Illuminating ‘Coriolanus’ at Silver Spring Stage sees gender as power
Director Jay K. Gee’s fine concept and execution centers queer and female voices. By BOB ASHBY
An enjoyably arguable ‘Women Playing Hamlet’ at Bowie Community Theatre
The script teases the idea of gender-swapping the moody prince and suggests that Shakespeare intentionally imbued Hamlet with a ‘womanly’ temperament. By RICHARD TARBOX
Montgomery Playhouse’s ‘The Snow Queen’ delights at the Arts Barn
The Hans Christian Anderson fairytale is retold as a lovely musical that’s perfect for children and anyone who loves old-fashioned theater. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
Silhouette Stages’ ‘Fun Home’ is much more than a fun show
Every aspect of this production is terrific: the dialogue is snappy and tender, the songs plot-relevant, the acting heartfelt, and the relationships genuine. By CYBELE POMEROY
Upbeat ‘City of Angels’ recalls 1940s Hollywood at Colonial Players of...
This talented troupe delivers a tantalizing trip through time filled with thrilling adventure. By JULIA TUCKER
Two silly Stoppard plays for thinking people by the British Players
‘The Real Inspector Hound’ and ‘The Fifteen Minute Hamlet’ provide a taster’s menu of absurdism, mystery, and Shakespeare — a light snack for the brain. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
‘By the Way, Meet Vera Stark’ sends up inequity, at Laurel...
Jacqueline Youm plays the title role of an African American actress with eyes on Hollywood stardom. By CYBELE POMEROY
‘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