‘Nothing Up My Sleeve’ is sheer joy at Round House Theatre
The very charming Dendy offers an intriguing amalgam of magic show and autobiography. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
‘Freckleface Strawberry’ delights and inspires at Adventure Theatre
In showstopping performances with high energy, stunning vocals, and jubilant dancing, the message of ‘be yourself’ shines through. By REBECCA CALKIN
‘Havana Hop’ builds kid’s confidence at Imagination Stage
The solo show with hip-hop grooves is a full family, culturally immersive experience. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
‘Little Miss Perfect’ at Olney redefines the American high school musical
Starting out seven years ago as a single song that went viral, the Black and queer–themed coming-of-age musical makes its world premiere. By VICTORIA SOSA
A lot goes without saying in ‘Small Mouth Sounds’ at Maryland...
The quietest moments made the most joyful noise about connection and mindfulness. By CAROLINE BOCK
Profound emotion in pop culture classic ‘RENT’ at Compass Rose Theater
The production features an extraordinary 13-member cast who deliver a masterclass in acting through music. By JULIA TUCKER
‘Crawl, walk, run’: John D’Angelo IV on launching the Little Theatre...
The fledgling company in Maryland’s Gateway Arts District aims to prove that the best stories are the ones told close to home. By VALERIE J. MIKLES
Flashes of brilliance in ‘Wifey Unknown’ at Greenbelt Arts Center
The bold and ambitious original work explores complex emotional landscapes. By SHERRITA WILKINS
Everyman’s revelatory and poignant ‘Dawn’ can mend hearts
Tuyết Thị Phạm stars in the world premiere of her own play about a survivor of Khmer Rouge violence and her daughter. By DANIELLA IGNACIO
Damascus Theatre Company’s ‘Company’ comes with clarity and class
The production preserves the construction, tonal elegance, and striking relevance of Sondheim’s original. By DRE PEDEMONTE
Trail-blazing women eye the universe in ‘Silent Sky’ from Perisphere Theater
Lauren Gunderson’s drama honors the legacy of women with vision inside the male-dominated world of science. By HANNAH ESTIFANOS
A family falters and nearly fractures in ‘Close Ties’ at Rockville...
When simmering secrets, mother-daughter conflicts, and an uncomfortable new reality threaten to derail the Whitakers, they find a way to pivot. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
‘Rock of Ages’ is pure rock-and-roll joy at Toby’s Dinner Theatre
The show is a nonstop parade of ’80s rock anthems, and it’s funny, loud, heartfelt, and endlessly entertaining. By CONSTANCE BEULAH
Mysterious ‘Enough to Let the Light In’ thrills at Silver Spring...
Strong performances anchor a queer drama with supernatural suspense. By REBECCA CALKIN
Entertaining ‘Save My Black Soul’ premieres at Laurel Mill Playhouse
Baltimore playwright Evan Carrington has created a compelling story about resistance to Hollywood’s treatment of African American performers. By CYBELE POMEROY
‘A Man for All Seasons’ at the Arts Barn is now...
Supremely talented performances anchor Robert Bolt’s play about a man with a moral compass who is up against a narcissistic, mercurial monarch. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
Everyman Theatre announces soul-stirring new play ‘Dawn’
Powerful exploration of survival and healing written by, and starring, Everyman Associate Artistic Director Tuyết Thị Phạm.
Persistence is hilarious in ‘Back to the Drawing Board’ by Best...
Packed with wit and charm, Ken Levine’s world premiere is a fun-loving take on what can happen if you get back up and just keep trying. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
Inspired ‘Balloonacy’ brims with artistry and heart at Imagination Stage
This theatrical gem for all ages tells the story of an old man whose quiet life is upended when a balloon arrives on his birthday. By AILEEN JOHNSON
A solid ‘Macbeth’ from Endangered Species Theatre Project
ESP’s production did justice to the famous story with its dynamic dialogue and complex themes of ambition, betrayal, love, and loss. By ZOE WINSKY