‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’ by UpStage Artists revisits race in 1967
A rich, white, ’60s liberal is challenged when his daughter brings her new love for a surprise visit. By ANDY ARNOLD
Three fun and poignant stories of pregnancy in ‘Bump’ at Colonial...
The actors hit all the right moments at just the right time, and everything comes together for an evening of theater filled with laughs and much to think about. By CHARLES GREEN
Positivity and pure joy in ‘Legally Blonde the Musical’ by The...
The show is about female empowerment, and the entire cast do great work, with gorgeous vocals and fun choreography. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI
Reston Community Players mounts uproariously funny ‘The Producers’
There isn’t a weak link anywhere in the cast, and the technical side of the production is every bit as strong. By BOB ASHBY
Vividly adrift in ‘The Gulf,’ opposites attract, at NOVA Nightsky Theater
Theater doesn’t get more real, or complex characters more believable, than this. By BOB ASHBY
Gut-wrenching drama ‘All My Sons’ takes on the American Dream at...
The production is deeply moving and visually stunning, from the impeccable performances to the atmospheric set and thoughtful direction. By JAROD GLOU
A team of talent in ‘James and the Giant Peach’ at...
The actors embraced the childlike wonder of their characters with delightful abandon. By AMANDA ZEITLER
A well-cast ‘Odd Couple’ with comic timing at Bowie Community Theatre
Neil Simon's 1965 play is still filled with laughs and male bonding. By ANDY ARNOLD
Hexagon’s ‘Splitting Our Sides!’ draws laughs from political chaos
The DC institution creates satirical musical comedy in the hope that humor is still a potent cure for our politics-driven anxieties. By EILEEN MILLER
Energetic ‘Much Ado’ set in New Orleans at Little Theatre of...
Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' is very much an ensemble show, and the depth of LTA’s cast is impressive. By BOB ASHBY
‘Tick, Tick… BOOM!’ charms and fascinates at Greenbelt Arts Center
Jonathan Larson's semi-autobiographical musical is a reminder of what we tragically lost too soon. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
Two precocious teens scheme in eerie ‘Peerless’ at Silver Spring Stage
Twin Asian American sisters put a witchy twist on college admissions. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
Fauquier Community Theatre’s ‘Inherit the Wind’ is as timely as ever
The battle for freedom of thought and expression depicted in this intensely provocative production is, unfortunately, still with us. By DR. HARRY KANTROVICH
Prince William Little Theatre’s captivating ‘Secret Garden’ springs to life
The production features spectacular musical performances by some of the best vocal talents in the greater DC theater community. By LAURA MILLS
British Players’ ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ is rib-tickling farce with smarts
The show serves up a feast of slapstick, wordplay, and improv, with just enough sauce of wit, literature, and history to stimulate the nerd in all of us. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
The ensemble shines in ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ at Gaithersburg Arts...
The emotional complexity of the Stephen Sondheim/George Furth musical comes through in Damascus Theatre Company's production. By BOB ASHBY
You’ll be head over heels for ‘Kinky Boots’ at Silhouette Stages
The Cindy Lauper musical demands a diva performance, divine dance moves, daring dresses, and working-class heart — and this production delivers. By CYBELE POMEROY
Ordinary people shine in Colonial Players’ extraordinary ‘Working’
A top-notch cast performs a unique musical about what real people spend most of their waking lives doing. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
UpStage Artists’ whodunnit ‘Rope’ reels the audience into the action
If you like mystery, if you like noir, you’ll enjoy this highly entertaining and thrillingly affordable production. By CYBELE POMEROY
Raised voices power Bethesda Little Theatre’s new musical ‘Got It Good’
In a creative take on the jukebox musical, two sisters and their mother consider the choices and inflection points in their lives. By EM SKOW