In Arena’s ‘Catch Me If You Can,’ gloss, glitz, and con
The highlight of the production is Parker Esse's choreography, executed with sassy precision by a terrific chorus.
‘Riverdance’ refresh: An exhilarating ride of pride and precision
This '25th Anniversary Show' company is nothing short of superhuman.
Annapolis Opera brings to life a thrilling ‘Into the Woods’
Glorious music and singing, combined with creative lighting, scenery, and sound.
American Shakespeare Center breathes new life into ‘Romeo and Juliet’
A spirited show that moves us to root for the young lovers like never before.
WNO’s ‘Così fan tutte’ is a treat as tasty as a...
At Kennedy Center, Washington National Opera offers a delectable evening of lighter-than-air meringue fare.
GMCW’s inspirational ‘Brand New Day’ sings of equality and inclusivity
A concert that from beginning to end was focused on the worth of all human beings in their infinite variety.
‘(y)Our Town’ at WIT has all the funny and all the...
In its twist on Thornton Wilder's 'Our Town,' Washington Improv Theater not only cracks jokes but cracks open the emotion in the moment.
‘Fiddler on the Roof’ dances its way to Capital One Hall
Dancing sets the tone for this iconic musical that brings life and humanity to Jewish peasants facing antisemitism in pre-revolutionary Russia.
Signature romances a delightfully entertaining ‘She Loves Me’
Irresistible songs and a top-flight cast make for a musical that's sweeter than vanilla ice cream.
‘Mrs. Warren’s Profession’ comes alive in stunning Stage Guild production
Washington Stage Guild draws out the humor and the horror in George Bernard Shaw’s classic take on hypocrisy and deceit.
Washington National Opera’s ‘Written in Stone’: opera as American as apple...
Four world premieres at Kennedy Center point to the future of the art form and tell stories that relate directly to the American experience.
A woman does the math with men in ‘Ada and the...
Dina Soltan is wonderful as Ada, bringing ardor and enthusiasm that is simply infectious.
Step Afrika!’s exuberant ‘Drumfolk’ makes DC debut at Strathmore
Inspired by the Stono Rebellion, this show brings history to life in smashingly real stepping glory.
‘Written in Stone,’ four monumental mini-operas, debuts at Kennedy Center
The new Washington National Opera work is provocative, sweeping, intriguing, and chockful of some of the best voices and creatives of the 21st century.
Her Majesty & Sons boils down ‘Richard II’ and stirs in...
An omnipresent Holy Spirit illuminates a 90-minute version to indicate the divine right of kings.
Imagination Stage has a fun hit in funky and fresh ‘P....
For kids 5 to 11 and their parents, a wonderfully engaging upgrade to the Pinocchio story with sick beats, fresh rhymes, and a technologic reboot.
ArtsCentric’s ‘The Last Five Years’ is a hypnotizing thrill to watch
Kevin S. McAllister directs Ryan Burke and Awa Sal Secka in transformative performances that subvert and surpass expectations.
A deluded diva delights in ‘Souvenir’ at Riverside Center for the...
It's a comedy that's just we need right now: short, simple, and sweet and doesn’t take itself too seriously.
‘The Little Mermaid Cocktail Experience’ is an otherworldly delight
It’s an atmosphere that’s at once cozy and ominous, but most of all, enthralling.
Maryland Lyric Opera in concert delivers a sublime ‘Turandot’
In Strathmore’s glowing wood auditorium with its stellar acoustics, each familiar tune was more glorious than the last.