Thursday, June 14, 2012
It’s official—I’ve been smitten. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is simply the one of the most enchanting love stories of all time, and this Disney touring production rocked my…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:28PMTuesday, June 12, 2012
Written in 1979, Christopher Durang’s scathing commentary on aspects of strict Catholic educational dogma still has the same bite as its inaugural production; it dredges up his take on sin…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:33AMTuesday, May 29, 2012
What is real, imaginary, wishful thinking, dreaming and fantasy when it comes to the mental gyrations of making life choices and dealing with reality? Tony Kushner tackles such heady topic…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:20AMWednesday, May 2, 2012
Helen Hayes nominee Valerie Leonard has likely not had to jump and pounce and cajole and herd a troupe of monkeys for a role before, but as Mama, she ratchets up the loving energy and keeps …
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:44AMTuesday, May 1, 2012
Two one acts by Shaw at Washington Stage Guild open with the master playwright’s own words, not about romantic coquetry or love and devotion, but about sex. What he’s talking about i…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:54AMWednesday, April 25, 2012
There’s a reason why The Whipping Man is becoming one of the most produced plays around — its premise of a Passover Seder among newly freed slaves raised as Jews is mind-blowing, and wit…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:53AMTuesday, April 24, 2012
From out front – The Awards show (filed by Debbie Jackson) The theme that seemed to permeate the Helen Hayes Awards Ceremony this year was gentle kindness and appreciation for the arts…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:54AMThursday, April 19, 2012
The newly renovated Howard Theater is now a sparkling gem, brimming with excitement and glamour on an otherwise drab still-undergoing-rehab corner north of the Howard U. Metro stop. Judgin…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 04:50PMMonday, April 9, 2012
As reflected in the simple yet telling title of the current production at MetroStage, Be Careful! The Sharks Will Eat You!, the story depicts a family’s struggle to cross the dangerous wat…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:36AMTuesday, April 3, 2012
Michael Dove’s direction and nearly flawless casting of Side Man makes for a terrific production at 1st Stage. Playwright Warren Leight captures the flair and style of the jazzy big ba…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:56AMThursday, March 8, 2012
The Alexander story with the extremely long yet fully descriptive title is as engaging as it can be, considering its over wrought premise. The story starts off strong with jubilant promise…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:09AMTuesday, February 28, 2012
Mozart’s Magic Flute at The Puppet Company is as engaging and expressive as it gets for full family fun and entertainment. The story is true to the original with the major songs and ar…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:31AMWednesday, February 8, 2012
P. Nokio, written and directed by hip hop performing artist Psalmayene 24, hits a fun and groovy downbeat. Playing the main character, Psalmayene 24 takes on the stiff mannerisms of an art…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:23AMTuesday, February 7, 2012
It’s rare for a show to grab you from beginning to end, but the long awaited Josephine Tonight does just that. It’s so hot it sizzles! Based on the larger than life Josephine Baker, th…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:02PMFriday, February 3, 2012
Nothing truly prepares one for the remarkable resemblance of the actors David Selby and Craig Wallace to the characters they portray, Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass in the world prem…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:08PMTuesday, January 24, 2012
Adventure Theater takes the classic story by Ezra Jack Keats to a new fun-filled level in this world premiere musical The Snowy Day. From the opening moments when the mistress of Snow sur…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:33PMCombine the majestic music of Seigei Prokofiev with a master puppeteer and a timeless story for a winning combination of Peter and the Wolf currently playing at The Puppet Company. The mus…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:13AMWednesday, January 18, 2012
Based on Zora Neale Hurston’s masterpiece, “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” Gleam hits a glorious stride at Centerstage in Baltimore, mainly because of the well-tuned script by …
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:55AMTuesday, December 20, 2011
Knuffle Bunny pairs a well-meaning Dad with an active, rambunctious pre-talking youngster, and depicts the tender moments of unconditional love as well as absolute bafflement between the two…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:47AMSaturday, December 17, 2011
The intriguing retro-name of this relatively new company, Colored People’s Theatre, says loads about the group’s unflinchingly honest approach to telling a story.
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:55PMSaturday, November 26, 2011
Synetic’s distinct style of telling stories through movement, fabric and mime are all over this touching and effective Native American tale of a young girl scarred by fire, who develop…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:06AMTuesday, November 22, 2011
Adventure Theatre’s holiday production, ’’Twas the Night Before Christmas is a star studded event, written by Broadway celebrated Ken Ludwig, featuring well-known D.C. actor Gary S…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:09AMSaturday, November 5, 2011
The world premiere of Anne & Emmett has a remarkable lightness about it, which is striking considering the horrendous material covered and the brutality inflicted on two young innocents.…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:32AMTuesday, November 1, 2011
Nigel Reed oozes charisma and charm as the boozing, talented John Barrymore in a multi-faceted portrayal of the past-his-prime but still in-your-face actor, struggling to retain footing i…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:51AMThursday, October 27, 2011
Alone on stage, Christopher Piper shows us the wonder of puppetry from the very beginning when he creates a puppet right before our eyes – a plucky finger puppet Marybelle, who takes o…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:17AMFriday, September 30, 2011
Adventure Theatre’s production of Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse hits new heights of exuberant energy and hilarity thanks to winning combinations of a fun loving cast featuring Felicia Cur…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:44AMThursday, September 29, 2011
On the surface, the Tales of Beatrix Potter seems to be a strange selection for the one-man show from Applause Unlimited, but just as he has in previous guest performances, story teller and …
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:52AMWednesday, September 7, 2011
This wickedly clever Restoration comedy has enough twists and turns to keep the magical moments bouncing along from beginning to end. The opening prolog sets the tone beautifully, with the a…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:39AMThursday, August 4, 2011
Only the creative minds of folks from The Puppet Co could find a zany way to give the Wizard of Oz story a fresh new spin while encouraging imagination and make believe. In their usual fas…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:01AMThursday, July 28, 2011
Even if you know the story, saw the movie or an earlier production of Steel Magnolias, this iteration warrants a return visit, because it’s likely you haven’t seen an actual mother and d…
SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:32AMTuesday, 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 01:21PM 
