Maryland

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

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.

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

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

Season includes the opening of Olney's new Bernard Family Theatre, collaborations with Round House, Synetic, and ArtsCentric, and much more.

The world premiere musical with a book by Lauren M. Gunderson pulses with coming-of-age authenticity. By CELIA WREN

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

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

Lumina Ensemble young actors perform Paul Rudnick’s refreshing comedy-drama. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON