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Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Theatre Review: ‘The Bridges of Madison County’ by Damascus Theatre Company at Gaithersburg Arts Barn by Kristin Franco

“Love is always better.” This line takes many meanings in the musical adaptation of the iconic film, “The Bridges of Madison County,” now playing through June 24th at…

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Theatre Review: ’53rd Old Time Music Hall’ by The British Players at Kensington Town Hall by Kristin Franco

You don’t have to go to Piccadilly or Leicester Square for a rousing evening of dynamic entertainment in a classic British style; you can find it just around the corner in Kensington, …

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Wednesday, May 16, 2018

‘A Quick 5’ with Francis Hoag by Kristin Franco

Francis Hoag is currently appearing in Kensington Arts Theatre’s production of “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” now playing at Kensington Town Hall through May 26th. At th…

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Sunday, April 8, 2018

Theatre Review: ‘Improvised Shakespeare Company’ at The Kennedy Center’s Family Theater by Kristin Franco

“Lord, what fools these mortals be.” Five men on a blank stage make up a new Shakespearean comedic masterpiece before your very eyes, as the impressive and lightning fast skills …

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Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Theatre Review: ‘Quartet’ by The British Players at Kensington Town Hall by Kristin Franco

“Youth is a gift of nature, but age is a work of art”- Stanislaw Jerzy Lec. Age and art are on display in the comically charming play “Quartet,” now playing at Kensin…

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Sunday, March 4, 2018

Theatre Review: ‘Hold These Truths’ at Arena Stage by Kristin Franco

“We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, a…

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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Theatre Review: ‘Stick Fly’ at Gaithersburg Arts Barn by Kristin Franco

“The first man that’s supposed to love you is your dad.” Issues with family, race, and class abound in Lydia R. Diamond’s “Stick Fly,” presented through a…

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Saturday, February 17, 2018

Concert Review: ‘West Side Story in Concert’ by National Symphony Orchestra Pops at The Kennedy Center by Kristin Franco

There was more than one pair of star-crossed lovers at The Kennedy Center during this past Valentine’s Day week. While the Washington Ballet was performing the original story of “…

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Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Theatre Review: ‘Steel Magnolias’ at Kensington Arts Theatre by Kristin Franco

There’s a well known saying that says “friends are the family you choose for yourself.” Never is this truer than in the iconic play “Steel Magnolias,” now playi…

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Monday, February 12, 2018

Theatre Review: ‘Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very-Bad Day’ at Adventure Theatre MTC by Kristin Franco

Did you ever just have one of those days? Alexander certainly has- a terrible, horrible, no-good, very-bad day, to be precise. The audience gets to experience that day with him in Adventure …

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Sunday, February 11, 2018

Concert Review: ‘Feinstein Presents Laura Osnes’ at AMP Strathmore by Kristin Franco

“A lovely night, a finer night you know you’ll never see.” These lyrics sung by Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella can certainly be applied to a recent evening with…

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Thursday, February 8, 2018

Theatre Review: ‘Handbagged’ at Round House Theatre by Kristin Franco

“If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing.” Margaret Thatcher spoke those words, and they certainly rep…

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Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Theatre Review: ‘Assassins – A Musical’ by Dominion Stage at Gunston Theatre Two by Kristin Franco

“Everybody’s got the right to be happy.” But do they? At what cost? This line helps to open the polarizing musical “Assassins” by Steven Sondheim and John Weidm…

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Sunday, January 28, 2018

Season Announcement: Rockville Little Theatre Announces their 2018-19 Season by Kristin Franco

Friday, January 26th was the opening night of Rockville Little Theatre’s latest production, “The Underpants.” After the performance, President of the Theatre’s Board …

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Saturday, January 27, 2018

Theatre Review: ‘The Underpants’ at Rockville Little Theatre by Kristin Franco

“Desire adjusts reality.” This line in “The Underpants,” Rockville Little Theatre’s current production, is central to the plot and drives the farcical action. T…

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Saturday, December 30, 2017

Theatre Review: ‘An American in Paris’ at the Kennedy Center by Kristin Franco

It’s got rhythm, it’s got music, it’s got dancing; who could ask for anything more! Post World War II Paris and some serious dance moves are on display in the highly enjoya…

