The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Washington, DC.
Elliot Lanes
Abby Korb
Aidan O'Connor
Andrew White
Audrey Cahak
Brian Bochicchio
David Friscic
Doug Poms
Jackson Malmgren
Jake Bridges
Laurie Sara Oliver
Lora Strum
Mary Lincer
Pamela Roberts
Rachael F. Goldberg
Roger Catlin
An obvious labor of love by all concerned, actor and writer John Leguizamo’s The Other Americans is an extremely well-written and highly ambitious play that delineates the tragedy of a man’s fatal flaws ripping apart his family at the seams.
While neither piece of choreography made full use of the dancers’ prowess, Thursday’s opening night performance was nonetheless a captivating and welcome distraction.
Doktor Kaboom (and no, I didn't spell that wrong) is a man of science.
As the first person to serve as Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra, Ben Folds has had several opportunities over the past few years to perform with the organization.
The Washington National Opera’s production of Beethoven’s Fidelio is a triumph of elegant, efficient style and directorial finesse.
'Gods & Mortals: A Celebration of Wagner' is a beautiful, if limited, array of performances and works highlighting both the composer and Kennedy Center’s own wonderful talent.
What did our critic think of ASTRO BOY AND THE GOD OF COMICS at Flying V?
Maestro Steven Reineke never ceases to amaze me with the wide range of artists he brings to DC to play with YOUR National Symphony Orchestra (NSO).
With the size of theatrical orchestras being drastically cut, one of the few places left to hear a full string section is at a symphonic concert.
A veneer of unabashed professionalism, musical prowess, and often amusing self-reflection enveloped the Broadways star Norm Lewis (The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, etc.
What did our critic think of THE PLIANT GIRLS at Theatre Prometheus/Nu Sass?
What did our critic think of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Capital One Hall?
It was 20 years ago when 'Mean Girl' first hit movie theaters, cementing a certain kind of malevolent high school clique even as it launched a million memes, introduced a generation of actresses and established a pink dress code for its female fans years before “Barbie.
It was 30 years ago this week that a stylish Portland, Ore.
The latest entry into Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage series is the crowd pleasing quirky musical by William Finn (Music and Lyrics) and Rachel Sheinkin (Book) known as The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee.
At 55 minutes, Karen Zacarias' play, Frida Libre, runs the perfect length for the young people (age 5 and up) that Gala Hispanic Theatre wants to cultivate as the audiences of the future.
What did our critic think of THE WOMAN IN BLACK at The Keegan Theatre?
The National Ballet of Ukraine and the Shumka Dancers recently performed a beautiful program at the Kennedy Center Opera House aptly titled Nadiya Ukraine, “nadiya” meaning “hope” in Ukrainian.
Confounding at times and also beautiful, this traditional puppetry company is wrapping us a US tour.
A modern spin on an evergreen tragedy, with mixed results.
Aaron Sorkin's original concept for The West Wing was a show depicting the behind-the-scenes workings of the White House, focusing on the President's top advisors and staff, with the President playing a very minor, cameo role.
She Persisted is a best-selling book by Chelsea Clinton, and the musical SHE PERSISTED at Adventure Theatre MTC completely does the book justice.
Few American composers have been as influential as Stephen Sondheim, who passed away in 2021 at the age of 91.
Solo theatrical pieces are probably among the hardest sells to an audience because there is only one performer keeping you interested in the subject.
Matthew Broderick stars in the Babbitt of BABBITTs at Shakespeare Theatre Company.
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CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical Arena Stage (6/12-8/09) |
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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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Hairspray Hylton Performing Arts Center (9/18-9/27) |
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A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder Olney Theatre Center (7/02-8/23) |
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The Outsiders Kennedy Center Opera House (8/01-8/01) |
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Body Language The Allan Lefcowitz Theater at The Writer's Center (9/25-9/27) PHOTOS |
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One and the Same District Fringe (7/12-7/23) |
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Josh Groban Wolf Trap (8/22-8/22) |
