Washington, DC Theater Reviews

BWW Review: National Theatre's HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS Brings Christmas Cheer to Whoville and DC

by Benjamin Tomchik — December 15, 2016

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BWW Review: MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER at the Music Center at Strathmore

by Elliot Lanes — December 14, 2016

BWW Review: Momentum Dance Theatre's JAZZ HIP HOP NUTCRACKER

by Roger Catlin — December 13, 2016

Of the variations of Tchaikovsky's classics that take over the holiday season, Duke Ellington's 'The Nutcracker Suite' is one that's had staying power.

BWW Review: Welcome Yule with A NORDIC CHRISTMAS REVELS at Lisner Auditorium

by Jenny Minich — December 12, 2016

Journey into the wonders of Nordic winter traditions with A Nordic Christmas Revels! Explore the folklore of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway through music, song and dance.

BWW Review: Synetic Theater Presents SLEEPING BEAUTY with a Twist

by Barbara Johnson — December 12, 2016

The classic fairy tale SLEEPING BEAUTY is hundreds of years old, but Synetic Theater has improved it from an emotional standpoint by incorporating an unexpected twist: the Witch is a multidimensional person.

BWW Review: Megan Hilty Spreads Christmas Cheer at Kennedy Center

by Jennifer Perry — December 10, 2016

A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS WITH MEGAN HILTY was one of my favorite cabaret/concert experiences this year.

BWW Review: In Series Stages Rare GOYESCAS

by Roger Catlin — December 12, 2016

Leave it to the venerable In Series to mark the 100th anniversary of Enrique Granados' rarely heard and even more rarely seen opera 'Goyescas.

BWW Review: Fiasco Theater Gets Creative with INTO THE WOODS at Kennedy Center

by Jennifer Perry — December 9, 2016

While those seeking a similarly scaled production to the original Broadway production (or even the revival) might leave the Eisenhower Theatre somewhat disappointed, those open to experiencing a new interpretation of the familiar material might leave feeling they've had an opportunity to look at an

BWW Review: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE at Adventure Theatre MTC

by Elliot Lanes — December 6, 2016

BWW Review: A Festive CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns for A Holiday Run at Candy Factory Center for the Arts in Manassas

by Jeffrey Walker — December 6, 2016

Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the quartet of seasonal spectres - if these characters are back in action, it must mean A CHRISTMAS CAROL has returned to spread humbug and cheer in the Kellar Family Theatre in Manassas.

BWW Review: Folger Consort's Musical THE SECOND SHEPHERDS' PLAY

by Roger Catlin — December 6, 2016

Falstaff had the girth and beard to make for a decent Santa, but Shakespeare never wrote anything close to a Christmas play.

BWW Review: Washington Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER is a Christmas Treat

by Benjamin Tomchik — December 6, 2016

Washington Ballet's production of The Nutcracker, a beloved DC holiday tradition, has returned to the Warner Theatre in all its splendid glory.

BWW Review: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at Washington Stage Guild

by Elliot Lanes — December 5, 2016

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL MEMORY at Creative Cauldron

by Jenny Minich — December 5, 2016

Playwright Jennifer Clements re-imagines and re-frames A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be 'vivid and meaningful to a contemporary audience.

BWW Review: Delightful MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at Round House

by Roger Catlin — December 5, 2016

When every theater company feels compelled to do something Christmas-themed come December, it can lead to either overusing certain titles or creating fluffy trifles.

BWW Review: COPENHAGEN at Perisphere Theater

by Hannah Land — December 5, 2016

Perisphere Theater's Copenhagen left me feeling uneasy.

BWW Review: THE MAGI Brings Love and Lyrics to The Hub Theatre

by Barbara Johnson — December 5, 2016

The Hub Theatre's THE MAGI is in many ways made for the winter holidays: it is unabashedly about love and sacrifice.

BWW Review: Diana Ross with the National Symphony Orchestra, Emil de Cou Conductor at Kennedy Center

by Elliot Lanes — December 2, 2016

BWW Review: Craig Wallace's Triumphant Scrooge at Ford Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL

by Andrew White — December 2, 2016

It's that time of year again-and one of the city's grand annual traditions has returned to the stage, with fresh faces to add excitement to an already wonderful celebration of the Yuletide season.

BWW Review: BLACK NATIVITY at Theater Alliance

by Andrew Burrill — November 30, 2016

Langston Hughes' "Gospel Song-Play" chronicles and celebrates the birth of Jesus and the unique cultural identity and heritage of Black Americans.

BWW Review: Signature's SILVER BELLES Is More Nice than Naughty

by Benjamin Tomchik — November 30, 2016

With a 75 minute runtime, the show never becomes cloyingly sweet or as indigestible as a fruit cake, as happens with too many holiday specials.

BWW Review: ONCE will make you walk on moonbeams at The National Theatre

by Heather Hill — November 29, 2016

This is the sort of production you can slip into easily; find yourself there in the story.

BWW Review: Creativity Abounds in MOBY DICK at Arena Stage

by Jennifer Perry — November 27, 2016

As presented at Arena Stage, Lookingglass Theatre Company's 'Moby Dick' offers many theatrical surprises that are sure to enthrall nearly any theatergoer looking for something a little different this holiday season.

BWW Review: The Cincinnati Ballet's NUTCRACKER with Poodles Too at Kennedy Center

by Roger Catlin — November 25, 2016

As expected this time of year as TV ads, wreaths and shopping center crowds, 'The Nutcracker' has by now gone beyond being merely a beloved holiday tradition to possibly being the country's most performed work of any type - dance, music or theater.

BWW Review: THE CHRISTIANS at Theater J

by Pamela Roberts — November 25, 2016

'What voice is God, and what is your own wishful self?' THE CHRISTIANS by Lucas Hnath playing at Theater J examines religion's power to unite or divide us.