THEATRE AT POTOMAC FALLS

by Roger Catlin - January 31, 2026

Ghosts are not infrequent in Shakespeare’s work, from the spirits of Hamlet’s father to Banquo in “Macbeth.”  Is that enough of a connection to bring the theatrical creation “Paranormal Activity” to the Shakespeare Theatre Company?...

by Peter Rouleau - January 28, 2026

The new 'Clue' stage adaptation is written by Sandy Rustin, and based on writer-director Jonathan Lynn's screenplay for the cult classic 1985 film version of 'Clue,' featuring Tim Curry, Martin Mull, Michael McKean, Lesley-Ann Warren and others....

by Audrey Cahak - January 22, 2026

Classical Arts Entertainment is on their annual North American tour and stopped by Strathmore on January 17th for a glitzy, glamorous rendition of Swan Lake, where the set pieces, principal dancers, and costumes shone like snow in moonlight. ...

by David Friscic - January 21, 2026

Multi-talented composer, book writer, and vocal arranger Dave Malloy has created a musically eclectic, thematically relevant, and vocally complex work in his audacious and highly relevant work Octet....

by Brian Bochicchio - January 20, 2026

The urban, castaway feel of the show--a touch of “Rent” and a splash of street theatre. And a lot of sounds to groove to....

by Roger Catlin - January 12, 2026

What are the odds of two cartoonists submitting to the New Yorker both living in Cleveland? Or that one was hired to be the caretaker of the other? ...

by Brian Bochicchio - January 12, 2026

The winter offering of Synetic Theater is a grand story chronicled by Roman historians and subsequently immortalized by Shakespeare. A tale of sweeping grandeur, power plays, alliances, nations conquered, unseemly lustful urges, and betrayal. Now let’s portray all that using only sight, sound, and m...

by Laurie Sara Oliver - January 11, 2026

What did our critic think of SHEN YUN 2026 at The Kennedy Center?...

by Roger Catlin - January 03, 2026

What did our critic think of the national touring company production of DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL, running at the National Theatre....

by Mary Lincer - December 27, 2025

What did our critic think of MEREDITH WILLSON'S MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: THE MUSICAL at Capital One Hall?...