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Review: SHOUT SISTER SHOUT! at Ford's Theatre
What did our critic think of SHOUT SISTER SHOUT! at Ford's Theatre? Four lady singers dominate in the very best way SHOUT SISTER SHOUT!, a musical biography of Sister Rosetta Tharpe (1915-1973). at Ford's Theatre through May 13. Sister Rosetta began singing in church alongside her mother, Katie Bell...
Review: JAGGED LITTLE PILL at National Theatre
It may be quite some time before DC audiences get a chance to see the kind of raw emotion and powerful acting and singing that Heidi Blickenstaff brings to the stage in this production of Jagged Little Pill....
Review: JULIUS CAESAR at Avant Bard Theatre
Avant Bard’s production of Julius Caesar is thoughtful, charming, and thoroughly entertaining. It’s well worth the trip over the river for Shakespeare fans and critics alike, and will hopefully change the way you view the classical figure and play that loom so large in our world....
Review: PACIFIC OVERTURES at Signature Theatre
The clash of cultures –between West and East—is portrayed with poetic and musical flourish in Signature Theatre’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s rarefied and insightful Pacific Overtures. This very specialized of musicals should now appeal to a larger audience thanks to the savvy, relevant...
Review: GLORIA: A LIFE By Emily Mann At Theater J
What did our critic think of GLORIA: A LIFE at Theater J?...
Review: CLYDE'S at Studio Theatre
The Tony nominated play by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage expertly humanizes the felonious kitchen staff of a truck stop sandwich shop through humor, storytelling and the power of possibility....
Review: A NICE INDIAN BOY at Olney Theatre Centre
A funny, touching variation on a familiar story....
Review: BLUE at Eisenhower Theater
What did our critic think of BLUE at Eisenhower Theater?...
Review: HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN at 1st Stage
A humane, engaging look at how shared trauma can lead to meaningful connection. How often does a play draw you in before it even begins? The set for 1st Stage's production of E.M. Lewis' 'How the Light Gets In,' designed by Kathryn Kawecki, is one of the most creative and innovative I have ever seen...
Review: THE MORTIFICATION OF FOVEA MUNSON at Kennedy Center
What did our critic think of THE MORTIFICATION OF FOVEA MUNSON at Kennedy Center? The Mortification of Fovea Munson is a fast-paced, TYA musical based on the novel of the same name, both penned by Mary Winn Heider. The story follows Fovea, a middle schooler who just wants to find her place in the wo...
Review: LOVE LIKE TUESDAY at Faction of Fools Theatre Company
I recommend going to see this show if you're in for a laugh and are wanting to experience a new kind of theatre....
Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Synetic Theater
I recommend going to Synetic Theater's Beauty and the Beast as you may likely have not seen anything like it before.
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Review: RED SKY PERFORMANCE: MIIGIS: UNDERWATER PANTHER at Kennedy Center
It's a little surprising that the Red Sky Performance company of Canada is just now making its debut at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. The striking group of contemporary indigenous dance has been around for 22 years, performing in 21 countries and performing at two Cultural Olympiads. And t...
Review: SELLING KABUL at Signature Theatre
Covering a topic as fraught as the US involvement in Afghanistan can be difficult and deeply painful, but Signature’s production of 'Selling Kabul' manages to be honest, unflinching, and compassionate without losing sight of who matters in its tale....
Review: KING LEAR at Shakespeare Theatre Company
STC's King Lear is fresh and breathtaking, and even funny. Yes, there is even humor in the tragedy....
Review: IN THE GUTTER At Best Medicine Rep
If you're looking for a night of light-hearted comedy disguised as a noir, this is the show for you....
Review: INTO THE WOODS at Opera House/Kennedy Center
What did our critic think of INTO THE WOODS at Opera House/Kennedy Center?...
Review: THE HIGH GROUND at Arena Stage
What did our critic think of THE HIGH GROUND AT ARENA STAGE?...
Review: GIRLHOOD at Round House Theatre
If there’s one thing that all teenagers are, it’s underestimated....
Review: NEW JACK CITY LIVE AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE at The National Theatre
What did our critic think of NEW JACK CITY LIVE AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE at The National Theatre?...
Review: KINKY BOOTS Struts Its Stuff At Olney Theatre Center
Olney Theatre Center's Kinky Boots is a stunning production that sparkles from the opening curtain to the final bows....
Review: AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE'S 'ROMEO AND JULIET' at Kennedy Center
The star-crossed story of Romeo and Juliet has certainly kept is relevance in the 426 years since William Shakespeare premiered his enduring play. Endlessly reinterpreted on stage, screen and song ever since, its leading interpretation through dance came in the mid-20th century ballet from Russian c...
Review: INCOGNITO at Constellation Theatre Company
'Incognito' is a beautiful, thoughtful play, and Constellation Theatre Company’s production is brimming with passion and talent. We may not ever fully understand what makes us who we are, but the cast and creative team at Constellation have certainly figured out what makes a good show....
Review: Jessica Vosk Presented By Washington Performing Arts At Sixth and I Historic Synagogue
We all know that Jessica Vosk is best known for her portrayal of Elphaba in Wicked. It’s how many of us first became familiar with her talents. When the tour came here to the Kennedy Center in 2016, Vosk effectively blew a hole in the roof of the Opera House. Her performance was that good. After t...
Review: 4615 Theatre's PAPER BACKS and LIFE JACKET - A Thrilling, Pensieve Showcase
Audiences rarely have the opportunity to navigate between the Scylla of relationships and the Charybdis of a wreck at sea, and 4615 Theatre’s effort here, with both paper backs and Life Jacket, is not to be missed....
Videos
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Wendell Pierce in Othello Shakespeare Theatre Company (5/19-6/28) |
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A Festival of Favorites and Firsts Theater J (5/30-6/06) |
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OR Atlas Performing Arts Center (5/15-6/07) |
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Once NextStop Theatre (5/21-6/21) |
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The Motion Arena Stage (5/06-6/14) |
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Loot Gunston Arts Center (6/05-6/28) |
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Shrek the Musical The Bowie Playhouse (5/30-6/27) |
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Rockville Musical Theatre presents "Caroline, or Change" F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (10/31-11/15) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Washington DC (6/20-6/20) |
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The Roaring Girl Spooky Action Theater (6/05-6/27) |
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