Very funny ‘Exclusion’ tells serious story of anti-Asian bias, at Arena...
In this entertaining world premiere, a TV exec wants to fictionalize and commercialize a book about bigotry and the author wants the truth to be told.
Landless Theatre Company picks a quippy ‘Mr. and Mrs. Fitch’
The comedy's sendup of celebrity culture and this post-truth world is well-timed.
Goofs, gags, and great performances in ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ at Kennedy...
The Broadway Center Stage production of this hilarious musical is a joyful journey that will clip-clop its way into your heart.
‘Beetlejuice’ brings death to life at the National Theatre
What the show lacks in memorable tunes, it makes up for in nonstop, raunchy, laugh-out-loud comedy.
‘La bohème’ at KenCen will make you fall in love with...
Washington National Opera's visually poignant new production features a profoundly talented cast.
Scena Theatre’s ‘Three by Yeats’ reclaims Irish national mythology
A stylized staging of poetic playlets written by William Butler Yeats as Ireland fought for independence.
Queer healing and support in ‘Where the Bois Aren’t’ by PrioreDance
Seen at Keegan Theatre, the dance communicated choreographer Robert J. Priore's experience of personal loss alongside a promising tomorrow.
María Irene Fornés’ ‘Life Is a Dream’ awakens at Baltimore Center...
The characters in this modern adaption of a 17th-century play make something of their lives in ways that have a real impact on the audience.
Artfully dark documentary ‘Here There Are Blueberries’ cuts deep at STC
A technically impressive theatrical event based on real-life archival research into everyday life at a death camp.
‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ gets sung in playful concert...
The highly enthusiastic and energetic cast had a blast.
In ‘Open’ at Nu Sass, a magician’s imaginary tricks reveal reality
A woman creates a heartrending magic show to trace her relationship with her girlfriend — and it hits hard.
At UMBC, ‘Stories Told Small’ leaves a big impression
Seeing these nine student performers interpret the art form of puppetry is delightfully entertaining.
Stunning performances in star-studded ‘Passing Strange’ at Signature
A rock ’n’ roll homage to African American music and a show loaded with satire and humor.
A gorgeous ‘School for Lies’ with nonstop laughter at Constellation
The production will leave you feeling like you’ve just had several glasses of champagne.
A moving and enjoyable take on ‘Our Town’ at Classic Theatre...
Everything came together in this production of Thornton Wilder’s classic American play.
Inspired by the Bard, ‘Our Verse in Time to Come’ honors...
The Folger Shakespeare Library project toured libraries and Woolly Mammoth commemorating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio
With heart and hilarity, ‘Harvey’ is a crowd-pleaser at Everyman
This is a show designed to provoke laughter — the performers have impeccable delivery, fascinating physicality, and brilliantly coordinated comic timing.
A virtuoso Prince heads brisk ‘Hamlet’ at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
Vince Eisenson’s Hamlet is natural and effortless, and the production is lean, energetic, and powerful.
ExPats exposes profoundly relevant ‘Body of a Woman as a Battlefield’
The play's soaring and poetic speech will be among the finest language you will hear on any Washington stage this season.
‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ still awes kids at the Puppet Co.
In the age of tiny electronic devices for small fingers, the company celebrates its 40th year of 'inspiring a new generation of puppet enthusiasts.'