Big laughs and fuzzy feelings in 'Avenue Q' from Reston Community Players by Laura Mills

A hilarious and heartfelt production that is both campy and edgy. By LAURA MILLS

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 6:09am on October 16, 2023[SHARE]

Star quality shines in Fauquier Community Theatre's 'Evita' by Laura Mills

The show is filled to the brim with musical talent from its cast and live orchestra. By LAURA MILLS

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 12:24pm on September 19, 2023[SHARE]

'Taming of the Shrew' in rep at American Shakespeare Center is an entertaining triumph by Laura Mills

Director José Zayas offers a thought-provoking and modern take on the play.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 9:36am on August 2, 2023[SHARE]

'The Play That Goes Wrong' at Kennedy Center is a perfectly flawed hit by Laura Mills

Impecably timed and coordinated mishaps make for nonstop laughs.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 8:57pm on July 23, 2023[SHARE]

Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Cinderella' with heart and grace from Upper Room Theatre Ministry by Laura Mills

The talented cast and memorable musical numbers create a magical experience that audiences of all ages will cherish.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 6:37pm on July 19, 2023[SHARE]

Enchanting 'Beauty and the Beast' reimagined at Hope Theater by Laura Mills

Reflecting the historical context of 18th-century France, the production brings a lovely balance of heart and humor to the story.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 7:49pm on June 4, 2023[SHARE]

Fast-paced laughs in 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' at Fauquier Community Theatre by Laura Mills

Unforgettable performances had the audience in stitches.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 11:12am on May 17, 2023[SHARE]

Reston Community Players' 'Cabaret' is wildly entertaining and eerily relevant by Laura Mills

Standout performances, a beautiful orchestra " and a devastating finale.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 7:05pm on April 30, 2023[SHARE]

Hilarious camp comes to the Warner in 'Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue' by Laura Mills

The beloved franchise as a comedy in drag makes for a fabulous night out.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 5:28pm on February 24, 2023[SHARE]

Faded glamor dazzles in 'Sunset Boulevard' at Kennedy Center by Laura Mills

Broadway Center Stage returns with Andrew Lloyd Webber's soaring epic, and Stephanie J. Block is a revelation as Norma Desmond.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 2:25pm on February 5, 2023[SHARE]

Rooftop Productions' 'Curse of Huxley Manor' is laugh-out-loud whodunnit by Laura Mills

The script is full of puns, quick whips, and clever wordplay, leaving dinner guests howling and chuckling throughout the night.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 5:53pm on January 24, 2023[SHARE]

A joyful 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' from City of Fairfax Theatre by Laura Mills

The storybook charm and childlike wonder were front and center.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 7:52am on December 13, 2022[SHARE]

A kooky and spooky 'Addams Family Musical' from Good Shepherd Players by Laura Mills

A family-friendly show with plenty of chuckles for older audience members.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 5:48pm on October 22, 2022[SHARE]

Rooftop Productions presents 'Sweet Delilah Swim Club' with warmth and heart by Laura Mills

A moving comedy about five women and their lifelong friendship.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 9:54am on July 23, 2022[SHARE]

Synetic Theater remounts its stunning 'Midsummer Night's Dream' by Laura Mills

The wordless adaptation of Shakespeare's timeless comedy is a feast for the eyes, ears, and imagination.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 8:16am on July 5, 2022[SHARE]

NSO presents plays a symphonic spectacular for kids at Kennedy Center by Laura Mills

A concert a five-year-old would love, based on 'Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs,' the best-selling book by Mo Willems, with music by Ben Folds.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:32pm on May 5, 2022[SHARE]

New group Hope Theater debuts with inspired 'Godspell' by Laura Mills

The show requires high energy, creativity, and unencumbered joy " a recipe that this cast perfects.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 7:52pm on March 29, 2022[SHARE]

Feel-good Temptations musical 'Ain't Too Proud' returns to KenCen by Laura Mills

Every role requires high-caliber singing, acting, and dancing, and the cast knocks it out of the park.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 6:04am on January 3, 2022[SHARE]

A sensational seance and powerful storytelling in 'Animal Wisdom' by Laura Mills

Animal Wisdom is a sensational Southern seance with moving original music and heartwrenching storytelling. Animal Wisdom is a collision of traditional storytelling and modern lenses, burstin…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 6:30pm on June 7, 2021[SHARE]

NextStop's 'First Date' is a show to fall in love with by Laura Mills

This small show with a big heart is smart, funny, and moving.  The post NextStop's 'First Date' is a show to fall in love with appeared first on DC Metro Theater Arts.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 2:24pm on May 12, 2021[SHARE]

All the tuneful fun of 'Urinetown' done with puppets by Landless Theatre by Laura Mills

If there was ever a Broadway show that could be done justice as a puppet musical melodrama, it's Urinetown. The script and songs of this beloved cult musical are the same. The only differenc…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 5:47pm on May 7, 2021[SHARE]

KenCen puts on puppet show and kids try it at home by Laura Mills

I had the opportunity to watch Leonardo and Sam: The Terrible Monster and the Most Scaredy-Cat Kid in the Whole World, Respectively with my daughters (aged 7 and 9). The show is adapted from…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 6:56am on April 13, 2021[SHARE]

A theater fan tests Synetic's impressive new streaming service by Laura Mills

The award-winning Synetic Theater is known for innovative interpretations of classic stories, most notably for their Wordless Shakespeare adaptations. As theaters pivoted to virtual performa…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 7:29am on April 7, 2021[SHARE]