Tag: Signature Theatre
Performers dazzle in ‘Play On!’ at Signature — but the play’s...
Showstoppers save a Duke Ellington–infused adaptation of ‘Twelfth Night’ with musical theater magic. By DANIELLA IGNACIO
Signature celebrates glam-punk, hard-rock ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’
The production is a solid introduction to the work for new audiences and a nostalgic reintroduction for Hedheads. By JULIAN OQUENDO
A theater nerd confronts ‘theater for boys’
Provoked by Max Wolf Friedlich’s play ‘Job’ at Signature Theatre, a Gen Z culture critic responds in a very personal long-form essay. By NATHAN PUGH
Last-chance shows to see in the new year
A handy guide to recently opened theater that there's still time to catch.
Signature’s ‘I’ll Take You There’ pays spirited tribute to Stax Records
Singers Kanysha Williams and Isaac 'Deacon Izzy' Bell bring to life the iconic label's legacy of soul, unity, and cultural impact. By TENIOLA AYOOLA
A spectacular staging of a political fantasia in ‘Soft Power’ at...
The unquestionable star of the musical is Grace Yoo, whose hilarious Hillary Clinton is nothing like the one Americans know but is unforgettable. By D.R. LEWIS
Dazzling talent at Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap’s ‘Broadway in the...
Not even the summer heat could stifle the energy and excitement for this memorable evening of beloved show tunes. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI
Signature’s ‘Hair’ brims with talent and is an adventure in aural...
While the musical was once the poster child for anti-war entertainment, this awfully enjoyable production is decidedly more pro-love. By D.R. LEWIS
DCTA 2023 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Creative Components (Professional)
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!
DCTA 2023 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Professional Performances
These performances made an indelible impression on our writers this year. Did we overlook a favorite of yours? Let us know in a comment!
DCTA 2023 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Professional Productions
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!
Hit cabaret celebrating Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen returns to Signature
Danielle Wertz and Robbie Schaefer showcase two powerful storytellers who have shaped the folk music songbook since the 1960s.
‘how sweet it is: the men of soul’ at Signature Theatre...
This musical cabaret celebrates some of the biggest soul hits of the 1960s and 1970s from the likes of Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, and Otis Redding. By WILLIAM POWELL
Gorgeous singing elevates well-worn ‘Bridges of Madison County’ at Signature
The score sounds luscious, but look elsewhere for musical complexity. By BOB ASHBY
With hits of the 1970s, ‘Disco Fever’ at Signature offers nostalgia...
The musical cabaret was high on energy but low on soul. By WILLIAM POWELL
Six winning plays about ending gun violence to premiere at Kennedy...
In partnership with Kennedy Center and a coalition of DC-area theaters, ENOUGH! will present the plays as the cornerstone of a nationwide reading.
Stunning performances in star-studded ‘Passing Strange’ at Signature
A rock ’n’ roll homage to African American music and a show loaded with satire and humor.
Ethan Heard on directing ‘Pacific Overtures’ with an Asian American lens
Signature Theatre’s new associate artistic director talks about bringing identity, history, and authenticity to a culturally fraught Sondheim musical.
DCTA 2022 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Creative Components (Professional)
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!
Signature in the Schools to premiere ‘Voices on Blackwell Island’
Set in the notorious women’s asylum, the play is written Dani Stoller and directed by David Zobell and features guest artist Holly Twyford with a cast and crew of students.