Moving family drama ‘Crumbs From the Table of Joy’ unfolds at...
The talented and capable cast give life to Lynn Nottage's astounding piece of art. By CONSTANCE BEULAH
Captivating ‘Exhibitions’ by Gay Men’s Chorus plays all over the place
The production unfolded in multiple sites at Atlas Performing Arts Center, giving the audience a chance to experience a rich tapestry of voices and dance. By JULIAN OQUENDO
Three indelible one-acts from Mask and Bauble at Georgetown
The 38th Annual Donn B. Murphy One-Acts Festival is a dazzling love letter to the power and promise of university theater. By HAILEY WHARRAM
In ‘The Cher Show’ at Capital One Hall, the icon’s life,...
A musical for superfans and appreciators of sequins, glitz, and glamor — with three standout performances as Cher. By EM SKOW
‘Ain’t Too Proud’ on tour at Kennedy Center is hot fire
This must-see jukebox musical celebrates The Temptations’ unforgettable story of song, love, and heartbreak. By WILLIAM POWELL
A salute to gritty and mind-blowing ‘Private Jones’ at Signature Theatre
The company is a mix of Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing actors, and the production has spit-shine polish. By TERRY BYRNE
A faithful and moving ‘Jane Eyre’ premieres at Classic Theatre of...
Fans of the novel and those unfamiliar with it will enjoy this new adaptation. By CHARLES GREEN
Laughs crescendo in Ken Ludwig’s ‘Lend Me a Soprano’ at Olney...
The gender-swapped, operatic comedy is a frothy escape into the 1930s served with slapstick and double entendres. By JEFFREY WALKER
Creative Cauldron adds local voices to updated musical about ‘Working’
The heart of the show is in the performances and vocals of the ensemble. By JULIA AMIS
The ensemble shines in ‘The Sensational Sea Mink-ettes’ at Woolly Mammoth
An exuberant production brought vividly to life by six talented and winning actors. By AILEEN JOHNSON
A race against time in Synetic Theater’s mesmerizing ‘Romeo & Juliet’
The performance transcends language, and the story feels more timeless than ever. By HALEY HUCHLER
An eloquent fresh take on ‘Julius Caesar’ at American Shakespeare Center
For we who value our republic, a timely reminder of how recklessness and greed can destroy things. By ANDREW WALKER WHITE
A spot-on ‘Pride and Prejudice’ at American Shakespeare Center
The world of the play is filled with vivid characters, and the ensemble wastes no time making them nearly unforgettable. By ANDREW WALKER WHITE
‘Victorian Ladies’ Detective Collective’ gets clued in at Washington Stage Guild
Three intrepid women find their power as they band together to catch and dispatch a terrifying serial killer. By SOPHIA HOWES
‘This Much I Know’ at Theater J is an exhilarating head...
In theater, we are familiar with suspension of disbelief. Rarely does theater illuminate consciousness itself. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
Keegan Theatre’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ is a first-class hit
A brilliant, emotionally wrenching production full of memorable Sondheim songs. By BOB ASHBY
Adventure Theatre’s ‘Junie B. Jones, the Musical’ is a genuine joy...
Thanks to the actors' commitment, even adults can see a bit of themselves in the six-year-old characters. By ALEXANDRA BOWMAN
Virginia Opera’s new ‘Sanctuary Road’ elevates Underground Railroad
The nuanced and powerful work tells neglected stories of enslaved people's escape to freedom. By SUSAN GALBRAITH
Triumphant ‘Las Hermanas Palacios’ adapts Chekhov’s ‘Three Sisters’ at GALA
The ensemble and creative team are a match made in heaven. By KJ MORAN VELZ
‘The Girl Who Became Legend’ dreams big in folksy new kids...
The breadth of talent each actor/musician displayed was indispensable to the magical quality of the show. By JILLIAN PARKS