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BWW Reviews:  Grain of Sand Theatre Presents TELL-TALE at Capital Fringe

BWW Reviews: Grain of Sand Theatre Presents TELL-TALE at Capital Fringe

by Jennifer Perry — July 26, 2013
Grain of Sand Theatre delivers a powerful drama with 'Tell-Tale.'...
BWW Reviews: MY CIVIL WAR at Capital Fringe is Nice Idea, Poorly Executed

BWW Reviews: MY CIVIL WAR at Capital Fringe is Nice Idea, Poorly Executed

by Jennifer Perry — July 26, 2013
Perhaps with some more work this show could be something special, but right now it's not there....
BWW Reviews: New Musical, ONE NIGHT IN NEW YORK, Debuts at Capital Fringe

BWW Reviews: New Musical, ONE NIGHT IN NEW YORK, Debuts at Capital Fringe

by Jennifer Perry — July 24, 2013
It's fun, but hardly for the history books....
BWW Reviews: Qurrat Ann Kadwani's THEY CALL ME Q at Capital Fringe is One to Remember

BWW Reviews: Qurrat Ann Kadwani's THEY CALL ME Q at Capital Fringe is One to Remember

by Jennifer Perry — July 22, 2013
In some rare cases, a decision to share tales of one's past can give the audience a theatrical experience that it will remember far after the last bow. Qurrat Ann Kadwani's solo piece 'They Call Me Q' is one of those shows....
BWW Reviews: Beltway Politics at Capital Fringe? Feffer Brilliantly Mixes Them with T

BWW Reviews: Beltway Politics at Capital Fringe? Feffer Brilliantly Mixes Them with THE POLITICIAN

by Jennifer Perry — July 22, 2013
Witty and informed....this is Fringe's must-see!...
BWW Reviews: History Comes Alive in SESQUICENTENNIAL - THE CIVIL WAR REMEMBERED at Ca

BWW Reviews: History Comes Alive in SESQUICENTENNIAL - THE CIVIL WAR REMEMBERED at Capital Fringe

by Jennifer Perry — July 22, 2013
Well-researched and performed, this one deserves an audience....
BWW Reviews: Stephanie Svec's I TRIED TO BE NORMAL ONCE, IT DIDN'T TAKE at Capital Fr

BWW Reviews: Stephanie Svec's I TRIED TO BE NORMAL ONCE, IT DIDN'T TAKE at Capital Fringe is Exceedingly Engaging

by Jennifer Perry — July 22, 2013
Svec wins the audience over and then some....
BWW Reviews: Obscure Little Musical Theatre Company Presents SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED

BWW Reviews: Obscure Little Musical Theatre Company Presents SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED at Capital Fringe

by Jennifer Perry — July 22, 2013
Well sung and engaging, this show is one to see!...
BWW Reviews:  Captivating Social Issue Gets Solo Treatment at Capital Fringe with BUL

BWW Reviews: Captivating Social Issue Gets Solo Treatment at Capital Fringe with BULLY

by Jennifer Perry — July 21, 2013
Kaplan is an engaging actor, but does his solo piece really offer anything new? You decide....
BWW Reviews: THE AFFLICTED Takes Another Look at Those Girls from Salem at Capital Fr

BWW Reviews: THE AFFLICTED Takes Another Look at Those Girls from Salem at Capital Fringe

by Jennifer Perry — July 21, 2013
I wanted to like this show, but it needs much more work if it's to have a future....
BWW Reviews: THE AGONY AND ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS: THE MUSICAL Premieres at Capital Fr

BWW Reviews: THE AGONY AND ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS: THE MUSICAL Premieres at Capital Fringe

by Jennifer Perry — July 21, 2013
This Fringe show has definite potential....
BWW Reviews: MCPHERSON MADNESS Offers Insider Look at Occupy DC at Capital Fringe

BWW Reviews: MCPHERSON MADNESS Offers Insider Look at Occupy DC at Capital Fringe

by Jennifer Perry — July 20, 2013
There is a lot to like in this play and there are ample opportunities for future development. It's also noteworthy for two stellar performances by Jen Bevan and Tina Ghandchilar....
BWW Reviews: CapFringe13 - DOUBLE FREAKQUENCY Cleverly Offers an Interactive Audio Ad

BWW Reviews: CapFringe13 - DOUBLE FREAKQUENCY Cleverly Offers an Interactive Audio Adventure

by Jeffrey Walker — July 20, 2013
DOUBLE FREAKQUENCY at the 2013 Capital Fringe Festival provides a technological twist: interactive audio theatre. Presented by AVAdventure Productions the novelty of DOUBLE FREAKQUENCY is that the audience can choose the branch of the story they wish to take with the help of a wireless headset....
BWW Reviews: Synetic Theater's Popular A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Returns

