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
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
Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas’ is a hit at Fauquier Community Theatre
The cast brings delightful duets, spectacular solos, and excellent ensemble numbers. By STUB ESTEY
Chaotic fun in ‘Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood’...
Audience participation and broad humor are on tap in Kensington, Maryland. By JEFFREY WALKER
A delightfully spirited ‘Christmas Carol’ at Bowie Center for the Performing...
The accessible family-friendly production features an ensemble packed with kids. By VALERIE J. MIKLES
Highlights of AmaZing Theatre’s fourth biannual 10-Minute Play Festival
Inspired by this year’s theme of ‘Change,’ the plays were filled with humor, family drama, social messages, and fun. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
A rousing and all-too-relevant ‘Urinetown’ at Rockville Musical Theatre
The musical's outrageous humor and biting commentary reflect the pressing tensions of our time. By CAROLINE BOCK
A scintillating modern-dress ‘Tartuffe’ at Silver Spring Stage
Jacqueline Youm directs a funny, well-paced production that does full credit to the Molière classic. By BOB ASHBY
A tangled classic whodunit in ‘Web of Murder’ at Bowie Community...
The actors truly breathe life into the characters, making the show engaging and fun to watch. By VALERIE J. MIKLES
Dominion Stage’s ‘Blithe Spirit’ channels the wicked humor of Noël Coward
This razor-sharp comedy blurs the boundaries between the living and the dead, the dignified and the ridiculous. BY VICTORIA SOSA
‘Grease’ revs up nostalgia and 1950s fun at Little Theatre of...
The show is a total trip down memory lane. By JEFFREY WALKER
Colonial Players’ ‘Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’ is a bloody good...
This farcical take on the classic novel features raucous comedy in the style of Mel Brooks and Monty Python. By JULIA TUCKER
Campy, raunchy fun in ‘Rocky Horror Show’ at Reston Community Players
‘Don’t dream it, be it’: Audience participation takes center stage. By JEFFREY WALKER
A buckaroo poetry slam ‘Under a Cowboy Moon’ at Vienna Theatre...
The quirky contest kicks off in a small bar in a dried-up West Texas town, and PBS is on the scene. By BOB ASHBY
Silly parody with a serious point in ‘Puffs’ at St. Mark’s...
The show can be a hoot and conveys the important truth that we can save the world (or our corner of it) by being true to our friends and principles. By JENNIFER GEORGIA