Washington, DC Theater Reviews

BWW Review: RENT at National Theatre

by Sophie Williams — November 19, 2019

For those who have been paying attention for the last 20-ish years, RENT was/is a pretty big deal.

BWW Review: DISNEY'S NEWSIES at Arena Stage

by Kelle Long — November 15, 2019

Despite being set in 1899, NEWSIES feels marvelously modern.

BWW Review: Folger Theater's AMADEUS a Descent in to the Dark Side of Musical Genius

by Andrew White — November 15, 2019

The setting for Richard Clifford's production of Amadeus, Peter Shaffer's classic, modern revenge tragedy could not be more skillfully assembled, and Clifford has created a taut, compelling evening for Folger audiences that remind us how shockingly contemporary the play's themes are.

BWW Review: EDWARD ALBEE'S OCCUPANT at Theater J

by Rachael F. Goldberg — November 14, 2019

'Occupant' is a beautiful, intimate piece about a fascinating woman, presented in a clever and engaging manner.

BWW Review: MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP: PEPPERLAND at The Kennedy Center

by Rachael Goldberg — November 14, 2019

The knowledge that Mark Morris Dance Group's 'Pepperland' is based on the Beatles' a?oeSgt.

BWW Review: AIRNESS at Keegan Theatre

by Brandon Horwin — November 15, 2019

'What does air guitar teach us? Everything we need to rock, is already inside us' is a line that the character of Golden Thunder delivers midway through this fun and fresh play.

BWW Review: AGNES OF GOD at Factory 449

by Rachael Goldberg — November 13, 2019

Factory 449's 'Agnes of God' is an emotional, intimate play that speaks to inner struggles.

BWW Review: WHITE PEARL at Studio Theatre

by Benjamin Tomchik — November 12, 2019

Studio Theatre's production is frustrating since both the creative and acting components of this production are stellar.

BWW Review: THE HAVEL PROJECT: VANĚK UNLEASHED & PROTEST at Alliance For New Music-Theatre

by Roger Catlin — November 12, 2019

Before he became the last president of Czechoslovakia - and the first president of the Czech Republic -- the famous Eastern European freedom fighter Václav Havel was a playwright.

BWW Review: A CHORUS LINE at Signature Theatre

by Elliot Lanes — November 12, 2019

I am often asked what my all time favorite Broadway musical is.

BWW Review: LOVERS' VOWS at We Happy Few

by Roger Catlin — November 11, 2019

Kudos to We Happy Few artistic director Kerry McGee for researching 'obsessively' the works of female playwrights of the 17th and 18th century, and for finding one in particular that can speak to modern audiences with some verve and relevance.

BWW Review: SEA at Scena Theatre

by Evann Normandin — November 9, 2019

I have to hand it to Scena Theatre- they consistently elevate interesting, international work.

BWW Review: BLUE CAMP at Rainbow Theatre Project

by Kelle Long — November 6, 2019

The Rainbow Theatre Project's BLUE CAMP is ready for a wider audience.

BWW Review: THE MAGIC FLUTE at Washington National Opera

by Jenny Minich — November 5, 2019

The magic of the WNO's THE MAGIC FLUTE is that it is captivating for all ages and a tempting proposition for first-timers and opera-buffs alike.

BWW Review: THEORY at Mosaic Theater Company

by Rachael Goldberg — November 3, 2019

Theory is an interesting show with a strong cast and solid technical elements.

BWW Review: THE MANGANIYAR SEDUCTION at Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater

by Mary Lincer — November 2, 2019

BWW Review: WNO's Superb OTELLO at the Kennedy Center

by Benjamin Tomchik — November 1, 2019

Giuseppe Verdi's penultimate masterpiece is brought to its intense glory in a production filled with magnificent performances and crackling with dramatic fervor.

BWW Review: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS IN CONCERT at Young Artists Of America At Strathmore

by Russell Smouse — October 29, 2019

Young Artists of America put together an impressive concert performance of Mary Roger's and Marshall Barer's Once Upon a Mattress Conducted by Kristofer Sanz, Vocal Directed by Rolando Sanz and Narrated and directed for the stage by Leayne Dempsey.

BWW Review: PORT AUTHORITY at Quotidian Theatre Company

by Mary Lincer — October 27, 2019

Conor McPherson's 2006 play, Port Authority, now onstage in Bethesda at Quotidian Theatre, lacks bells, whistles, or coups de theatre.

BWW Review: RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN at Arena Stage

by Rachael Goldberg — October 27, 2019

'Right to be Forgotten' is a thought-provoking, insightful play that addresses a key issue in our lives.

BWW Review: EVERYBODY at Shakespeare Theatre Company

by Rachael Goldberg — October 24, 2019

'Everybody' may not be for, well, everybody - it's a quirky play that tackles humanity, life, death, and our own fragile existence head-on.

BWW Review: KID PRINCE AND PABLO at Kennedy Center

by Jane Horwitz — October 24, 2019

This rap-infused, woke update of Mark Twain's The Prince and The Pauper, a world premiere theater piece for young audiences commissioned by the Kennedy Center, has many charms and much humor, even if it goes more than a little heavy on the agitprop for audiences under the age of 10.

BWW Review: SHE KILLS MONSTERS at Rorschach Theatre

by Roger Catlin — October 24, 2019

There are signs that the grandaddy of role-playing games, Dungeons & Dragons, is making a comeback, even among the kind of kids who'd usually be glued to their computer games.

BWW Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Constellation Theatre Company

by Jenny Minich — October 23, 2019

If you crave a dose of Halloween vibes, Constellation Theatre Company's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is just the ticket.

BWW Review: Prologue Theatre's DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD an Edgy, Wild Ride

by Andrew White — October 23, 2019

Prologue Theatre is putting its own stamp on a play that has acquired a huge cult following over the years, especially within the LGBTQ+ community.