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
A powerful, passionate ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ from Upper Room Theatre...
This 25th-anniversary production has been staged with unparalleled excellence and reaches new heights of entertainment. By MATT MOORE
A fun, feel-good musical comedy, ‘First Date’ at Dominion Stage
The performers bring tremendous heart and personality to their characters — and you grow attached to them throughout the show. By JAKE C. SCHWARTZ
‘Best Line Wins’ at Contemporary American Theater Festival
An entertaining new work about the legendary comedy team Nichols and May, as well as an in-depth look at the discrimination women experience. By ARNOLD SALTZMAN
‘The Smoker’ at Contemporary American Theater Festival
An apartment sidewalk in New York serves as a microcosm of a troubled America. By BOB ASHBY
‘Refugee Rhapsody’ at the Contemporary American Theater Festival
Yussef El Guindi’s play is a well-written, well-paced example of the thoughtful theater for which CATF is justly renowned. By BOB ASHBY
A sweet ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ with some bite at...
The production is classic heartwarming family entertainment, with some edgier jokes and references. By MEGAN FRAEDRICH
1st Stage announces 2026/27 season
Season includes five powerful plays and the 2026 Logan Festival of Solo Performance.
NextStop Theatre announces 2026/27 season: ‘Reimagining Resiliency’
Second season curated by Heather Lanza includes a world premiere, a U.S. premiere, and a collaboration with Flying V.
‘Fearless art and diverse stories’: Peggy McKowen on the Contemporary American...
The artistic director talks about her 20-year journey with the festival and how she picked this year’s lineup. By JULIA TUCKER
Synetic Theater’s stunning Helen Hayes-winning ‘The Immigrant’ returns
Far more than a remake of the indelible silent film, the production is an evocative reminder of all our immigrant histories. By LISA TRAIGER
‘What Became of Us’ at Signature Theatre explores enduring love between...
The intimate production turns ordinary details and old wounds into an affecting portrait of family and belonging. By CELIA WREN