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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Comedy delivers a punch in ‘Monumental Travesties’ at Mosaic Theater by Daarel Burnette Ii

In this wonder of a script about racism, playwright Psalmayene 24 gives his characters lines that are poetic and biting and knee-slapping funny. By DAAREL BURNETTE II

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 05:06PM
Monday, July 24, 2023

Poignant and packed ‘Monsters of the American Cinema’ at Prologue Theatre by Daarel Burnette Ii

The bonding and intimacy between a Black gay man and his white stepson who share a love of vintage horror films.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 10:01AM
Saturday, July 15, 2023

2023 Capital Fringe Review: ‘#Charlottesville’ by Priyanka Shetty (5 stars) by Daarel Burnette Ii

Stunning, unflinching reflection on 2017 'Unite the Right' rally, counter-protests, and local and national fallout, devised from interviews with multiple witnesses.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 04:39PM

2023 Capital Fringe Review: ‘A Bro’s Tale’ by Majdy Fares (3 stars) by Daarel Burnette Ii

A perceptive and funny, if sometimes meandering, account of growing up Palestinian-American in Dearborn, Michigan.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 04:12PM
Tuesday, July 4, 2023

A rousing coming-of-age musical is right on time in ‘Fun Home’ at Studio Theatre by Daarel Burnette Ii

The superb acting will resonate with LGBTQ and straight audiences alike.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 04:06PM
Wednesday, June 14, 2023

‘Radio Golf’ plays a round below par at Round House by Daarel Burnette Ii

There's a reason August Wilson’s work has been replicated thousands of times. His plots are engrossing. His characters are relatable. His dialogue is masterful.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 11:32AM
Monday, June 5, 2023

Mosaic’s unabashed ‘one in two’ lifts stigma of HIV+ Black male bodies by Daarel Burnette Ii

The conviction the actors deliver is the type that only real-life experience could bring to the stage.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 10:34PM
Monday, May 22, 2023

Gripping ‘Good Bones’ at Studio Theatre explores Black gentrification by Daarel Burnette Ii

Pulizer Prize winner James Ijames based the play on his time in DC neighborhoods.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 09:00AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime