Review: NOEL: JESUS IS BORN! at Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center has never presented a Christmas spectacular in house before.
Washington, DC Theater Reviews
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Review: CHANUKKAH IN THE DARK at Theater J
Theater J’s Chanukah in the Dark, directed by Tyler Herman, is a play with music (by Adam Wernick), and it is a wonderful, family-friendly celebration of Hanukkah.
Review: THE LITTLE PRINCE Presented by Washington National Opera At Kennedy Center
Traditionally when you think of what an opera is, visions of four hour long extravaganzas with beautiful singing but with stilted or no acting at all come to mind.
Review: A HOLIDAY POPS! with Melinda Doolittle and the National Symphony Orchestra, Steven Reineke Conductor at Kennedy Center
At this festive time of year, everyone has a favorite tradition.
Review: THE OTHER SIDE STORY at GALA Hispanic Theatre
Most know the musical “West Side Story,” where Puerto Rican and white gangs rumble on the Upper West Side 1950s New York in the manner of the Montagues and Capulets.
Review: AN IRISH CAROL at The Keegan Theatre
DC holiday theatre isn’t complete without The Keegan Theatre’s AN IRISH CAROL- an uproarious, colorfully-phrased ode to Christmas.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS at Olney Theatre
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS at Olney Theatre? Olney Theatre continues its lovely tradition of its annual rendering of Paul Morella’s one-person adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas.
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The National Theatre
The biggest issues with the musical adaptation of 'Water for Elephants' is that it doesn’t seem to know what it’s trying to be, and the choreographic and performance talent in this tour would be better served by stronger material.
Review: The Washington Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER at Warner Theatre
The Washington Ballet’s The Nutcracker was a faithful rendition of the holiday classic with a whimsical Washingtonian twist.
Review: Birthday Candles at 1st Stage
1st Stage’s production of Birthday Candles, directed by Alex Levy and written by Noah Haidle, is a celebration of life, love, and family with a stellar cast led by Deidra LaWan Starnes.
Review: LEA SALONGA: STAGE, SCREEN, & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN at The Music Center At Strathmore
Before Lea Salonga stepped out on the stage of the Strathmore this past Saturday evening, I could feel the anticipation building.
Review: RULES FOR LIVING at Round House Theatre
What did our critic think of RULES FOR LIVING at Round House Theatre?
Review: FROSTY THE SNOW MAN at Adventure Theatre MTC
Back in the day around this time of year, there used to be these things called variety shows which featured big musical artists singing their hearts out for the holidays.
Review: THE IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY at The Kennedy Center
The Improvised Shakespeare Company has kicked off their 8th annual tour at the Kennedy Center, running through December 23.
Review: STEP AFRIKA! MAGICAL MUSICAL HOLIDAY STEP SHOW at Arena Stage
DC’s own Step Afrika! returned to Arena Stage on Friday for its annual Magical Musical Holiday Step Show.
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Shakespeare Theatre Company
A charming and engaging musical romp.
Review: MANHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS at The Music Center At Strathmore
The holiday season is now in full swing and amidst all the “God bless us all” and Sugar Plums is a seasonal perennial that has been kicking holiday music up a notch for over 40 years now.
Review: Cincinnati Ballet’s The Nutcracker at The Kennedy Center
Cincinnati Ballet’s The Nutcracker, choreographed by Victoria Morgan and conducted by Alyssa Wang, is whimsical and magical, a perfect show for the holiday season.
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at National Theatre
A sophisticated, slightly sweet, and satiric tone sweeps over the characters of the luxuriously professional production of the musical Some Like it Hot, now touring at the National Theatre.
Review: SHAMROCK TENORS: CHRISTMAS IN BELFAST At The Kennedy Center
Fresh from an Australia tour, the boys, who have been together for most of 8 years, put on a scaled down show that combined Christmas favorites with classic drinking and parting of ways songs.
Review: ACCUSED! at The Stage Guild
'Accused!' will appeal to mystery buffs and casual fans alike.
Review: THE SNOWMAN AND THE SNOWDOG at Imagination Stage
THE SNOWMAN AND THE SNOWDOG is a loved, British animated short children’s film and you can now see it acted out on stage at Imagination Stage in Bethesda, MD.
Review: CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR at Kennedy Center
Champions of Magic: Holiday Spectacular isn’t really a holiday show; it’s more of a love letter to magic.
Review: HADESTOWN at The National Theatre
Hadestown is a song you’ll want to hear again and again and again and again.
Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at Olney Theatre Center
This holiday season Olney Theatre Center's Hello, Dolly! gives audiences a chance to see a rarely performed classic on the Roberts Mainstage, in an entertaining production that harks back to the Golden Age of Broadway musicals.
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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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BAD KREYÒL Mosaic Theater Company (5/20-6/13) |
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Special Event: ARTS By George!: Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra Center for the Arts (10/03-10/03) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Washington DC (9/26-9/26) |
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Doja Cat at Capital One Arena Capital One Arena (11/11-12/11) |
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Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (12/04-12/23) |
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Ford''s Theatre presents: Come From Away Ford's Theatre (9/10-10/18) |