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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Theatre Review: 'Be More Chill' at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn, in partnership with Rockville Musical Theatre by Julia Tucker

For many teenagers, fitting in and achieving social status is central to their high school experience. These desires can make for a rocky road when joined with the ubiquitous presence of tec…

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Sunday, January 26, 2025

Theatre Review: 'Paper Dreams' at Imagination Stage by Julia Tucker

Constructing objects from paper is often one of the first forays into visual art for young children. With "Paper Dreams" (written and originally directed by Claudia Moreso, Mons Dansa Dance …

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Monday, January 20, 2025

Theatre Review: 'The Lion in Winter' at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn, in partnership with Kentlands Community Players by Julia Tucker

Competition, power, politics, and succession have long been common themes in royal families. "The Lion in Winter," currently onstage at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn in partnership with the Ken…

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Sunday, December 15, 2024

Theatre Review: 'Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood' at Imagination Stage by Julia Tucker

"Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood" is an unconventional adaptation of the classic fairy tale and teems with unbridled exuberance. Based on Mike Artell's 2001 picture book of the same na…

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Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Theatre Review: 'A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas' at Olney Theatre Center by Julia Tucker

Charles Dickens' classic novella, "A Christmas Carol," has been presented in numerous formats since its publishing nearly 200 years ago. This venerable tale tells the story of Ebenezer Scroo…

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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Theatre Review: 'The Rules for Writing Christmas Cards' presented by Best Medicine Rep Theater Company, in partnership with the Gaithersburg Arts by Julia Tucker

  Christmas card etiquette has been a ubiquitous topic of the holiday season for generations with the practice of sending greetings dating back to the Victorian era. Jennifer Faletto's ho…

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Monday, December 2, 2024

Theatre Review: 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' at Other Voices Theatre by Julia Tucker

Participating in Christmas pageants has been a rite of passage for many children, and these events have fostered priceless memories for decades. Barbara Robinson's 1982 stage adaptation of t…

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Sunday, November 24, 2024

Theatre Review: 'Finn' at the Kennedy Center by Julia Tucker

Throughout its illustrious history, the Kennedy Center has been the site of several world premiere productions. The underwater-themed musical, "Finn," is the newest of these, debuting as par…

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Theatre Review: 'Champions of Magic' at the Kennedy Center by Julia Tucker

For thousands of years, magicians have fooled audiences through sleight of hand, psychic manipulation, special effects, and misdirection. The North American tour of "Champions of Magic," cur…

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Theatre Review: 'Twelfth Night' at Anne Arundel Community College by Julia Tucker

William Shakespeare's romantic comedy, "Twelfth Night," made its debut in 1623 when it was included in the First Folio, the first published collection of Shakespeare's plays. Four centuries …

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Theatre Review: 'Once Upon a Mattress' presented by Third Wall Productions at Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church by Julia Tucker

"Many moons ago" in 1959, Hans Christian Andersen's renowned fairy tale, "The Princess and the Pea," inspired a musical comedy and "Once Upon a Mattress" was born. In the 65 years since its …

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Theatre Review: 'Tuck Everlasting' at Children's Theatre of Annapolis by Julia Tucker

Since it was published in 1975, Natalie Babbitt's novel, Tuck Everlasting, has sold more than five million copies. This children's literature classic has been the basis of two films and a mu…

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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Theatre Review: 'ALONE: Tales from Edgar Allan Poe' at Maryland Ensemble Theatre by Julia Tucker

Edgar Allan Poe has long been one of the world's most celebrated authors, his fame and following remain untouched almost 200 years after his death. In Baltimore, the Edgar Allen Poe House an…

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Monday, October 21, 2024

Theatre Review: 'Same Time, Next Year' presented by Compass Rose Theater at Maryland Hall by Julia Tucker

  Bernard Slade's romantic comedy, "Same Time, Next Year," opened on Broadway in 1975 and ran for more than three years with over 1,000 performances. A film version was released in 1978 f…

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Theatre Review: 'Big Fish' at Other Voices Theatre by Julia Tucker

Other Voices Theatre kicked off their 28th season with "Big Fish," and the show was quite a catch! With a dazzling cast and ingenious minimalist staging, this play was an excellent productio…

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Monday, October 7, 2024

Theatre Review: 'Sister Act' presented by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse by Julia Tucker

Nearly 20 years after its release, the blockbuster film, "Sister Act," arrived on Broadway as a stage adaptation in 2011, receiving multiple Tony nominations. This rousing musical version, w…

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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Theatre Review: 'Macbeth' at Classic Theatre of Maryland by Julia Tucker

For more than four centuries, "Macbeth" has been one of Shakespeare's best-known works. This tragedy explores the themes of fate, loyalty, power, and ambition, as well as the concept of viol…

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Theatre Review: 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' presented by the Rogue Swan Theatre Company at the STAR Center by Julia Tucker

In 1979, Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece thriller, "Sweeney Todd," opened on Broadway to critical acclaim, winning eight Tony Awards. More than 40 years after its debut, the musical still ran…

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Theatre Review: 'Winnie the Pooh' at Imagination Stage by Julia Tucker

For over 100 years, Winnie the Pooh has captured the hearts of young and old. Through inspiring tales, this renowned bear has taught many generations about the importance of friendship and l…

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Sunday, September 22, 2024

Theatre Review: 'Sense and Sensibility' at Maryland Ensemble Theatre by Julia Tucker

  Jane Austen's debut novel, Sense and Sensibility, has been a staple of literature for more than 200 years. Many screen, radio, and literature adaptations of this classic have been produ…

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Monday, September 16, 2024

Theatre Review: 'Red Herring' at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn, in partnership with the Montgomery Playhouse by Julia Tucker

The Montgomery Playhouse's production of "Red Herring" at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn transports audiences to 1952 when Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon were in the presidential race. "I L…

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Theatre Review: 'Arsenic and Old Lace' at Bowie Community Theatre by Julia Tucker

Joseph Kesselring's 1939 play, "Arsenic and Old Lace," features an eccentric cast of characters, a fast-paced plot with many twists and turns, and an array of comical moments. Bowie Communit…

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All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off