‘Dear Evan Hansen’ on tour at KenCen: a poignant snapshot pre-TikTok

Some of it feels modern and accurate, and some of it feels cringingly out of touch.

Love, hope, and talent delight in ‘Little Women’ at NextStop Theatre

Performed with an abundance of heart and passion, the musical is a not-to-be-missed experience.

A screwball farce and powerhouse performers in ‘The Outsider’ at Keegan...

With perfect timing, a hilarious look at the fragility of democracy.

Annapolis Opera brings ‘La bohème’ to beautiful life

Emotionally stirring singing gives powerful richness to the lyrics and makes this classic a wonderful season opener.

With its gifted cast, ‘The Color Purple’ at Signature is a...

This production has earned its place as one of the best in the DC area.

Inside ‘The Box’: a gripping view of institutionalized sadism

Sarah Shourd's powerfully immersive drama about solitary confinement comes to DC.

‘Drunk Shakespeare’ gets hilariously tipsy at Sage Theatre

The actors are remarkable. They take their craft as seriously as their fun.

Engaging ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’ is served at Riverside Center...

A whirlwind of different viewpoints and an incredibly interesting study of American culture and racism, all handled by the actors beautifully.

New play ‘Betty Blum’ channels Betty Friedan’s ‘problem with no name’

A woman artist wants to paint without having to settle down with a man or win the approval of a man.

The Puppet Co. updates a fairytale with girl power in...

It's like a trip back in time and the young audience loves it.

The Coil Project debuts zany and fun ‘Forgotten Monsters of Filmland’

The play's campy nostalgia evokes creepy and memorable horror movies.

Immersive ‘Rent’ at ArtsCentric sings with a full heart and soul

A talented cast brings Jonathan Larson’s prize-winning musical to relatable life.

‘Hamilton’ is back at Kennedy Center as invigorating as ever

Watching performers masterfully step into these characters and tell their story is breathtaking.

‘Spamalot’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre is silly and stupid and hilarious

With clever wordplay and brilliant sight gags, the laughs come fast and furious.

‘Spanking Machine’ at 1st Stage is both damn funny and healing

In her moving, mindful, and deeply witty solo show, Marga Gomez uses storytelling and stand-up to talk about growing up Queer, Cuban, and Catholic.

Cirque du Soleil’s fantastical ‘Kurios’ is a heart-stopping marvel

A show about the richness of human imagination in a once-upon-a-time where science meets art.

Sterling Playmakers’ visually stunning ‘Ragtime’ unmasks the American Dream

This 'musical of epic proportions' — in a production with standout performances — serves as a needed reminder of the human impact of hatred.

‘Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life’ at...

Keith Alessi's remarkable one-man show is truth-telling as much as storytelling.

Unforgettably powerful ‘American Prophet’ is on fire at Arena

Inspiring new musical based on Frederick Douglass’ revolutionary speaking and writing evokes his public and private life.

A commanding performance of a police officer in ‘Wanda’s Way’ at...

The impressive and versatile Deidra LaWan Starnes solos in a hard-hitting and heartbreaking play by Caleen Sinnette Jennings.