A moving and thought-provoking ‘Unknown Soldier’ is recalled at Arena
With its well-constructed story and strong production, the memory musical unfolds with the delicacy of an heirloom music box. By D.R. LEWIS
Creepy and comic ‘Ride the Cyclone’ takes a leap at BSU
The cast in the solid Bowie State University production throw themselves into their roles with enthusiastic abandon. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
A new take on ‘Peter Pan’ soars into the National Theatre
The touring production newly adapted by Larissa FastHorse is a technical marvel with many good performances, but some gravitas got lost. By FOSSE THORNTON
The music stars in ‘They’re Playing Our Song’ at Riverside Center...
The vocals are top-notch and the performances are superb. The effervescent live music delivers a solid night of entertainment. By JULIA AMIS
‘Our Songs’ at GW offered original take on the musical revue
Fourteen undergrads sang Broadway show tunes about five personal questions. By ALEXANDRA BOWMAN
Scathingly funny ‘Webster’s Bitch’ at Keegan Theatre wants a word
Playwright Jacqueline Bircher's light-hearted sitcom pulses and surprises with the sexual politics of language. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
In ‘Civilizing Lusby’ at Best Medicine Rep, the writing utterly shines
The nuance of this 'tragedy with jokes' and its entertaining and insightful 'timeliness' is wildly refreshing. By ALEXANDRA BOWMAN
Father comes home from the revolution in ‘Sunset Baby’ at Anacostia...
A Black political prisoner seeks reconciliation with his family in Dominique Morisseau's compelling and timely drama. By WHIT DAVIS
Desire is deadly in American University’s ‘Spring Awakening’
The performance of this musical feels more powerful than ever, and the production is filled with stellar performances all around. By HALEY HUCHLER
‘Slime’ glistens and glows in U.S. premiere at UMBC
In this emotionally powerful play performed by students and puppets are profound nature metaphors and ecology commentary. By MEGAN WILLS
Closeted ‘Nance’ plays flamboyant and funny onstage at 1st Stage
The tension in the gay camp moments of winks and caricature, alongside a heated love relationship that cannot be public, ultimately makes the play. By CAROLINE BOCK
‘NOIR’ at DCAC explores tormented mentalities of five Black men
This excellent play raises awareness and provokes thought through captivating characters and emotional monologues. By WILLIAM POWELL
Enthralling ‘Off the Page’ by Arts on the Horizon is one...
This new nonverbal play for children 3 to 6 perfectly encapsulates how reading can make worlds come alive. By KJ MORAN VELZ
‘STOMP’ brings its bang-up spectacle to Capital One Hall
With its innovative use of everyday objects as instruments and dance accessories, the show has become an international phenomenon. By IAN KIRKLAND
‘The House That Will Not Stand’ gets a standing O at...
Bolstered with humor, Marcus Gardley's period play follows seven women as they fight for their idiosyncratic interpretations of freedom. By TENIOLA AYOOLA
‘Super Freak: The Rick James Story’ at the National makes you...
This jukebox musical’s storytelling is as great as its music. By WILLIAM POWELL
Life and love among newcomers in ‘Hester Street’ at Theater J
The push and pull of assimilation in the “melting pot” of New York City retold in a play with music based on the beloved film. By AMY KOTKIN
A First Lady and first people face off in hilarious ‘Nancy’...
With solid comedic timing and talented actors, the satire is laugh-out-loud funny, but the show’s more serious moments lack the punch they could have packed. By JILLIAN PARKS
Allegorical squabbles in ‘The Squirrels’ at Maryland Ensemble Theatre
The fun is in the physical acting. The energy is electric. By BOB ASHBY
‘Beauty and the Beast’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre is what musicals...
The ‘tale as old as time’ brings fantasy, romance, humor, and child-like innocence to the stage with stellar performances. By WILLIAM POWELL