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

A heartfelt and emotional ‘Tick, Tick… Boom!’ from Triune Entertainment

Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical musical is performed with a wonderful blend of harmonies in the ensemble numbers.  By JAMIE PELLIGRINI

‘Still We Rise’ sings of America’s unfinished promise at Little Theatre...

The musical cabaret acknowledges the nation’s contradictions without surrendering faith in the possibility of progress. By TENIOLA AYOOLA

Creative Cauldron announces 2026 Passport Music Festival

Festival brings spectacular concerts and cabarets to Creative Cauldron Stage from June-September.

A farce full of witty performances in ‘Loot’ by Edge of...

Every actor plays their character with a canny absurdity that realizes the script's satire and humor. By MARY HARNEY

NOVA Nightsky’s ‘Big Love’ makes a big impact in an intimate...

This modern adaptation of an ancient Greek drama is a chaotic, heartbreaking, and beautiful experience.  By MEGAN FRAEDRICH

Hope is waiting in the wings at 1st Stage’s ‘Indecent’

This humble but captivating production wants us to remember that a play has the power to change a life.  By MELISSA LIN STURGES

Disney’s musical ‘Newsies’ charms and delights at the ARTfactory

The Actors Theatre cast works together to transport the audience to the streets of New York City as they seize the day. By AHRYEL TINKER