Washington, DC Theater Reviews

BWW Review: Companhia de Dança Deborah Colker Returns to Kennedy Center with DOG WITHOUT FEATHERS (Cão Sem Plumas)

by Jennifer Perry — October 21, 2018

One cannot deny the uniqueness of this piece and the immeasurable talent of all involved.

BWW Review: THE FALL at Studio Theatre Must Be Seen

by Sam Abney — October 18, 2018

Every now and then, a show comes along that is an undeniable "must-watch.

BWW Review: AIDA at Constellation Theatre Company

by Elliot Lanes — October 17, 2018

Over the past few years DC's Constellation Theatre Company (CTC) has branched out from its mostly classical offerings by presenting a few musicals.

BWW Review: HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE at Round House Theatre

by Roger Catlin — October 17, 2018

What was it like 21 years ago when Paula Vogel's 'How I Learned to Drive' premiered off-Broadway?

BWW Review: ROOMS: A ROCK ROMANCE Returns to MetroStage with Energy and Enthusiasm

by Barbara Johnson — October 17, 2018

Returning to MetroStage for its tenth anniversary, ROOMS: A ROCK ROMANCE boasts an enthusiastic two-person cast and energetic backing band.

BWW Review: Shakespeare Theatre Company Showcases Their Best in an Impeccable Gala

by Sam Abney — October 16, 2018

When Shakespeare Theatre Company first announced their 2018/19 season, I was hesitant.

BWW Review: ANON(YMOUS) at Theatre Prometheus

by Rachael Goldberg — October 16, 2018

Anon(ymous) is heartfelt, haunting, and timely, and serves not only as a reminder of the darkness in our world, but also of the kindness and hope we can see even in the worst of times.

BWW Review: Spooky Action's NEW GUIDELINES FOR PEACEFUL TIMES

by Roger Catlin — October 16, 2018

In April 1945, the war in Europe had all but wrapped up, but it would be another month before the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender.

BWW Review: AMERICAN REVOLUTION at The Kennedy Center

by Rachael Goldberg — October 15, 2018

Chicago Theater Unspeakable's 'American Revolution' is unique, entertaining, and powerful, and it's not just for kids.

BWW Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at The Arlington Players

by Elliot Lanes — October 13, 2018

Here is the scenario.

BWW Review: Bracingly Timely Russian MEASURE FOR MEASURE at Kennedy Center

by Roger Catlin — October 11, 2018

BWW Review: SLEEPY HOLLOW at Synetic Theater

by Sarah Murphy — October 9, 2018

'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' draws from American literature and a variety of cinematic treatments.

BWW Review: The Washington National Opera's LA TRAVIATA is an Exquisite Revival

by Sam Abney — October 10, 2018

Even if you've never seen an opera, you know at least one or two of the tunes from Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata, which has become one of the most popular modern representations for classical opera.

BWW Review: Chilling Edgar Allan Poe Musical NEVERMORE Returns to Creative Cauldron for October

by Barbara Johnson — October 8, 2018

If your interest is piqued by the words "Edgar Allan Poe" and "musical" and "October", you're likely to enjoy the Matt Conner-directed NEVERMORE at Creative Cauldron.

BWW Review: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Makes Up for Some Errors with Great Comedy

by Sam Abney — October 6, 2018

There's nothing quite like a case of mistaken identity to really spice up a relationship.

BWW Review: Spooky SUMMERLAND at Washington Stage Guild

by Pamela Roberts — October 1, 2018

October is the ideal time to delve into the afterlife and commune with disquieted spirits.

BWW Review: HEISENBERG at Signature Theatre

by Rachael Goldberg — October 1, 2018

The play that Signature presents is actually an endearing and endearingly awkward love story between two people, but 'Heisenberg' is lacking, well, the Heisenberg.

BWW Review: CHRISTOPHER JACKSON Exudes Swagger at an Intimate Kennedy Center Concert

by Sam Abney — September 30, 2018

On Saturday night, Washington, D.

BWW Review: BORN YESTERDAY at Ford's Theatre

by Mina Radman — September 29, 2018

The most remarkable part of Ford Theatre's production of 'Born Yesterday' may not be the superb performances or the sharp-tongued humor, but the unsettling realization that this 1946 comedy feels much like present-day Washington, D.

BWW Review: Diana Ross at Strathmore

by Elliot Lanes — September 28, 2018

The word legend is tossed around a lot when talking about pop singers.

BWW Review: LINCOLNESQUE at Keegan Theatre

by Rachael Goldberg — September 27, 2018

I really wanted to like "Lincolnesque.

BWW Review: The Klunch's Failed HOW TO WIN A RACE WAR

by Roger Catlin — September 26, 2018

The new 'How to Win a Race War,' at the DC Arts Center, is awful.

BWW Review: ATMTC Thrills with BLUEBERRIES FOR SAL

by Keith Tittermary — September 26, 2018

Fats Domino once sang, 'I found my thrill, on Blueberry Hill.

BWW Review: THE EVENTS at Theater Alliance is Poignant but Imperfect

by Sam Abney — September 21, 2018

Writing about gun violence is difficult.

BWW Review: I Won't Soon Forget IF I FORGET at STUDIO THEATRE

by Evann Normandin — September 19, 2018

I won't soon forget IF I FORGET.