Everyman’s revelatory and poignant ‘Dawn’ can mend hearts
Tuyết Thị Phạm stars in the world premiere of her own play about a survivor of Khmer Rouge violence and her daughter. By DANIELLA IGNACIO
Mask and Bauble’s one-act festival takes bold shape at Georgetown University
The Donn B. Murphy One-Acts Festival offers a compelling snapshot of student voices grappling with power, belonging, and transition. By DRE PEDEMONTE
A knockout encounter with the end of days in ‘The World...
In an astonishingly stirring co-production with Theater J, four Jewish seniors face a heart-stopping apocalypse. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
‘Stereophonic’ on tour at the National revels in sex, drugs, and...
The most Tony-nominated play in history, ‘Stereophonic’ is a galvanizing, fly-on-the-wall snapshot of a band on the brink of blowing up … and crashing out. By MELISSA LIN STURGES
A ridiculous riff on revolution in ‘Cake Eaters’ from The Welders
Though the plot, in which rebels attempt a palace coup, is convoluted, it’s kind of fun to watch and try to figure out. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
A heated and harrowing ‘House of Bernarda Alba’ at GALA Hispanic...
Federico García Lorca’s poetic language dramatically examines the fate of women in a repressive society. By SUSAN GALBRAITH
‘Fences’ at Chesapeake Shakespeare honors August Wilson’s enduring power
Directed by Reginald L. Douglas, the performances breathe, bruise, and ultimately bloom. By CONSTANCE BEULAH
Outstanding stagecraft for a story undertold in ‘John Doe’ at Keegan Theatre
With Josh Sticklin's artful direction, Angelle Whavers’ ambitious new script gets a superb production. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
Roaring Twenties glitz and glamour in ‘The Great Gatsby’ at the...
With dazzling visuals, stellar choreography, and stunning vocals, this musical takes the stage by storm. By ISABELLA ARTINO
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