Arlington Players’ triumphant ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ sticks up the American Dream
The production is a labor of love from a cast, crew, and creative team whose emotional connection to the work clearly shows. By ALEXANDRA BOWMAN
‘Something Wonderful’ at Signature showcases women’s stories from Broadway’s Golden Age
Tracy Lynn Olivera is a remarkable vocalist, and her emotional sincerity and rich storytelling offer the night’s strongest material. By ALEXANDRA BOWMAN
Creative Cauldron announces 25th anniversary season
'Silver Anniversary' season features world-class musicals, bilingual family favorites, and thought-provoking new works.
A close shave with greatness: ‘Sweeney Todd’ at Riverside Center for...
This razor-sharp regional production finds the humanity in monsters — and never once loses its edge. By NATASHA PARNIAN
Workhouse Arts Center’s ‘Bat Boy: The Musical’ is wildly satirical, wickedly...
This small-scale production packs a mighty big sense of humor. By MELISSA LIN STURGES
‘Merrily We Roll Along’ asks: What if you got everything you...
Signature Theatre’s top-notch production traces the wreckage left behind when ambition overtakes love, friendship, and art. By BOB ASHBY
Spellbinding hijinks in ‘Blithe Spirit’ at Little Theatre of Alexandria
Full of flamboyant life, this production of Noël Coward’s classic is sure to lift your spirits. By DEB HANSEN
1st Stage’s Logan Festival of Solo Performance is once again a...
It’s you and the actor, and that’s all one needs to feel connected. By CAROLINE BOCK
‘A storytelling community built on kindness’: Jessica Robinson on Better Said...
The award-winning founder shares the transformative power of authentic personal narrative. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI
Nova Y. Payton’s salute to Aretha Franklin succeeds at Signature Theatre
In ‘Respect,’ Payton brings the vocal agility — and the pure soul — to do Franklin’s catalog plenty of justice. By TREY GRAHAM
Exhilarating ‘Circus Vazquez’ pitches big top in Tysons II
Bringing suspense and comedy in equal measure, the performers earn gasps of terror and screams of delight from audiences of all ages. By MARY CAMPBELL
A powerful and relatable ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ from Reston Community Players
The inspiring production, a collaboration with South Lakes Theatre Arts, focused on the mental health struggles many of the characters face. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI
1st Stage announces 2026 Logan Festival of Solo Performance
Festival features three nationally acclaimed performers across two weeks of performances, workshops, discussions, and events.
‘Beyond Therapy’ is enjoyably wacky at the ARTfactory
The show is packed with comedic banter and jaw-dropping ridiculousness. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI
Glamour, glitz, and charm in ‘Catch Me If You Can’ at...
The musical is a brassy and sassy escape into a bygone world and the adventures of America’s most likable con artist. By JEFFREY WALKER
Signature Theatre announces cast and creative team for ‘Merrily We Roll...
Directed by Matthew Gardiner, Sondheim's masterwork about friendship, ambition, and the compromises that shape a life takes the Signature stage after a 20-year absence.
An enticing ‘Mousetrap’ by Agatha Christie at Riverside Center for the...
The venerable whodunnit runs through August 23. By JEFFREY WALKER
Sterling Playmakers’ Anastasia is a dark but dazzling dream
At the heart of this musical is a moving story of a young girl finding herself. By MEGAN FRAEDRICH
City of Fairfax Theatre Company’s ‘Frozen’ is pure theater magic
CFTC has pulled out all the stops for a production guaranteed to melt even the hardest of hearts. By MEGAN FRAEDRICH
A timely and touching ‘1776’ from McLean Community Players
The ensemble was full of talent, and Cody Boehm’s direction allowed this classic work to cast a poignant reflection on our own era. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI