Washington, DC Theater Reviews

BWW Review: An Emotionally Stirring and Powerful NEXT TO NORMAL Rocks Keegan Theatre

by Benjamin Tomchik — June 22, 2016

Next to Normal may not have Hamilton's name recognition; however it easily ranks as one of the greatest musicals of this century.

BWW Review: BURIED CITIES at Source Festival

by Hannah Land — June 22, 2016

Buried Cities is a promising, if uneven, new play that features both an unsubtle debate on guns and moments of magical allegory.

BWW Review: Uplifting and Fun, but Ultimately Disappointing KINKY BOOTS Plays Kennedy Center

by Jennifer Perry — June 18, 2016

BWW Review: BALLAST at the Source Festival

by Hannah Menchhoff — June 18, 2016

Ballast looks to both sides of a transition.

BWW Review: Signature's Lighthearted MAKE 'EM LAUGH

by Benjamin Tomchik — June 15, 2016

After the events of the last few days, it feels cathartic to be in a theatre and laughing again.

BWW Review: Flying V's MATT & BEN a Hilarious Bromance Satire

by Andrew White — June 13, 2016

Director Matt Bassett has a genuine hit on his hands, driven by hilarious performances featuring two actresses-Tia Shearer (Matt) and Katie Jeffries (Ben)-who bounce gleefully off of each other for a one-hour romp.

BWW Review: DISTRICT MERCHANTS a Thought-Provoking Retelling of Shakespeare at Folger Theatre

by Pamela Roberts — June 13, 2016

DISTRICT MERCHANTS, Aaron Posner's new adaptation of Shakespeare's THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, explores the 'other-ness' of being outside the white male stations of power.

BWW Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES is Gaudy and Grand at Signature Theatre

by Barbara Johnson — June 13, 2016

'Life's not worth a damn 'til you can say, 'Hey world, I am what I am!' In a world where so many are still struggling to be who they are, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, as well as its iconic anthem of authenticity 'I Am What I Am,' is as relevant today as it was on Broadway in 1983.

BWW Review: STATIC at Source Festival

by Roger Catlin — June 13, 2016

Static is just the kind of play you might expect from a former longtime sound theatrical sound designer.

BWW Review: GOING TO A PLACE WHERE YOU ALREADY ARE a Touch of Heaven at Theater Alliance

by Andrew White — June 13, 2016

At stake for both couples in Going to a Place is the fundamental question: are we good people? And even if we tell ourselves over and over again that we're jerks, that we have no soul and not one scintilla of empathy for anyone but ourselves, could it be that we're still decent people after all? Som

BWW Review: RAGTIME - THE MUSICAL Sings Loud and Proud at Wolf Trap

by Emma Kouguell — June 10, 2016

The Washington DC area is truly lucky to get the last leg of the RAGTIME - THE MUSICAL National Tour this toasty weekend.

BWW Review: AN OCTOROON Brings Hilarity and Hard Truths to Woolly Mammoth

by Ellen Burns — June 6, 2016

"Out of every eight drops of my blood, seven are red, but one is black.

BWW Review: 1st Stage Takes on a Rarely Done Musical With FLOYD COLLINS

by Jennifer Perry — June 6, 2016

1st Stage's production is - for me, at least - a very, very welcome addition to the 2015-2016 theatre season.

BWW Review: Andrew Morrissey's Score Shows Promise in Pallas' World Premiere of LOST IN WONDERLAND

by Jennifer Perry — June 3, 2016

Overall, I look forward to what the future holds for this new musical.

BWW Review: Round House Theatre Ends its Season Strong with THE WHO & THE WHAT

by Jennifer Perry — June 2, 2016

Overall, THE WHO & THE WHAT is a strong way for Round House to end its season.

BWW Review: PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY at The Kennedy Center

by Frances Steiner — May 31, 2016

Paul Taylor is a trailblazer of modern dance.

BWW Review: Tumultuous RIVERRUN at Kennedy Center's IRELAND 100

by Roger Catlin — May 27, 2016

In a couple of weeks, another Bloomsday will be celebrated, and James Joyce's Ulysses will be read aloud by fans of Irish literature worldwide.

BWW Review: BLACKBERRY WINTER Makes Strong Premiere at Forum Theatre, Featuring One of DC's Best Actresses

by Jennifer Perry — May 27, 2016

Forum Theatre, under Dove's artistic direction, has made a wonderful habit of providing local audiences with opportunities to see unique world premieres.

BWW Review: TINY PLAYS FOR IRELAND AND AMERICA for the IRELAND 100 Festival

by Hannah Menchhoff — May 27, 2016

A show with a lot of potential needed more time.

BWW Review: Shakespeare Theatre Company Presents a Bold New THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

by Barbara Johnson — May 26, 2016

What a time for THE TAMING OF THE SHREW.

BWW Review: WHEN JANUARY FEELS LIKE SUMMER at Mosaic Theater Company

by Pamela Roberts — May 25, 2016

Mosaic Theater Company of DC completes its whirlwind inaugural year with WHEN JANUARY FEELS LIKE SUMMER, a play that is relevant, engaging and sweetly funny.

BWW Review: LIVEartDC Toasts THE MERRY DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD

by Roger Catlin — May 24, 2016

Close-up magic, where the cards and tricks fly right under a viewer's nose, is always quite effective.

BWW Review: OUT OF TIME at The Kennedy Center

by Hannah Land — May 23, 2016

Billed as an Irish dance place, Out of Time, presented as a part of the Kennedy Center's Ireland 100 festival, is actually much more.

BWW Review: Creativity Abounds in THE GIRL WHO FORGOT TO SING BADLY at Kennedy Center

by Jennifer Perry — May 23, 2016

The story, Lovett's performance, and the design elements clearly have the power to engage even those most restless children.

BWW Review: THE OBJECT LESSON Unpacks Art and Stories at Studio Theatre

by Ellen Burns — May 20, 2016

Ever wanted to take a trip down that fabled rabbit hole? Or step through the storied looking glass into a world where things are not what you expect? You know that happy anticipation you feel when you're unwrapping a gift, and you have no idea what you might find? Or how about that rush of nostalgia