Theatre's Superb MARY STUART
MARY STUART at Folger Theatre is a must see production.
BWW Reviews: RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN at Round House Theatre Proves to Be Winner
At Round House Theatre, all that is exceedingly good about Gionfriddo's play 'on paper' is leveraged in the best way possible for this production, and made even 'better' by exceptional acting, direction, and production values.
BWW Reviews: PETITE ROUGE: A CAJUN RED RIDING HOOD Delights at Adventure Theatre MTC
Little Red Riding Hood's adventure to grandma's house has taken a toe-tappin' twist down south just in time for Mardi Gras.
BWW Reviews: GIGI Premieres at the Kennedy Center
Two Broadway veterans, Victoria Clark and Dee Hoty, shine in Broadway tryout.
BWW Reviews: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Delights with Classic Gershwin Tunes
Pure entertainment!
BWW Reviews: JASON ALEXANDER with Baltimore Symphony - What a Gifted Performer
Conductor Michael Krajewski subs for BSO Pops Conductor Jack Everly
ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI...At Center Stage is a Real Knockout
Four legendary characters come alive on stage - Cassius Clay, Malcom X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown.
BWW Reviews: THE WIDOW LINCOLN at Ford's Theatre
Mary Todd Lincoln, the wife of President Abraham Lincoln, is the subject of a new play which premieres this month, marking 150 years since the President's assassination.
BWW Reviews: BESSIE'S BLUES Bless Audiences
Some plays are so good, or so popular with audiences, that their return to the stage is inevitable.
BWW Reviews: THE WHALE at Columbia's Rep Stage - A Revelation
Kasi Campbell directs superb cast in a story you will long remember.
BWW Reviews: PENNY Finds Voice at Washington National Opera Premiere
The idea of finding your voice is a two way street in the world premiere one-hour opera PENNY.
BWW Reviews: Arena Stage's Witty BASKERVILLE is a Thoroughly Enjoyable Whodunit
By dispensing with British formality, Ken Ludwig has given us a play that is ingeniously funny and will keep you guessing until the curtain call.
BWW Reviews: Theatre J Strikes Comic Gold with LIFE SUCKS
Filled with laughs and anarchic asides, as well as a healthy dose of audience participation, Theatre J has an unqualified hit in Aaron Posner's Life Sucks [Or the Present Ridiculous].
BWW Reviews: Don't Miss Riverside's Crowd-pleasing MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER might be a show Riverside Center has to bring back again real soon.
BWW Reviews: MOCKINGBIRD Teaches Empathy at the Kennedy Center
There is a scene about two thirds of the way through Mockingbird, currently playing at the Family Theater at the Kennedy Center, that cuts straight to the emotional core of the play.
BWW Reviews: Studio Theatre's CHOIR BOY is Emotionally Gripping with Heavenly Music to Boot
The rich language and music, coupled with emotionally-charged acting, and a compelling story make CHOIR BOY one to see.
BWW Reviews: GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! Presses On at NextStop Theatre
Big musicals are a rarity to come by.
BWW Reviews: IN LOVE AND WARCRAFT at No Rules Theatre Company
In Love and Warcraft, a new play by Madhuri Shekar at No Rules Theatre Compan,y is full of heart, overflowing with warmth and good humor to balance the challenges of intimacy in a world that does not respond logically to strategy and commands.
BWW Reviews: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT IN AMERICA is Relevant and Thoughtful
The American Century Theater fosters discussion on recent events in Ferguson, Cleveland, and New York City.
BWW Reviews: THE ILLUSIONISTS - WITNESS THE IMPOSSIBLE at the Kennedy Center Opera House
"The Illusionists - Witness the Impossible" is truly a sight to be seen.
BWW Reviews: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Wilts at Warner
Disney is known for bringing the magic to its theatrical events, but there's no enchantment in this touring production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.
BWW Reviews: IN PRAISE OF LOVE Finds Humor in Terminal Circumstances
Washington Stage Guild's 'In Praise of Love' offers an engaging and comedic performance.
DINER at the Signature Theatre - You can taste the french fries and gravy!
World premiere musical written by Barry Levinson, music and lyrics by Sheryl Crow, and directed by Kathleen Marshall is just plain fun.
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