Keep yourself warm in these chilly December evenings by seeing "Picnic" at Catholic University. This steamy American classic by William Inge is set one Labor Day weekend in a small town prep…
"A Christmas Carol" at Ford's Theatre is one of the best retellings of Charles Dickens' classic tale of charity and generosity. Michael Wilson's adaptation is equal parts spooky and cheery. …
What happened after "Pride and Prejudice?" The beloved Jane Austen love story has certainly stood the test of time but we don't know what came next, especially for the other Bennet girls. Ma…
Eric Schaeffer, the Artistic Director at Signature Theatre, directs their delightful holiday musical "Silver Belles." The book is by Allyson Currin, music by Matt Conner, and lyrics by Conne…
When two couples have been best friends for years and one gets a divorce it feels like a divorce for the whole group. Marriage is hard but add some sensual drama and lots corny humor, and yo…
You might be wondering why the country's most renowned Jewish theatre is producing a play this season called "The Christians." I was too. Artistic Director Adam Immerwahr says in the program…
William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" follows Antonio a merchant and his friend Bassanio who is in love with Portia. Bassanio needs money to go to Belmont and win Portia's hand so h…
Saying that politics is heated in DC is an understatement. We cannot ignore that the recent election had a huge impact on our community. A play about politics and a president who many say wa…
Kirsten Greenidge's play focuses on a 16-year old named Annie who has just entered a pregnancy pact with her two best friends. However, she slowly sees that maybe there is a way to break the…
Stepping into Lab Theatre II at Atlas Performing Arts Center, the audience immediately sees that this show is beyond ordinary. The "stage" at center is a padded octagon, the same type used i…
Based on the Oliver Sacks novella, this story follows Dr. P, an opera singer and teacher who recently started experiencing some vision challenges. His wife, Mrs. P insists that there is noth…
A young man fighting to find answers about who killed his neighbor's dog ends up on an unexpected journey to realizing the truth of his family. "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nightt…
Tanya Barfield's "The Call" follows two couples intimately linked. One is Annie and Peter, a white heterosexual couple planning to adopt. The other is Rebecca and Drea, an African-American l…
Roundhouse Theatre and Olney Theatre Company have done it again. Part II of "Angels in America" was a beautiful culmination of the hard work of so many individuals. But as Prior tells us at …
Rockville Little Theatre opened its season with the clever comedy "Jake's Women" at their temporary home at the Bender JCC of Greater Washington. Neil Simon's play follows a writer as he exp…
Nick Olcott returns to ATMTC to direct "Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical," a delightful musical based on the children's book by Mo Willems. Willems wrote the book and lyrics while Michael…
Folk rock musicals have become trendy in recent years. People love the notion of sitting in a bar and listening to the music of the people who live there. Stephen Geddes attempts to creat…
The Folger has once again proved its mastery goes beyond Shakespeare. "Sense and Sensibility," an adaptation by Kate Hamill of the beloved novel by Jane Austen, is charmingly witty and beaut…
Round House Theatre and Olney Theatre Center join forces to bring us Tony Kushner's Pulitzer Prize winning “Angels in America.” Kushner's masterwork digs into the root of t…
Running at SOURCE is “Urinetown: the Musical” directed by Allison Arkell Stockman, a satirical story about a corrupt business controlling the government and law enforcement th…
Running at The Callan Theatre on Catholic University's campus is the latest from Longacre Lea, a delightfully heady piece for Shakespeare lovers. This world premiere production, written and …
The DOMA Diaries is a touching piece of theatre that shines a light on marriage equality in the US. The play was educational, entertaining, and thought-provoking without making the audience …
Tucked into the Eastman Studio Theatre at Gallaudet is yet another Shakespearean adaptation. This one, Macbeth in the Basement, does have a pretty clever premise. Macbeth and Lady M are popu…
It is really difficult to know what to expect when walking into a rap musical based on an 1868 novel about girlhood. However, the charming storytelling of Lil Women was a fairly well-balance…
The Source Theatre Festival explores three themes through full length plays, 10 minute plays, and artist blind dates. Each theme has six 10 minute plays and they are performed in their group…