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Saturday, September 30, 2023

Fun and chuckles fill Puppet Co.’s ‘Witch Wartsmith’s Halloween Spooktacular’ by Guest Author

The third-annual entertainment is creatively and technically excellent. By ERIC COLCHAMIRO

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 04:30PM
Thursday, August 31, 2023

Bring back Page-to-Stage! by Guest Author

An appeal to Kennedy Center to resurrect the annual new play festival, from a playwright whose work got a boost at this vital event. By PATRICK FLYNN

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 10:05AM
Monday, July 24, 2023

‘Freaky Friday’ enchants and delights at Little Theatre of Alexandria by Guest Author

The charming Disney musical about a mom-and-daughter life swap captures the heart of audiences.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 08:42AM
Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Concert Review: Joe Hisaishi Symphonic Concert – Music from the Studio Ghibli Films of Hayao Miyazaki with the NSO at Wolf Trap by Guest Author

“Music from the Studio Ghibli Films” featured animations from the works of the legendary Hayao Miyazaki and his Studio Ghibli, with their accompanying soundtracks conducted by the compos…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 05:02PM
Monday, July 17, 2023

2023 Capital Fringe Review: ‘SPADURA’ by Dahéli Hall (4 1⁄2 stars) by Guest Author

A tour-de-force of turning tragedy into comedy.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 04:48PM

Rooftop Productions’ ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ has a stellar cast in a classic farce by Guest Author

The combination of dark comedy and suspense captivates from start to finish.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 09:32AM
Sunday, July 16, 2023

Entertaining ‘Revolutionists’ at Arts Barn entertains multiple feminisms by Guest Author

Arts on the Green and Silver Spring Stage present Lauren Gunderson's imagined confab among four opinionated historical women.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 06:42PM
Saturday, July 15, 2023

Remarkable theater-and-orchestra synergy in ‘Oliver!’ by Guest Author

Prince William Little Theatre and the Manassas Symphony Orchestra deliver a captivating performance showcasing the talents in their community.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 09:30PM

2023 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Brunch with the Boys’ by Sean Pflueger (4 stars) by Guest Author

A lighthearted evening of operatic arias featuring five friends living different versions of the gay American love experience

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 03:04PM
Friday, July 14, 2023

2023 Capital Fringe Review: ‘My Name Is Norma’ by Erin Joy Schmidt (4 1⁄2 stars) by Guest Author

Brilliant one-woman show peels back layers of the complicated life of the plaintiff known as Jane Roe in the Roe v. Wade legal decision.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 09:26PM

2023 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Who Did It? An Improvised Murder Mystery’ by Erick Acuña Productions (5 stars) by Guest Author

Capital Fringe award-winning international comedian Erick Acuña teams up with some of DC's funniest improvisers for a rollicking whodunit that leaves audiences laughing out loud.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 12:40PM
Wednesday, July 12, 2023

2023 Capital Fringe Preview: ‘This Is What You Look Like’ by Guest Author

No one and nothing will be left unmocked in this show.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 06:51AM
Tuesday, July 11, 2023

2023 Capital Fringe Preview: ‘Onion Skin’ by Guest Author

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

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 10:27AM
Friday, July 7, 2023

2023 Capital Fringe Preview: ‘Shut Up Martha’ by Guest Author

A loud-mouthed political wife blows the whistle on the Watergate burglary, bringing down a president and (nearly) all his men.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 12:06PM
Thursday, July 6, 2023

2023 Capital Fringe Preview: Gilda: A Tribute to the Beloved Comedienne Gilda Radner by Guest Author

An homage to her hilarious characters and the story of a brave woman who used humor and laughter to get through the struggles of a life cut short.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 01:47PM

2023 Capital Fringe Preview: ‘My Name Is Norma’ by Guest Author

A solo show that explores the life of the controversial plaintiff in Roe vs. Wade.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 12:14AM
Wednesday, July 5, 2023

2023 Capital Fringe Preview: ‘Mutu Sakata: My DC Story’ by Guest Author

A fictional play based on the semi-real, fully imagined life of a Black Mississippi woman living in Washington, DC.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 01:54PM
Friday, June 23, 2023

2023 Capital Fringe Preview: ‘The Holy O’ by Guest Author

An interactive solo show aiming to please audiences as it takes an honest, vulnerable look at women, sex, and spirituality. 

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 01:44PM
Thursday, June 22, 2023

2023 Capital Fringe Preview: ‘Tender’ by David John Preece by Guest Author

Three literary legends — Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Zelda Fitzgerald — converge on an evening of emotional upheaval.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 07:42PM
Wednesday, June 21, 2023

2023 Capital Fringe Preview: ‘Brunch with the Boys,’ a comic opera by Guest Author

'Fast, loud, and funny has been our mantra for the show. We wanted a comic piece that features the grit of contemporary gay culture.'

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 10:02AM
Wednesday, June 14, 2023

‘Love and Vinyl’ to mix it up at KA-CHUNK!! Records in Annapolis by Guest Author

A music buff previews Bob Bartlett's new rom-com about browsing for records and romance, performed in a local neighborhood record store.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 03:26PM
Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Hilarious ‘Nacirema Society’ delights audiences at Little Theatre of Alexandria by Guest Author

Pearl Cleage's entertaining and insightful play was inspired by early-20th-century African American social clubs.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 02:26PM
Monday, June 5, 2023

‘The Bluest Eye’ at Theater Alliance honors a giant, Toni Morrison by Guest Author

This stage adaptation reinforces the timelessness of her profound storytelling.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 07:53PM
Wednesday, May 31, 2023

An insider preview of ‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’ at Good Shepherd Players by Guest Author

Artistic advisor Christine Maxted gives a glimpse into the upcoming production.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 06:04AM
Friday, May 26, 2023

Scottish Ballet transforms ‘The Crucible’ into dance magic at Kennedy Center by Guest Author

A powerful story based on Arthur Miller's play at a time when new shadows loom and fear of the unknown and outsiders is on the rise.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 08:32AM
Friday, May 19, 2023

Our ‘Naked Mole Rat’ is in the running for three Helen Hayes awards! by Guest Author

Meet the proud director and composer of this triple-nominated theater for young audiences, Kathryn Chase Bryer and Deborah Wicks La Puma.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 04:49PM
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Scena Theatre’s ‘Three by Yeats’ reclaims Irish national mythology by Guest Author

A stylized staging of poetic playlets written by William Butler Yeats as Ireland fought for independence.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 11:18AM
Saturday, May 6, 2023

Stunning performances in star-studded ‘Passing Strange’ at Signature by Guest Author

A rock ’n’ roll homage to African American music and a show loaded with satire and humor.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 03:57PM
Thursday, May 4, 2023

Stellar acting saves the day in ‘Clybourne Park’ at City of Fairfax Theatre Company by Guest Author

Despite the white playwright's paper-thin portrayal of Black characters, the cast's performances are brilliant.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 02:53PM
Saturday, April 29, 2023

Theatre Lab’s musical ‘As You Like It’ celebrates power of love by Guest Author

This troupe of students performed like the seasoned professionals they aspire to become.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 04:15PM
Thursday, April 20, 2023

Dr. King’s last night alive in powerful ‘Mountaintop’ at Greenbelt Art Center by Guest Author

Director Rikki Howie Lacewell does with Black history what more artists should: complicate, elevate, and force us to reflect on our varied roles.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 06:05AM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards