BWW Reviews: ROMEO AND JULIET: LOVE KNOWS NO AGE at Unexpected Stage Company
When I see that a theater's season includes ROMEO AND JULIET, I often get nervous.
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BWW Reviews: National Children's Theatre Off to Strong Start with Dahl's THE BFG
It's quite easy to root for the success of the National Children's Theatre if this inaugural production is indicative of the kind of work it will bring to our community.
BWW Reviews: JOURNEY OF A BOMBSHELL: THE INA RAY HUTTON STORY Entertains Fringe-Goers
I had more fun at this Fringe production than I have at any other in a very long time.
BWW Reviews: HAIRSPRAY Misses a Couple of Beats at Lanier Middle School
In 1960's Baltimore, Tracy Turnblad's dreams are as big as her hair.
BWW Reviews: THE WHO'S TOMMY Takes the Stage at Prince William Little Theatre
The iconic rock opera is back onstage and Prince William Little Theatre has got it.
BWW Reviews: THE MOVEMENT – 50 YEARS OF LOVE AND STRUGGLE Offers Dose of Education at Capital Fringe
While it addresses a most timely issue and would likely do well on the educational circuit, the production is unfortunately lacking in, well (it must be said)…theatricality.
BWW Review: Capital Fringe's Tempered BOND: AN UNAUTHORIZED PARODY
While the spy genre is no stranger to parody, Bond: An Unauthorized Parody can best be described in the words of another iconic superhero as rather 'mild-mannered.
BWW Reviews: Capital Fringe's AT YOUR SERVICE, MR. PRESIDENT! Makes History Personal
This charming one-man show at Capital Fringe is perfect for history and political buffs, fans of celebrity gossip or anyone wanting a peak into what life is like behind the iron gates at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
ONCE THE MUSICAL at the Kennedy Center - Seeing it Once is not enough!
Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical in 2012 is a must see.
BWW Reviews: GIRL VERSUS CORINTH Experiences Identity Crisis at Capital Fringe
Let's chalk this one up to a work in progress.
BWW Reviews: Colorful and Personalized I AM THE GENTRY Plays Capital Fringe
Bottom line? While there is nothing particularly new, original, or different about her story - and to be clear, that's what I usually look for in a solo show about one's own life - it is performed competently and likely to resonate with many audience members.
BWW Reviews: The Second City's LET THEM EAT CHAOS at Woolly Mammoth
Fans of improv, comedy and making fun of all the ridiculousness that is Washington, DC, rejoice.
BWW Reviews: AWAKE ALL NIGHT Shows Musical Promise at Capital Fringe
This one may not be quite ready for prime time, but the ambitious work has a few things going for it that would suggest there's promise in developing it further.
BWW Reviews: DUST TO DUST is a Triumph
To say that 'Dust to Dust' at the Fringe Festival leaves me speechless is an understatement.
BWW Reviews: LETO LEGEND Saves the Day with Comedy at the HUB Theatre
Leto is the mother goddess of Lucia.
BWW Reviews: TAMMY FAYE'S FINAL AUDITION Delights at the Capital Fringe
Do yourself a favor and check this one out.
BWW Reviews: Burlesque Classique Teases Their VAUDEVILLIAN ROMP
Part of the beauty of the Fringe Festival is getting to see works you wouldn't normally think of seeing.
BWW Reviews: HOW TO QUIT YOUR DAY JOB Plays at Capital Fringe
There is a humorous Venn diagram that shows that art is the intersection between absolute narcissism and crippling self-doubt.
BWW Reviews: Capital Fringe's UP FOR DEBATE Wins Over the Audience
Imagine an America where the Democratic and Republican Parties cease to exist and Mad Magazine and Monty Python administered our political system.
BWW Reviews: Family Fun With the Native Pride Dancers
Wolf Trap recently hosted the innovative Native Pride Dancers for a demonstration of Native American dance, a fascinating hour featuring young, dedicated performers.
BWW Reviews: Take a Magical Trip to Neverland with PETER PAN Under the Threesixty Big Top
To paraphrase author J.
BWW Reviews: Derek & Julianne Hough MOVE at Wolf Trap!
Dancers touring like rock stars might invoke some doubt, but the motto of Derek and Julianne Hough's Move Live on Tour is "Motion=Emotion," and it's a safe bet that the audience at Wolf Trap on Friday night was feeling it.
BWW Reviews: Imagination Stage Presents DOUBLE TROUBLE
DOUBLE TROUBLE, despite its classic story, scenic quality and talented actors, ultimately suffers from a faulty adaptation that feels too rushed and in need of major changes.
BWW Reviews: IMPOSSIBLE! A HAPPENSTANCE CIRCUS Impossibly Inventive
Happenstance Theater's IMPOSSIBLE! is impossibly inventive, whimsical, and tender.
BWW Reviews: A Revitalized Theatre Space Opens With a Classic – CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at Keegan
Missteps aside, it's good to see Keegan back in action, and I look forward to what it offers next at their lovely intimate theatre space.
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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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Jesus Christ Superstar Heart House Inclusive Productions, Inc. (7/10-7/19) |
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Hook in Concert Wolf Trap (9/05-9/05) |
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Commedia Christmas Carol (2024) Streaming Traveling Players Ensemble (12/23-12/23) |
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Misery Aldie Mill Historic Park (8/20-8/30) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Washington DC (8/15-8/15) |
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Pippin Signature Theatre (5/12-7/26) |