Reviews

Anthony Green's new play about planning a same-sex wedding unfolds with hilarious and poignant results. By GREGORY FORD

The new ‘Theatrical Shadow Box’ is about the power of connection, the power of memory, the power of imagination, and the power of hope. By CYBELE POMEROY 

Now in its 15th year, the holiday production has aged like whiskey in a barrel, its message growing richer and deeper.  By VICTORIA SOSA

The program gave full voice to the principles the chorus embraces. By GREGORY FORD

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

She astounded as King Lear at the American Shakespeare Center and now retells the classic Yuletide tale solo at the Contemporary Theatre of Ohio. By ANDREW WALKER WHITE

The nimble, decade-old troupe telescopes Shakespeare's famed Scottish Play to a head-snapping 90 minutes. By LISA TRAIGER

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

What sets the musical apart is its spectacular circus performances and endearing animal puppetry.  By JENNIFER GEORGIA

The new hand-clapping, stand-up-and-praise, sing-along holiday production at Baltimore Center Stage is like a gift. By CAROLINE BOCK

Creative Cauldron’s Learning Theater shares a seasonal musical for all ages. By JEFFREY WALKER

The dreamlike world premiere tells the story of Blues legend Robert Johnson, who was said to have sold his soul to the Devil.  By GREGORY FORD

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

Shakespeare Theatre Company's winning production takes you back to when women were dolls and men were guys, and everyone wanted a happy ending. By LISA TRAIGER

The central character, Ernestine, begins as a teenager and ages into a centenarian, giving us a priceless portrait of what makes a life. By JOHN STOLTENBERG

The show has become a tradition that helps to heal and hold the spirit of the people of this city together. By GREGORY FORD

The new play presented by the National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre is bound to be a holiday classic. By CAROLINE BOCK

This production leans heavily toward family-friendly energy — perfect if you are looking to introduce your child to this classic tale. By ZOE WINSKY 

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