Washington, DC Theater Reviews

BWW Review: Curious SEULS Makes US Premiere at Kennedy Center

by Jennifer Perry — September 21, 2015

Wajdi Mouawad's SEULS is memorable.

BWW Review: INHERITANCE CANYON by Taffety Punk

by Hannah Land — September 20, 2015

Absurdist comedy and sparking physical comedy collide in Taffety Punk's Inheritance Canyone

BWW Review: AN INSPECTOR CALLS at Everyman Theatre - A Masterpiece of a Thriller

by Charles Shubow — September 21, 2015

An evening of theater you will long remember.

BWW Review: Round House Theatre's IRONBOUND Simmers Quietly

by Jennifer Perry — September 16, 2015

If I were to describe Martyna Majok's IRONBOUND in but a few words, I would refer to it as follows: "a deceptively simple, thought-provoking, and elegant work of art.

BWW Review: HAY FEVER at Olney Theatre Center - This Farce is a Sheer Delight!

by Charles Shubow — September 16, 2015

Noel Coward classic play is an homage to British comedy.

BWW Review: CAPS FOR SALE, THE MUSICAL Charms at Adventure Theatre MTC

by Emma Kouguell — September 16, 2015

The beloved peddler's quest for his missing caps has taken a musical twist! CAPS FOR SALE, THE MUSICAL kicks off Adventure Theatre MTC's 2015-2016 season.

BWW Review: Studio's CHIMERICA is Big as a Continent

by Roger Catlin — September 15, 2015

Twenty-six years ago, the day after thousands of soldiers in China's so called People's Liberation Army cleared Tiananmen Square, killing what could have been thousands of students who had been protesting there, a lone man with plastic grocery bags stood in front of a line of advancing tanks there.

BWW Review: Woolly Mammoth's WOMEN LAUGHING ALONE WITH SALAD

by Ellen Burns — September 13, 2015

Lettuce and laughter were being tossed in abundance at last night's opening, and world premiere, of playwright Sheila Callaghan's new play, WOMEN LAUGHING ALONE WITH SALAD, the inaugural production of Woolly Mammoth's 36th season.

BWW Review: NIGHT FALLS ON THE BLUE PLANET Mapping A New World

by Pamela Roberts — September 11, 2015

As the wheel spins and two sisters clomp around the board with their plastic cars playing the game of LIFE, we recognize Renee's own life has much higher stakes .

BWW Review: THE OREGON TRAIL is a Rough Journey at Flying V Theatre

by Hannah Wing — September 7, 2015

The hardest parts of a journey are staying the course and overcoming obstacles.

BWW Review: Kristin Chenoweth Graces Wolf Trap

by Ellen Burns — August 29, 2015

There are many gifted vocalists in this world (more about that later) and many gifted vocalists with charming personalities, but the sheer volume of gift and charm packed into the diminutive Kristin Chenoweth is a wonder to behold.

BWW Review: DOGFIGHT at Keegan Theatre

by Jamie McGonnigal — August 28, 2015

The musical tells the story of a marine about to head to Vietnam for the war that saw an estimated 1.

BWW Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Scena Theatre

by Heather Nadolny — August 27, 2015

Scena Theatre's gender-bending THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is a great idea conceptually, but some performances and technical choices ultimately take away from the production.

BWW Review: Signature Theatre's THE FIX Rocks DC!

by Benjamin Tomchik — August 24, 2015

The Fix has exactly what it takes to be a smashing production! Clever, dazzling and perfect for a Washington audience, The Fix is a must see at Signature.

BWW Reviews: KISS ME KATE is 'Too Darn Hot' at NextStop Theatre

by Hannah Wing — August 24, 2015

Lilli Vanessi's life is moving up.

BWW Review: #DEATHPARTY Opens Women's Fest

by Roger Catlin — August 21, 2015

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BWW Review: THE ADVENTURES OF PRINCE ACHMED at Constellation Theatre Company

by Heather Nadolny — August 19, 2015

Tim Teasley's original score accompanying Lotte Reininger's animated film THE ADVENTURES OF PRINCE ACHMED provides an evening of interesting fusion.

BWW Reviews: ONE IN THE CHAMBER Plays at Mead Theatre Lab

by Keith Tittermary — August 11, 2015

One In The Chamber, being presented at the Mead Theatre Lab, does attempt to politicize this issue, or attempt to come to a resolution.

BWW Reviews: Satiric, Sardonic SEDARIS at Wolf Trap

by Andrew White — August 5, 2015

Today, Sedaris' work isn't just published in the New Yorker, not just in book form, he is now in huge demand as a reader.

BWW Reviews: Lesser Known Aspect of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Explored in 'IT'S WHAT WE DO': A PLAY ABOUT THE OCCUPATION

by Jennifer Perry — August 2, 2015

This is the kind of theatre piece one does not often see in the Fringe and it's one with some promise.

BWW Reviews: Electric World Premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN Shows Promise at Arena Stage

by Jennifer Perry — July 31, 2015

I am happy to report that there's a lot to like in this drama with comedic undertones.

BWW Reviews: Adventure Theatre MTC's OLIVER! Brings Bit of London to Bethesda

by Jennifer Perry — July 28, 2015

The production is not without its challenges, but one has to certainly admire Producing Artistic Director Michael J.

BWW Reviews: TWELVE ANGRY MEN a Spirited Send-off for American Century Theater

by Andrew White — July 27, 2015

The American Century Theater's tenure as the DC area's advocate for neglected 20th century American drama comes to a close with a revival of one of their signature productions, the authorized stage version of Reginald Rose's classic Twelve Angry Men.

BWW Reviews: Take a Bite Out of SILENCE! at Studio Theatre's 2nd Stage

by Jamie McGonnigal — July 21, 2015

Studio Theatre's 2nd Stage has been transformed into a cabaret theatre, complete with proscenium running lights and a runway that would make any Mama Rose proud.

BWW Reviews: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Synetic Theater

by Hannah Menchhoff — July 20, 2015