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Olney Theatre Center to present U.S. premiere of ‘Sleepova’

Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini's frank and funny play is a celebration of female friendship between four Black British teens confronting adulthood.

‘Everything That Never Happened’ rethinks ‘Merchant of Venice’ at Baltimore Center...

Sarah Mantell's new play speaks out loudly against the commonly accepted rhetoric of Shakespeare's classic. By CONSTANCE BEULAH

Raised voices power Bethesda Little Theatre’s new musical ‘Got It Good’

In a creative take on the jukebox musical, two sisters and their mother consider the choices and inflection points in their lives. By EM SKOW

‘for colored girls…’ at UMD shares struggles and speaks truth

University of Maryland's production brings to life Ntozake Shange's choreopoem about African American women in a way that is both modern and timeless. By ISABELLA ARTINO

‘Waitress’ at Olney Theatre Center serves huge helpings of heart and...

Sparks of love and connection highlight this joyous musical celebrating the power of inner strength and female friendship. By DANIELLA IGNACIO

Phenomenal ‘The Lion King’ is pure joy at the Hippodrome in...

This musical doesn’t just come to life; it gives you life. By CONSTANCE BEULAH

Bethesda Little Theatre to present original musical about power of family,...

 ‘Got It Good’ — written by Sharen Camille and featuring music from the band IrideSense — takes audiences on a heartwarming journey of self-discovery, female empowerment, and the relationships that hold us together. By KAITLYN GIBBENS

Dark humor and tragedy meet in ‘The Beauty Queen of Leenane’...

Maryland Ensemble Theatre resurrects Martin McDonagh's first hit play as a pitch-black mother-daughter comedy. By ANDY ARNOLD

Theatre@CBT dives into ‘Oliver!’ with enthusiasm

The show is a solid choice as a family show with a Jewish connection. By JENNIFER GEORGIA

Black women struggle and triumph in ‘for colored girls…’ at 2nd...

In these troubling, uncertain times, Ntozake Shange's 'choreopoem' — blending words, music, and dance — feels necessary. By CHARLES GREEN

A fizzy and funny ‘9 to 5 The Musical’ at Toby’s...

The voices and acting are terrific in this thoroughly entertaining workplace satire with songs by Dolly Parton. By JENNIFER GEORGIA 

Baltimore’s Hippodrome announces 2025/26 Broadway Series

Lineup to feature three national tour launches, straight-from-Broadway debuts, sensational season options, and more.

Perisphere Theater premieres Suzan-Lori Parks’ early ‘America Play’ in DC area

The precursor to the imagery and messages of her Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Topdog/Underdog' ends with a full-force emotional catharsis. By DEBBIE MINTER. JACKSON                                     

J. Ernest Green celebrates 40 years as artistic director of Live...

On how he programs: 'I want it to be fun — for the singers, the orchestra, the soloist, and the audience." By CHARLES GREEN

Rude Mechanicals’ punk-rock ‘Seagull’ brilliantly sets Chekhov in late ’70s NYC

Staged as a rock musical, the classic comedy becomes fresh and original. By HANNAH ESTIFANOS

Adventure Theatre brings ‘Dragons Love Tacos’ from page to stage

All-ages comedy based on New York Times bestselling children's book opens February 7.

MALINDA to headline ‘Waitress’ at Olney Theatre Center

The regional premiere of Sara Bareilles' 'Waitress' reunites director Marcia Milgrom Dodge with Helen Hayes-winning actor/singer MALINDA.

A future without humanity in ‘Honey Bee Baby’ from Rapid Lemon...

This great new play glimpses life in a world of extremes. By CONSTANCE BEULAH

Agatha Christie’s ‘And Then There Were None’ rivets at Everyman Theatre

The murder mystery's classic intrigue, plot twists, snippy comments, and traditional English accents will keep you at attention. By CONSTANCE BEULAH

The thrills are alive in ‘The Sound of Music’ at Toby’s...

The voices are the highlight of this delightful, sold-out holiday treat. By JENNIFER GEORGIA