REVIEWS

Popular ‘Pete the Cat’ stars in a rock musical at Imagination Stage

Children's Theater Hannah Estifanos -
The cast’s energy, vocals, and dancing talents provide catchy, upbeat family entertainment. By HANNAH ESTIFANOS

Scena Theatre’s droll fresh take on Sartre’s famously dour ‘No Exit’

DC John Stoltenberg -
Appealingly, the actors play their damned characters as if in air quotes. By JOHN STOLTENBERG

Synetic Theater’s stunning Helen Hayes-winning ‘The Immigrant’ returns

News Lisa Traiger -
Far more than a remake of the indelible silent film, the production is an evocative reminder of all our immigrant histories. By LISA TRAIGER

‘Mean Girls’ serves sheer infectious energy at Toby’s Dinner Theatre

Maryland Bob Ashby -
The performances are flawless in this musical about power plays among teens in high school, and the show is just plain fun to watch. By BOB ASHBY

‘CrazySexyCool’ at Arena Stage finds the heart behind TLC’s hits

DC Sherrita Wilkins -
The world-premiere musical transforms a catalog of chart-toppers into a moving story of sisterhood, grief, and resilience. By SHERRITA WILKINS

‘What Became of Us’ at Signature Theatre explores enduring love between siblings

Reviews Celia Wren -
The intimate production turns ordinary details and old wounds into an affecting portrait of family and belonging. By CELIA WREN

REVIEWS

INTERVIEWS AND FEATURES

DC

At Arena Stage, artists and staff describe a workplace in crisis 

Nicole Hertvik -
As former Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif exits, starkly different perspectives emerge on what brought instability to DC’s premier regional theater. By NICOLE HERTVIK
DC

Bill Maher honored at Kennedy Center as politics overshadows the Mark...

Chris Klimek -
A gaggle of gagsters was on hand to honor the winner of the 27th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. By CHRIS KLIMEK

‘Fearless art and diverse stories’: Peggy McKowen on the Contemporary American...

Kelli O’Hara on patriotism, performing, and PBS’s Fourth of July concert

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

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

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

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

INTERVIEWS AND FEATURES

At Arena Stage, artists and staff describe a workplace in crisis 

DC Nicole Hertvik -
As former Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif exits, starkly different perspectives emerge on what brought instability to DC’s premier regional theater. By NICOLE HERTVIK

NEWS

News

NextStop Theatre announces 2026/27 season: ‘Reimagining Resiliency’

News Desk -
Second season curated by Heather Lanza includes a world premiere, a U.S. premiere, and a collaboration with Flying V.
DC

Voices Festival Productions announces 2026/27 season: ‘Breaking the Binary’

News Desk -
Four limited-run productions and five workshop readings explore identity, resistance, and reconciliation across two continents and nearly a century of history.

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

Monumental Theatre Company to present ‘The Rocky Horror Show’

CSC’s Shakespeare Beyond returns with Revolutionary War-era ‘Romeo and Juliet’

Round House Theatre to celebrate milestone season with 50 for 50

Nu Sass Productions to present ‘Brontë Sister House Party’

Imagination Stage announces 2026/27 ‘Season of Heroes and Hope’

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

‘Sister Act’ is food for the soul at Rockville Musical Theatre

Community Theater Mary V. Holiman -
This jazzy and humorous musical makes a joyful noise about what it means when we dare to dream. By MARY V. HOLIMAN

NYC THEATER

NEWS

News

NextStop Theatre announces 2026/27 season: ‘Reimagining Resiliency’

News Desk -
Second season curated by Heather Lanza includes a world premiere, a U.S. premiere, and a collaboration with Flying V.