STC’s exceptional ‘Wild Duck’ gives wing to Ibsen’s emotional power
Simon Godwin directs with precision and restraint. Rich, natural performances showcase ensemble acting at its best. By SUSAN GALBRAITH
Tender and turbulent Black male bonds in ‘Fremont Ave.’ at Arena...
Reggie D. White’s world premiere play is a jubilant, complicated love letter to the Black men who show up for one another, generation after generation. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
Electrifying ‘Damn Yankees’ at Arena Stage hits it out of the...
This Broadway-bound ‘revisal’ keeps every ounce of the original’s zeal and is packed with powerhouse performances. By LUCILLE RIEKE
STC’s vibrant and joyous comedy ‘Merry Wives’ is a must-see
Jocelyn Bioh’s warm adaptation of Shakespeare celebrates coming together in community. By BOB ASHBY
Spectacular play of light and rain in Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Luzia’
The show marries surrealism with gravity-defying acrobatics in a dreamlike Mexico. Wherever your eye lands, something beautiful is happening. By ANDREA MOYA MUNOZ
In ‘Dodi & Diana’ at Mosaic, a beguiling amalgam of astrology...
Kareem Fahmy’s tumultuous play stages scenes from a star-struck marriage nearly come undone. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
August Wilson’s ‘The Piano Lesson’ electrifies at Everyman Theatre
In today’s political, racial, and economically charged climate, this play offers a chance to mourn, to reckon, and to uplift, while standing still with the tension. By CONSTANCE BEULAH
An emotive and intimate ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ at GALA
The Spanish-language theater launches its 50th season with a classic of Latin American literature. By ANDREA MOYA MUNOZ
Explosives ignite radical ‘fire work’ at Theater Alliance
Workers plot against the overclass in Mary Glen Fredrick’s incendiary fable. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
Theatre Washington sets Theatre Week 2025 to run September 18 to...
DC-area theaters will offer discounted tickets to more than 20 productions, as well as free community events.
A gorgeous new ‘Sound of Music’ at Riverside Center for the...
The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic fills the stage with lyrical beauty and charm, and the performances are top notch. By JEFFREY WALKER
The musical ‘Parade,’ a true story of injustice, comes to Kennedy...
These fine, talented, dedicated performers are giving their all, bearing witness to the ongoing need for truth. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
Performers dazzle in ‘Play On!’ at Signature — but the play’s...
Showstoppers save a Duke Ellington–infused adaptation of ‘Twelfth Night’ with musical theater magic. By DANIELLA IGNACIO
What can our theater community do for our city during Trump’s...
We have seen the deployment of a police and military force against U.S. citizens, against the will of the people and the government of DC. By JULIAN OQUENDO and NICOLE HERTVIK
Powerful ‘Everything Is Wonderful’ is brilliantly honest at Dominion Stage
Chelsea Marcantel’s gripping play offers a sobering look at our flawed yet beautiful humanity — what makes us good people? Can we choose to forgive? By ZOE WINSKY
Washington National Opera kicks off 70th season with ‘Opera in the...
DC’s beloved summer tradition will feature free screening of 'Porgy and Bess,' plus pre-show family fun, on Saturday, August 23.
‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ enchants at Museum of...
By popular demand, this fantastic and mythical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ classic tale for all ages returns August 29 through October 19. By HANNAH ESTIFANOS
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ is a visual and magical...
Many talented theater professionals have put their all into this production, and it shows. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
‘The Lightning Thief’ at ATMTC crackles with energy and excitement
Adventure Theatre MTC presents a musical filled with theatrical magic and visual and verbal humor for both children and parents to enjoy. By HANNAH ESTIFANOS
A store well-stocked with comedy in ‘Kim’s Convenience’ at Olney
The shop owner's hilarious physical presence, infectious humor, and martial arts moves had the audience in stitches. By MALCOLM LEWIS BARNES