A gripping drama of love and blood pulses through ‘Phlebotomist’ at...
In a dystopian near future, a twentysomething romance heats up steadily alongside a chilling public health crisis.
August Wilson’s genius propels ‘Radio Golf’ at Peace Mountain Theatre
The play set in the 1990s shows just how delicate African American advancement continues to be.
‘Every Brilliant Thing’ at NextStop riffs on reasons to live
Star Evan Hoffmann keeps guests gravitating between giggles and goosebumps.
‘Girls of Madison Street’ celebrates Black sisterhood at Creative Cauldron
The actors are simply remarkable, so natural and at ease that the plot becomes secondary to their electric chemistry as an ensemble.
‘Daphne’s Dive’ at Signature is a comfort and a joy
The story of folks who choose to be committed to each other’s well-being, the play is a paean to the possibility of connection.
Olney’s new musical ‘A.D. 16’ entertains immensely
The show imagines a teen romance between Mary Magdalene and Jesus of Nazareth, and the cast and production are absolutely worth seeing.
A rap with RJ Brown, the slave player in ‘White Noise’...
You cannot watch his performance in this shocking role without feeling agitated and aghast — and he was willing to talk about it.
Psalmayene 24’s beautiful ‘Dear Mapel’ at Mosaic contains worlds of feeling
In his willingness to be vulnerable there is strength, and in his multifaceted storytelling, each and every emotion strikes a chord.
‘Compulsion’ at Theater J aches with memory of a harm beyond...
The teenage diarist Anne Frank appears as a puppet; an author tries to pull strings to stage her story.
Lisa Stephen Friday in ‘Trans Am’ at Keegan is downright charismatic
She is a compelling storyteller, living a life always on the cusp of change.
In Prologue Theatre’s sweet ‘World Builders,’ two loners connect
The comedic chemistry between Harrison Smith and Fabiolla Da Silva pops and flickers like a log catching fire.
‘White Noise’ is a shock to the system in stunning staging...
It’s as if Suzan-Lori Parks scalds and skins the body politic in one fell swoop.
Lisa Stephen Friday spills the T on ‘Trans Am,’ her rock...
'It’s risky to get on stage and be that vulnerable,' says the playwright, glam rocker, and trans advocate. 'It’s powerful, but it’s risky.'
How Omicron is wreaking havoc on local theaters
Unexpected costs, performance cancellations, and staff shortages stress a field just beginning to operate again. | Report by NICOLE HERTVIK
DCMTA 2021 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Performances in Professional Theater Productions
These performances made an indelible impression on our writers this year. Did we overlook a favorite of yours? Let us know in a comment!
Feel-good Temptations musical ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ returns to KenCen
Every role requires high-caliber singing, acting, and dancing, and the cast knocks it out of the park.














