In two new stage fantasies, a myth and a miss by Nelson Pressley

The winner, "Sing to Me Now," features a muse with the blues.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:42pm on October 31, 2018☆⚑

When blood and guts aren't enough, even for a pair of tragedies by Nelson Pressley

Brave Spirits Theatre takes on "The Duchess of Malfi" and "The Changeling."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:18pm on October 29, 2018☆⚑

A new play and a vintage satire reflect factional frenzy by Nelson Pressley

Politics invades a living room in 'Blight,' and Dario Fo's 'Can't Pay, Won't Pay!' is revived.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:12pm on October 28, 2018☆⚑

The creators of the 'Beetlejuice' musical 'tried to run toward Burton' visually by Nelson Pressley

Alex Timbers and David Korins offer a sneak peek at the set of their new Broadway-bound show.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:54am on October 26, 2018☆⚑

'Actually' anatomizes a he said/she said case of campus sexual assault by Nelson Pressley

Anna Ziegler's Title IX drama arrives in Theater J's show at Arena Stage.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:04pm on October 23, 2018☆⚑

If you go to the play 'The Fever,' you'll be part of the act, but 'nothing is embarrassing' by Nelson Pressley

The troupe 600 Highwaymen brings the experimental show about the human bond to Woolly Mammoth.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:36am on October 18, 2018☆⚑

Paula Vogel's 'How I Learned to Drive' steers into the #MeToo era by Nelson Pressley

The 1997 Pulitzer winner's depiction of abuse has not dulled.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:06pm on October 16, 2018☆⚑

Rebecca Ende Lichtenberg will be Studio Theatre's new managing director by Nelson Pressley

The new hire comes from Theater J.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:04pm on October 16, 2018☆⚑

Two dramas on immigration and art emphasize the art by Nelson Pressley

'New Guidelines for Peaceful Times' at Spooky Action freshens an old interrogation model.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:42pm on October 15, 2018☆⚑

History meets mystery in Arlitia Jones's slightly spooky drama 'Summerland' by Nelson Pressley

The Washington Stage Guild production, in the intimate Undercroft Theatre, jolts your senses.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:04pm on October 5, 2018☆⚑

A Greek-set 'Comedy of Errors' adds songs to the slapstick by Nelson Pressley

'Camelot' director Alan Paul tries his hand at Shakespeare's early farce.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:06pm on October 2, 2018☆⚑

The British political comedy 'Labour of Love' translates well in its U.S. debut by Nelson Pressley

The terrain looks familiar in a rom-com that goes from Blair to Brexit.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:54pm on October 1, 2018☆⚑

How are Washington theaters doing when it comes to producing plays by women? by Nelson Pressley

Four of 10 works this season are by female playwrights. That's better than ever, but parity should be the goal.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:06am on September 28, 2018☆⚑

The moralizing 1946 comedy 'Born Yesterday' is not dead yet by Nelson Pressley

As the show on democratic principles opens at Ford's Theatre, good luck leaving politics at the door.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:42pm on September 27, 2018☆⚑

The funny hit play 'Labour of Love' takes British party politics seriously by Nelson Pressley

The London smash by James Graham is making its U.S. debut at Olney Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:36am on September 27, 2018☆⚑

John Strand's political comedy 'Lincolnesque' returns to Keegan Theatre by Nelson Pressley

An earlier look at angry speech from the author of "The Originalist."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:48pm on September 26, 2018☆⚑

Motherhood isn't all it's cracked up to be in 'Pramkicker' by Nelson Pressley

Sadie Hasler's bruising comedy takes an irreverent point of view.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:06pm on September 19, 2018☆⚑

Putin for laughs and a random shooting for tears in two topical shows by Nelson Pressley

The Putin piece is absurd, while a mass violence incident sends a playwright toward ancient Greek models.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:18pm on September 18, 2018☆⚑

'Dear Evan Hansen' writer Levenson's new epic probes Jewish identity by Nelson Pressley

Middle East politics and deep secrets strain a D.C. family.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:48pm on September 17, 2018☆⚑

'Turn Me Loose' pays homage to Dick Gregory by Nelson Pressley

Arena Stage revives the late comic's style.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:04pm on September 16, 2018☆⚑

I've been covering D.C. theater for roughly 20 years. Here's why Signature is my favorite. by Nelson Pressley

Shirlington troupe gets extra points for being user-friendly and producing musicals better than the rest.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:32am on September 13, 2018☆⚑

Never been to the Shakespeare Theatre? This is the season you can't miss. by Nelson Pressley

Retiring artistic director Michael Kahn is going big, then going home, with "Inspector Calls" and "The Oresteia," among others.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:32am on September 13, 2018☆⚑

A beached 'South Pacific' " and what is Trump doing in 'Sweeney Todd'? by Nelson Pressley

How not to handle musical masterpieces.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:18pm on September 9, 2018☆⚑

Hotshot teacher-writer Paula Vogel is again at the head of the class by Nelson Pressley

Thanks, Broadway: The Pulitzer Prize winner's stock rises at age 66.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:42pm on September 6, 2018☆⚑

Shush! 'Small Mouth Sounds' views people at a silent retreat by Nelson Pressley

Just say om.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:42pm on September 6, 2018☆⚑