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Sunday, December 24, 2017

Concert Review: ‘Skylark’ at The Mansion at Strathmore by Kristin Franco

The beautiful and historic Mansion at Strathmore was the destination for a delightful evening of Celtic music, courtesy of the dynamic musical trio Skylark. They engaged the crowd with a myr…

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Saturday, December 16, 2017

Dance Review: ‘The Hip Hop Nutcracker’ at Strathmore Music Hall by Kristin Franco

When you think of “The Nutcracker,” it’s hard not to think of tu-tu’s and toeshoes. However, this original and highly entertaining adaptation shows that this story tr…

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Sunday, December 10, 2017

Theatre Review: ‘Twist Your Dickens’ by The Second City at The Kennedy Center by Kristin Franco

“God bless us, every one!” This is one of the most well-known quotes in the English language and comes from Charles Dickens’ classic novella “A Christmas Carol.”…

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Saturday, December 9, 2017

Ballet Review: ‘The Nutcracker’ by the Washington Ballet at Warner Theater by Kristin Franco

It is an incredibly difficult thing to create something that is both classic and unique, but that is exactly what the Washington Ballet has done with their annual version of the iconic holid…

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Thursday, November 23, 2017

Theatre Review: ‘Mean Girls’ at The National Theatre by Kristin Franco

To many of a certain generation, the film “Mean Girls” was not just a movie, but a cultural phenomenon. The endlessly quotable lines, the iconic performances, and the honest repr…

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Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Concert Review: ‘Cynthia Erivo’ at Renee Fleming “VOICES” Series at The Kennedy Center by Kristin Franco

This reviewer had some serious chills this past weekend, and it had nothing to do with the briskness that stole into the air. It was a direct result of the beautiful voice of Cynthia Erivo, …

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Saturday, October 28, 2017

Ballet Review: ‘La Bayadere’ by the Mariinsky Ballet at The Kennedy Center by Kristin Franco

Once again, The Kennedy Center proved this past weekend that it is one of the premiere performance venues in not only the United States but the world, as it welcomed the internationally reno…

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Saturday, October 14, 2017

Concert Review: ‘Lisa Loeb’ at AMP Strathmore by Kristin Franco

Every once in a while, you get the chance to do something as an adult that brings you so fully back to a moment in your past that it almost overwhelms you. I experienced such a feeling this …

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Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Ballet Review: ‘The Russian Masters’ by The Washington Ballet at The Kennedy Center by Kristin Franco

“Art, and dance, in particular, reveals in great clarity the beauty in humanity – so it is our responsibility to use our art to remind us of the common bonds we share in the huma…

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Monday, September 25, 2017

Theatre Review: ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ at Strathmore Music Hall by Kristin Franco

Arguably the voice of a generation, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel made melodies that helped define the face of folk music in America. With mega-hits like “The Sounds of Silence,” …

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Monday, September 18, 2017

Theatre Review: ‘The Canterville Ghost’ by Montgomery Playhouse at Gaithersburg Arts Barn by Kristin Franco

When the air starts to get a bit of a chill to it, thoughts always turn to spooky stories. Some of these stories can be a little too scary for everybody, but luckily the Montgomery Playhouse…

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Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Theatre Review: ‘A Little Night Music’ at Signature Theatre by Kristin Franco

“What can anyone expect, except to recollect, liaisons.” These liaisons abound in Signature’s Theatre’s enormously enjoyable production of Sondheim’s cheeky mus…

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Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Theatre Review: ‘Spring Awakening’ by Wildwood Summer Theatre at Gaithersburg Arts Barn by Kristin Franco

“We’ve all got our junk, and my junk is you.” Teen angst and the dangers of denying knowledge are put on display in Wildwood Summer Theatre’s compelling production of…

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Monday, July 24, 2017

Concert Review: ‘Jane Krakowski and Tituss Burgess’ with National Symphony Orchestra Pops by Kristin Franco

“Something appealing, something appalling, something for everyone at Comedy Tonight!” The NSO helped kicked off the Kennedy Center District of Comedy Festival, taking place over …

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Friday, July 21, 2017

Theatre Review: ‘Mamma Mia!’ Farewell Tour at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center by Kristin Franco

On a steamy Tuesday night, the DC area said a resounding “Thank You for the Music” with cheering, dancing, singing, and multiple standing ovations as the Farewell Tour of the glo…

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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