‘The Rocky Horror Show’ more than delivers at Maryland Ensemble Theatre
A co-production with Theatre FCC, the cult classic moves at a breakneck clip and seamlessly incorporates audience participation. By ANDREA MOYA
‘Twelfth Night’ turns up in a 1980s high school at George...
A spunky and funny new adaptation in a modern setting views Shakespeare's romantic comedy with queerness in mind. By ISABELLA ARTINO
‘Art’ and craftsmanship delight at Everyman Theatre
Three grown men have an existential meltdown disagreeing about a painting, and it’s great fun. By CYBELE POMEROY
A charming and often silly romcom in ‘Fifth Date’ from Nu...
Filled with heart and bravery, this world premiere flashes back to the wholesome, quirky loves of the ’90s and ’00s. By EM SKOW
Great dramatic moments triumph in ‘Aida’ at Kennedy Center
There is plenty of spectacle in Washington National Opera’s production, and the performances are strong and compelling. By SUSAN GALBRAITH
STC’s exceptional ‘Wild Duck’ gives wing to Ibsen’s emotional power
Simon Godwin directs with precision and restraint. Rich, natural performances showcase ensemble acting at its best. By SUSAN GALBRAITH
Flying V’s smart and savvy ‘Doctor Moloch’ asks: How human can...
With gusto and elegance, this timely play about a robot offers a meditation on empathy, relationships, and trust. By MELISSA STURGES
Dynamic ‘Fair Play’ at 1st Stage shines a bright light on...
Ella Road’s new play is a powerful story of two world-class runners brought to life by two first-class actors. By JEFFREY WALKER
A fun and well-done ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ on tour at Capital One...
The performances are pleasing, and the musical’s score is rich with songs. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
A unique perspective on U.S. prisons, in powerful ‘Peculiar Patriot’ at...
There is a rawness at the heart of this solo show that is both tender and defiant. By CONSTANCE BEULAH
‘Héctor, the Electric Kid’ goes from weird to wired at GALA Hispanic...
Delightful new bilingual musical for young audiences inspires the spark of confidence from within. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
Tender and turbulent Black male bonds in ‘Fremont Ave.’ at Arena...
Reggie D. White’s world premiere play is a jubilant, complicated love letter to the Black men who show up for one another, generation after generation. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
The riveting real story behind the 19th Amendment, in ‘It’s My Party!’
Pipeline Playwrights runs down the rivalries in the run-up to women’s suffrage. By VICTORIA SOSA
Hypnotic and ethereal ‘Vesper, a Dream Play’ at The Voxel
The moving experience unfolds through moments of dance, fragments of poetry, and scenes that shift between the real and the surreal. By CONSTANCE BEULAH
In ‘Disarming Girls’ at American University, an act of exemplary resistance
This timely play tells the true story about a group of young women who figured out something they could do to fight fascism. By GREGORY FORD
Howard University showcases one-acts by four promising playwriting students
Collectively titled ‘Young Griots: New Works for the Stage,’ the program pointed encouragingly to the future of American storytelling. By GREGORY FORD
A brilliantly staged ‘Persuasion’ at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
Beautiful, humorous, lively, delicious, and romantic, the production is everything a Jane Austen fan could wish. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
Rorschach Theatre bravely ventures into the unknown with ‘So Late Into...
The world premiere play captures the essence of gothic horror, but the company seems unsure about how to rein in the monster they’ve unleashed. By MELISSA STURGES
‘Not Your Mother’s Goose!’ romps with nursery rhymes at Adventure Theatre
This world premiere is a winner full of high jinks, winks, and laughter for all. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
Wit and charm in ‘Importance of Being Earnest’ at Classic Theatre...
The production of Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy is a standout accomplishment. By CHARLES GREEN