‘Portraits of Freedom’ honor African/Black history at AmaZing Theatre Company
Monologues performed by Pierre Walters use artful storytelling to shine lights on significant characters and historical moments. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
Bethesda Little Theatre to present original musical about power of family,...
‘Got It Good’ — written by Sharen Camille and featuring music from the band IrideSense — takes audiences on a heartwarming journey of self-discovery, female empowerment, and the relationships that hold us together. By KAITLYN GIBBENS
‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ by The Arlington Players is one...
The technical creatives and crew deserve a standing ovation for their coordination and delivery of some spectacular and hilarious effects. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI
Keeping up with a family’s politics in ‘The City of Conversation’...
Set in Georgetown over three decades, the play is a witty, evocative depiction of bygone administrations. By SOPHIA HOWES
First-rate ‘Be More Chill’ is full-throttle fun at Rockville Musical Theatre
In this super-charged teen comedy with a sci-fi twist, the casting is musical theater heaven. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
Theatre@CBT dives into ‘Oliver!’ with enthusiasm
The show is a solid choice as a family show with a Jewish connection. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
Black women struggle and triumph in ‘for colored girls…’ at 2nd...
In these troubling, uncertain times, Ntozake Shange's 'choreopoem' — blending words, music, and dance — feels necessary. By CHARLES GREEN
Two high-caliber singers star in ‘The Last Five Years’ at Sterling...
Chelsea Williamson delivers a masterclass in vocal control, and Noah Mutterperl's commendable tenor has an enviable vocal range. By IAN KIRKLAND
Intense and impassioned ‘Fool for Love’ at NOVA Nightsky Theatre
Jaclyn Robertson and Nate Eagle as May and Eddie are a powerhouse pair with palpable chemistry and compelling performances. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI
Hysterically funny ‘Play That Goes Wrong’ at Fauquier Community Theatre
The characters take each disaster in stride with spot-on comedic timing. By STUB ESTEY
Remembering the children who escaped the Holocaust in ‘Kindertransport’ at Rockville...
Forgetting, the play makes clear, is no solution to antisemitism. By BOB ASHBY
Thoroughly entertaining new ‘Playboy of the Western World’ at Silver Spring...
This 2007 adaptation of the 1907 original features hero worship, first-sight love, and sitcom-like silliness. By WILLIAM POWELL
A delightful adaption of ‘A Room with a View’ at Lumina...
For this script-in-hand performance, the casting worked beautifully, and the direction was exquisite. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
Rude Mechanicals’ punk-rock ‘Seagull’ brilliantly sets Chekhov in late ’70s NYC
Staged as a rock musical, the classic comedy becomes fresh and original. By HANNAH ESTIFANOS
‘Four Weddings and an Elvis’ is feel-good fun at Reston Community...
The relatable romantic comedy touches on themes of love, forgiveness, second chances, and more. By JULIAN OQUENDO
‘The Lion in Winter’ does justice to a classic at Gaithersburg...
The production, in partnership with Kentlands Community Players, is a delightful mix of drama, fascinating characters, and downright comedic fun. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
Neil Simon’s ‘Rumors’ delivers its timeless hilarity at Vienna Theatre Company
The play’s brilliant satire gets a phenomenal production with uniquely excellent performers. By ALEXANDRA BOWMAN
What’s behind book banning?: Eleanore Tapscott on directing ‘Alabama Story’ at...
'Who are they trying to restrict, to subjugate, to marginalize from our society?' By CHARLES GREEN
A powerful book-ban drama in ‘Alabama Story’ at Colonial Players of...
Based on a true incident and set in Montgomery in 1959, the play speaks with humor and passion to issues relevant today. By CHARLES GREEN
Warmth and nostalgia in ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Little Theatre of...
The ensemble was energetic and lively, and the vibe in the theater was incredibly jovial and comforting. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI