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
Peril and passion in new musical ‘The Mountaineer’ at Greenbelt Arts...
The story traces a woman climber’s treacherous travel back to base camp after summiting one of the world's highest mountains. By ISABELLA ARTINO
Rapid Lemon Productions’ ‘From East, Like the Sun’ gets a little...
The subject matter is timely and compelling, the production is entertaining and well-acted, but the play frequently shifts focus, diluting its emotional impact. By CONSTANCE BEULAH
A vividly powerful ‘Other Desert Cities’ at Colonial Players of Annapolis
Jon Robin Baitz's masterpiece features a sensational five-member ensemble that grippingly conveys the show’s heart-wrenching messages. By JULIA TUCKER
Ballet Theatre of Maryland sets ‘The Nutcracker’ in 19th-century Annapolis
The show is a colorful celebration of dance and history, and only three performances remain. By CHARLES GREEN
A heart-filled ‘Christmas Carol’ inspires at Silver Spring Stage
The classic story’s themes of compassion, social welfare, and human connection shine brightly. By EM SKOW
Laughs and truths rule in ‘Rules for Living’ at Round House...
This dark and hilarious holiday comedy puts the fun in dysfunctional family. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
‘A Christmas Carol’ told as a ghost story in Olney’s intimate...
Michael Russotto makes Dickens’ text as fresh and alive as if spinning the tale for the first time. By JEFFREY WALKER
Chaotic fun in ‘Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood’...
Audience participation and broad humor are on tap in Kensington, Maryland. By JEFFREY WALKER