La Pluma’s ‘Nation-State: A Live Experiment’ is a play of two...
The immersive testimonial experience showcases actor Victor Salinas’s talents but lacks the tension needed to drive home its satirical point. By JARED STRANGE
Rapid Lemon Productions’ disruptive ‘Blood of the Lamb’ is riveting
In a post-Roe v. Wade era, Arlene Hutton’s play is art to spark social change. By MARY V. HOLIMAN
Puppet Co.’s delightful ‘Little Red Riding Hood and the 3 Little...
The insights are timeless and entertaining in this refreshed, twisted fairy-tale family treat for all. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
Girl power goes anti-fascist in Taffety Punk’s first-rate ‘Freddie: A Girl’
Surprisingly and delightfully funny, Kelsey Mesa’s gripping new play tells the true story of teenage sisters who killed Nazis in World War II. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
Monumental Theatre’s new take on ‘The Rocky Horror Show’
The energetic, immersive production mixes the familiar with the unexpected. By MELISSA LIN STURGES
Outdoor fun in ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ from Ardeo Theatre Company
While at times the production works a bit too hard at being funny, it succeeds in providing a nice summer evening. By BOB ASHBY
1st Stage’s Logan Festival of Solo Performance is once again a...
It’s you and the actor, and that’s all one needs to feel connected. By CAROLINE BOCK
Salacious and hysterical ‘Bocking’ premieres at Baltimore Center Stage
The story quickly spirals into revelations involving sex, secrets, religion, relationships, and some truly outrageous situations. By CONSTANCE BEULAH
An emotionally resonant love story in ‘The Notebook’ on tour at...
Younger, middle, and older versions of Noah and Allie mirror the memory of a love that unfolds across a lifetime. By DANA ROBERTS
‘Hadestown: The Musical’ to stream starting August 25
The movie has everything a fan could want. But are professionally filmed stage musicals the future we need? By KENNY NEAL
Friendship and heartbreak in ‘Gruesome Playground Injuries’ at Keegan Theatre
Rajiv Joseph’s gut-wrenching two-hander reveals the beauty and brutality of a relationship across 30 years. By LISA TRAIGER
Nova Y. Payton’s salute to Aretha Franklin succeeds at Signature Theatre
In ‘Respect,’ Payton brings the vocal agility — and the pure soul — to do Franklin’s catalog plenty of justice. By TREY GRAHAM
Sibling revelry comes to afterlife in ‘Brontë Sister House Party’ by...
The script functions like a loopy lineup for an off-the-wall variety show. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
Exhilarating ‘Circus Vazquez’ pitches big top in Tysons II
Bringing suspense and comedy in equal measure, the performers earn gasps of terror and screams of delight from audiences of all ages. By MARY CAMPBELL
Theater Alliance pays powerful musical tribute to Woody Guthrie’s legacy
Sung outdoors, ‘Woody Guthrie’s American Song’ resonates with hope for folks’ hard times now. By SUSAN GALBRAITH
The Theatre Lab’s ‘Chicago: Teen Edition’ makes its mark in DC
The student production at Atlas Performing Arts Center was delivered with enthusiasm, determination, and professionalism. By GREGORY FORD
‘Beyond Therapy’ is enjoyably wacky at the ARTfactory
The show is packed with comedic banter and jaw-dropping ridiculousness. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI
An enticing ‘Mousetrap’ by Agatha Christie at Riverside Center for the...
The venerable whodunnit runs through August 23. By JEFFREY WALKER
‘Anything Goes’ is de-lovely at Montgomery College Summer Dinner Theatre
The high-energy throwback to a bygone era is filled with talented cast members and tremendous choreography. By ERIC COLCHAMIRO
In ‘Leftover Lazzi,’ Faction of Fools reheats shtick with a twist
The commedia dell’arte ensemble reimagines a cabaret that leans into the Broadway songbook. By LISA TRAIGER