Reviews

The production is a searing testament to the power of self-expression and resilience. By JULIAN OQUENDO

The captivating production merges Monteverdi’s masterpiece with vibrant South Indian influences. By RASHEEDA AMINA CAMPBELL

Thanks to the subtlety and skill of the actors, this devastating drama builds emotional intensity steadily from its opening moments. By MOIRA GLEASON

Music, singing, and acting come together for a moving story of love and sacrifice. By CHARLES GREEN

Onstage at Anne Arundel Community College, the dramatic story of a nun and a man on death row raises questions about faith, forgiveness, and justice. By CHARLES GREEN

This fresh adaptation is a wild ride of humor, deceit, devotion, and death, and the cast has incredible presence, versatility, and raw talent. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI

Nu Sass and Uncle Funsy present a touching and humorous one-man show about a zookeeper who really cares. By GREGORY FORD

The performance at the DC Arts Center is a thought-provoking gem that captures the essence of Harold Pinter and the absurd. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON                                         

In Lauren M. Gunderson's powerful new play, Queen Gertrude, Ophelia, and a lady's maid become intimate with one another’s secrets and intrigues. By CAROLINE BOCK

Humor is the guiding force of this production, compelling the audience to stay riveted and rollicking the whole time. By HALEY HUCHLER

The characters are all just a scandal away from falling off into a social abyss from which they can’t recover. By AMY KOTKIN

The interactive cherry blossom–inspired exhibition evokes joy, curiosity, a sense of peace, and creativity. By RASHEEDA AMINA CAMPBELL

Arthur Miller’s suspenseful classic captures how hysteria spreads. By CHARLES GREEN

Matthew Capodicasa’s world premiere play has crisp dialogue and provocative ideas, and the production is excellent. By AILEEN JOHNSON

The production is great fun for the whole family, from those who grew up with the musical and know every song to those who have never seen it. By CHARLES GREEN

This modern adaption of Shakespeare's 'Two Gentlemen of Verona' stays true to the original while leaving room for new questions and themes to be explored. By ISABELLA ARTINO

With its high-energy cast, a jukebox of a band, and kickin’ choreography, the show is a timeless romance between two teens trying to figure out who they are. By CAROLINE BOCK

The engaging story is packed with bouncy music, nonstop action, and noteworthy messages for the entire family. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON

Foregrounding all the humor in this improvised adaptation of Pierre Marivaux’s 1730 comedy, the communal act of storytelling really shines through. By IAN KIRKLAND

This Tony-winning American fable is a fun romp into an animated world of colorful characters and country music. By LAURA MILLS