Trail-blazing women eye the universe in ‘Silent Sky’ from Perisphere Theater
Lauren Gunderson’s drama honors the legacy of women with vision inside the male-dominated world of science. By HANNAH ESTIFANOS
Thrilling singing and dancing in ‘The Donna Summer Musical’ at Riverside...
The production is a party celebrating ‘The Queen of Disco’ who changed the face of pop culture. By JULIA AMIS
Madcap hilarity in Constellation Theatre’s ‘Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’
Wit, sexual innuendo, and a vampire’s rock-star glitz add to the fun. By SOPHIA HOWES
Edgy, eerie ‘↓D←R←O←W←N←E←R [Renword]’ is laugh-out-loud at NextStop
Playwright Nia Akilah Robinson cleverly confronts complex topics through the darkly comedic absurdities that surround them. By ZOE WINSKY
‘Rock of Ages’ is pure rock-and-roll joy at Toby’s Dinner Theatre
The show is a nonstop parade of ’80s rock anthems, and it’s funny, loud, heartfelt, and endlessly entertaining. By CONSTANCE BEULAH
‘Paranormal Activity’ at Shakespeare Theatre Company is a horror hoot
Yelps and screams abounded at the performance I saw. By D.R. LEWIS
Silliness ensues in classic killer comedy ‘Clue’ on tour at the...
The bodies are falling, and the punchlines are landing. By VICTORIA SOSA
‘The Trumpeter’ explodes in Dupont Underground as art under siege
There is no better place to see this play and no better time than now. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
What works (and what doesn’t) in Dave Malloy’s ‘Octet’ at Studio
The a cappella musical about the dangers of online compulsions stuns as a musical experiment, but falters as satisfying storytelling. By NICOLE HERTVIK
Inventive percussive ‘STOMP’ makes a ruckus at the National
Now in its 30th year, the high-energy show abounds with funny bits. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
Persistence is hilarious in ‘Back to the Drawing Board’ by Best...
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
Inspired ‘Balloonacy’ brims with artistry and heart at Imagination Stage
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
Synetic Theater’s ‘Antony & Cleopatra’ rekindles its spark at the Klein...
The company's remounts its wordless 2010 production, and Vato Tsikurishvili and Irina Kavsadze are particularly compelling as the leading couple. By MELISSA LIN STURGES
Rapid Lemon Productions’ ‘From East, Like the Sun’ gets a little...
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
OK, now I’m going to extol ‘Book of Fringe’ by Julianne...
DC’s Capital Fringe Festival (2006 to 2024) was of the people, by the people, and for the people. A stunning new art book reveals how and why that was. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
The riveting real story behind the 19th Amendment, in ‘It’s My Party!’
Pipeline Playwrights runs down the rivalries in the run-up to women’s suffrage. By VICTORIA SOSA
‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’ creates musical magic on tour at...
The show is a fun-for-the-whole-family reminder that love, joy, gratitude, and hope can never be stolen. By ZOE WINSKY
Spectacular ‘Wicked’ soars on honesty at the Hippodrome
The musical’s socially relevant themes of propaganda, scapegoating, and manufactured fear feel unsettlingly familiar. By CONSTANCE BEULAH
‘Into the Woods’ with an innovative twist at Workhouse Arts Center
Featuring strong vocals and phenomenal instrumentals, the popular Sondheim musical is retold through the lens of Dungeons & Dragons. By ZOE WINSKY
Effervescent one-woman artistry creates ‘In Clay’ at Signature Theatre
Delightful and engrossing new musical presents an exuberant portrait of a real-life Parisian ceramicist striving to make her mark. By NICOLE HERTVIK