In Arlington Players’ ‘Peter and the Starcatcher,’ imagination is centerstage
The prequel to Peter Pan’s big adventures traffics in fun. By JEFFREY WALKER
NOVA Nightsky Theater’s ‘Sylvia’ is heartwarming and funny
The production will delight and entertain those who love dogs, those who don't, and everyone in between. By MICKEY BUTLER
Damascus Theatre Company’s ‘Company’ comes with clarity and class
The production preserves the construction, tonal elegance, and striking relevance of Sondheim’s original. By DRE PEDEMONTE
Dominion Stage’s ‘Xanadu’ finds its footing but not its glide
The rib-tickling musical has a ‘strange magic' but skates around the roller-skating. By MELISSA STURGES
A family falters and nearly fractures in ‘Close Ties’ at Rockville...
When simmering secrets, mother-daughter conflicts, and an uncomfortable new reality threaten to derail the Whitakers, they find a way to pivot. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
Comedic melodrama in ‘Dirty Work at the Crossroads’ at Fauquier Community...
Over-the-top dialogue and plot twists are in store in this spoof. By STUB ESTEY
Laughter heals two comics in Vienna Theatre Company’s ‘Sunshine Boys’
Neil Simon tells a hilarious story about a pair of vaudeville comedians who broke up their act and reconnect after a 12-year silence. By BOB THOMPSON
Mysterious ‘Enough to Let the Light In’ thrills at Silver Spring...
Strong performances anchor a queer drama with supernatural suspense. By REBECCA CALKIN
‘The Spitfire Grill’ captures the heart at 2nd Star Productions
A masterclass in storytelling, the uplifting musical proves that even the most broken things can be made new. By VALERIE J. MIKLES
Entertaining ‘Save My Black Soul’ premieres at Laurel Mill Playhouse
Baltimore playwright Evan Carrington has created a compelling story about resistance to Hollywood’s treatment of African American performers. By CYBELE POMEROY
‘A Man for All Seasons’ at the Arts Barn is now...
Supremely talented performances anchor Robert Bolt’s play about a man with a moral compass who is up against a narcissistic, mercurial monarch. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
‘Romeo and Juliet’ gets a happy ending in the Lope de...
Director Liana Olear dives into the archives to bring a hilariously different 17th-century classic to Greenbelt Arts Center. By VALERIE J. MIKLES
Fantasy delights in ‘She Kills Monsters’ at Reston Community Players
An enthusiastic cast brings to life a thrilling, action-packed adventure inspired by Dungeons & Dragons. By JULIA AMIS
A solid ‘Macbeth’ from Endangered Species Theatre Project
ESP’s production did justice to the famous story with its dynamic dialogue and complex themes of ambition, betrayal, love, and loss. By ZOE WINSKY
Peril and passion in new musical ‘The Mountaineer’ at Greenbelt Arts...
The story traces a woman climber’s treacherous travel back to base camp after summiting one of the world's highest mountains. By ISABELLA ARTINO
August Wilson’s powerful and thoughtful ‘Seven Guitars’ at Spotlighters Theatre
The play does not romanticize struggle or excuse harm. It interrogates ambition, accountability, and the stories men tell themselves to survive disappointment. By CONSTANCE BEULAH
Rapid Lemon Productions’ ‘From East, Like the Sun’ gets a little...
The subject matter is timely and compelling, the production is entertaining and well-acted, but the play frequently shifts focus, diluting its emotional impact. By CONSTANCE BEULAH
A vividly powerful ‘Other Desert Cities’ at Colonial Players of Annapolis
Jon Robin Baitz's masterpiece features a sensational five-member ensemble that grippingly conveys the show’s heart-wrenching messages. By JULIA TUCKER
Prince William Little Theatre dials up nostalgia in ‘It’s a Wonderful...
The heartwarming classic film comes to life onstage in the Golden Age of Radio. By JEFFREY WALKER
A heart-filled ‘Christmas Carol’ inspires at Silver Spring Stage
The classic story’s themes of compassion, social welfare, and human connection shine brightly. By EM SKOW