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IN Series’ brilliant ‘Return of Ulysses’ sings of veterans’ homecoming
New opera tells a story with great power not only thousands of years ago in Greek legend but in today’s forever wars. By BOB ASHBY
‘Tuck Everlasting’ musical enchants at Fauquier Community Theater
The beautifully crafted show is like a love letter to the audience. By RENÉE DE PONTE
Sisters as faux bros in ‘Problems Between Sisters’ at Studio Theatre
In the tension between them is some peak mammalian hormonal ferocity, unleashed to a perfervid pitch one rarely sees portrayed by women. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
Winners of the 2024 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Awards
The New York Drama Critics' Circle today named David Adjmi’s Stereophonic Best Play of the 2023-24 season and the award for Best Musical went...
Revealing research into a Nazi photo album in ‘Here There Are Blueberries’ Off-Broadway at...
Named a 2024 finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Here There Are Blueberries, now playing a limited Off-Broadway engagement at New York Theatre...
Winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards for Broadway and Off-Broadway
The winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards were announced via press release this morning (Monday, May 13) at 9:30. This year’s 73rd annual...
Radical rethinking in WNO’s powerful ‘Turandot’ at Kennedy Center
The Washington National Opera production resonates for our times like hitting the sweet spot of a gong. By SUSAN GALBRAITH
‘Dua: The Monster’s Story’ at Theatre Prometheus is a masterwork of anguish
Caitlyn Hooper as the Medusa character delivers an unforgettable performance, projecting the full force of a rape survivor’s grief. By ALEXANDRA BOWMAN
The comedy is classic in ‘Importance of Being Earnest’ at Baltimore Center Stage
With a stellar ensemble, beautiful period costumes, and a snappy take on the original text, this production is earnestly worth seeing. By BRITTANY PROUDFOOT GINDER
‘Into the Woods’ by Good Shepherd Players showcases spectacular vocals
Sondheim’s message lives on: The performers are startlingly impressive. By ALEXANDRA BOWMAN
Dixie Longate seals the show in ‘Dixie’s Tupperware Party’ at Kennedy Center
As Washington counts down to Pride Month, this comedic celebration may be just the appetizer one needs to prepare for the coming feast. By D.R. LEWIS
Reflecting on his years as a critic, Peter Marks asks, ‘What is theater for?’
In advance of his Helen Hayes tribute on May 20, an invigorating conversation about theater and theater criticism and what he wants to do next. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
A magical Roz White returns to DC to sing at Songbyrd
After two years on tour with 'The Tina Turner Musical,' the gifted singer-actress was welcomed home in a one-night-only concert. By SUSAN GALBRAITH
Nominations for the 2024 Off Broadway Alliance Awards
Nominations for the 13th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off-Broadway during the 2023-2024 season, were announced today....
Online auction of Hirschfeld prints signed by the stars to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights...
An online auction of twenty limited-edition numbered prints by legendary caricaturist and two-time Tony Award recipient Al Hirschfeld, hand-signed by the Broadway and Hollywood...
Kennedy Center announces 2024/25 Performances for Young Audiences
Filled with everyday heroes in unforgettable adventures in theater, dance, music, circus, and comedy that will empower and entertain audiences of all ages.
Campy comedy in ‘Clue’ on tour at the Hippodrome in Baltimore
Fun fact: All the characters are based in Washington, DC, the home of political high jinks. By CONSTANCE BEULAH
Kennedy Center announces 2024/25 theater season
Lineup features 'Schmigadoon!,' Broadway Center Stage's first world-premiere musical, along with exclusive engagements and latest Broadway hits.
Fundraising concert ‘The Janice Jam’ coming to NYC’s Haswell Green’s to benefit breast cancer...
A roster of stars from the stage and screen will come together at NYC’s Haswell Green’s on Monday, May 13, for the second annual...
Jonathan McCrory on ‘The Gathering: A Collective Sonic Ring Shout,’ a safe space for...
The unconventional concert at the Kennedy Center on June 1 will culminate a week of events featuring the Black experience. By WILLIAM POWELL