The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Washington, DC.
A friendship between prominent historical figures is a fascinating subject, and reimagining their discussions about their shared experiences as well as their own areas of expertise can be grounds for great theatre.
Ally Theatre's '#poolparty' is a prime example of discovering a little known chapter of local history, fashioning it into art and creating a more universal statement.
If you're into smooth vocals, sharp moves, and nostalgia-inducing moments that give you goosebumps, AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS is for you.
For all the bad in this country right now, there are still things that bring us happiness and joy.
Motown the Musical is a high energy musical featuring a talented cast and high production quality.
Peter Pan is possibly one of the most commonly adapted and re-adapted works for the stage.
Tony Award-nominated actress Eva Noblezada has had a kind of meteoric rise to stardom over the last few years.
With so many things to worry about or be sad about in 2018, there is no shortage of people searching for solace wherever they can find it.
"Other Life Forms" is an insightful, comedic look into our own humanity.
'Holocaust Opera' is probably not the most inviting description for the season ending offering for the In Series.
If the rousing and prolonged applause and immediate standing ovation is any indication, this show is going to wow local audiences all throughout the summer.
The tone for Mona Mansour's three-plays is set with two words projected onto a spinning set piece: “It's complicated.
Summer theater offerings in D.
Round House Theatre's The Legend of Georgia McBride will leave you amped-up and ready to take on the outside world.
Talk about 'Freaky Friday.
Throughout theatrical history there have been many cases where the acting and physical elements of a show have hidden the woes of a bland script.
A cast of Broadway and television actors with vocal, dance, and comedy chops to spare join with a much-loved featured local theater star to deliver a must-see, entertaining semi-staged performance of the Pulitzer Prize-winning (1962) musical comedy.
At Trayf's core is the search for two universal desires, purpose and identity, and the play does not require one to be overly religious or familiar with Orthodox Judaism to enjoy it.
I've seen a lot of Shakespeare lately.
Featuring one of the most eclectic set lists I've encountered in recent years, Lea Michele and Darren Criss' - of 'Glee' and Broadway fame - one-night-only concert at the Kennedy Center was nothing short of entertaining and delightful.
Swimming with Whales is joyful, funny, and surprising in all the ways that life everyday can be.
An Iliad is not the epic poem you remember from your freshman Western lit class.
Featuring a compelling script, some of the best acting you're bound to see anywhere locally (most notably from Jon Hudson Odom) under the swift and inspired direction by Marti Lyons, and strong production elements (even music!), this is an unpredictable "only at Woolly" experience you won't want to
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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 Little Theatre presents "The Game's Afoot" F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (9/25-10/04) |
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Ford''s Theatre presents: Come From Away Ford's Theatre (9/10-10/18) |
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ArmEvents presents: An Evening of Elegance & Virtuosity Live Concert F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (9/12-9/12) |
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Body Language The Allan Lefcowitz Theater at The Writer's Center (9/25-9/27) PHOTOS |
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My English Persian Kitchen Mosaic Theater Company (11/12-12/06) |
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Factory of Fear - Outbreak ARTfactory (10/15-10/24) |
