123 stories by "Kristin Franco"
“Everybody’s got the right to be happy.” But do they? At what cost? This line helps to open the polarizing musical “Assassins” by Steven Sondheim and John Weidm…
Friday, January 26th was the opening night of Rockville Little Theatre’s latest production, “The Underpants.” After the performance, President of the Theatre’s Board …
“Desire adjusts reality.” This line in “The Underpants,” Rockville Little Theatre’s current production, is central to the plot and drives the farcical action. T…
It’s got rhythm, it’s got music, it’s got dancing; who could ask for anything more! Post World War II Paris and some serious dance moves are on display in the highly enjoya…
The beautiful and historic Mansion at Strathmore was the destination for a delightful evening of Celtic music, courtesy of the dynamic musical trio Skylark. They engaged the crowd with a myr…
When you think of “The Nutcracker,” it’s hard not to think of tu-tu’s and toeshoes. However, this original and highly entertaining adaptation shows that this story tr…
“God bless us, every one!” This is one of the most well-known quotes in the English language and comes from Charles Dickens’ classic novella “A Christmas Carol.”…
It is an incredibly difficult thing to create something that is both classic and unique, but that is exactly what the Washington Ballet has done with their annual version of the iconic holid…
To many of a certain generation, the film “Mean Girls” was not just a movie, but a cultural phenomenon. The endlessly quotable lines, the iconic performances, and the honest repr…
This reviewer had some serious chills this past weekend, and it had nothing to do with the briskness that stole into the air. It was a direct result of the beautiful voice of Cynthia Erivo, …
Once again, The Kennedy Center proved this past weekend that it is one of the premiere performance venues in not only the United States but the world, as it welcomed the internationally reno…
Every once in a while, you get the chance to do something as an adult that brings you so fully back to a moment in your past that it almost overwhelms you. I experienced such a feeling this …
“Art, and dance, in particular, reveals in great clarity the beauty in humanity – so it is our responsibility to use our art to remind us of the common bonds we share in the huma…
Arguably the voice of a generation, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel made melodies that helped define the face of folk music in America. With mega-hits like “The Sounds of Silence,” …
When the air starts to get a bit of a chill to it, thoughts always turn to spooky stories. Some of these stories can be a little too scary for everybody, but luckily the Montgomery Playhouse…
“What can anyone expect, except to recollect, liaisons.” These liaisons abound in Signature’s Theatre’s enormously enjoyable production of Sondheim’s cheeky mus…
“We’ve all got our junk, and my junk is you.” Teen angst and the dangers of denying knowledge are put on display in Wildwood Summer Theatre’s compelling production of…
“Something appealing, something appalling, something for everyone at Comedy Tonight!” The NSO helped kicked off the Kennedy Center District of Comedy Festival, taking place over …
On a steamy Tuesday night, the DC area said a resounding “Thank You for the Music” with cheering, dancing, singing, and multiple standing ovations as the Farewell Tour of the glo…
Over the last 18 years, “Mamma Mia” has emerged as one of the most popular musicals of the modern age. It has been seen by over 54 million people all around the world, and has be…
What makes music “classical?” Is it a style, a time-period, a particular set of instruments? Newly appointed Artistic Advisor to the NSO, Ben Folds, explored this question this p…
With 5 Oscars, 4 Golden Globes and 23 Grammys, John Williams is one of the most successful composers of all time. Even if you don’t recognize his name, you have most definitely heard h…
Every once and awhile, a musical comes along that becomes representational of a particular moment in time; the attitudes, the hopes and the fears. Much like the musical "Hair" in the 1960's,…
Is there anything more American than a rags-to-riches story? Deena, Lorrell and Effie fake their way to the top in the toe-tapping "Dreamgirls," a musical loosely based on the story of The S…
“Oh the thrill of control, like the rush of rock and roll, is the sweetest taste I’ve known.” This lyric, from the song “Sugar Daddy,” hits upon several o…
