Hexagon’s ‘Lollapalosers!’ soldiers on in tough political times to satirize
‘Poking fun at what the world’s coming to’ is what Hexagon promises. And that’s what they do. By RICHARD TARBOX
Laughs nonstop in ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to...
The entire cast and creative team are more than up to the challenge of this fast-paced comedic tour de force. By MEGAN FRAEDRICH
Women’s bonds endure in ‘4 a.m. Friends’ from Endangered Species theatre...
This regional premiere set in Frederick invites locals to feel a deeper connection with the characters and imagine them as neighbors. By MORGAN FEDDES SATRE
‘Outward Bound’ at the Arts Barn is a journey worth taking
Kentland Community Players presents a fascinating combination of character-driven drama, humor, mystery, and spooky fantasy. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
A fun, exuberant ‘I Hate Hamlet’ from Lumina Studio Theatre
Lumina Ensemble young actors perform Paul Rudnick’s refreshing comedy-drama. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
A rugged, muscular production of ‘Sweat’ at Greenbelt Arts Center
Actors give their absolute all in Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize–winning play about the human cost of unchecked capitalist forces. By DEBBIE M. JACKSON
Wildly entertaining ‘Legend of Georgia McBride’ at McLean Community Players
A lovely tribute to the art of drag, the show allows each of its characters to sparkle. By DEB HANSEN
Top-notch ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?’ at Little Theatre of Alexandria
With excellent performances, this must-see show asks some of the still-hard questions about race raised in the 1960s film. By JEFFREY WALKER
‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ excites at Reston Community Players
From the beginning, this production pulled me in with its humor, compelling storytelling, and incredible performances. By DEB HANSEN
24th annual WATCH Awards winners announced
Rockville Musical Theatre and Silver Spring Stage take home 7 top honors each, among 94 productions by 28 local community theaters.
Illuminating ‘Coriolanus’ at Silver Spring Stage sees gender as power
Director Jay K. Gee’s fine concept and execution centers queer and female voices. By BOB ASHBY
An enjoyably arguable ‘Women Playing Hamlet’ at Bowie Community Theatre
The script teases the idea of gender-swapping the moody prince and suggests that Shakespeare intentionally imbued Hamlet with a ‘womanly’ temperament. By RICHARD TARBOX
Montgomery Playhouse’s ‘The Snow Queen’ delights at the Arts Barn
The Hans Christian Anderson fairytale is retold as a lovely musical that’s perfect for children and anyone who loves old-fashioned theater. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
Jubilant ‘Head Over Heels’ with Go-Go’s music at Prince William Little...
The show is a quirky, quintessentially queer celebration of love, liberation, and life lived out loud. By ZOE WINSKY
Silhouette Stages’ ‘Fun Home’ is much more than a fun show
Every aspect of this production is terrific: the dialogue is snappy and tender, the songs plot-relevant, the acting heartfelt, and the relationships genuine. By CYBELE POMEROY
‘Calendar Girls’ has humor and heart at Fauquier Community Theatre
Plucky and strong women take centerstage in this British comedy. By JEFFREY WALKER
Upbeat ‘City of Angels’ recalls 1940s Hollywood at Colonial Players of...
This talented troupe delivers a tantalizing trip through time filled with thrilling adventure. By JULIA TUCKER
Two silly Stoppard plays for thinking people by the British Players
‘The Real Inspector Hound’ and ‘The Fifteen Minute Hamlet’ provide a taster’s menu of absurdism, mystery, and Shakespeare — a light snack for the brain. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
St. Mark’s Players creatively modernizes iconic feminist ‘Emma’
The story’s themes of female empowerment through love, courage, and self-growth are eternal. By ZOE WINSKY
Good Shepherd Players’ ‘Something Rotten!’ is fresh, funny, and fabulous
This bawdy take on the Bard is an absolute delight. By MEGAN FRAEDRICH