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‘Coyote on a Fence’ at Colonial Players by Amanda Gunther

As of October 2013 the state of Maryland became the sixth state to abolish the death penalty. The state of Maryland no longer utilizes...

‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ at First Act at Act...

In the small intimate confines of the blackbox theater within the Strathmore complex, Saturday afternoon was a spectacular day for Chapter 39 of Genesis....

Bettye LaVette in Concert at The Howard Theatre by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

If nothing else, Bettye LaVette is a survivor. She is a survivor, and a living testament of what God-given talent, determination, and a strong will...

Nellie McKay at the Mansion at Strathmore by Francine Schwartz

As a part of a new series, Say It With Song, Nellie McKay sold out  the first of two evening events at the atmospheric Mansion at...

‘Harvey’ at Vagabond Players by Amanda Gunther

People are people no matter where you go. Unless they’re not people, in which case they might be a giant white rabbit measuring in...

‘Blame it on Beckett’ at Montgomery Playhouse at the Gaithersburg Arts...

Ever wonder what goes on--not behind the scenes--but beneath the surface of the performing arts? Such as what might have led to a Bolshoi...

‘The Little Mermaid JR’ at Encore Stage & Studio

Encore Stage and Studio presents The Little Mermaid JR, with music by Alan Menken (adapted and arranged by David Weinstein), lyrics by Howard Ashman...

‘Urinetown: The Musical’ at Dominion Stage by John Stoltenberg

Urinetown: The Musical holds a special place in my theatergoing memory. I first saw it in New York City days after the September 11, 2001,...

‘Meena’s Dream’ at Forum Theatre by Christina Marie Frank

Meena's Dream takes a look at the impossible struggle of a single parent immigrant family surviving in America. The story is told form the perspective...

‘Boeing Boeing’ at Fells Point Corner Theatre by Amanda Gunther

Pleasure. Variety. It’s the ideal life; three fiancées, one apartment, and a wild ride. Just so long as the girls don’t find out about...

‘Where The Whangdoodle Sings’ at Generous Company at The Baltimore Theatre...

  Does your story matter? Will it be remembered and recorded in vivid Technicolor with all of the deep anguishing pains of its existence or...

‘Twelfth Night’ at Synetic Theater by Christina Frank

There's nothing particularly innovative about setting Shakespeare in the 20's. Look around town and you'll find a number of companies hauling out the flapper...

‘Musicians of Mercy’ Holds a Benefit Concert for The American Heart...

This Friday, January 10th at 7:30 PM, The Musicians of Mercy, will present an evening of live music - Celebrating a Life of Love - in Baltimore...

Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre Holds Auditions for Actors 8-18 Years...

Announcing AUDITIONS for Mount Vernon Community Children's Theatre's  (MVCCT) Spring Musical Once Upon A Mattress is Holding Auditions on  Monday and Tuesday January 13th and 14th Bryant High School 2709...

‘The Old Masters’ at Washington Stage Guild by Leslie Weisman

We Washingtonians take pride in accomplishment, and in being duly recognized for it. And strongly dislike having our expertise challenged—particularly, publicly. Fortunately, most of...

Meet the Lovers of Reston Community Players’ ‘Les Misérables’ by Diane...

When Reston Community Players opens its stirring production of the Tony Award-winning musical Les Misérables on January 17th, three incredibly talented young actors will anchor its...

‘Cab Calloway’s Minnie the Moocher’ at Pointless Theatre Co. at Mead...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be trapped in a old cartoon? One of those aggressively manic black-and-white pieces where...

‘Late: A Cowboy Song’ at No Rules Theatre Company by Amanda...

Burgeoning playwright Sarah Ruhl is featured as the start of the season at No Rules Theatre Company as they present the Washington DC premier...

An Interview with Singer/Songwriter Margot MacDonald by Marlene Hall

Margot MacDonald is an acclaimed loop pedal vocalist and songwriter based in DC who recently celebrated the release of her fourth album, Canvas. She is in excellent company...

‘The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess’ at National Theatre by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

There are many ways of presenting blackness on stage and defining blackness, and the theater remains a venue in which to challenge, question, and...