‘Whitelisted’ by Chisa Hutchinson at the Contemporary American Theater Festival
A fun and spooky mystery about a spoiled white gentrifier.
‘The Fifth Domain’ by Victor Lesniewski at the Contemporary American Theater...
A thrilling mystery about cyber security, a dramatically fun and exciting ride with top-notch acting.
A lot to like in Classic Theatre of Maryland’s outdoor ‘As...
The inventive take on Shakespeare’s classic comedy, set in 1930s Appalachia with bluegrass-style songs, makes for a pleasant summer evening.
‘The House of the Negro Insane’ by Terence Anthony at the...
A grippingly intense experience of theater, and a microcosm of Jim Crow America, set in a mental hospital for Negroes in segregated 1935 Oklahoma.
‘Sheepdog’ by Kevin Artigue at the Contemporary American Theater Festival
She’s Black. He’s white. They are in love. They are police officers. Their acting is as close to perfection as one can expect to find on any stage.
‘Ushuaia Blue’ by Caridad Svich at the Contemporary American Theater Festival
In this vision of Antarctica in crisis. two married scienists explore what it means to coexist with the universe and each other.
‘The Band’s Visit’ makes a stirring stop at the Kennedy Center
The Tony-winning musical tells a story of all that makes us human — love, loss, loneliness, and connection.
‘Hotter Than July: Stevie Wonder’ sings songs in the key of...
The Signature Theatre cabaret was lit, the energy was amped, and shared experience was affirmed.
‘The Second City’ at KenCen has a message for Americans: Calm...
In 'The Revolution Will Be Improvised,' the renowned comedy troupe offers a blend of political humor and just plain silliness.
A powerful and moving ‘Music Man’ comes to Olney Theatre Center
If the production is more challenging than what one might expect, it is also more emotional and charming and intoxicating.
The love of Black men for each other heats ‘The Hot...
The play is courageous and funny and repeatedly confronts us with monologues that plumb existential depths.
‘Potted Potter’ tour casts a spell at Shakespeare Theatre Company
Being a perfectly respectable Harry Potter Adult™, I went in to Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience expecting the production to be geared more...
A Black woman’s stunning life story in ‘From the Mississippi Delta’...
Each vignette, whether joyous or harrowing, is steeped in gorgeous prose and a very genuine mix of melancholy and humor.
Sally Struthers shines in ‘Nunsense’ at Riverside Center for the Performing...
The show is silly and fun, and the performances are all top-notch.
Synetic Theater remounts its stunning ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’
The wordless adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless comedy is a feast for the eyes, ears, and imagination.
Scena Theatre opens transfixing and exhilarating ‘Beckett Shorts’
The anthology of four dark comedies is an overview of the renowned playwright’s themes and techniques.
Wonder and humor thrive in ‘Native Gardens’ at Silver Spring Stage
Subtle and charming, Karen Zacarías' love letter to the DMV finds drama in the characters' own backyard.
‘The SpongeBob Musical’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre is a joyous delight
The show is overflowing with compassion and heart. It reminds us what the world could be.
A marvelous ‘Broadway in the Park’ brings old and new to...
On a perfect summer evening, Tony winners and local favorites star in Signature Theater and Wolf Trap's second annual concert collaboration.
Pipeline Playwrights’ heartfelt and timely ‘Heartland’ to stream on demand
A play inspired by the Supreme Court case involving the Westboro Baptist Church, whose members demonstrated at the funeral of a gay serviceman.