An emotional remembrance of D-Day, in concert at Kennedy Center
In 'The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day,' the words tell the story; the music breaks open our hearts.
Singing superbly, Gay Men’s Chorus lauds queer history in ‘Unbreakable’
At the beginning of Pride month, a musical celebration of what has been achieved, often at great cost.
Step Afrika!’s fiery ‘Drumfolk’ dances to the beat of not-so-distant history
A story about a rebellion and a suppression begins a multi-year partnership between Arena Stage and the renowned African American dance company.
‘Servant of Two Masters’ is a comic romp at Classic Theatre...
Performed on Tuesdays outdoors in Annapolis, it's a delightful summer evening of theater.
A white Southern family malfunctions in ‘Suddenly Last Summer’ at Avant...
Also on the admirably well-done double bill of Tennessee Williams one-acts: 'Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen'
‘Do You Feel Anger?’ at Theater Alliance takes on anti-woman workplace
An absurdist, dark comedy sendup of toxicity on the job.
In ‘A Monster Calls’ at Kennedy Center, a jarring tale to...
An adult story masquerading as a children’s play, the gorgeous and intense production follows a boy confronting his mother’s terminal illness.
Gen Z feminism is the hero in ‘John Proctor Is the...
The quality of the writing and the caliber of the performances at Studio are enthralling, but here's what impressed me most. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
Flying V presents a poignant and visceral ‘More Than 90 Miles...
As the solo performer Colette Krogol combines her dancing with sound, poetry, and mages, it feels like she is processing generational trauma.
Caridad Svich’s ‘Red Bike’ stars breakout actor Brinden Banks
Making his professional debut for Pan Underground, the 19-year-old displays astounding skill in conveying the hope, wonder, fear, and disappointment of a child.
Common ground in Shakespeare Theatre’s comforting ‘Our Town’
As the play delves into its subject of life and death, the hearts of the audience are treated with tender and gentle grace.
NextStop’s ‘Lucky Stiff’ is madcap pure fun
The wonderfully absurd show becomes hilarious musical theater.
‘A Play About a Handkerchief’ is a buzzworthy doozy from We...
Playwright Paula Vogel lifts three women from 'Othello' — Desdemona, Emilia, and Bianca — and puts them in their own risqué play about today.
Fun and intimate ‘Edward and Christine’ plays live online
Tia Shearer Bassett’s showcase of versatile acting shows what live theater is capable of even over the internet.
Campy and heartwarming ‘Xanadu’ sparkles at Workhouse Arts Center
The show's creativity and charm will leave audiences nostalgic for the '80s and hoping for their own divine strange magic.
Maryland Lyric Opera’s ‘Don Carlo’ is musically impressive but complicated
The real passionate relationship in this production is carried by a bromance.
Fearless and funny ‘There’s Always the Hudson’ premieres at Woolly
Paola Lázaro’s scintillating script about two sexual abuse survivors is astonishingly entertaining and deeply moving.
‘The Joy That Carries You’ at Olney is a gem of...
The playwrights’ skills and vibrant acting provide memorable portraits of two very different women seeking to be more fully together.
‘Show Way the Musical’ at Kennedy Center sings of Black familial...
The world premiere show is based on Jacqueline Woodson’s children’s book about ancestral matrilineal history, hope, and freedom.
A vocally strong cast goes ‘Into the Woods’ at Creative Cauldron
Standouts included the Baker, the Prince, the Baker’s Wife, the Witch, the Narrator, and the Mysterious Man.