'Into the Woods' is one of Sondheim's most popular musicals. A delightful revival at Ford's Theatre reminds you why. by Peter Marks

Director Peter Flynn knows how to add playful luster to the witty fairy-tale show.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:00pm on March 20, 2019☆⚑

John Quincy Adams is the anti-Trump in the new play 'JQA' by Peter Marks

Arena Stage produces the world premiere of Aaron Posner's play, with four actors playing the same man.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:31pm on March 18, 2019☆⚑

On Broadway, I just saw my first 'Kiss Me, Kate.' It was worth the wait. by Peter Marks

Kelli O'Hara is luminous in this Roundabout Theatre Company revival of Cole Porter's musical.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:00pm on March 14, 2019☆⚑

Two new plays want us to think about power and art. You may be thinking about where to eat afterward. by Peter Marks

Neither "Queen of Basel" at Studio nor "Masterpieces . . ." at Signature achieves liftoff.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:49pm on March 13, 2019☆⚑

'Be More Chill' found an audience online. But in a Broadway theater, it lost me. by Peter Marks

Another teenage-angst musical opens, and it's a noisy slog.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:00pm on March 10, 2019☆⚑

What's it like behind the scenes at 'My Fair Lady'? We went backstage with Laura Benanti. by Peter Marks

The Broadway production, and its new lead, brim with life, onstage and off.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:30am on March 8, 2019☆⚑

The Michael Cohen hearing wasn't a hearing at all. It was cheap theatrics. by Peter Marks

A desultorily expanded version of "Twelve Angry Men" played out for hours on Capitol Hill.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:24pm on February 28, 2019☆⚑

Studio Theatre forces out its longtime acting school: 'We are leaving that space that we loved' by Peter Marks

"I can't say I'm happy about that," said Joy Zinoman, who will take the newly independent conservatory to a new location.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:36pm on February 15, 2019☆⚑

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Co. do it again. But this time, the hip-hop show is all for laughs. by Peter Marks

"Freestyle Love Supreme" rap improv is an up-to-the-minute, old-fashioned hoot.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:06pm on February 12, 2019☆⚑

Shakespeare Theatre's new head announces his first season, from 'Much Ado' to a James Baldwin play by Peter Marks

Plus "Timon of Athens," a new "Peter Pan," a Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play and more.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:04pm on February 12, 2019☆⚑

Trouble? Ya got none in the Kennedy Center's revival of 'The Music Man.' by Peter Marks

The latest musical-in-concert is Meredith Willson's 1957 melody-packed gem.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:03pm on February 8, 2019☆⚑

Oh, Nell, you deserved better! 'Nell Gwynn' is a disappointing new play at the Folger. by Peter Marks

Flabby yarn doesn't do the 16th-century stage legend justice.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:04pm on February 7, 2019☆⚑

This may be the funniest Super Bowl commercial. But it won't make it to the game. by Peter Marks

Live from a New York stage " it was "Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:03pm on February 3, 2019☆⚑

Alexander Hamilton had his life turned into a musical. Now, John Quincy Adams gets his turn, in a new play. by Peter Marks

"JQA," Aaron Posner's "work of historical fiction," will debut in March at Arena Stage.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:24pm on February 1, 2019☆⚑

'Rent' and I, we've been going together for 23 years. And not even 'Rent Live' could break us up. by Peter Marks

Fox production of Pulitzer and Tony-winning musical reminded me of where my heart still lies.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:18pm on January 28, 2019☆⚑

Is Vladimir Putin box-office poison? In a new play, he's certainly toxic enough. by Peter Marks

"Kleptocracy" at Arena Stage portrays the Russian president's battle with an oligarch.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:04pm on January 28, 2019☆⚑

Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano go at it hard in 'True West.' But the fight ultimately fizzles. by Peter Marks

Sam Shepard's sharp-edged comedy is being revived on Broadway.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:48pm on January 24, 2019☆⚑

Government shutdown aside, Ford's Theatre stays open and percolates with a multiethnic 'Twelve Angry Men' by Peter Marks

The shouting matches of Reginald Rose's 1950s play now occur across racial lines.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:48pm on January 24, 2019☆⚑

Are you up for a 10-minute play in which your arm is inked? by Peter Marks

'As Far as My Fingertips Take Me" asks you to offer up your arm " and your heart.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:42pm on January 16, 2019☆⚑

An emotional opening for 'Hamilton' in Puerto Rico " not just for Lin-Manuel Miranda but an island still reeling from a storm by Peter Marks

The hit musical comes ashore on a mission to spotlight a ravaged island's homegrown arts.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:24pm on January 12, 2019☆⚑

Can a 108-year-old opera " by Scott Joplin " be made to sing for today? by Peter Marks

"Treemonisha" is getting an ambitious overhaul by a Toronto theater company.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:54pm on January 5, 2019☆⚑

Feel like screaming? Head to the theater. by Peter Marks

This year on New York stages, cries against intolerance " and worse.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:24pm on December 28, 2018☆⚑

Why 'Girl From the North Country,' with Dylan songbook, is the best musical of 2018 by Peter Marks

The Public Theater production makes Bob Dylan's iconic songs its own.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:32pm on December 20, 2018☆⚑

Dispute over actors of color leads to 'All My Sons' director leaving Broadway revival by Peter Marks

Gregory Mosher is being replaced by Jack O'Brien for new production starring Annette Bening.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:36pm on December 18, 2018☆⚑

Broadway's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is here, and Jeff Daniels soars as Atticus Finch by Peter Marks

Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's indelible novel has its official opening at the Shubert Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:06pm on December 13, 2018☆⚑