Reviews

For the Halloween season, an intriguing original production with potential, about a Filipino vampire. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI

A silly and fun takeoff on the cult classic film about seven people trapped in a farmhouse during a zombie apocalypse. By GREGORY FORD

Lloyd Suh’s play about the first Chinese woman immigrant in America makes her dreams present. By DANIELLA IGNACIO

The entire cast is phenomenal in this delightful, high-quality version of a cult classic. By JULIAN OQUENDO

Our critic saw the Tony-nominated Broadway production and says this one's even better. By AILEEN JOHNSON

This company can add a dangerous edge to scenes so raw you’re not sure where the next blow will come from. By ANDREW WALKER WHITE

The fun, humorous classic delighted longtime opera fans and newbies alike. By DARBY DeJARNETTE

Renowned composer Jeanine Tesori’s latest work is a Washington National Opera co-pro with the Met, where it will open the season next year. By SUSAN GALBRAITH

From Brazil, a lyrical retort to heteronormativity. By JOHN STOLTENBERG

The exceptionally entertaining dark comedy is set in Victorian London where three scrappy women set out to whack the notorious Jack. By JOHN STOLTENBERG

A musical buffet of vignettes featuring Vaudeville technique, live music, and comedy brilliance — in Baltmore through November 12. By CYBELE POMEROY

In Kimberly Belflower's comedy drama, Georgetown students portray the difference between a predator's honor and the meaning of a woman’s life. By SOPHIA HOWES

The pre-Broadway musical enthralls with its mind-bending projections, slick choreography, standout performances, and hip-hop flavor. By WILLIAM POWELL

Georgetown Playwright Camila Madero imagines a platform and process that allows her father — an Argentine exile — to talk about his experiences. By GREGORY FORD

Sheena D. Horne’s moving show explores alcoholism, incest, and family secrets but is punctuated with lighter moments. By WILLIAM POWELL

The tale of office woman power at George Mason University's School of Theater will leave you humming and smiling. By DANA ROBERTS

A witty, insightful, and hopeful new play written and performed by Trevor Telesz. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI

Acceptance and self-exploration are timelessly relevant in this visually delicious and humorous production. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI

An energetic vibe lifts up the rock opera's 50th-anniversary tour. By ANDY ARNOLD

The family play ultimately addresses the nature of Jewish identity and the presence of neo-Nazis in America. By SOPHIA HOWES