BWW Review: Rorschach Theatre takes on Death in A BID TO SAVE THE WORLD
Rorschach Theatre often tackles strange and sometimes difficult productions, and A BID TO SAVE THE WORLD fits right in with that lineup.
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BWW Review: Rep Stage Presents THE OTHER PLACE - A Play to Remember
Sharr White's masterful work packs a emotional wallop
BWW Review: Don't Miss the Dazzling CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at NextStop Theatre Company
The vibe of the swinging sixties, the cat and mouse intrigue, the jazzy score, the witty lyrics - this is the winning combination NextStop Theatre Company has captured for their new and lively production of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN - The Musical.
BWW Review: Amusing THE LAST SCHWARTZ at Theater J
'The Last Schwartz,' a play that's perfectly suited for Theater J, is certainly a familiar trope for its audience: Somebody brings home a non-Jewish women to a solemn family occasion fraught with religious underpinnings.
BWW Review: Roundhouse & Olney's ANGELS IN AMERICA: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES an Artistic and Historic Triumph
Angels in America: Millennium Approaches is not just a national treasure, it is a glimpse of history in the making; it is a then-marginalized community seizing the stage, demanding attention, and beginning the long process of changing hearts and minds across the country.
BWW Review: Caryl Churchill's CLOUD 9 Soars at Studio
If Studio Theatre has a go-to playwright, it's been Caryl Churchill, the award-winning British innovator and provocateur, whose season-opening 'Cloud 9' at the theater is as brash and challenging as anything on area stages, and yet was first written over 30 years ago.
BWW Review: You're Doing Fine OKLAHOMA! Riverside Center presents exciting production of Rodgers and Hammerstein classic
Rodgers and Hammerstein's first landmark collaboration is in great hands at Riverside Center in Fredericksburg.
BWW Review: Artistry and Acting are Reasons Enough to See I CALL MY BROTHERS at Forum Theatre
I can nearly always count on the small, but mighty Forum Theatre to conjure up selections each season that are a little out-of-the-box, and present them with an abundance of creativity.
BWW Review: Scena Theatre's REPORT TO AN ACADEMY Shows Kafka at his Unnerving Best
One of the show's most fascinating aspects is the choreography of McNamara's movements; Red Peter tends to morph into the Variety Show act he was trained to perform, shuffling from side to side and raising his hat and cane as if for applause.
BWW Review: LOBBY HERO is Well-Acted Despite Script's Setbacks at 1st Stage Theatre
1st Stage Theatre's production of Lobby Hero features a solid, talented small cast who does their best with the out-dated script written by Kenneth Lonerga
BWW Review: The Stirring New Musical COME FROM AWAY Plays Ford's Theatre
Featuring a book, music, and lyrics by the married Canadian duo of Irene Sankoff and David Hein, Come From Away explores a subject area that's bound to bring up some painful memories for some.
BWW Review: Fun and Irreverent URINETOWN at Constellation Theatre Company
Who knew ecological adversity and failed policy could be so much fun? It's a grim world in Urinetown where a dire water shortage has made it a privilege to pee anywhere but the corporate amenities.
BWW Review: BLACKBERRY DAZE at MetroStage
BLACKBERRY DAZE gives something for audiences to think about.
BWW Review: Mosaic Theater's SATCHMO AT THE WALDORF A Reflection of Our Times
When you have a chance to see a seasoned actor like Craig Wallace, gifted with quiet charisma, performing a one-man show and embodying three inimitably American characters, all I can say is - stop reading this drivel, just go see the man.
BWW Review: The Klunch Presents Kinetic Comedy THE LAST CLASS: A JAZZERCIZE PLAY
For a play that is essentially about deciding when it's time to say goodbye to the one dream that has made you happy, THE LAST CLASS: A JAZZERCIZE PLAY is as funny as it is insightful.
BWW Review: Signature Theatre's JELLY'S LAST JAM is a Stylish and Swanky Affair
Signature Theatre's Jelly's Last Jam is a stylish and swanky affair that radiates with soulful energy.
BWW Review: Keegan Theatre's Masterful THE LONESOME WEST a Brawling Night of Theatre
For fans of McDonagh's outrageous dramaturgy, Keegan Theatre's production of The Lonesome West should be truly satisfying, especially now that the dog days of summer are upon us.
BWW Review: Mike Daisey Returns to Woolly Mammoth with THE TRUMP CARD
Mike Daisey's captivating performance, capably directed by Isaac Butler, is a must-see.
BWW Review: Jade Jones Presents JAZZED AND JADED at Creative Cauldron's 2016 Summer Cabaret Series
Let's be honest - with the state of current affairs, the political circus, the ongoing tragedies around the world - we're all feeling at least a little jaded these days.
BWW Review: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE at the Kennedy Center
The Merchant of Venice doesn't trade anything for a fantastic touring show.
BWW Review: Quotidian's THE LADY WITH THE LITTLE DOG a Gorgeous Chamber Piece
The Lady with the Little Dog is one of Chekhov's most beloved short stories, and it is especially gratifying to see that Director/Designer Stephanie Mumford has taken The Lady with the Little Dog and created an intimate one-hour visit to late 19th-century Russia.
BWW Review: Thought-Provoking REDDER BLOOD Premieres at The Hub Theatre
The Hub Theatre's REDDER BLOOD, co-produced with the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, is many things: a dysfunctional family drama, a romantic sitcom, and a philosophical exploration.
BWW Review: National Tour Of Webber's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Is A Dream Come True
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA I just experienced at the Kennedy Center renewed my faith in the show: it is a delight for all the senses, possesses dazzling stagecraft, and is performed by a cast that mines the romance, danger, and intrigue from the story and score.
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CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical Arena Stage (6/12-8/09) |
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Macbeth - Academy Summer Repertory Shakespeare Theatre Company (7/16-7/25) |
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Pete the Cat: A Live Rock Musical Imagination Stage (6/17-7/26) |
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Twelfth Night - Academy Summer Repertory Shakespeare Theatre Company (7/15-7/25) |
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WHEN I WAS District Fringe (7/10-7/26) PHOTOS |
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Hook in Concert Wolf Trap (9/05-9/05) |
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How To Die In Japan University of the District of Columbia (7/12-7/25) PHOTOS VIDEOS |
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Pippin Signature Theatre (5/12-7/26) |
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The Rocky Horror Show Ovations Theatre (7/31-8/09) |
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Penny's Dreadful Parlour: The Séance of Edgar Allan Poe The Ghost Museum (7/16-7/25) VIDEOS |