The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Washington, DC.
The painful slow journey for understanding as to what normalcy or perceived sanity is --when a family member is suffering from bipolar illness--- is explored with heartbreaking poignancy, almost brutal honesty and with deadpan caustic humor in the musical Next to Normal.
Audra McDonald has (at least) four voices--Broadway, jazz, opera, blues--not to mention six Tonys.
Tick, tick …BOOM! is a raw and moving semi-autobiographical musical by Rent's Jonathan Larson.
This moving blend of engrossing theatre, vulnerable storytelling and masterful illusions is must see theatre.
A pleasantly diverting spectacle.
Commedia dell’Arte was a theatrical style that developed in Italy more than 450 years ago.
What did our critic think of AMERICAN OPERA INITIATIVE: THREE 20-MINUTE OPERAS at Kennedy Center?
Liz Callaway embodies and breathes the essence of Stephen Sondheim.
On January 20th, NextStop Theatre Company premiered their production of Nunsense A-Men!, directed by Andrew Regiec.
British playwright Mike Bartlett, born in 1980, takes up the legacy of London’s swinging 60s in his play Love Love Love currently running in a sharp, well-acted production at Studio Theatre.
Like many adoptees when they reach adulthood, Sun Mee Chomet had a desire to find her biological parent.
The nationally traveling version of the Broadway musical has made its Washington premiere at the Kennedy Center and is already attracting large crowds of adults and many children, some of which are attired in the costumes of its lead characters Elsa and Anna (though mostly Elsa).
The Tale of the Fisherman and the Golden Fish, a Synetic Theater production, is a whimsical, family friendly production that will leave you feeling enchanted and charmed.
An interesting and engaging interpretation of the work of one of the most consequential American songwriters.
Pretty Woman: The Musical doesn’t live up to the award-winning romantic comedy that it is based on.
I recommend this show for people of all ages who are interested in seeing a fun show that explores the theme of friendship.
What did our critic think of STEP AFRIKA!’S MAGICAL MUSICAL HOLIDAY STEP SHOW AT ARENA STAGE at Arena Stage?
What did our critic think of THE SEAFARER at Round House Theatre? Five fine actors give excellent performances in Ryan Rilette's solid production of The Seafarer through December 31.
Ten years ago, Washington National Opera (WNO) premiered a family opera about the events leading up to the birth of Jesus in a manger.
The annual National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) Holiday Pops always puts its attendees in the holiday spirit with both orchestral and vocal delights.
Just over a year ago, I reviewed 1st Stage's production of N.
The transcendent and poetic music and lyrics of legendary and influential musicians Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen are showcased with sensitivity and professional panache by two terrific artists ----Danielle Wertz and Robbie Schaefer –in Signature Theatre’s Both Sides Now: Joni Mitchell and Leo
4615 Theatre Company’s sunset production of A DELICATE SHIP underscores the company’s bittersweet farewell.
This performance was truly one of the best that I have ever seen and it was a heartwarming experience for everyone in the theater.
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GARBO: EL ACTOR QUE SAVÓ AL MUNDO (Garbo: The Actor Who Saved The World) GALA Hispanic Theatre (9/03-9/27) |
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Coming to America: An Immigrant Cabaret ExPats Theatre (9/30-10/18) |
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Misery Aldie Mill Historic Park (8/20-8/30) |
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Stonewall's Bust The Writers Center (10/09-10/25) |
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Rockville Musical Theatre presents "Caroline, or Change" F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (10/31-11/15) |
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Special Event: ARTS By George!: Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra Center for the Arts (10/03-10/03) |
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Dracula's Midnight Masquerade George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor (10/16-11/01) PHOTOS VIDEOS |
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The Fruits of Our Labor Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (9/10-11/01) |
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Washington Stage Guild (9/24-10/18) |
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Round House Theatre (9/09-10/11) |
