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Washington Improv Theater's fall series at Studio skewers local elections and big musicals — and hilarity is had by all. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
The most striking element is the of Caliban, played with wary resentment by Ronald Román-Meléndez. By ANDREW WALKER WHITE
The hit Broadway musical plays at the National Theatre October 6 to 11. By JULIA TUCKER
Filled with madness, murder, and mayhem, the play will appeal to newcomers and enthusiasts alike. By CHARLES GREEN
The director of Folger Theatre’s must-see ‘Measure for Measure’ explains the racial and sexual impact of setting the play in the segregated 1950s. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
The engaging cabaret, co-written by the four-member immigrant cast, offers a lively, nuanced look at the good and bad of joining the American experience. By NEAL LEARNER
This hot take on ‘The Crucible’ is likely to entertain, startle, delight, and horrify you. It will make you laugh, then suddenly stop. By CYBELE POMEROY
The exciting experience is filled with fantastic dance numbers, a classic soundtrack, iconic moments, and important themes. By ISABELLA R. ARTINO
The playwright talks about magic, outsiders, and writing her first play for young audiences at Adventure Theatre MTC. By JULIA TUCKER
Tony nominee Stephen Brackett directs an all-star cast including Trent Saunders as Valjean and Kevin S. McAllister as Javert in the first regional production of the mega-musical in a decade.
Signature presents regional premiere of Adam Gwon's new musical about embracing who you are and the life-saving power of art.
Continuing their residency at The Stacks at Buzzard Point, Rorschach delivers a season of new adventures on stage and throughout Washington, DC.
Playwright Stephen Spotswood pens a spellbinding ode to the ones we lost along the way. By MARY V. HOLIMAN
A new take on Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘Mikado’ — 'The M.A.K.A.do:
Make America Kingly Again!’ — confronts problems in both the operetta and the Oval Office. By TIMOTHY NELSON
Set in the 1950s segregated South, this visionary production heightens a story about characters trying to make sense of inequality. By DANIELLA IGNACIO
Playwright Sanaz Toossi introduces us to women who are witty and self-aware, with a gift for honesty, heart-to-hearts, and clean and dirty banter. By CELIA WREN
This dramatic one-man production is a delightfully fitting start to the spooky season and an adventure for all ages. By EM SKOW
The fast-paced, kid-friendly performance weaves Asian music, dance, stories, and even recipes into a story the whole family can enjoy. By MORGAN FEDDES SATRE
The touring production captures the spirit of the original alphabet tale while giving it a fresh theatrical life. By JULIA TUCKER
DC arts and culture stalwarts Theater Alliance and IN Series, along with new arthouse cinema 4EYE Film Center, will co-steward a multidisciplinary arts hub and gathering space.
The cast makes Ken Ludwig’s comedy good old-fashioned fun to watch. By CAROLINE BOCK
‘Wicked’ wizard Jeff Goldblum will headline The George Mason University Center for the Arts benefit event October 3. By JULIA TUCKER
The playwright explains why the language of zombies is an excellent way to say something about the joys and challenges of being alive. By AMANDA ZEITLER
A big, brassy production filled with showbiz spectacle proves a fitting debut for Olney Theatre Center’s newly renovated stage. By BOB ASHBY
Check it out: DMV theaters have something for everyone. By DC THEATER ARTS STAFF
