'Next to Normal' is back. It's still a glorious, heartbreaking experience. by Peter Marks

Rachel Bay Jones and Brandon Victor Dixon lead a thrilling Kennedy Center revival.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:12pm on January 31, 2020☆⚑

Beware. This stylish 'Medea' adaptation offers no escape, for Rose Byrne or for you. by Peter Marks

Director Simon Stone revisits the classic tale of a woman bent on revenge, co-starring Bobby Cannavale.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:12pm on January 30, 2020☆⚑

A Palestinian play comes to the Kennedy Center, offering a comedic olive branch by Peter Marks

'Grey Rock,' by a Palestinian Jewish writer-director, is on a unique U.S. tour.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:48pm on January 29, 2020☆⚑

A theater highlight for D.C.: James Baldwin's rarely seen 'Amen Corner' by Peter Marks

Shakespeare Theatre Company is staging its idea of a modern classic.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:36am on January 28, 2020☆⚑

In 'A Thousand Splendid Suns,' a searing indictment of the Taliban's treatment of women by Peter Marks

Arena Stage brings to Washington a powerful play based on Khaled Hosseini's novel.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:24pm on January 27, 2020☆⚑

Tried and true formulas work in 'A Soldier's Play' and 'Grand Horizons' by Peter Marks

Two new Broadway productions make the most of familiar plots and patterns.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:54pm on January 23, 2020☆⚑

'The Merry Wives of Windsor' as a sitcom? Call it 'The Bardy Bunch.' by Peter Marks

Folger Theatre has a funny idea in mind. On this occasion, it falls flat.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:54pm on January 21, 2020☆⚑

Dominique Morisseau's 'Pipeline' looks at a troubled young man, and who failed him by Peter Marks

The play by the librettist of the musical "Ain't Too Proud" is the latest Studio Theatre offering.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:48pm on January 20, 2020☆⚑

Laura Linney, going it alone on Broadway as both a mother and her estranged daughter by Peter Marks

"My Name Is Lucy Barton," based on Elizabeth Strout's novel, has its official New York opening.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:18pm on January 15, 2020☆⚑

'My Fair Lady' at the Kennedy Center is sheer melodious pleasure by Peter Marks

The touring production matches the splendid Broadway version.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:33pm on December 22, 2019☆⚑

Shereen Ahmed dreamed of playing Eliza Doolittle, not Princess Jasmine. Her wish came true. by Peter Marks

The actress blazes a trail in the national tour of "My Fair Lady" premiering at the Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:48am on December 21, 2019☆⚑

It's been 18 years since 9/11, but 'Come From Away' will still bring you to tears by Peter Marks

The irresistible musical returns to D.C. amid its triumphant Broadway run.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:33pm on December 12, 2019☆⚑

This charming new version of J.M. Barrie's timeless play is all about girl power by Peter Marks

Wendy dreams big in Shakespeare Theatre's "Peter Pan and Wendy."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:24pm on December 11, 2019☆⚑

'Woman in Black' wants to scare you the old-fashioned way by Peter Marks

A London warhorse trots into Washington at an unsurprising pace, aiming to give you goose bumps.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:48pm on December 10, 2019☆⚑

Out of dozens and dozens of plays and musicals, these deserved the hottest spotlight by Peter Marks

The slate included "Fairview," "Lehman Trilogy," "A Chorus Line" " and a new musical in the Shenandoah Valley.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:42am on December 10, 2019☆⚑

'Greater Clements' is the best new play of the year by Peter Marks

Playwright Samuel D. Hunter and actress Judith Ivey collaborate on a deeply felt drama.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:06pm on December 9, 2019☆⚑

Kennedy Center Honors: It's a boogie wonderland by Peter Marks

The 42nd annual ceremony, to be televised Dec. 15, recognizes Earth, Wind & Fire, "Sesame Street," Linda Ronstadt, Sally Field and Michael Tilson Thomas.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:24am on December 9, 2019☆⚑

You oughta know this about 'Jagged Little Pill': It's hard to swallow as a Broadway musical. by Peter Marks

Alanis Morissette's breakthrough 1995 album breaks no new ground as theater.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:24pm on December 5, 2019☆⚑

Now hear this! Playwrights are making theater for the ears. Yes, that's a thing. by Peter Marks

Audible produces plays designed to be listened to on its digital platform and maybe also seen off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:24pm on November 26, 2019☆⚑

'The Inheritance' is epic in length, but not always in satisfaction by Peter Marks

Matthew Lopez's two-part gay drama has its official Broadway opening.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:24pm on November 17, 2019☆⚑

'Newsies' has legs. It's the other parts that still need work. by Peter Marks

Arena Stage digs into the Disney catalogue for the first time with a well-danced version of the 1992 movie musical.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:03pm on November 15, 2019☆⚑

In 'Mockingbird,' a deaf actor finally gets his wish: Not to be defined solely by deafness by Peter Marks

The acclaimed Russell Harvard joins the cast of a hit Broadway play " in a pair of hearing roles.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:06am on November 14, 2019☆⚑

'White Pearl' is an amusing take on the beauty business. But watch out " things get ugly. by Peter Marks

Studio Theatre stages the U.S. premiere of Anchuli Felicia King's comedy.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:12pm on November 13, 2019☆⚑

'Amadeus' at the Folger will be music to your ears by Peter Marks

Peter Shaffer's massive play is fully realized in Richard Clifford's production.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:33pm on November 12, 2019☆⚑

As rock-star portrayals go, it doesn't get any better than Adrienne Warren as Tina Turner by Peter Marks

The new jukebox musical "Tina" has its official opening at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:12pm on November 7, 2019☆⚑