Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Intrigued by the cultural and racial issues in several productions in this year’s Contemporary American Theater Festival, I found my way back to Shepherdstown, WV for a thought provoking …
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:21PMThursday, July 14, 2011
Adventure Theatre’s production of Charlotte’s Web - an adaptation of the E. B. White classic – reflects the company’s ability to showcase what high ranking theatrical tale…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:01AMFriday, May 20, 2011
The hits just keep coming for the Helen Hayes winning Adventure Theatre and the current production, A Year with Frog and Toad, shows why. They focus on the art in artistry while totally tune…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:59PMTo say that Tom Stoppard has a way with concepts and words is like saying birds have a way of flying in the air, or the Beltway has a way of congesting in rush hour. He can be trusted to gra…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:46AMWednesday, May 18, 2011
Described as an original collaborative theatre project inspired by Nina Simone’s classic song “Four Women,” this piece is a composite of monologs, skits, poetry, songs and dances, with…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:41AMFriday, May 6, 2011
The Puppet Company has energized the old fairy tale with a fresh original script, solid story-telling, great media projections, and the most adorable prince and princess imaginable. Eric Bro…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:25PMTuesday, May 3, 2011
Lynn Nottage’s Ruined at Arena Stage hits all the high marks of truly compelling theater. Based on horrific conditions endured by women caught in the crosshairs of the deadliest war in …
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:08AMWednesday, April 20, 2011
A rather decent rendition of Blues for an Alabama Sky is happening over at Atlas. The scene changes take too much time and distract from the quietly unfolding drama, but otherwise, the wri…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:51AMTuesday, March 15, 2011
It seems one can’t get enough of the “If you Give a X a Y” formula these days to assure a good time. Following last year’s successful “Pig” and “Pancake” du…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:40PMSunday, March 13, 2011
Rorschach is back. Voices Underwater, is an eerie experiential journey which shows that, after an eighteen month hiatus, Rorschach hasn’t lost its touch. Clementine Thomas (Photo: C…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 03:11PMTuesday, February 8, 2011
An Almost Holy Picture by Heather McDonald is a spiritual quest by a man seeking solace and meaning when he’s beset with tragedy and misfortune. The Rep Stage production is a quiet, refl…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:33AMTuesday, February 1, 2011
Those already familiar with the awesome powers of the inimitable Bernadine Mitchell and have waited anxiously for her return to the metro area can breathe a sigh of relief. She’s back in…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:49AMWednesday, January 26, 2011
The long awaited world premiere musical Mirandy and Brother Wind at Adventure Theatre is a gem of a show with an excellent cast, exciting new music and a piercingly creative story. Patricia …
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:17AMWednesday, January 19, 2011
Before there was “Toy Story 3″, there was the beloved tale about the Velveteen Rabbit – a loyal toy that provided hours of fun and play, but then over time loses its appeal…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:31PMMonday, January 17, 2011
If you were looking for more of the riveting theatre that rocked Studio Theater in the first two parts of the trilogy by Tarell Alvin McCraney, you will be sadly disappointed since Marcus; o…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:18AMFriday, December 10, 2010
Readers familiar with the science fantasy A Wrinkle in Time will likely be mesmerized by this energetic production at Round House. The rest of us can still be captivated by the wonder of t…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:26AMTuesday, December 7, 2010
Swingtime features the captivating music and style of the 1940’s wrapped in a story that reflects the period’s prevailing cultural themes of discrimination and oppression. The narr…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:47PMFriday, December 3, 2010
Well, now I’ve seen everything – a puppet rendition of The Nutcracker that works and will have you clamoring for more. There’s a reason why The Puppet Company has lasted nearly 30 …
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:17AMThursday, December 2, 2010
The familiar clay animation version of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” is a timeless treat that has defied the technological advances that should have buried it decades ago. I…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:38AMMonday, November 15, 2010
Just when you thought you couldn’t take yet another chirpy Holiday story, along comes something with enough zip, creativity and spark to send you rushing to decorate anything that even res…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:37AMThursday, November 11, 2010
The life and loves of Fanny Brice come alive in this stellar performance by Esther Covington who carries the show with charisma and charm, accompanied by talented musical director Tom Fuller…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:04AM 
