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Washington, DC Theater Reviews

The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Washington, DC.

BWW Review: INTO THE WOODS at Creative Cauldron

BWW Review: INTO THE WOODS at Creative Cauldron

by Hannah Wing — May 9, 2022

Creative Cauldron’s production of Sondheim’s Into the Woods, directed by Matt Conner with music direction by Elisa Rosman, concocts a magical musical within the constraints of a small theatre space.

BWW Review: MARYS SEACOLE at Mosaic Theater Company

BWW Review: MARYS SEACOLE at Mosaic Theater Company

by Mary Lincer — May 9, 2022

Mary Seacole (1805-1881) had more skills than José Andres; in addition to establishing catering in war zones (Seacole set up a rest stop for British soldiers near the front lines during the Crimean War.

BWW Review: THE UPSTAIRS DEPARTMENT at Signature Theatre

BWW Review: THE UPSTAIRS DEPARTMENT at Signature Theatre

by Rachael F. Goldberg — May 6, 2022

While ostensibly about grief and how we see the world, 'The Upstairs Department' is really more about the central sibling relationship, about how two people can drift apart and find their way back to each other along their journeys to better understand themselves.

BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY at The National Theatre

BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY at The National Theatre

by Ken Kemp — April 14, 2022

Read our critic's review - The National Tour of Come From Away is playing this week at The National Theatre, bringing all of the joy and magic of the Broadway production with it.

BWW Review: MEAN GIRLS at Kennedy Center

BWW Review: MEAN GIRLS at Kennedy Center

by Olivia Murray — April 10, 2022

Read our critic's take as they write about how Tina Fey's well-known teen comedy fares in a new medium, made modern and on stage.

BWW News:  CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN THEATRE FESTIVAL Returns This July!

BWW News: CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN THEATRE FESTIVAL Returns This July!

by Andrew White — April 5, 2022

It's a new day in Shepherdstown, indeed; after a 2-year hiatus from live theatre, the Contemporary American Theater Festival is returning with a panoply of performances to choose from: six fascinating plays, workshops and coffees with the artists, and a cabaret or two to complement the mainstage eve

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GARBO: EL ACTOR QUE SAVÓ AL MUNDO (Garbo: The Actor Who Saved The World) in Washington, DC GARBO: EL ACTOR QUE SAVÓ AL MUNDO (Garbo: The Actor Who Saved The World)
GALA Hispanic Theatre (9/03-9/27)
Coming to America: An Immigrant Cabaret in Washington, DC Coming to America: An Immigrant Cabaret
ExPats Theatre (9/30-10/18)
Misery in Washington, DC Misery
Aldie Mill Historic Park (8/20-8/30) PHOTOS
Stonewall's Bust in Washington, DC Stonewall's Bust
The Writers Center (10/09-10/25)
The Jersey Four A Tribute to Frankie Valli and The 4 Seasons, featuring original member Gerry Polci in Washington, DC The Jersey Four A Tribute to Frankie Valli and The 4 Seasons, featuring original member Gerry Polci
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (4/18-4/18)
The Comedy of Errors in Washington, DC The Comedy of Errors
Folger Shakespeare Library (5/18-6/27)
ArmEvents presents: An Evening of Elegance & Virtuosity Live Concert in Washington, DC ArmEvents presents: An Evening of Elegance & Virtuosity Live Concert
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (9/12-9/12)
BAD KREYÒL in Washington, DC BAD KREYÒL
Mosaic Theater Company (5/20-6/13)
Dracula's Midnight Masquerade in Washington, DC Dracula's Midnight Masquerade
George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor (10/16-11/01) PHOTOS VIDEOS
Pippin in Washington, DC Pippin
The Bowie Playhouse (9/18-10/03)