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2024 CAPITAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

2024 Capital Fringe Review: ‘CHRCH, A Black Music Story’ by Seshat...

BEST OF FRINGE A multimedia choreodrama with manna from heaven: house music, radical self-love/acceptance, and edumacation on Black culture. By TENIOLA AYOOLA

2024 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Alone and Together’ by SHARP Dance Company...

BEST OF FRINGE Five dances each centered on a story of self-discovery, growth from pain, and catharsis. By ALEXANDRA BOWMAN

2024 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Democracy’ by XY Players (1 ½ stars)

A few sketches and characters observe the utter chaos of our present political arena. By ALEXANDRA BOWMAN

2024 Capital Fringe Review: ‘This is my sister’ by Luigi Laraia...

An intimate dark comedy about two sisters grappling with the loss of their mother amid the 2016 presidential election. By DANIELLA IGNACIO

2024 Capital Fringe Review: ‘The Perfect Immigrant’ by Sam Yakura (5...

BEST OF FRINGE A blend of spoken prose, comedic moments, and soul-baring from a deeply likable and captivating solo performer. By ALEXANDRA BOWMAN

2024 Capital Fringe Review: ‘My Cat Named Lucy’ by Peyton Smetana...

A solo drama about how hard it is to continue to live when there is so little in the world that affirms you. By GREGORY FORD

2024 Capital Fringe Review: ‘The Call of Cthulhu’ (3 ½ stars)

H.P. Lovecraft’s classic horror short story adapted for the stage is wonderfully dark but not an engaging multi-dimensional show. By ALEXANDRA BOWMAN

2024 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Seven Wonders’ by Ryan Phillips (5 stars)

BEST OF FRINGE A blend of tricks, theatrics, story, and joy that's more than a magic show. By CAROLINE BOCK

2024 Capital Fringe Review: ‘The Haber Conundrum’ by David Kaye (3...

A solid performance of a touching and cautionary biographical story. By GREGORY FORD

2024 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Chameleon Chronicles’ by Lea Adams (3 stars)

An entertaining jaunt down memory lane with 'an Old School diva' trying to live life with gusto no matter what. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON

2024 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Re: Writing’ by Caitlin Frazier (3 ½ stars)

A brainy play that illuminates the complexities of writing. By AILEEN JOHNSON

2024 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Flamencodanza’ (3 ½ stars)

The most captivating moments occur when Raúl Mannola's guitar transitions into fast and precise strumming, matching the sound of Aylin Bayaz's dancing. By TENIOLA AYOOLA

2024 Capital Fringe Review: ‘The Crooner and the Conjuror’ (4 stars)

BEST OF FRINGE A lovely magic show interspersed with impressive and often hilarious musical bits. By ALEXANDRA BOWMAN

2024 Capital Fringe Review: ‘The Returned’ by Martin Thompson (5 stars)

BEST OF FRINGE A mesmerizing, fun, and emotional commentary on consumerism and the humans behind it. By MEGAN KEMPTON

2024 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Partings: Dances of Letting Go’ (4 stars)

BEST OF FRINGE A shared program of new and recent works by Human Landscape Dance, Claytor Company, Aura CuriAtlas Physical Theatre, and Giselle Ruzany. By LISA TRAIGER

2024 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Badar Tareen Presents: Why Are You Brown?’...

BEST OF FRINGE A civil rights attorney and comedian hosts a stand-up showcase for comics of color interrogating race and identity. By NATHAN PUGH

2024 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Who Did It? An Improvised Murder Mystery’...

An improv show led by an acclaimed Peruvian comedian returns with new murder scenarios and new jokes. By NATHAN PUGH

2024 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Black Smoke Showing: Stories of African American...

BEST OF FRINGE An engaging mix of comedy, candid commentary, and charisma. By AILEEN JOHNSON

2024 Capital Fringe Review: ‘A Good Woman’ by Nerissa Tunnessen and...

BEST OF FRINGE A dancer/choreographer and a violinist/writer craft an intimate portrait of Penelope through monologues, poetry, music, and movement. By LISA TRAIGER

2024 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Next Level’ by Elizabeth Cutler (3 ½...

Two single millennials trapped in an elevator get to know each other — and their dating troubles. By JAKOB CANSLER