Revising 'Big River' for younger ears and eyes by Jane Horwitz

Adventure Theatre works with the "Huckleberry Finn" musical's Tony-winning writer.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:42pm on February 13, 2019☆⚑

Bring the kids to these 4 plays showing on D.C.-area stages by Jane Horwitz

"The Ice Child" and a musical called "Blueberries for Sal" are among the offerings.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:33am on August 30, 2018☆⚑

5 adult D.C. actors on how they play children: 'What she says is what she feels' by Jane Horwitz

Irony and subtext go out the window in the roles of Charlie Brown, the fairy Tinker Bell and more.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:54am on July 19, 2018☆⚑

Bring the kids to these four plays showing on D.C.-area stages by Jane Horwitz

Where to watch "Tinker Bell," "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" and more.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:54am on July 5, 2018☆⚑

6 family-friendly shows to see with the kids over the next few weeks by Jane Horwitz

See a classic at Creative Cauldron; a beloved musical at Imagination Stage; and a new drama at the Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:06am on May 31, 2018☆⚑

What's on Washington stages for families over the next few weeks by Jane Horwitz

See 'The Wiz' at Ford's Theatre and 'Judy Moody & Stink' at Adventure Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:48am on April 5, 2018☆⚑

What's on Washington stages for kids over the next few weeks by Jane Horwitz

"Prince and the Pauper" set in India at Imagination Stage; "Digging Up Dessa" at Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:33am on February 1, 2018☆⚑

What's on tap for children on Washington-area stages this season by Jane Horwitz

"Annie" is running at Olney and "Twelfth Night" is at Shakespeare Theatre, among others.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:06am on November 16, 2017☆⚑

What's on tap for children on area stages by Jane Horwitz

"The Smartest Girl in the World," "How I Became a Pirate" and "The Adventures of Peter Pan."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:06pm on October 4, 2017☆⚑

Musical 'oldies' test their appeal to the young: 'My Fair Lady' and Sound of Music' in D.C. by Jane Horwitz

Olney Theatre is staging the story of the English flower seller set 9 years later than the original story.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:54pm on May 31, 2017☆⚑

Theater for children: What's on Washington-area stages this spring by Jane Horwitz

For little ones, "Jungle Book" and "Aladdin"; for older kids, "Ragtime" and "Raisin."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:31pm on March 29, 2017☆⚑

Theater for toddlers is heavy on the visuals, light on dialogue by Jane Horwitz

At least three Washington-area companies are jumping on the trend of shows for the 0-to-6 crowd.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:06pm on February 23, 2017☆⚑

What's on tap on D.C. stages for children by Jane Horwitz

"Ella Enchanted," "The Freshest Snow Whyte" and "Hamlette" put a 2017 spin on very old tales.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:06pm on January 27, 2017☆⚑

What's on tap for children's theater in D.C. this season by Jane Horwitz

"Mary Poppins" and "The Secret Garden" top a variety of shows in the Washington area.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:36pm on November 10, 2016☆⚑

What's on tap in children's theater this fall by Jane Horwitz

"Freaky Friday" and "Sense & Sensibility" top the list of offerings for older kids.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:03pm on September 28, 2016☆⚑

What's on tap in children's theater this summer: Puppets and pirates by Jane Horwitz

Adventure Theatre stages "Jumanji," and at Olney, it's Gibert & Sullivan.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:03pm on July 21, 2016☆⚑

What's onstage for kids: Mermaids, musketeers and music by Jane Horwitz

"The Little Mermaid," "The Man in the Iron Mask" top a full slate of summer theater.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:31pm on June 2, 2016☆⚑

A spring season of theater takes young audiences from China to the Land of Oz by Jane Horwitz

"Emperor's Nightingale" at Adventure Theatre reimagines Hans Christian Andersen tale.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:56pm on March 31, 2016☆⚑

BACKSTAGE: From Georgetown to downtown, a theatrical life with a national impact by Jane Horwitz

Donn B. Murphy is a man of the theater in every sense.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑

For Eleasha Gamble, a sudden journey to 'Oklahoma!' at Arena Stage by Jane Horwitz

Eleasha Gamble had only days to prepare for her starring role

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑

Backstage at Theater Alliance with co-founder Paul Douglas Michnewicz by Jane Horwitz

Theater Alliance's co-founder, Paul Douglas Michnewicz ("PD" to his friends), resigned his artistic-director post in late summer to do more freelance directing, acting and producing. Though…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑

Modern take on an O'Neill play looks for emotional authenticity by Jane Horwitz

"I'm not noted for my realism," jokes director Kathleen Akerley.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑

Backstage at Theater Alliance with co-founder Paul Douglas Michnewicz by Jane Horwitz

Theater Alliance's co-founder, Paul Douglas Michnewicz ("PD" to his friends), resigned his artistic-director post in late summer to do more freelance directing, acting and producing. Though…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑

Karl Miller's killer instincts in 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' at Round House by Jane Horwitz

"Somebody once said that envy is the only sin that's not any fun to commit," notes actor Karl Miller, ruminating about playing the envious -- and murderous -- Tom Ripley in Round House Theat…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑

Backstage at Washington Shakespeare Company's 'Juno and the Paycock' by Jane Horwitz

Christopher Henley clambers, catlike, around a two-level set as the schemer "Joxer" Daly in Washington Shakespeare Company's "Juno and the Paycock." The Sean O'Casey play about a struggling …

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