Popular ‘Pete the Cat’ stars in a rock musical at Imagination...
The cast’s energy, vocals, and dancing talents provide catchy, upbeat family entertainment. By HANNAH ESTIFANOS
Scena Theatre’s droll fresh take on Sartre’s famously dour ‘No Exit’
Appealingly, the actors play their damned characters as if in air quotes. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
Synetic Theater’s stunning Helen Hayes-winning ‘The Immigrant’ returns
Far more than a remake of the indelible silent film, the production is an evocative reminder of all our immigrant histories. By LISA TRAIGER
‘Mean Girls’ serves sheer infectious energy at Toby’s Dinner Theatre
The performances are flawless in this musical about power plays among teens in high school, and the show is just plain fun to watch. By BOB ASHBY
‘CrazySexyCool’ at Arena Stage finds the heart behind TLC’s hits
The world-premiere musical transforms a catalog of chart-toppers into a moving story of sisterhood, grief, and resilience. By SHERRITA WILKINS
‘What Became of Us’ at Signature Theatre explores enduring love between...
The intimate production turns ordinary details and old wounds into an affecting portrait of family and belonging. By CELIA WREN
Nonstop spiritual and vocal energy in ‘(pray)’ at Baltimore Center Stage
The femme-focused production delivers an authentically engaging Black church experience. By MALCOLM LEWIS BARNES
‘A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical’ is a gem at...
It’s the story and music of Neil Diamond, presented on tour as a dazzling, polished spectacle. By CYBELE POMEROY
‘Broadway in the Park’ brings stellar NYC and local talent to...
The sixth annual presentation by Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap featured Tituss Burgess, Heather Headley, Alex De Bard, Kevin McAllister, and more. By JEFFREY WALKER
“Sleeping Beauty: The Time Traveler” has a neat twist at Adventure...
A boy and a princess become friends and bond over their desire to be independent from their controlling parents. By MARY HARNEY
A heartfelt and emotional ‘Tick, Tick… Boom!’ from Triune Entertainment
Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical musical is performed with a wonderful blend of harmonies in the ensemble numbers. By JAMIE PELLIGRINI
A perfectly delightful ‘Into the Woods’ at Montgomery College Summer Dinner...
The directing and staging of this production are top-rate. By CAROLINE BOCK
A mother vows to protect her daughter in powerful new play...
Set in West Africa, the drama offers a universal message of determination to reject beliefs and practices that harm girls. By NEAL LEARNER
An electrifying ‘Suffs’ channels spirit of protest on tour at the...
It’s one of the most politically charged pieces of musical theater to come through DC this year. By DANIELLA IGNACIO
The goofy charm of ‘Evil Librarian’ from Landless Theatre Company
The new musical, based on a popular YA book series, shows how theater makes high school hell survivable. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
At Folger, Jacob Ming-Trent spits Shakespeare for the rap generation
In his world premiere solo show, 'How Shakespeare Saved My Life,' the playwright-performer tells a compelling, pop-culture–infused personal tale. By LISA TRAIGER
Mayhem and humor in ‘As You Like It’ at American Shakespeare...
The production is a thrilling demonstration of how to take an old standard and breathe new life into it. By ANDREW WALKER WHITE
‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ goes delightfully wrong at The Keegan...
Keegan’s production fills the farcical void left by ‘Shear Madness,’ for a few weeks at least. By AMY KOTKIN
A farce full of witty performances in ‘Loot’ by Edge of...
Every actor plays their character with a canny absurdity that realizes the script's satire and humor. By MARY HARNEY
An updated ‘Cymbeline’ outdoors from Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
An excellent cast, combined with a unique setting, is one of the best ways to enjoy this roller-coaster of a play. By MORGAN FEDDES SATRE