REVIEWS

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

DC Lisa Traiger -
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 Center

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

‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ goes delightfully wrong at The Keegan Theatre

DC Amy Kotkin -
Keegan’s production fills the farcical void left by ‘Shear Madness,’ for a few weeks at least. By AMY KOTKIN

A farce full of witty performances in ‘Loot’ by Edge of the Universe Theater

Reviews Guest Author -
Every actor plays their character with a canny absurdity that realizes the script's satire and humor. By MARY HARNEY

An updated ‘Cymbeline’ outdoors from Chesapeake Shakespeare Company

Maryland Morgan Feddes Satre -
An excellent cast, combined with a unique setting, is one of the best ways to enjoy this roller-coaster of a play. By MORGAN FEDDES SATRE

Carla Hall serves up her origin story in ‘Please Underestimate Me’ at Olney

Maryland Trey Graham -
In her new solo show, the ‘Top Chef’ star dishes on fame, failure, and trusting your instincts. By TREY GRAHAM

REVIEWS

DC

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

Lisa Traiger -
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
Reviews

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

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

‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ goes delightfully wrong at The Keegan...

A farce full of witty performances in ‘Loot’ by Edge of...

An updated ‘Cymbeline’ outdoors from Chesapeake Shakespeare Company

Carla Hall serves up her origin story in ‘Please Underestimate Me’...

Hope is waiting in the wings at 1st Stage’s ‘Indecent’

A personal response to the ‘Soul Divas’ Gay Men’s Chorus concert

INTERVIEWS AND FEATURES

Interviews and Features

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

Nicole Hertvik -
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
DC

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

Nicole Hertvik -
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

Jacob Ming-Trent on his ‘bold and raucous ride through the past’...

Chris D’Angelo: From local community theater to the ‘Jeopardy!’ stage

At these DC bars, theater kids rule the day (for a...

What We’re Building Next

A critic revisits his review of ‘The Shark Is Broken’ at...

Stephen Schwartz on mentoring: changing young artists for good

INTERVIEWS AND FEATURES

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

Interviews and Features Nicole Hertvik -
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

NEWS

NYC THEATER

A grateful farewell to our New York correspondent, Deb Miller

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

COMMUNITY THEATER

COMMUNITY THEATER

An updated ‘Cymbeline’ outdoors from Chesapeake Shakespeare Company

Maryland Morgan Feddes Satre -
An excellent cast, combined with a unique setting, is one of the best ways to enjoy this roller-coaster of a play. By MORGAN FEDDES SATRE

NYC THEATER

NEWS

DC

Theater J awards Joshua Harmon the Trish Vradenburg New Play Commission

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