AI adds tension and pathos in ‘Anthropology’ at NOVA Nightsky Theater
Lauren Gunderson’s thrilling drama of truth-telling questions technology and examines grief. By JEFFREY WALKER
Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap announce ‘Broadway in the Park’ headliners
Sixth annual 'Broadway in the Park' to feature Tituss Burgess and Heather Headley.
Signature Theatre announces cast and creative team for ‘Pippin’
Signature's in-the-round staging stars Brayden Bambino as Pippin and Olivier-nominated Cedric Neal as The Leading Player.
‘Young Americans’ at 1st Stage follows immigrants on heartfelt road trips
The director and cast have gifted Lauren Yee's script with breathtaking emotional presence and moment-to-moment grounding. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
Five nuns bring big laughs in ‘Nunsense’ at the ARTfactory
Think musical theater meets stand-up meets improv meets variety hour special. By ZOE WINSKY
Wildly entertaining ‘Legend of Georgia McBride’ at McLean Community Players
A lovely tribute to the art of drag, the show allows each of its characters to sparkle. By DEB HANSEN
Brutal task tests two friends in gripping ‘Guards at the Taj’...
The actors bounced off one another brilliantly, as though they had known each other for a lifetime, just like the characters they embodied. By ZOE WINSKY
‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ excites at Reston Community Players
From the beginning, this production pulled me in with its humor, compelling storytelling, and incredible performances. By DEB HANSEN
Lively ‘Little Women’ celebrates sisters at Riverside Center for the Performing...
The cast is a great showcase of talent, and the music is vibrant and impressive. By JULIA AMIS
Peregrine Theatre’s ‘Pillow Fortress’ is a caution and a comfort for...
The first production from a company focused on uplifting emerging artists is a strong one, tackling feminism, police politics, and more. By DANIELLA IGNACIO
A lyrical, dual-language ‘Twelve Dancing Princesses’ at Creative Cauldron Stage
An original musical brings a Grimm Brothers fairy tale to life in a delightful Learning Theater production. By JEFFREY WALKER
Jubilant ‘Head Over Heels’ with Go-Go’s music at Prince William Little...
The show is a quirky, quintessentially queer celebration of love, liberation, and life lived out loud. By ZOE WINSKY
Signature’s ‘Safety Not Guaranteed’ is a sci-fi trip and a journey...
Moving and multidimensional, Ryan Miller and Nick Blaemire’s musical adaptation of the 2012 film is filled with dry wit and 2010s nostalgia-core. By MELISSA LIN STURGES
Nutty ‘Hound of the Baskervilles’ is a howl at American Shakespeare...
This ingenious adaptation of a Sherlock Holmes mystery leaves no stone unturned, no turn unstoned, and no sacred cow unskewered. By ANDREW WALKER WHITE
The twists and turns shine in ‘Twelfth Night’ at American Shakespeare...
There are eccentric characters and comic moments to be enjoyed and hilarious bits of stage business. By ANDREW WALKER WHITE
A lively take on immigration in Avant Bard’s ‘Two Gentlemen of...
Shakespeare’s adapted romantic comedy crackles with wit and sings with an Irish lilt. By JEFFREY WALKER
Triune Entertainment’s musical ‘The Prince of Egypt’ has ingenious wonder
The production delivers an emotional retelling of the Exodus story, balancing spectacle with sincere storytelling. By LAURA MILLS
A well-done whodunit in ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ at Workhouse...
The entire ensemble gave impressive performances, and each performer had standout moments. By ZOE WINSKY
‘Calendar Girls’ has humor and heart at Fauquier Community Theatre
Plucky and strong women take centerstage in this British comedy. By JEFFREY WALKER
1st Stage offers a deeply moving ‘Between Riverside and Crazy’
The play's exploration of loss and community is raw and real. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI