Review: 'The Liar' at Compass Rose Theater
Compass Rose Theater's production of The Liar is a hilarious farce with a great deal of charm. Written by acclaimed Restoration French playwright Pierre Corneille in 1642, it became his most…
Compass Rose Theater's production of The Liar is a hilarious farce with a great deal of charm. Written by acclaimed Restoration French playwright Pierre Corneille in 1642, it became his most…
Annapolis Shakespeare Company's production of Alice and the Book of Wonderland is an entertaining treat for all ages, with delightful acting, colorful costumes, a creative use of technology,…
Annapolis Shakespeare Company's production of Shakespeare's The Tempest is a colorful, spirited spectacle. Directed by Donald Hicken and performed outdoors, in the gardens of the historic Ch…
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre's production of The Fully Monty is a fun musical with a lot of heart. With book by Terrence McNally, music and lyrics by David Yazbek, and directed by Mason C…
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre's production of Sister Act, directed by Clare Shaffer, is a funny spectacle of a musical. Based on the movie starring Whoopi Goldberg, with music by Alan Menk…
Colonial Players of Annapolis' production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is a hilarious reimagining of Chekhov in 21st Century Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Written by Christopher Dura…
Annapolis Shakespeare Company's production of Richard III is a darkly compelling piece of theater. Directed by Donald Hicken, it strips the stage of all but a few props, allowing great actin…
The 33rd Annual Helen Hayes Awards, held at Washington's Lincoln Theatre, was a fabulous celebration of the D.C. area's wonderfully talented theater community. Hosts E. Faye Butler and Lawre…
Compass Rose Theater's production of the George Bernard Shaw classic Pygmalion is an entertaining, thought-provoking show. Directed by Jim Knipple, it combines great acting with a clever set…
Colonial Players of Annapolis’ production of Nine is a musical extravaganza, with lots of marvelous singing and dancing, as well as beautiful costumes. With a book by Arthur Kopit, …
Annapolis Opera's production of Madama Butterfly at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts is a beautiful marriage of music and singing. Directed by Braxton Peters, with music conducted by Rona…
Ballet Theatre of Maryland's production of The Little Mermaid, at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, is a gorgeous spectacle of storytelling through dance. Based on the Hans Christian Ande…
The Colonial Players' production of Calendar Girls is a screamingly funny, yet it’s also a poignant comedy. Written by Tim Firth, who co-wrote the 2003 movie, and directed by Debbie Ba…
Children's Theatre of Annapolis' production of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure story Treasure Island is a rollicking, exciting spectacle. Adapted by Ken Ludwig and directed by Jef…
Annapolis Shakespeare Company's production of Our Town, their first show at their new location on West Street, is a thoughtful, creative take on Thornton Wilder's classic American play. Dire…
The Colonial Players of Annapolis' production of The City of Conversation is a powerful, timely play. Written by Anthony Giardina and directed by Ruben Vellekoop, it is about families and po…
Annapolis Shakespeare Company's production of It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is a delightfully entertaining show. Written by Joe Landry based on the Frank Capra film and directe…
This production of Seussical, at the Children's Theatre of Annapolis, brings the fun, whimsical world of Dr. Seuss to life. With music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, who both…
One Singular Sensation, presented by Live Arts Maryland, was a loving tribute to the life and work of Broadway and film composer Marvin Hamlisch. J. Ernest Green led the Annapolis Chamber Or…
The Masqueraders' production of Much Ado about Nothing at the United States Naval Academy, directed by Dr. Megan Geigner, is an inventive twist on Shakespeare's classic comedy. Set in New Me…
Annapolis Opera's production of South Pacific was a fun, charming musical. Based on James Michner's novel Tales of the South Pacific, with music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics and book by …
The Annapolis Chorale and Annapolis Chamber Orchestra's performance of Mozart's Requiem, presented by Live Arts Maryland, is a clever combination of old and new pieces. Before performing the…
Compass Rose Theater's production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, directed by Lucinda Merry-Browne, is subtle and restrained, yet powerful. Wonderful acting and directing meet creative use …
Annapolis Shakespeake Company’s visually and musically stunning production of Twelfth Night is a creative resetting of Shakespeare's play. Set in 1929 Hollywood, it is a loving trib…
Poe … And All the Others is an imaginative, entertaining production, with an incredibly creative use of space. With just two people, a minimum of props, and lighting, Annapolis Shakespe…