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Creative Cauldron’s dual-language ‘Aladdin’ is frolicking entertainment

Superb casting enlivens the family-friendly show, and showstoppers abound. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON

‘Snow White/Blancanieves’ has storytelling power at Creative Cauldron

The production's embrace of bilingualism fosters connection and inclusion among the young performers and audiences. By JULIAN OQUENDO

Creative Cauldron’s ‘Sondheim Tribute Revue’ is musical theater heaven

Eight terrific performers have a fabulous time rendering the legendary composer's material in creative new ways. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON

Fresh new family show ‘Princess and the Pea’ premieres at Creative...

In this delightful musical retelling of the classic tale, the lowly pea takes centerstage. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON

Creative Cauldron adds local voices to updated musical about ‘Working’

The heart of the show is in the performances and vocals of the ensemble. By JULIA AMIS

Musical magic in beloved ‘Madeline’s Christmas’ at Creative Cauldron

The cast has a whole lot of fun together onstage, and the energy is infectious. By JULIA AMIS

Wickedly engaging new musical ‘WITCH’ casts spell at Stillpointe Theatre

In this safe and sacred feminine space, we learn the stories of six historical witches. By COLLEEN KENNEDY

Wildly entertaining ‘Adventures of Pinocchio’ plays at Creative Cauldron

The Learning Theater Production features an exuberant young cast, an English and Spanish script, and spectacular designer collaboration. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON

Brave new ‘Monarch: A Mexican-American Musical’ dreams big at Creative Cauldron

But the show could be pushed to achieve its inherent power.  By DANIELLA IGNACIO

2023 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Onion Skin’ by Dara Padwo-Audick (3 stars)

Dramatic comedy by a skin cancer survivor is theater advocacy at full tilt.

2023 Capital Fringe Preview: ‘Onion Skin’

'I’m not alone in my battle with skin cancer; I have much to say about my experience.'

Poe musical ‘Nevermore’ is a gothically good time at Stillpointe Theatre

A fantastical and fun study of the famous writer with dedicated performances and a wonderfully ghastly design.

Winsome family-friendly fun in ‘The Snow Queen’ at Creative Cauldron

A special feature of the updated musical is its bilingual Spanish passages.

Creative Cauldron’s ‘Christmas Angel’ shines bright with delight

If you’re looking for a show that’ll give you a little more hope and belief in humanity, let this original musical light up your life.

‘Princess and the Goblin’ is a solid pick for family fun...

The young cast of this new musical has an energy that’s contagious.

‘Ichabod: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,’ a new musical of love...

A wonderful production full of tradition but colored with a true heart that a modern audience can connect to.

Poignant musical ‘The Christmas Angel’ premieres at Creative Cauldron

From Matt Conner and Stephen Gregory Smith, a beautiful family experience with a powerful message of love, acceptance, and forgiveness.

Review: ‘Meatballs and Music’ at Creative Cauldron

“Sing your song… be someone big on earth” is one of the centering lyrics that Tom Sweitzer sang in his one-actor, cabaret-like performance of...

DCMTA Exclusive: Helen Hayes Award Winner Iyona Blake Announces Upcoming EP...

On a recent warm Monday evening, Helen Hayes Award recipient Iyona Blake announced her next musical venture, an EP (extended play) of some of...

Review: ‘Alice in Wonderland’ at Creative Cauldron

Full of high-spirited playfulness, flights of adorable fancy and some verbal gymnastics that children and adults can savor, Creative Cauldron’s Alice in Wonderland is...