Tag: Olney Theatre Center

This unique rendition of Shakespeare's classic is a visual feast, wondrously telling the timeless story solely through movement and original music. By JULIA TUCKER

The shop owner's hilarious physical presence, infectious humor, and martial arts moves had the audience in stitches. By MALCOLM LEWIS BARNES

Highlights include an evening with Tituss Burgess, a concert presentation of the new musical adaptation of 'To Wong Foo - Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar,' cabarets, sing-alongs, tribute bands, a drag spectacular, and more.

The storytelling doesn't yet soar, but the high-octane show is infused with large ensemble dance numbers designed to lift spirits and inspire. By NICOLE HERTVIK

Dreamed up by Kevin Duda and Melvin Tunstall III when they were performing on Broadway together, 'Senior Class' takes on Shaw's 'Pygmalion,' high school hijinks, and elitism.

This solo show about America’s 34th president is a heartfelt plea for statesmanship, earnest patriotism, and selflessness. By WILLIAM POWELL

The two-person show from Scotland has a unique soundtrack of haunting melodies and syncopated interludes mixed with the cries and calls of the sea. By DERYL DAVIS

Playwright Michael Shayan plays both a single Jewish woman immigrating from Tehran to Los Angeles and her queer American-born son, himself. By MORGAN PAVEY

The playwright talks about the comedy he gender-swapped from his popular farce 'Lend Me a Tenor.' By JEFFREY WALKER

These designers, directors, and playwrights made an indelible impression on our writers this year. Did we overlook a favorite of yours? Let us know in a comment!

These performances made an indelible impression on our writers this year. Did we overlook a favorite of yours? Let us know in a comment!

These professional productions made an indelible impression on our writers this year. Did we overlook a favorite of yours? Let us know in a comment!

A horror play with relatable characters and plenty of jump scares. By NICOLE HERTVIK

In a rip-roaring co-production with Olney Theatre Center, James Graham's astute play is the origin story of sensationalism and sleaze as news. By JOHN STOLTENBERG

This revival of the Tony-winning Afrobeat musical brings a legendary performer and activist bursting back to life.

In partnership with Kennedy Center and a coalition of DC-area theaters, ENOUGH! will present the plays as the cornerstone of a nationwide reading.

Director Kevin McAllister and a cast of DMV all-stars take the audience on a musical journey with the songs of Kander and Ebb.

Set in the Indian-American community in California, Madhuri Shekar's play celebrates romance, misunderstandings, and the power of reconciliation.

These designers, directors, and playwrights made an indelible impression on our writers this year. Did we overlook a favorite of yours? Let us know in a comment!

These performances made an indelible impression on our writers this year. Did we overlook a favorite of yours? Let us know in a comment!