Explosive, immersive ‘The Trumpeter’ returns to Dupont Underground

There is no better place to see this play and no better time than now. By JOHN STOLTENBERG

‘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

Explosive, immersive ‘The Trumpeter’ returns to Dupont Underground

There is no better place to see this play and no better time than now. By JOHN STOLTENBERG

‘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

What sparked Rorschach Theatre’s ‘SPARKED’ at Buzzard Point?

How did the mysterious 1933 disappearance of two lovers inspire a design-driven production in vacant retail spaces? By CHAD KINSMAN

Calendar: Play Readings, Workshops, and Short-Run Theater Events in the DMV

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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.

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.

Calendar: Play Readings, Workshops, and Short-Run Theater Events in the DMV

Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information about workshops, readings, and short-run/single-performance events.