Maryland

The performers are, without exception, excellent. The live band onstage is precise, rich, and nuanced.  By CYBELE POMEROY

An excellent cast, combined with a unique setting, is one of the best ways to enjoy this roller-coaster of a play. By MORGAN FEDDES SATRE

When Sutton Foster became ill 24 hours before her performance at Olney’s annual gala, DC talent saved the day. The result was extraordinary. By NICOLE HERTVIK

In her new solo show, the ‘Top Chef’ star dishes on fame, failure, and trusting your instincts. By TREY GRAHAM

Despite technical challenges, it’s very likely that if you love horror/comedy stage musicals, you’ll love this one too.  By RICHARD TARBOX

The production at Gaithersburg Arts Barn is a unique blend of thriller, comedy, and ghost story. By JULIA TUCKER

Suzan-Lori Parks continues her investigation of American myth and its paradoxes. By CHRIS KLIMEK

Laughs ensue as the actors change costumes and characters mid-scene, sometimes multiple times in a single scene.  By CHARLES GREEN

Based on a tragic fire in a gay bar, the vibrant musical is often surprisingly joyous. By BOB ASHBY

The production is full of gothic sensibilities, impassioned speeches, intense expressions, prosthetic teeth, and a gratifying bit of gore.  By CYBELE POMEROY

This wonderfully fun theatrical experience encourages everyone to let their freak flag fly. By VALERIE J. MIKLES

This is above all an actors’ play, and the level of acting in the production does full justice to Albee’s words and characters. By BOB ASHBY

Performed in concert with no set, Washington National Opera’s no-gimmicks production was riveting. By MARC FJOR

In an age of profound distrust, the show’s ability to bring a crowd of strangers together for a personal experience is, in itself, a brilliant thing. By MORGAN FEDDES SATRE 

At Greenbelt Arts Center, the 1890s biblically inspired tragedy becomes a 1990s comedy skewering racial, sexual, and power dynamics. By HANNAH ESTIFANOS

Director Francesca Zambello and her WNO team have created a show with the highest production values. By SUSAN GALBRAITH

The casual, everyday cruelty in which the central family operates can be triggering. By GREGORY FORD

Comedy, old and new songs, dance, and even some sing-alongs highlight this entertaining production that brings back the British vaudeville tradition. By JEFFREY WALKER

Directed by Helen Hayes Award-winner Lili-Anne Brown, show traces Hall's life and career, challenges, and triumphs.

Sally Boyett directs and choreographs a fun tribute to the pains and joys of theater life. By CHARLES GREEN