73 stories by "Liz Ruth-Brinegar"
Mona Golabek stars with aplomb in the one-woman play, "The Pianist of Willesden Lane," now running at Theater J adapted and directed by Hershey Felder. Lisa Jura was a prodigy pianist who dr…
Soweto Gospel Choir brought joy, passion, and inspiration to The Music Center at Strathmore this past Tuesday with their concert "Hope " It's Been A Long Time Coming." Their selections were …
You know it's really and truly December in DC when "The Holiday Show" by the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC (GMCW) hits the stage at Lincoln Theatre. While always a festive start to the …
Are you ready to ROCK? Imagination Stage certainly is with their enthusiastic, new production of "Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience," directed by Kathryn Chase Bryer. The play…
"The Sound of Music," presented by 2nd Star Productions, is a strong version of this beloved musical. Directed by Kelsey Meiklejohn Bowen, it's just the right classic treat for the holiday s…
"Chicago" is now playing at National Theatre in the 25th Anniversary Tour of the 1996 Broadway revival. While I was deeply impressed with the phenomenal dancers and vocalists, I was left lon…
Silver Spring Stage is currently presenting a delightful, absurdist gem, "An Empty Plate in the Café du Grand Boeuf," written by Michael Hollinger and directed by Karen Fleming. Featuring a…
Dorrance Dance, under the artistic direction of Michelle Dorrance, began their "SOUNDspace" performance at the Strathmore by inviting the audience to quiet our mouths, bodies, minds, and hea…
Judy Garland may have left us to go over the rainbow, but her star has never dimmed. Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC (GMCW) beautifully illustrated how the legend's influence shines on in…
 "Man Covets Bird," now playing at Spooky Action Theater, is an absolutely charming production written by renowned Australian playwright, Finegan Kruckemeyer, and directed by Shanara Gab…
We know the story"a hopelessly dysfunctional blended family, a bright young woman who pairs endless chores with undefeatable optimism, a prince, a ball, a transformation, and a search. But S…
If you find yourself missing live theatre, the streaming production of "After Midnight" by Signature Theatre is the next best thing to being there in person. …highly recommend "After Midni…
"The Garden," now available to stream from Baltimore Center Stage, is a powerfully moving portrait of a mother and daughter duo wrestling with each other, the past, and their differing journ…
"Scenes From 73* Years" was written by Hannah Khalil and produced by the Baltimore Theatre Project in partnership with Medina Theater Collective. Co-directed by Najla Said and Rohina Malikis…
The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC is celebrating 40 years of singing for justice and equality in our nation's capital and abroad with a new streaming celebration, "GMCW Turns 40." It is…
It was almost exactly a year ago that I was about to review the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC's concert "Genderosity," only to be faced with the beginning of the COVID pandemic, days be…
The play "Lasso of Truth" by Carson Kreitzer, which is now playing at Towson University Department of Theatre Arts under the direction of Steven J. Satta, dives into the origins of female su…
"Steel Magnolias" is a much-beloved Robert Harling play and later film of the same name that traces the lives of a small group of southern women as they frequent friend Truvy's home beauty p…
The song may say that "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," but the co-starring brunette was equally appealing as the blonde in this fantastic "In Concert" production put on by The Heritage Players of…
"Crowns" is a fantastic musical now playing at Creative Cauldron that proudly details the important role that women's hats have played in the black community and church. Written by Regina Ki…
Shakespeare Theatre Company offers a taut, emotionally charged production of James Baldwin's "The Amen Corner" under the direction of Whitney White. … a powerful, not-to-be-missed producti…
Murder and comedy unite in a top-notch production of Alfred Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps," now playing at Annapolis Shakespeare Comedy under the direction of Sally Boyett. Boasting only four ac…
 "Holidays on Tap" by Unexpected Stage Company put on one of the best holiday shows in the area this past Saturday night. Featuring pianist Hope Udobi Nwachukwu, vocalist Porsche Vanderho…
Whether you're looking for a fun solo outing or a date night, A Taste For Murder Productions in residence at The Kentlands Mansion offers a whimsically delightful way to spend an afternoon o…
It doesn't really matter who you are " if you love all things Peter Pan, if you saw "Hook" with Robin Williams once or twice, if you love re-tellings of classic tales, or plays relating to m…