A circus of quirks in ‘You Can’t Take It With You’...
In this family of comic eccentrics, they love each other as much because of as despite their oddities.
A complex player king rules ‘Henry V’ at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
The sparseness and intensity of the production underscore the ambiguity of the play’s central question: Is Henry V a benevolent or malign ruler?
Colonial Players’ ‘Freaky Friday’ is freaking hilarious
This gem of a musical managed to engage, entertain, and crack up the entire multigenerational audience.
Dominion Stage announces its 2022/23 season
This will be the long-running theater's 73rd consecutive year of performances.
‘Fences’ at Bowie Community Theatre scores emotionally
It’s a show that will make you feel and question deeply.
In Memoriam: Director and Theater Supporter Zina Theresa Bleck
Bleck passed away at the age of 60. Her loss is deeply felt by the Virginia theater community where she worked as a theater advocate, director, and founder of Zemfira Stage.
New group Hope Theater debuts with inspired ‘Godspell’
The show requires high energy, creativity, and unencumbered joy — a recipe that this cast perfects.
For a perfect ladies’ night out, drop in on ‘The Cemetery...
It's an emotional story about friendship and grief in older women's lives.
‘Enchanted April’ trips from gloom to bloom at Providence Players of...
An escapist and endearing comedy in which four mismatched British women get away to a castle in Italy for a break from life’s doldrums.
A memorable ‘Agnes of God’ probes a nun’s secret at Colonial...
The production — playing both in-person and live-streamed — combines excellent acting with creative lighting for a powerful, thought-provoking performance.
Fauquier Community Theatre’s ‘Noises Off’ has spot-on comic timing
Never discount how world-class community theater can be when done correctly.
Tête-à-têtes fit for a Queen in ‘The Audience’ from British Players
If you love stories about the British royal family, this play's your cuppa.
A night of new one-acts from Arlington Players and Little Theatre...
Three winning plays: 'Guinea Pig Apocalypse' by Tony Pasqualini, 'Wild Horses' by Brandy Victoria Durham, and 'Across a Crowded Room' by F. J. Hartland.
Fauquier Community Theatre’s stage adaptation of ‘SHOAH’ — lest we forget
A world premiere Holocaust documentary based on interviews with survivors, bystanders, and perpetrators.
Sandy Spring Theatre Group’s ‘Godspell’ is a holy good time
Featuring an ensemble cast that is clearly having a good time, fun choreography, and Stephen Schwartz's iconic songs, this 'Godspell' is one fun ride.
‘Sister Act’ at Prince William Little Theatre makes a joyful noise
The musical numbers dominate, and the enthusiasm of the women’s ensemble is totally infectious.
A warning about ‘othering’ in ‘Back of the Throat’ at Silver...
Yussef El Guindi’s post-9/11 play reminds us that bias against disfavored groups remains a danger worth guarding against.
New community theater to offer ‘Godspell’ in the name of Hope
Hope Theater in Fauquier County stages its first full-scale theatrical production March 25 to April 10.
An audience with Peter Harrold, director of ‘The Audience’ for British...
First written for Helen Mirren, the play about Queen Elizabeth II's meetings with her Prime Ministers will open during the Queen's 70th year on the throne.
Globe Openstage streams delightful ‘Importance of Being Earnest’
As enthusiastically acted on Zoom, it allowed Oscar Wilde’s deliciously clever lines to take center stage.



















