‘The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk’ at Theater J is a work of art

The romance of Bella and Marc Chagall is brought to life with live music, aerialists, and the whimsical, dreamlike imagery of his iconic paintings.  By HANNAH ESTIFANOS

‘Handle With Care’ and ‘Oedipus in Seattle’: two post-pandemic delights

The COVID lockdown inspired some brand-new genres of theater — like these that just opened in DC. By JOHN STOLTENBERG

A joyously over-the-top ‘Rocky Horror Show’ at Iron Crow Theatre

The company inaugurates its new home with science-fiction sendup, sexuality of every flavor, and enthusiastic audience engagement. By BOB ASHBY

‘Sweet, Salty, Bitter, Sour’ serves up moving memories at Prologue Theatre

Emotional authenticity and shared humanity give this one-woman play its greatest strength. By DANA ROBERTS

Brash ‘M.A.K.A.do’ by IN Series mocks people in power with laughter

The silliness in this musical satire of the MAGA era is irresistible. By GREGORY FORD

In ‘Frida…A Self Portrait’ at STC, up close with the woman who painted selfies

Gifted writer-performer Vanessa Severo frames the fascinating and complicated life of famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. By SUSAN GALBRAITH

‘The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk’ at Theater J is a work...

The romance of Bella and Marc Chagall is brought to life with live music, aerialists, and the whimsical, dreamlike imagery of his iconic paintings.  By HANNAH ESTIFANOS

‘Handle With Care’ and ‘Oedipus in Seattle’: two post-pandemic delights

The COVID lockdown inspired some brand-new genres of theater — like these that just opened in DC. By JOHN STOLTENBERG

Behind the scenes and songs of ‘Woody Sez’ with musician-actor David...

The man who sings and plays Woody Guthrie shares insights about his heartfelt and inspiring show, joined by Voices Festival producer Ari Roth. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON

Why Lauren Patton-Villegas directed ‘Where Dead Women Go to Dance’

‘Fall seemed like the ideal time for a play about a witch resurrecting her dead best friend.’ By AMANDA ZEITLER

Behind the scenes and songs of ‘Woody Sez’ with musician-actor David M. Lutken

The man who sings and plays Woody Guthrie shares insights about his heartfelt and inspiring show, joined by Voices Festival producer Ari Roth. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON

Broadway star Brody Grant to join Urbana High School students in...

The actor who originated the “Ponyboy Curtis” role in the Tony Award-winning musical will mentor Maryland students and perform at their November 12 school play.

Woolly Mammoth to premiere ‘Hanukkah Spectacular,’ directed by Tony Award winner...

Peter Friedman of 'Succession' stars in Max Posner’s sharp, darkly funny new comedy about four artists, one Hanukkah project, and what happens when everything starts to unravel.

Hilarious and shocking ‘Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play’ at UMD

In Anne Washburn’s comic epic, Bart Simpson rescues civilization from collapse. By GREGORY FORD

Broadway star Brody Grant to join Urbana High School students in opening night performance of ‘The Outsiders’

The actor who originated the “Ponyboy Curtis” role in the Tony Award-winning musical will mentor Maryland students and perform at their November 12 school play.

Broadway star Brody Grant to join Urbana High School students in...

The actor who originated the “Ponyboy Curtis” role in the Tony Award-winning musical will mentor Maryland students and perform at their November 12 school play.