Applause for Washington National Opera’s take on ‘West Side Story’
Director Francesca Zambello and her WNO team have created a show with the highest production values. By SUSAN GALBRAITH
At Silver Spring Stage, the intense inner drama of ‘The Effect...
The casual, everyday cruelty in which the central family operates can be triggering. By GREGORY FORD
Pip-pip and cheers for British Players’ rousing ‘Music Hall 2026’
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
Celebrity chef Carla Hall launches solo show ‘Please Underestimate Me’ at...
Directed by Helen Hayes Award-winner Lili-Anne Brown, show traces Hall's life and career, challenges, and triumphs.
‘42nd Street’ showcases Classic Theatre of Maryland talent
Sally Boyett directs and choreographs a fun tribute to the pains and joys of theater life. By CHARLES GREEN
Round House Theatre announces cast of ‘Sally & Tom’
Just weeks before the United States' 250th birthday, Suzan-Lori Parks' bold, dark, and witty look at how U.S. history is told makes its timely regional premiere.
A profound ‘Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ at...
The true power of this skillfully executed production lies in its refusal to sugarcoat the cost of its autistic teen protagonist’s journey. By VALERIE J. MIKLES
In ‘El Ciclón’ at UMD, a womanist guide to community when...
The University of Maryland's multimedia musical is an affirmation of the free-floating anxiety and rage that many are experiencing now. By GREGORY FORD
Olney Theatre Center announces 2026/27 season
Season includes the opening of Olney's new Bernard Family Theatre, collaborations with Round House, Synetic, and ArtsCentric, and much more.
Two teens sing songs of themselves in catchy ‘I & You’...
The world premiere musical with a book by Lauren M. Gunderson pulses with coming-of-age authenticity. By CELIA WREN
Pitch-perfect energy and timely content in ‘Aesop’s Fables’ at Adventure Theatre
Like the best theater for young audiences, it made the kids in the room feel like they were part of something, not just observers. By NATASHA PARNIAN
Modern meets medieval in comedic ‘Poor Clare’ at Colonial Players of...
Giving the young Saint Clare of Assisi a contemporary voice reframes her as a relatable woman whose concerns mirror those of the present day. By JULIA TUCKER
A fun, exuberant ‘I Hate Hamlet’ from Lumina Studio Theatre
Lumina Ensemble young actors perform Paul Rudnick’s refreshing comedy-drama. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
‘Compass Rose Cabaret’ entertains and enchants
In joyful celebration of Compass Rose Theater’s 15-year history, six actors and a pianist sing medleys and songs from previous productions. By CHARLES GREEN’
The Puppet Co. welcomes Danny Pushkin as new Artistic Director
Pushkin brings experience performing and puppeteering for countless productions, including local and national tours, along with 21 years at Glen Echo Park.
A rugged, muscular production of ‘Sweat’ at Greenbelt Arts Center
Actors give their absolute all in Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize–winning play about the human cost of unchecked capitalist forces. By DEBBIE M. JACKSON
MAD Theater launches zany ‘Moon Over Buffalo’ at Goddard Space Center
In Ken Ludwig’s farce, the Music and Drama Club offers a night of right songs, wrong plays, mistaken identities, and wardrobe malfunctions. By LIANA OLEAR
MET’s non-traditional take on ‘The Crucible’ has merit, but falters
Frenetic ensemble movement and stark line readings unmoor this classic from its roots. By BOB ASHBY
‘The Wizard of Oz’ staged with vibrancy and joy at Toby’s...
Audiences are transported to Oz with a wonderful night of music, laughter, and friendship. By ISABELLA ARTINO
Perisphere’s ‘I Know How to Curse’ explodes the structure of a...
It’s hysterical and powerful. Gerrad Alex Taylor has crafted a world that feels cartoony, surreal, and human all at once. By DANIELLA IGNACIO