At Folger, Jacob Ming-Trent spits Shakespeare for the rap generation

In his world premiere solo show, 'How Shakespeare Saved My Life,' the playwright-performer tells a compelling, pop-culture–infused personal tale. By LISA TRAIGER

At Folger, Jacob Ming-Trent spits Shakespeare for the rap generation

In his world premiere solo show, 'How Shakespeare Saved My Life,' the playwright-performer tells a compelling, pop-culture–infused personal tale. By LISA TRAIGER

Mayhem and humor in ‘As You Like It’ at American Shakespeare...

The production is a thrilling demonstration of how to take an old standard and breathe new life into it. By ANDREW WALKER WHITE

One day to plan a gala? No problem for Olney Theatre!

When Sutton Foster became ill 24 hours before her performance at Olney’s annual gala, DC talent saved the day. The result was extraordinary. By NICOLE HERTVIK

‘Shear Madness’ is closing. Long live ‘Shear Madness.’

As the comedic whodunit closes after 39 years at the Kennedy Center, generations of artists reflect on how the show improved their lives.  By NICOLE HERTVIK

One day to plan a gala? No problem for Olney Theatre!

When Sutton Foster became ill 24 hours before her performance at Olney’s annual gala, DC talent saved the day. The result was extraordinary. By NICOLE HERTVIK

A grateful farewell to our New York correspondent, Deb Miller

For nearly a decade, Deb Miller has covered New York theater for DC Theater Arts superbly. By NICOLE HERTVIK

It’s a great day for Green Day’s ‘American Idiot’ at Silhouette...

The performers are, without exception, excellent. The live band onstage is precise, rich, and nuanced.  By CYBELE POMEROY

Theater J awards Joshua Harmon the Trish Vradenburg New Play Commission

The prize will help support a bold new theatrical work by Harmon.