Review: FALSETTOS at Keegan Theatre
“Falsettos” at Keegan Theatre bursts with humor and heart as the musical’s talented cast explores the hope and chaos, and frustrations and forgiveness that are woven through the bonds of family and friendship.
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Review: THE STORY OF A ROSE: A MUSICAL REVERIE ON THE GREAT WAR at NVCC'S Schlesinger Center
If you were to ask a modern day student what they know about WW1, they probably would give you a short answer seeing as it is rarely taught nowadays.
Review: CONSTELLATION THEATRE COMPANY'S HEAD OVER HEELS at Source Theatre
Constellation Theatre Company’s production of Head Over Heels, directed by Allison Arkell Stockman with musical direction by Walter “Bobby” McCoy, is a delightful musical filled with superb acting and energetic musical numbers.
Review: WOMAN ON FIRE at Creative Cauldron
In WOMAN ON FIRE, currently performing at the Creative Cauldron in Falls Church, Virginia, playwright Marisela Treviño Orta tells a haunting story that blends elements of Greek tragedy with a contemporary setting to delve into themes of border politics, cultural identity, and the enduring power of
Review: HAMLET at Avant Bard Theatre
The Avant Bard Theatre’s niche lies in reinventing the classics, and to close out its 35th season, Avant Bard Theatre is taking on Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
Review: MAROONED! A SPACE COMEDY at The Kennedy Center
MAROONED! A SPACE COMEDY, played at the Kennedy Center’s Family Theater over the weekend.
Review: PARADISE BLUE at Studio Theatre
A superb troupe of five actors and a great trumpet player (Michael A.
Review: AMERICAN RHAPSODY at Kennedy Center
An evening of the myriad modes of music that constitute the American Experience was celebrated at the Kennedy Center’s production of American Rhapsody.
Review: CHOKE at GALA Hispanic Theatre
Among its other achievements, the world premiere of the Spanish language “Choke” at GALA Hispanic Theatre should also be noted as perhaps the first play to incorporate the collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge.
Review: THE (R)EVOLUTION OF STEVE JOBS at Kennedy Center
It’s not so strange, really, that there’s a serious opera about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
Review: Acosta Danza's CUBAN ECLÉCTICO at The Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater
Acosta Danza’s program Cuban Ecléctico ran in the Eisenhower Theater at the Kennedy Center for just three days, but the show deserved much more stage time, both to receive a greater audience and to refine their performance.
Review: ON YOUR FEET! at St. Mark's Players
What did our critic think of ON YOUR FEET! at St.
Review: ALICE (IN WONDERLAND) at The Washington Ballet
The Washington Ballet’s ALICE (in wonderland) is a theatrical, whimsical, and approachable translation of Lewis Carroll’s iconic duology, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.
Review: MUFFED at Prologue Theatre
'Muffed' is an incredibly clever and fun piece of art, with thoughtful, nuanced performances and carefully detailed production elements.
Review: DISNEY'S THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at The Music Center At Strathmore
Overall, the night was highly enthralling and a testament to the importance of young minds' access to the arts.
Review: CHARLOTTE'S WEB at Adventure Theatre
Adventure Theatre's production of the E.
Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Signature
After “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” first premiered on Broadway in 1998, Signature Theatre became one of the first regional theaters to stage the brash hit in its own very successful production in 2002.
Review: GIGENSIS: THE GENERATION OF THE EARTH at Kennedy Center
What did our critic think of GIGENSIS: THE GENERATION OF THE EARTH at Kennedy Center? In his new work “GIGENSIS: The Generation of the Earth,” Akram Khan interprets a story of familial relations from the ancient Sanskrit epic The Mahabharata.
Review: SOFONISBA at Washington Stage Guild
How do you define yourself in a society where everyone seems to have already accepted their place and purpose? Based on a true story, Washington Stage Guild’s SOFONISBA is both a deserved biography of an overlooked artist and a comedic drama of self-determination.
Review: ANNIE at the National Theatre in Washington, DC
It's an age-old showbiz adage—never work with children or animals.
Review: FAKE IT UNTIL YOU MAKE IT at Arena Stage
At a time when the reckless cruelty of the current administration has been decimating the city of federal workers and shuttering NGOs, there may not be much appetite for a comedy romp about infighting among such agencies.
Review: BEEJA - EARTH SEED by Malavika Sarukkai at the Kennedy Center
Beeja - Earth Seed by Malavika Sarukkai is the latest dance offering as part of the Kennedy Center’s Earth to Space festival.
Review: CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN THEATER FESTIVAL'S Summer 2025 Season Announced
The ability to tell our stories and share of ourselves, with a community that is eager to reach out, is a superpower we all have.
Review: CULLUD WATTAH at Mosaic Theater
The Flint, Michigan water crisis began when the city decided to save money by switching its source of water from Detroit to the Flint River in 2014.
Review: BEOWULF: A RETELLING by Taffety Punk Theatre
What did our critic think of BEOWULF: A RETELLING by Taffety Punk Theatre? Experience a dynamic retelling of Beowulf by Taffety Punk Theatre.
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Macbeth - Academy Summer Repertory Shakespeare Theatre Company (7/16-7/25) |
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Pete the Cat: A Live Rock Musical Imagination Stage (6/17-7/26) |
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Twelfth Night - Academy Summer Repertory Shakespeare Theatre Company (7/15-7/25) |
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Define "Black" District Fringe (7/12-7/17) |
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Body Language The Allan Lefcowitz Theater at The Writer's Center (9/25-9/27) PHOTOS |
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Summer Concert Series: Uptown McLean Central Park Amphitheater (7/30-7/30) |
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Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Wolf Trap (8/14-8/14) |
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Josh Groban Wolf Trap (8/22-8/22) |