Review: JOHN WILLIAMS 90TH BIRTHDAY GALA CONCERT at Kennedy Center
109 film scores, lots of symphonic music, and the music you hear during the Olympics doesn't even begin to properly describe a true living musical legend like John Williams.
Washington, DC Theater Reviews
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Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Kennedy Center
Harper Lee’s classic book To Kill A Mockingbird has a legion of fans and so does the 1962 film but it would be best to forget the source material and simply savor the theatricality of the play To Kill A Mockingbird now playing at the Kennedy Center.
Review: RED VELVET Captivates on Opening Night at Shakespeare Theatre Company
The Shakespeare Theatre Company wraps up its 2021/2022 season with a brilliant production of Red Velvet, directed by Jade King Carroll, playing now at the Michael R.
Review: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE at The Keegan Theatre
'Shakespeare in Love' may appeal to fans of the movie, but its convoluted plot and awkward presentation make this production one that is unlikely to earn new admirers.
Review: JERSEY BOYS at the Kennedy Center
A group of streetwise guys from Jersey sing about the everyday battles of daily life that so many people can relate to in the emotionally direct and hard -hitting smash hit tour of Jersey Boys now playing at the Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater.
Review: FIRES IN THE MIRROR: CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN AND OTHER IDENTITIES at Theater J
'Fires in the Mirror: Crown Heights, Brooklyn and Other Identities' is an intense, but fascinating portrait of community and identity, with a powerhouse creative team on and off the stage.
BWW Review: MAZ AND BRICKS at Solas Nua Is Fiery, Sharp, and Timely
Fiery, sharp, timely.
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at The Kennedy Center
What did our critic think of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at The Kennedy Center?
BWW Review: NOLLYWOOD DREAMS at Round House
What did our critic think of NOLLYWOOD DREAMS at Round House? It's likely to be a crowd-pleaser, since it's from Jocelyn Bioh, who's earlier 'School Girls: Or, the African Mean Girls Play' was a hit at the Round House when it reopened following renovations in 2019.
BWW Review: UNDER THE SEA WITH DREDGIE MCGEE at 1st Stage
The magical, whimsical world of Dredgie McGee will delight children and adults alike.
BWW Review: VISIONARY VOICES at The Kennedy Center
What did our critic think of Visionary Voices at The Kennedy Center? On June 7th and 8th, In the comfortable and open atmosphere of the Kennedy Center's Opera House Theater, the New York City Ballet Presented Visionary Voices, showcasing three contemporary choreographers; Jamar Roberts, Sidra Bell,
BWW Review: DRUMFOLK at Arena Stage
Drumfolk is a feast for all of the senses, with an incredibly talented ensemble of artists.
BWW Review: UNBREAKABLE performed by Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC at Lincoln Theatre
“You Can’t Stop the Music” as the Village People say and this might have been the mission of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC (GMCW) as they sang their hearts out in esteemed composer Andrew Lippa’s original work entitled Unbreakable.
BWW Review: SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER AND TALK TO ME LIKE THE RAIN AND LET ME LISTEN at Avant Bard Theatre
Suddenly Last Summer a terrible memory was embedded in the mind of a woman, and she must now face an assault on her brain.
BWW Review: NSO POPS: LOVE: A JONI MITCHELL SONGBOOK
The prolific, gifted, and influential artist Joni Mitchell has amassed a group of devoted followers and aficionados who have followed her genre-exploring career from folk, pop, rhythm and blues, jazz, and the romantic standards she has explored in her later years.
BWW Review: A MONSTER CALLS at The Kennedy Center
A MONSTER CALLS, a powerful story of love, loss, truth and self-discovery, is beautifully rendered for the stage.
BWW Review: DESDEMONA: A PLAY ABOUT A HANDKERCHIEF at We Happy Few
Overall, 'Desdemona: A Play About a Handkerchief' is a lackluster production.
BWW Review: CARMEN at The Kennedy Center
While this production of 'Carmen' is very traditional on its face, the thoughtfulness and sheer talent packed into this performance elevates it to something far more engaging, and absolutely enchanting.
BWW Review: LUCKY STIFF at NextStop Theatre Company
A corpse, dogs, a heart-shaped box, and diamonds are just a few of the plot ingredients in the merry mix of mayhem and misadventure in the zany musical Lucky Stiff now being presented at the NextStop Theatre Company.
BWW Review: OUR TOWN at Shakespeare Theatre Company
The Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Our Town is a triumphant production of vitality, and consequence.
BWW Review: Olney Theatre's THE JOY THAT CARRIES YOU a Touching Journey Towards Renewal
'The Joy that Carries You' is a touching and touchingly thoughtful journey, one which many might recognize in their own.
BWW Review: SHOW WAY THE MUSICAL at The Kennedy Center
Show Way is a short musical adapted from the children's book of the same name by Jacqueline Woodson.
BWW Review: THERE'S ALWAYS THE HUDSON Premieres to Standing Ovation at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
The premiere of THERE’S ALWAYS THE HUDSON, on stage now at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, has been a long time coming.
BWW Review: HAIRSPRAY at National Theatre
Hang on to your big hair and take a trip back to the 1960’s with the current US touring company of the Tony Award winning musical Hairspray playing through this Sunday at the National Theatre.
BWW Review: FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME at The Kennedy Center
Freestyle Love Supreme is a unique show that consists of about an hour and a half of improvised hip-hop beats and rapping, with a healthy dose of comedy and banter.
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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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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Round House Theatre (9/09-10/11) |
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Compagnie HERVÉ KOUBI: Sol Invictus Center for the Arts (10/24-10/24) |
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Hamilton (Angelica Company) National Theatre (12/15-2/07) |
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Somewhere over the Border Mosaic Theater Company (9/10-10/04) |
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ArmEvents presents: An Evening of Elegance & Virtuosity Live Concert F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (9/12-9/12) |