BWW Reviews: Synetic Theater's Popular A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Returns

by Jennifer Perry — July 19, 2013
While the adaptation of the classic tale is not particularly inspiring, this show is one to see for the creative staging and design work as well as a talented group of actors led by the extraordinary Alex Mills....
BWW Reviews: ROCKY HORROR SHOW Raises the Roof at Studio Theatre

BWW Reviews: ROCKY HORROR SHOW Raises the Roof at Studio Theatre

by Jeffrey Walker — July 18, 2013
Studio's production of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is electrifying. Mitchell Jarvis (from Broadway's ROCK OF AGES) stars as Frank N. Furter in this titillating, roof-raising stage show. Studio Theatre's 2ndStage productions aim to be daring and audacious and ROCKY HORROR hits a bulls-eye....
BWW Reviews: THE BOOK OF MORMON at the Kennedy Center - Is it Worth the Hype?

BWW Reviews: THE BOOK OF MORMON at the Kennedy Center - Is it Worth the Hype?

by Charles Shubow — July 18, 2013
MORMON plays in DC until August 13, 2013...
BWW Reviews: THE BIRDS Captivates Bethesda

BWW Reviews: THE BIRDS Captivates Bethesda

by Nisha Tracy — July 16, 2013
It's hard to approach THE BIRDS without thinking of the the 1963 Hitchcock classic, filled with action and fear. Conner McPherson's play, however, is based on du Maurier's short story and takes on a different effect. As performed by Quotidian Theatre Company under the direction of Jack Sbarbori, THE...
BWW Reviews: LEGAL TENDER Surprises and Satisfies at Capital Fringe Festival

BWW Reviews: LEGAL TENDER Surprises and Satisfies at Capital Fringe Festival

by Nisha Tracy — July 15, 2013
Nine stories in 60 minutes? Is is possible that someone could really feel satisfied by such short pieces? As it turns out, they can. LEGAL TENDER goes through a series of scenes, all beginning with the phrase, “One dollar”. This common thread creates a straightforward connection, but also hi...
BWW Reviews:  La-Ti-Do Brings a Love Letter to NYC to Capital Fringe with LOVE, NY

BWW Reviews: La-Ti-Do Brings a Love Letter to NYC to Capital Fringe with LOVE, NY

by Jennifer Perry — July 15, 2013
'Love, NY' is worthy of an audience at this year's Capital Fringe Festival....
BWW Reviews: You Win Some, You Lose Some – THE SNUFF MUSICAL Premieres at Capital F

BWW Reviews: You Win Some, You Lose Some – THE SNUFF MUSICAL Premieres at Capital Fringe

by Jennifer Perry — July 15, 2013
Sometimes you can't do it all in musical theatre. 'The Snuff Musical' is proof of that....
BWW Reviews: Two Inspiring Women Share Their Personal Stories at Capital Fringe Festi

BWW Reviews: Two Inspiring Women Share Their Personal Stories at Capital Fringe Festival

by Jennifer Perry — July 14, 2013
There are many shows to catch in this year's Fringe festival, but 'Arlington National Cemetery: My Forever Home' and 'Impossible To Translate, But I'll Try: True-Life Israeli Stories' are ones you should check out....
BWW Reviews: CapFringe13 - Faction of Fools Brings Playful Spirit to A COMMEDIA ROMEO

BWW Reviews: CapFringe13 - Faction of Fools Brings Playful Spirit to A COMMEDIA ROMEO AND JULIET

by Jeffrey Walker — July 15, 2013
Capital Fringe 2013 welcomes Faction of Fools for an enjoyable hour-long adaptation of Shakespeare's love-struck tragedy. Presented by Washington's award-winning Commedia dell'Arte theatre company, A COMMEDIA ROMEO AND JULIET is a grand showcase of the troupe's specialty....
BWW Reviews: Chicago's Second City Returns to DC's Woolly Mammoth with AMERICA ALL BE

BWW Reviews: Chicago's Second City Returns to DC's Woolly Mammoth with AMERICA ALL BETTER

by Jennifer Perry — July 13, 2013
Second City comes back to DC and does what it does best!...
BWW Reviews: Keegan's Take on Award-Winning RABBIT HOLE is Ultimately Engaging

BWW Reviews: Keegan's Take on Award-Winning RABBIT HOLE is Ultimately Engaging

by Jennifer Perry — July 8, 2013
If you need one reason to see this show it is Susan Marie Rhea's performance as grieving mother Becca. It's simply one of the best acting performances I've seen all season....
BWW Reviews: Adventure MTC Brings Dr. Seuss Classic to Life with CAT IN THE HAT

BWW Reviews: Adventure MTC Brings Dr. Seuss Classic to Life with CAT IN THE HAT

by Jennifer Perry — July 7, 2013
The production is definitely high-energy fun for the youngest of theatregoers....
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