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
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
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
Thrilling and awe-inspiring ‘The Inheritance’ now at Round House
The two-part production combines poetic, evocative writing with daring performances and moments of weeping and exhilaration. By GREGORY FORD
Electrifying ‘Damn Yankees’ at Arena Stage hits it out of the...
This Broadway-bound ‘revisal’ keeps every ounce of the original’s zeal and is packed with powerhouse performances. By LUCILLE RIEKE
STC’s vibrant and joyous comedy ‘Merry Wives’ is a must-see
Jocelyn Bioh’s warm adaptation of Shakespeare celebrates coming together in community. By BOB ASHBY
Spectacular play of light and rain in Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Luzia’
The show marries surrealism with gravity-defying acrobatics in a dreamlike Mexico. Wherever your eye lands, something beautiful is happening. By ANDREA MOYA MUNOZ
In ‘Dodi & Diana’ at Mosaic, a beguiling amalgam of astrology...
Kareem Fahmy’s tumultuous play stages scenes from a star-struck marriage nearly come undone. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
August Wilson’s ‘The Piano Lesson’ electrifies at Everyman Theatre
In today’s political, racial, and economically charged climate, this play offers a chance to mourn, to reckon, and to uplift, while standing still with the tension. By CONSTANCE BEULAH
An emotive and intimate ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ at GALA
The Spanish-language theater launches its 50th season with a classic of Latin American literature. By ANDREA MOYA MUNOZ
Explosives ignite radical ‘fire work’ at Theater Alliance
Workers plot against the overclass in Mary Glen Fredrick’s incendiary fable. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
Theatre Washington sets Theatre Week 2025 to run September 18 to...
DC-area theaters will offer discounted tickets to more than 20 productions, as well as free community events.
A gorgeous new ‘Sound of Music’ at Riverside Center for the...
The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic fills the stage with lyrical beauty and charm, and the performances are top notch. By JEFFREY WALKER
The musical ‘Parade,’ a true story of injustice, comes to Kennedy...
These fine, talented, dedicated performers are giving their all, bearing witness to the ongoing need for truth. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
Performers dazzle in ‘Play On!’ at Signature — but the play’s...
Showstoppers save a Duke Ellington–infused adaptation of ‘Twelfth Night’ with musical theater magic. By DANIELLA IGNACIO
What can our theater community do for our city during Trump’s...
We have seen the deployment of a police and military force against U.S. citizens, against the will of the people and the government of DC. By JULIAN OQUENDO and NICOLE HERTVIK