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 

Tensions rise at Dark Horse Theatre in electrically charged ‘God of...

Sharp acting and direction execute Yasmina Reza’s dark comedy flawlessly. By JEFFREY WALKER

Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas’ serves up nostalgia and warmth at Riverside Center...

The holiday charmer is a toe-tapping delight at the dinner theater. By JEFFREY WALKER

Signature Theatre announces cast and creatives for ‘In Clay’

American premiere of new musical about Parisian artist Marie-Berthe Cazin, starring Broadway's Alex Finke, opens in December.

Civility unraveled: Dark Horse Theatre Company takes on ‘God of Carnage’

Excited members of the cast and creative team preview Yasmina Reza’s Tony-winning dark comedy. By GUEST AUTHOR

Signature Theatre stages a magnificent ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ in the...

Resonant performances and spot-on direction go to the heart of human relationships in times like ours.  By BOB ASHBY