In on the act at ‘Mindplay’: two audience participants react
They were picked by chance to take part in mentalist Vinny DePonto's magical mystification tour at Arena Stage. Here they share what that was like. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
Actor Jen Furlong on the funny feminist spoof coming to Washington...
The longtime leading lady talks about 'The Victorian Ladies’ Detective Collective' and its mighty #MeToo message. By RAVELLE BRICKMAN
‘It’s theatrical and fun, like a puzzle’: Hayley Finn on ‘This...
The director talks about Jonathan Spector’s award-winning play, in which questions of racism, responsibility, and choice are magically juxtaposed. By RAVELLE BRICKMAN
Peter Marks is gone. Now what?
The veteran theater critic leaves the Post as a new generation takes DC theater journalism in new directions. Readers must adjust their habits to find them. By NICOLE HERTVIK
‘Dark comedy is pretty much what I do’: Playwright Steve Yockey...
The Emmy-nominated creative force returns to DC for 'Eldritch Investigations: A Psychogeographies Project' and his new play 'Sleeping Giant.' By JEFFREY WALKER
‘Songs for a New World’ rings in new year for Triune...
The powerful and emotionally charged musical by Tony winner Jason Robert Brown opens January 19 at ARTfactory. By LAURA MILLS
Why ‘Public Obscenities’ is not too long: A Q&A with Shayok...
The playwright and director opens up about the deliberate patience built into his three-hour 'theater verité' play at Woolly Mammoth. By GREGORY FORD
Lynn Steinmetz reflects on her ‘romp in the park’ in ‘Arms...
The veteran DC actor talks about playing the wickedly funny matriarch in George Bernard Shaw’s classic anti-war comedy. By RAVELLE BRICKMAN
Students share the power of community in new show ‘Buy Black!’...
Voices from the creative team of an original production at Bowie State University about protecting Black businesses. By MALEAH DIGGS
Israeli-American comic Iris Bahr on the tragedy in the Middle East
The prize-winning playwright and performer returns to Theater J in the world premiere of her autobiographical 'See You Tomorrow.' By RAVELLE BRICKMAN
Timothy Nelson on an unlikely mashup: IN Series’ ‘The Promised End’
The artistic director explains how Verdi’s unforgettable 'Requiem' got mixed up with Shakespeare’s masterpiece 'King Lear.'
Jessica Utz on designing costumes for ‘Hazardous Materials’ at Perisphere
In doing research for the show, she drew on her own family history, including family photos.
‘I’m energized by change’: Hana S. Sharif on her leading role...
The new artistic director shares her plans to serve and evolve the venerable company. By CHAD KINSMAN
Chilling with Hadi Tabbal and Antoinette Crowe-Legacy in ‘Winter’s Tale’ at...
The actors talk about rehearsing the ‘problem play’ and discovering it anew. By CHAD KINSMAN
Danilo Gambini on his DC directorial debut at Spooky Action Theater
The Brazil native directs his own new translation of 'Agreste (Drylands)' by one of the main Brazilian playwrights alive right now. By DERYL DAVIS
First stop for a show in Herndon? NextStop Theatre Company
In a series called 'The Companies We Keep,' DC Theater Arts spotlights the good work done by theater companies in the DC region. This month we focus on a company committed to the next generation of theatergoers. By LISA TRAIGER
A look at ‘Larry, the Big-Time Broadway Producer’ in hectic rehearsal
Broadway insider Peter Filichia's new comedy to open a new DC-area theater. By JEFFREY WALKER
With Young Artists of America on the red carpet for ‘Hal...
The joyful, fast-paced mix of music performances will air on Maryland Public Television October 14 and 15. By CAROLINE BOCK
‘I wanted to create a Jewish superhero’: Jenny Rachel Weiner, whose...
The wickedly funny playwright talks about assimilation and Jewish identity. Interview by RAVELLE BRICKMAN
Hayley Finn on falling in love with Theater J’s mission
The new artistic director shares what most excites her about the company. Interview by LISA TRAIGER