From harrowing film to moving stage play: ‘Shoah’ at Castaways Theatre
The safety net of fiction doesn’t exist with this production — every atrocity you hear is true. By CHRISTINE MAXTED
DCTA 2023 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Community Productions
These community productions made an indelible impression on our writers this year. Did we overlook a favorite of yours? Let us know in a comment!
DCTA 2023 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Community Performances
These performances made an indelible impression on our writers this year. Did we overlook a favorite of yours? Let us know in a comment!
DCTA 2023 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Creative Components (Community)
These designers and directors made an indelible impression on our writers this year. Did we overlook a favorite of yours? Let us know in a comment!
Sublime voices lift tricky ‘Falsettos’ at Theatre@CBT
The seven actors blend beautifully on the complex chords and dance lightly over the complicated lyrics. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
Lumina Studio Theatre rocks the house with ‘As You Dig It’
The company continues to showcase talented young performers and insanely creative designers. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
Prince William Little Theatre decks the halls of Pemberley with romance
Enhanced by period details and a charming cast, Jane Austen’s characters come to life with style in ‘Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley’ By JEFFREY WALKER
Compelling ‘The Old Settler’ gets personal at Bowie Community Theatre
The play's exploration of love, family, and the resilience of the human spirit leaves a lasting impression. By JULIAN OQUENDO
A lovely ‘Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley’ at Gaithersburg Arts Barn
Montgomery Playhouse’s production was as charming as it was entertaining. By NICOLE HERTVIK
Goodwill and merriment in ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Little Theatre...
An energetic dose of Christmas cheer just right for the young and young at heart. By EM SKOW
Tuneful ‘White Christmas’ warms hearts for the holidays at Rooftop Productions
With a classic score by Irving Berlin and breezy production values, this perenial favorite is lovingly performed by a terrific cast. By JEFFREY WALKER
Local producer and director Michael Fowle brings ‘A Doll’s House, Part...
Set 15 years after the events of Henrik Ibsen's 'A Doll's House,' Lucas Hnath's play cleverly explores gender roles and human relationships.
Sterling Playmakers picks a sticky script in ‘Adventures of Sherlock Holmes’
Alas, Jon Jory's adaptation of four Arthur Conan Doyle stories simply does not work as a theater piece. The fault is not the actors'. By BOB ASHBY
‘Heart of the Mummy’ is a tomb full of laughs at...
Filled with malapropisms and sexual innuendo, this murder mystery radio-play-within-a-play thrives on silly jokes and audience participation. By WILLIAM POWELL
Music is the star in ‘Titanic: The Musical’ by Good Shepherd...
The 27-piece orchestra gives a full, rich, concert-quality performance, and the large cast's singing matches the quality of the orchestra. By BOB ASHBY
Love and math add up in ‘Proof’ from McLean Community Players
The writing is moving and the production shines. By ERIC COLCHAMIRO
Battling bias against women, in ‘Blue Stockings’ at Silver Spring Stage
A paean to the perseverence of students at a women's college to have the same rights as men. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
Rockville Musical Theatre’s ‘Young Frankenstein’ is a scream
A smashing revival of a musical based on a beloved film and a masterly monster mashup of comedy and dancing. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
Fresh and new musical ‘TREES’ takes root at Bethesda Little Theatre
In a show presented with style and creativity, young people take a stand to preserve woodlands threatened by corporate greed. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
Little Theatre of Alexandria’s ‘Young Frankenstein’ is a blast
Mel Brooks' madcap musical is perfect for the spooky season. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI