Reviews

An entertaining new work about the legendary comedy team Nichols and May, as well as an in-depth look at the discrimination women experience. By ARNOLD SALTZMAN 

Theresa Cunningham delivers a gripping autobiographical journey through abuse, survival, and the search for healing. By NICOLE HERTVIK

An apartment sidewalk in New York serves as a microcosm of a troubled America. By BOB ASHBY

Yussef El Guindi’s play is a well-written, well-paced example of the thoughtful theater for which CATF is justly renowned. By BOB ASHBY

Kicking off District Fringe year two, the winner of the 2023 Capital Fringe Festival is a sure bet for a good time. By NICOLE HERTVIK

The playwright takes us back to her teenage angst in the early aughts, and her music-cued storytelling cuts deep. By JOHN STOLTENBERG

Part Gen X nostalgia trip, part angsty teen drama, this musical comedy can’t find its soul. By GEOFFREY MELADA

Olney Theatre Center's stylish production revives the Tony Award-winning musical with charm, precision, and theatrical flair.  By CELIA WREN

The cast’s energy, vocals, and dancing talents provide catchy, upbeat family entertainment. By HANNAH ESTIFANOS

Appealingly, the actors play their damned characters as if in air quotes. By JOHN STOLTENBERG

Far more than a remake of the indelible silent film, the production is an evocative reminder of all our immigrant histories. By LISA TRAIGER

The performances are flawless in this musical about power plays among teens in high school, and the show is just plain fun to watch. By BOB ASHBY

The world-premiere musical transforms a catalog of chart-toppers into a moving story of sisterhood, grief, and resilience. By SHERRITA WILKINS

The intimate production turns ordinary details and old wounds into an affecting portrait of family and belonging. By CELIA WREN

The femme-focused production delivers an authentically engaging Black church experience. By MALCOLM LEWIS BARNES

It’s the story and music of Neil Diamond, presented on tour as a dazzling, polished spectacle.  By CYBELE POMEROY

The sixth annual presentation by Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap featured Tituss Burgess, Heather Headley, Alex De Bard, Kevin McAllister, and more.  By JEFFREY WALKER

A boy and a princess become friends and bond over their desire to be independent from their controlling parents.  By MARY HARNEY

Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical musical is performed with a wonderful blend of harmonies in the ensemble numbers.  By JAMIE PELLIGRINI

The directing and staging of this production are top-rate. By CAROLINE BOCK