64 stories by "Julia Tucker"
Eight new plays by local artists showcase storytelling, collaboration, and talent. By JULIA TUCKER
What happens when a murder mystery and a musical comedy collide? The result is pure entertainment and mayhem in the form of “Curtains: School Edition.” The Talent Machine Company is curr…
He earned his stripes on Broadway…now the ghost-with-the-most is coming back to Washington, DC by popular demand! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells …
The musical returns to DC’s National Theatre, where it debuted eight years ago. A lot has changed. By JULIA TUCKER
“Iolanthe” is a whimsical operetta by the celebrated Victorian-era duo librettist W. S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan. Brimming with laughter, magic, and satire, the story follows…
The artistic director talks about her 20-year journey with the festival and how she picked this year’s lineup. By JULIA TUCKER
Meow! Pete the Cat is currently rocking and rolling at Imagination Stage, bringing electrifying energy and twanging tunes to local audiences. This frenetic feline is the centerpiece of “Pe…
What makes community? For an unlikely gathering of under-employed, under-insured dreamers on a New York street corner, it’s the communal need for a cigarette. They are as different as diff…
The SilverVox Film + Music Festival is currently hosting its inaugural event in Frederick, Maryland from June 18-21. The festival focuses on thought leadership and programming, featuring …
The beautiful Reynolds Tavern in downtown Annapolis boasts a history dating back centuries, and the Classic Theatre of Maryland (CTM) is bringing a different kind of history to this treasure…
“All the world’s a stage,” and William Shakespeare’s illustrious canon has graced spotlights across the globe for centuries. Still a towering figure in world literature more than fou…
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek,” who arrived on the Bowie Playhouse stage and launched a whirlwind theatrical adventure in 2nd Star Productions presentation of �…
Bringing the expansive African savanna to the stage is no small feat, as it requires imaginative theatrical methods and techniques. The Children’s Theatre of Annapolis (CTA) embraced this …
“Let the joyous news be spread!” The Children’s Theatre of Southern Maryland is currently presenting “The Wizard of Oz” (featuring young performers ages 8-18) and what a wondrous s…
In the spring of 2011, an empty McDonald's in Eastport, Maryland was transformed into a non-profit professional theater, founded by Lucinda Merry-Browne. From these humble beginnings, Compas…
Hear ye, hear ye! I hereby decree that Third Wall Productions is currently staging a royally marvelous presentation of the Disney mega hit, "Frozen." Brilliantly directed by Krystyna Graff, …
For nearly 60 years, "Company" has been one Stephen Sondheim's most beloved shows, and its soundtrack features some of the legendary composer's most famous songs. This musical shattered the …
Louis Sachar's 1998 Newberry-winning novel, "Holes," has become a staple of young adult literature, selling eight million copies worldwide. Walt Disney Pictures later adapted the book into a…
"Something's cooking at the Spitfire Grill" on the stage of the Bowie Playhouse, and my goodness, is it something delicious! The incredibly talented troupe at 2nd Star Productions is serving…
Ah, the ubiquitous balloon! The festive party decoration and magical childhood toy is the centerpiece of "Balloonacy" at Imagination Stage. This whimsical production is a reimagined renditio…
High-flying popcorn! Dancing peppermint! Twirling rock candy! These are just a few of the marvels that await audiences at the Ballet Theatre of Maryland's Annapolis-themed production of "The…
The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts is taking audiences on a trip back to Victorian London with their third annual staging of "A Christmas Carol" and what a trip it is! Adapted, directe…
Seventy-five years ago, C.S. Lewis began his renowned "The Chronicles of Narnia" series with the beloved classic, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. This children's literature phenomenon…
The Holocaust is universally recognized as one of the most traumatic eras in world history during which six million Jewish people lost their lives in unfathomable acts of evil. During this h…
Agatha Christie's renowned detective stories are famously known for their winding plots, deceptive tones, misleading clues, and eccentric personalities. These thematic elements and concepts …
