Maryland

The show is a nonstop parade of ’80s rock anthems, and it’s funny, loud, heartfelt, and endlessly entertaining. By CONSTANCE BEULAH

Strong performances anchor a queer drama with supernatural suspense. By REBECCA CALKIN

Baltimore playwright Evan Carrington has created a compelling story about resistance to Hollywood’s treatment of African American performers. By CYBELE POMEROY

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

Powerful exploration of survival and healing written by, and starring, Everyman Associate Artistic Director Tuyết Thị Phạm.

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

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

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

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

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

Jon Robin Baitz's masterpiece features a sensational five-member ensemble that grippingly conveys the show’s heart-wrenching messages.  By JULIA TUCKER

The show is a colorful celebration of dance and history, and only three performances remain. By CHARLES GREEN

The classic story’s themes of compassion, social welfare, and human connection shine brightly. By EM SKOW

This dark and hilarious holiday comedy puts the fun in dysfunctional family. By JENNIFER GEORGIA

Michael Russotto makes Dickens’ text as fresh and alive as if spinning the tale for the first time. By JEFFREY WALKER

Audience participation and broad humor are on tap in Kensington, Maryland.  By JEFFREY WALKER

The compelling production lets the audience sit in uncertainty and experience the creeping dread that something here is deeply wrong. By CONSTANCE BEULAH

The accessible family-friendly production features an ensemble packed with kids. By VALERIE J. MIKLES

The company transforms a holiday classic into a lesson in pure imagination. By VICTORIA SOSA

The British comedy’s American premiere is “an anti-Dickens antidote to 'A Christmas Carol,' ” joked the director and artistic director. By RAVELLE BRICKMAN