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‘Boom’ by Artists’ Initiative at Olney Theatre Center by Andrew L....

What if the future survival of all humanity hinged upon a single Craigslist casual encounters ad? That is the premise of Peter Sinn Nachtrieb’s...

‘Paul Taylor Dance Company’ at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center by...

If tonight’s performance by the Paul Taylor Dance Company is anything to go on, this year’s season at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center...

‘The American Maid’ at Victorian Lyric Opera Company by Francine Schwartz

On Friday night, I had fun at the Victorian Lyric Opera Company, where I have previously enjoyed several Gilbert and Sullivan performances. VLOC is...

‘Golda’s Balcony’ at The Vagabond Players by Amanda Gunther

What happens when idealism becomes power? It kills. And to save your world how many other worlds are you entitled to destroy? The shocking...

‘Electra’ at Mobtown Players by John Harding

After 14 seasons of new and often experimental theater, Baltimore’s Mobtown Players is busy re-inventing itself this fall with a slate of classics. If...

‘Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris’ at...

MetroStage presents Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, a musical revue of the songs of Jacques Brel, an esteemed Belgian singer-songwriter...

‘Music In The Movies II’ at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre’s Cabaret series continues with the spectacular Music In The Movies II. There’s only a few days left to enjoy a really, really,...

‘Don’t Bury The Story in a Musical’ by David Rohde

Every musical has a story for the audience to enjoy, so don’t bury it on stage. In the musical Li’l Abner, a rousing chorus number...

Ben Harper and Rickie Lee Jones at Wolf Trap by Grace...

The night at Wolf Trap belonged to Ben Harper. Debuting his first solo performance in a career that spans two decades, fans were treated...

Married to the Stage: ‘My Faire Children’ by Natalie McCabe

My husband may live in an imaginary village, but we both belong to the category of 'imaginary friends.' Recently, I sat down to chat...

Interview with ‘TRIPTYCH’ Composer Robert Sirota and Collaborating Artist Deborah Patterson...

Composer Robert Sirota will be in Baltimore next Sunday, September 9, 2012, to attend a concert featuring a performance of his work, TRIPTYCH, a...

Special 50% TONIGHT AT 7:30 PM For Everyman Theatre’s ‘Time Stands...

Everyman Theatre is opening its 2012/13 season with the acclaimed Broadway hit, TIME STANDS STILL by Donald Margulies. Read DCMTA's Amanda Gunther's *****rave review! ...

‘Baby Bear’s Birthday’ at The Puppet Co. by Julia L. Exline

On Saturday, September 1, 2012, Baby Bear’s Birthday was presented at The Puppet Company through their highly popular program, Tiny Tots @ 10:00. Tiny Tots...

‘The Temperamentals’ at Rep Stage by David Friscic

In Rep Stage's production of The Temperamentals the ensemble of fine actors plunge into Jon Marans' very observant play with intensity and verve. Playing with brisk efficiency under...

‘Time Stands Still’ at Everyman Theatre by Amanda Gunther

The most culturally relevant modern dramatic play takes to the stage at Everyman Theatre as they launch their 2012-2013 season with Time Stands Still. Written...

‘The Producers’ at Zemfira Stage by Kim Moeller

"It was crass and crude and I enjoyed every minute of it!" That’s a line from the Mel Brooks musical comedy, The Producers. It’s also...

‘The King and I’ at Wolf Trap by Jennifer Perry

Richard Rodgers (Music) and Oscar Hammerstein II (Book and Lyrics) are a solid example of a composing team being ahead of the times. Just...

‘Reals’ at Theater Alliance by Grace Kim

Kicking off Theatre Alliance’s 10th anniversary season is Reals, written by well-known D.C. playwright and theatre scene heavyweight Gwydion Suilebhan and directed by Shirley...

‘Body Awareness’ at Theater J by Anne Tsang

Theater J is starting its 2012-2013 “This is Who We Are” season with the captivating, poignant, and humorous Body Awareness by Annie Baker. Body Awareness,...

‘La-Ti-Do’ at Black Fox Lounge by Cyle Durkee

In one word: Amazing (I wish people would just trust me on that and go see it, but I also understand that I should...