‘Into the Woods’ with an innovative twist at Workhouse Arts Center
Featuring strong vocals and phenomenal instrumentals, the popular Sondheim musical is retold through the lens of Dungeons & Dragons. By ZOE WINSKY
Effervescent one-woman artistry creates ‘In Clay’ at Signature Theatre
Delightful and engrossing new musical presents an exuberant portrait of a real-life Parisian ceramicist striving to make her mark. By NICOLE HERTVIK
Another wonderful ‘Christmas Carol’ at American Shakespeare Center
The evening is chock-full of fun songs and spectacle designed to bring all of us back to our better selves. By ANDREW WALKER WHITE
In praise of Angela Iannone as Charles Dickens in ‘A Christmas...
She astounded as King Lear at the American Shakespeare Center and now retells the classic Yuletide tale solo at the Contemporary Theatre of Ohio. By ANDREW WALKER WHITE
Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas’ is a hit at Fauquier Community Theatre
The cast brings delightful duets, spectacular solos, and excellent ensemble numbers. By STUB ESTEY
12 charming little girls celebrate ‘Madeline’s Christmas’ in Paris
Creative Cauldron’s Learning Theater shares a seasonal musical for all ages. By JEFFREY WALKER
A profoundly affecting lifetime lights up ‘Birthday Candles’ at 1st Stage
The central character, Ernestine, begins as a teenager and ages into a centenarian, giving us a priceless portrait of what makes a life. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
A joyful ‘Christmas Carol’ for all ages at Little Theatre of...
This production leans heavily toward family-friendly energy — perfect if you are looking to introduce your child to this classic tale. By ZOE WINSKY
Tensions rise at Dark Horse Theatre in electrically charged ‘God of...
Sharp acting and direction execute Yasmina Reza’s dark comedy flawlessly. By JEFFREY WALKER
Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas’ serves up nostalgia and warmth at Riverside Center...
The holiday charmer is a toe-tapping delight at the dinner theater. By JEFFREY WALKER
Signature Theatre announces cast and creatives for ‘In Clay’
American premiere of new musical about Parisian artist Marie-Berthe Cazin, starring Broadway's Alex Finke, opens in December.
Civility unraveled: Dark Horse Theatre Company takes on ‘God of Carnage’
Excited members of the cast and creative team preview Yasmina Reza’s Tony-winning dark comedy. By GUEST AUTHOR
Signature Theatre stages a magnificent ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ in the...
Resonant performances and spot-on direction go to the heart of human relationships in times like ours. By BOB ASHBY
‘A Cossack Beyond the Danube’ brings Ukrainian culture to American audiences
United Help Ukraine and Loudoun Lyric Opera Company to present first DC-area production of beloved folk-infused Ukrainian opera.
Magical, bilingual ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’ takes flight at Creative Cauldron
The Learning Theater production includes 35 schoolchildren who join the fun in English and Spanish. By ZOE WINSKY
In Triune Entertainment’s ‘Annie,’ a world where hope and heart matter
The passionate production is packed with impressive vocal performances and captivating choreography. By ZOE WINSKY
Herstory on the high seas in ‘The Pirate Ballad of Bonny...
This truly fun evening introduces us to the distaff side of all those pirate tales we grew up with. By ANDREW WALKER WHITE
Soul-baring ‘Last Five Years’ plays superbly at NextStop Theatre
Jason Robert Brown’s heart-wrenching two-actor musical is a romantic showcase in intimate theater. By JEFFREY WALKER
Synetic creates powerful ‘Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus’
The wordless storytelling is raw and brazen; the movement-based performances are beautiful and poignant. By JULIA AMIS
GMU has a victory in innovative ‘Natasha, Pierre & The Great...
As staged by the School of Theater at George Mason, this musical adaptation of ‘War and Peace’ was a tuneful and emotional journey. By JEFFREY WALKER