Reviews

The play is a harrowing examination of a society quick to vilify ‘the other’ and a justice system that delivers judgment without compassion. By EM SKOW

Shakespeare’s fabled Forest of Arden becomes a colorful urban world of laughter, music, art, self-discovery, and love. By DERYL DAVIS

The cast is fabulous — in an over-the-top, sharp-witted way — but the depth of the writing does not match the talented acting. By CAROLINE BOCK

Moving and multidimensional, Ryan Miller and Nick Blaemire’s musical adaptation of the 2012 film is filled with dry wit and 2010s nostalgia-core. By MELISSA LIN STURGES

This ingenious adaptation of a Sherlock Holmes mystery leaves no stone unturned, no turn unstoned, and no sacred cow unskewered.  By ANDREW WALKER WHITE

There are eccentric characters and comic moments to be enjoyed and hilarious bits of stage business. By ANDREW WALKER WHITE

Shakespeare’s adapted romantic comedy crackles with wit and sings with an Irish lilt. By JEFFREY WALKER

The production delivers an emotional retelling of the Exodus story, balancing spectacle with sincere storytelling.  By LAURA MILLS

The entire ensemble gave impressive performances, and each performer had standout moments. By ZOE WINSKY

After exiting the Kennedy Center, the Washington National Opera mounts Scott Joplin’s opera symbolizing the freedom necessary for creative expression. By SUSAN GALBRAITH

The long-time alternative theater troupe delivers thought-provoking and eye-opening storytelling that meets the moment we’re in. By JOHN STOLTENBERG

A lean, 10-actor staging sharpens the debate over free thought — but the scaled-down approach weakens the sense of community at the play's heart. By BOB ASHBY

The play's exploration of loss and community is raw and real.  By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI

The theater-for-young-audiences production is haunting, inspiring, and precious. By GREGORY FORD

The Actors Theatre production showcases two powerful performances through March 8. By JEFFREY WALKER

Oscar Wilde’s century-old satire on courtship at George Washington University proves that even in the age of modern dating, clever nonsense will impress.  By VICTORIA SOSA

The show is funny, visually stunning, and musically satisfying, anchored by standout performances and some of the most inventive stagecraft on tour.  By CONSTANCE BEULAH

At issue in this year's dizzyingly droll joke fest at Shakespeare Theatre Company: Did Desdemona die a wrongful death?  By SOPHIA HOWES

The deeply personal new work by Emmy-winning writer, actor, and producer Lena Waithe feels like an emotional autopsy performed in public. By CONSTANCE BEULAH

The very charming Dendy offers an intriguing amalgam of magic show and autobiography. By JENNIFER GEORGIA