310 stories by "Julia L. Exline"
LaGoDi presents Lapband Texas, a production that packs a lot of laughs before taking an awkward turn. In a clever, Hairspray-style casting choice, Michael Brassfield commands the stage as Ma…
If you're hoping for some impressive dance moves in Cupcake Cabaret, then don't let those hopes get too high. When an older, conservative woman (Julie Chapin as Sherry Somebody) discovers th…
In Men Don't Listen to Naked Women, performer Monique Holt throws in a pinch of everything"hilarious stand-up, friendly audience interaction, impeccable mime and playful storytelling. Dynami…
Quite frankly, this is a play that should be called Discord. Directed by Matthew Sonnenfield, the plot centers around three women (Amelia Bane as Regina, Chelsea Reba as Isabel, and Alexandr…
"What you have just seen may be called by the easily-shocked, 'shocking.'" Ritchie Porter directs this madcap mockumentary where 1950's princess Poppy Topp (Clare Lefebure) finds herself int…
"Downer subject, don't you think?" When 22 year-old Mitzi (Natalie Cutcher) becomes pregnant, she welcomes the adventure despite some unsettling doubts. While things are hard enough with a t…
If you are a DC/Metropolitan native, then DC Trash!, a political satire written and performed by Ron Litman, with musical accompaniment by Tom Pile, should shoot straight to the top of your …
As I perused the list of 2012 Fringe shows, I immediately stopped at the name Vijai Nathan, whose stand-up act Good Girls Don't, But Indian Girls Do stood out as one of my favorite 2011 Frin…
Imagination Stage presents Wake Up, Brother Bear!, a highly interactive show for ages 1-5, that takes you and your child through all four seasons with a playful pair of bear siblings. The ch…
The Elden Street Players Theatre for Young Audiences presents The Fairy Tale Courtroom, a humorous twist on the classic fairy tales written by Dana Proulx, where two of the most infamous vil…
1st Stage Theatre and Virginia Children's Theater Company present The Prince and the Troubadour, a fairly silly fairy-tale spoof by Rex Daugherty (who also directs the production) and Doug W…
There's a moose on the loose! Adventure Theatre presents If You Give A Moose A Muffin, a riotous play based on the popular children's book by Laura Joffe Numeroff and Felicia Bond, adapted f…
Imagination Stage, in collaboration with The Washington Ballet, presents C.S. Lewis' cherished adventure The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe. Directed by Janet Stanford and music c…
Studio 3 Theatre for Young Adults presents Rapunzel, the classic childhood favorite that has re-gained a booming popularity in the recent years. Director Caren Hearne stays true to the versi…
On Saturday, June 9, 2012, I had the pleasure of seeing Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat perform at Wolf Trap. With their fun energy and optimistic beats, this was a perfect event to start ou…
The Keegan Theatre presents Spring Awakening, a rock musical based on Frank Wedekind’s 1892 German play of the same name, that boasts 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Mark A. …
Encore Stage and Studio present's Charlotte's Web, a beloved children's tale about bravery and friendship presented for kids, by kids, as the cast and crew are made up entirely of young adul…
Signature Theatre presents Xanadu, a hilariously decadent treat written by Douglas Carter Beane, with music and lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar, and direction and choreography by Matthe…
Riverside Center Dinner Theater presents Anything Goes, an ocean-liner adventure with unforgettable music and lyrics by the renowned Mr. Cole Porter and upbeat song-and-dance numbers. The pr…
The Kennedy Center presents Emily Loves to Bounce, an energetic mix of light, illusion, music, and mime from Patch Theatre Company of Adelaide, Australia. Set and Lighting Designer Geoff …
Folger Theatre presents William Shakespeare's classic comedy The Taming of the Shrew, drawing inspiration and influence from the Wild West, circa 1880. Esteemed director Aaron Posner sheds S…
Adventure Theatre MTC presents Five Little Monkeys, a wacky production based on the beloved children's book by Eileen Christelow. Karin Abromaitis directs this energy-packed hour of mischief…
On April 28, 2012, The Puppet Co. Playhouse hosted a Puppetry Slam!, where puppeteers, both amateur and polished, converged from all over the east coast for a showcase of their talent. While…
McLean Community Players presents Deathtrap, Broadway's longest-running thriller by Ira Levin. Directed by Jerry Bonnes, Deathtrap is a suspenseful treat filled with greed, deceit, and shock…
The Little Theatre of Alexandria present's Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution, a courtroom thriller with sudden twists and turns that shock even those with the keenest detective e…
