‘School of Rock’ rules at Little Theatre of Alexandria

This is an outstanding production, with profound love from all parties and huge effort from the child cast. By ALEXANDRA BOWMAN

Creative Cauldron Stage’s ‘Snapshots’ offers a lyrical look at marriage

Three eras of a couple’s life together are brought to life through the music of Stephen Schwartz, composer of ‘Godspell,’ ‘Pippin,’ and ‘Wicked.’ By JEFFREY WALKER

‘Once on This Island’ makes a confident splash at City of...

With many strong individual voices throughout the cast, the blend and harmonies are consistently spot on.  By DANA ROBERTS 

In Arlington Players’ ‘Peter and the Starcatcher,’ imagination is centerstage

The prequel to Peter Pan’s big adventures traffics in fun. By JEFFREY WALKER

Signature Theatre announces cast and creative team for ‘Safety Not Guaranteed’

Signature presents new musical written by Ryan Miller and Nick Blaemire, based on the 2012 film.

NOVA Nightsky Theater’s ‘Sylvia’ is heartwarming and funny

The production will delight and entertain those who love dogs, those who don't, and everyone in between.  By MICKEY BUTLER

Dominion Stage’s ‘Xanadu’ finds its footing but not its glide

The rib-tickling musical has a ‘strange magic' but skates around the roller-skating. By MELISSA STURGES

Thrilling singing and dancing in ‘The Donna Summer Musical’ at Riverside...

The production is a party celebrating ‘The Queen of Disco’ who changed the face of pop culture. By JULIA AMIS

Edgy, eerie ‘↓D←R←O←W←N←E←R [Renword]’ is laugh-out-loud at NextStop 

Playwright Nia Akilah Robinson cleverly confronts complex topics through the darkly comedic absurdities that surround them. By ZOE WINSKY

Comedic melodrama in ‘Dirty Work at the Crossroads’ at Fauquier Community...

Over-the-top dialogue and plot twists are in store in this spoof. By STUB ESTEY

Laughter heals two comics in Vienna Theatre Company’s ‘Sunshine Boys’ 

Neil Simon tells a hilarious story about a pair of vaudeville comedians who broke up their act and reconnect after a 12-year silence. By BOB THOMPSON

NextStop Theatre to premiere ‘↓D←R←O←W←N←E←R [Renword]’ by Nia Akilah Robinson

A chilling new haunted comedy directed by Producing Artistic Director Heather Lanza in her NextStop directorial debut.

‘Into the Woods’ with an innovative twist at Workhouse Arts Center

Featuring strong vocals and phenomenal instrumentals, the popular Sondheim musical is retold through the lens of Dungeons & Dragons. By ZOE WINSKY

Effervescent one-woman artistry creates ‘In Clay’ at Signature Theatre

Delightful and engrossing new musical presents an exuberant portrait of a real-life Parisian ceramicist striving to make her mark. By NICOLE HERTVIK

Another wonderful ‘Christmas Carol’ at American Shakespeare Center

The evening is chock-full of fun songs and spectacle designed to bring all of us back to our better selves. By ANDREW WALKER WHITE

In praise of Angela Iannone as Charles Dickens in ‘A Christmas...

She astounded as King Lear at the American Shakespeare Center and now retells the classic Yuletide tale solo at the Contemporary Theatre of Ohio. By ANDREW WALKER WHITE

Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas’ is a hit at Fauquier Community Theatre

The cast brings delightful duets, spectacular solos, and excellent ensemble numbers. By STUB ESTEY

12 charming little girls celebrate ‘Madeline’s Christmas’ in Paris 

Creative Cauldron’s Learning Theater shares a seasonal musical for all ages. By JEFFREY WALKER

A profoundly affecting lifetime lights up ‘Birthday Candles’ at 1st Stage

The central character, Ernestine, begins as a teenager and ages into a centenarian, giving us a priceless portrait of what makes a life. By JOHN STOLTENBERG

A joyful ‘Christmas Carol’ for all ages at Little Theatre of...

This production leans heavily toward family-friendly energy — perfect if you are looking to introduce your child to this classic tale. By ZOE WINSKY