Upper Room Theatre’s ‘Shrek the Musical’ has heart, hilarity and hijinks
This quirky fairytale adventure is about looking beyond appearances and finding beauty in unexpected places. By CHRISTINE MAXTED
The timely relevance of ‘Cabaret’ comes alive at ARTfactory
The entire cast and crew fully committed to the world they created, resulting in something truly artful and unexpected. By ZOE WINSKY
Raw, emotional musical ‘Next to Normal’ grabs you at Riverside Center...
What seems like a typical modern American family is anything but. By JULIA AMIS
Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap make magic in ‘Broadway in the...
The sun goes down, the breeze wafts in, and nine first-rate performers distill American musical theater history into a 90-minute hit parade. By D.R. LEWIS
A powerhouse production of August Wilson’s ‘Piano Lesson’ plays at 1st...
Tightly and powerfully directed and acted, this masterful American play packs an emotional and intellectual punch. By CAROLINE BOCK
A memorably brilliant ‘The Winter’s Tale’ at American Shakespeare Center
This is a play that must be seen live to be enjoyed, and the ASC navigates its twists and turns with great skill indeed. By ANDREW WALKER WHITE
ARTfactory’s delightful ‘Lend Me a Soprano’ delivers big laughs up close
Ken Ludwig’s script is a masterclass in farce, and this intimate production is a fast-paced evening of theatrical mayhem. By CHRISTINE MAXTED
Exceptional talent blesses ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Workhouse Art Center
The entire production is a fantastic experience and a true testament to creativity, talent, and professionalism. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI
Triune Entertainment’s new WWI musical ‘Into the Sun’ burns brightly
An emotional and dramatic story of friendship and love during World War I comes to life in a book, music, and lyrics by historian Michael Gubser. By JEFF WALKER
Summer Passport Music Festival returns to Creative Cauldron
Festival runs June 20-September 14 and features musical styles and genres including blues, bluegrass, jazz, folk, and more.
Creative Cauldron’s dual-language ‘Aladdin’ is frolicking entertainment
Superb casting enlivens the family-friendly show, and showstoppers abound. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
In ‘Chicago’ at Capital One Hall, a night of jazz, justice,...
An imperfect but fun take on Broadway’s longest-running American musical. By RASHEEDA AMINA CAMPBELL
Vibrant and fun ‘Footloose’ at NextStop Theatre Company
Despite the musical's dated book, this is a high-energy production set to a nostalgia-tinged soundtrack. By JULIAN OQUENDO
A nervy new envisioning of ‘The Tragedy of Hamlet’ from Avant...
Director Kathleen Akerley's gender-bending re-imagining brings fresh twists to the Prince of Denmark and the characters around him. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
Little Theatre of Alexandria announces 2025/26 season
LTA's 91st season features four musicals and three plays.
American Shakespeare Center’s ‘Sense and Sensibility,’ up close and relatable
The Summer Repertory is off to a great start with this new adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel. By ANDREW WALKER WHITE
Signature Theatre announces 2025/26 season
Signature's 36th season highlights the theater's commitment to produce new works and reimagined classics and includes five musicals and two plays, four of which are DC premieres.
NextStop Theatre Company announces 2025/26 season
Heather Lanza's first season as Producing Artistic Director includes a world-premiere play and a multi-award-winning musical.
Signature Theatre announces cast and creatives for ‘Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S....
Signature presents DC premiere of brand-new musical by Joe Iconis, starring Eric William Morris.
Buried secrets, unburied souls: ‘Woman on Fire’ stuns at Creative Cauldron
Inspired by 'Antigone' and set in a 2002 Arizona border town, this masterful ghost story explores the intersection between border politics and identity. By EILEEN MILLER