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‘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

Wildly entertaining ‘Adventures of Pinocchio’ plays at Creative Cauldron

The Learning Theater Production features an exuberant young cast, an English and Spanish script, and spectacular designer collaboration. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON

Hamlet and Ophelia re-embodied in thrilling ‘Hamlet’ at American Shakespeare Center

Meg Rodgers as the melancholy Dane and Brandon Carter as the vulnerable maiden lead the cast of a truly compelling production. By ANDREW WALKER WHITE

Much farce flavors ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ at American Shakespeare Center

The self-directed performers’ use of slapstick helps the crowd better understand the Shakespearean language. By CHRISTINE MAXTED

An insider preview of ‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’ at Good Shepherd...

Artistic advisor Christine Maxted gives a glimpse into the upcoming production.

Actors have a ball in abbreviated Bard at American Shakespeare Center

'The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] (Again)' is a fun 130 minutes — even if it could have been 97.

‘Ragtime the Musical’ soars at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

The show was masterfully directed. The voices of the singers were of Broadway quality.

Signature Theatre announces cast and creative team for ‘Passing Strange’

Director Raymond O. Caldwell leads a cast and creative team brimming with local talent.

‘Escape to Margaritaville’ charms at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

You don’t have to be a die-hard Jimmy Buffett fan to enjoy yourself at this tropical party of a show.

‘Ordinary Days’ finds the beauty in connection at NOVA Nightsky Theater

An ensemble-driven show that fills up a small space and gives you all the feels.

‘Cats’ dazzles up an old favorite on tour at the National...

All new lighting design and choreography give the long-running show new life.

A vividly hilarious ‘Pericles,’ in rep at American Shakespeare Center

This one's an instant classic, and well worth the drive, the tolls, whatever it takes to get you to Staunton, Virginia.

A vision of ‘The Tempest’ for all, in rep at American...

The multiracial acting company has created one of the most thought-provoking versions of this play you are likely to see.

A raw and razor-sharp ‘Une Tempête,’ in rep at American Shakespeare...

Martinique author Aimé Césaire’s redo of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' should be receiving revivals across the country in very short order.

NextStop’s ‘Lucky Stiff’ is madcap pure fun

The wonderfully absurd show becomes hilarious musical theater.

Campy and heartwarming ‘Xanadu’ sparkles at Workhouse Arts Center

The show's creativity and charm will leave audiences nostalgic for the '80s and hoping for their own divine strange magic.

NextStop’s free outdoor ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ delights and satisfies

Strong acting and effective scenic and sound design make the show a majestic evening.

‘Pass Over’ joins four-play summer season at American Shakespeare Center

Antoinette Nwandu’s groundbreaking drama about young Black men looking for a way out will follow 'Every Brilliant Thing,' 'Twelfth Night,' and 'Thrive.'

Diverse, multi-abled Omnium Circus to play one special matinee

'I’Mpossible' — a world-class, fully inclusive, fully accessible circus show — comes to Capital One Hall on February 26.

American Shakespeare Center gets new AD and sets new season

With Artistic Director Brandon Carter and a new leadership structure, the troubled company rebounds and resumes performances in February.