'The Hairy Ape' with Bobby Cannavale is a vision by Peter Marks

It's such an epic vision of the piece, the role of the "ape" could have gone to King Kong.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:42pm on March 31, 2017☆⚑

Sally Field, on Broadway and on a mission by Peter Marks

The two-time Oscar winner ignites her theater career in a revival of "The Glass Menagerie."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:24pm on March 31, 2017☆⚑

The remarkable 'Battlefield' speaks softly, and profoundly by Peter Marks

Peter Brook's return to "The Mahabharata" is at the Kennedy Center through April 2.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:06pm on March 30, 2017☆⚑

John Leguizamo provides a hilarious syllabus in off-Broadway's 'Latin History for Morons' by Peter Marks

The comic actor gives us all in lesson in funny business

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:48pm on March 27, 2017☆⚑

Blue-collar drama 'Sweat' marks the Broadway debut of Pulitzer-winning playwright Lynn Nottage by Peter Marks

After Arena Stage and Public Theater versions, Lynn Nottage's economic justice play officially opens on Broadway.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:42pm on March 26, 2017☆⚑

The world still comes to Washington's stage by Peter Marks

Cuban, Russian and Kuwaiti artists are featured in the Kennedy Center's "Spotlight on Directors."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:42pm on March 22, 2017☆⚑

The thaw between Cuba and America is real. For evidence, try this flamboyant play at the Kennedy Center. by Peter Marks

Cuba's Teatro El Publico makes its first Washington appearance with an absurdist vaudeville by Rogelio Orizondo/

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:42pm on March 22, 2017☆⚑

Sometimes, no sisters are better than 'Three' by Peter Marks

A twin bill of Chekhov and Aaron Posner at Studio Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:06pm on March 21, 2017☆⚑

On Broadway, a great play leveled and a lesser one elevated by Peter Marks

"The Price" percolates; "The Glass Menagerie" grates

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:02pm on March 16, 2017☆⚑

The showman must go on: Cameron Mackintosh reflects on his storied career by Peter Marks

The producer of megamusicals will receive Signature Theatre's Sondheim Award.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:36pm on March 16, 2017☆⚑

'Intelligence' at Arena Stage is a missed opportunity by Peter Marks

The play about the CIA, Valerie Plame and WMDs covers well-documented terrain.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:42pm on March 14, 2017☆⚑

'Come From Away' comes in for an exuberant Broadway landing by Peter Marks

REVIEW||The musical by Irene Sankoff and David Hein that played Ford's Theatre last year opens on Broadway.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:12pm on March 12, 2017☆⚑

Adam Pascal sings from Tim Rice's 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' 'Chess' and 'Aida' at Strathmore by Peter Marks

The Broadway vet ("Rent," "Cabaret") performs in a concert with Washington-area youth choruses.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:54am on March 10, 2017☆⚑

She does bad so good: Debra Monk in 'Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing' by Peter Marks

Signature Theatre unveils James Lapine's new play about a bizarre '60s singing sensation.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:42pm on March 9, 2017☆⚑

Who's making that racket? None other than Debra Monk, as Mrs. Miller. by Peter Marks

The veteran actress is starring at Signature Theatre as a tone-deaf '60s novelty singer.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:32pm on March 9, 2017☆⚑

'Sweeney Todd' is back " and feeding the audience pies, too by Peter Marks

REVIEW|| A "Sweeney Todd" al dente

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:24pm on March 8, 2017☆⚑

Round House Theatre is moving steadily up the ranks of D.C.-area's top theaters by Peter Marks

The Bethesda-based company offers up its most ambitious season yet.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:12pm on March 6, 2017☆⚑

Why 'Dear Evan Hansen' is climbing the Broadway box-office charts by Peter Marks

The popularity of the musical birthed at Arena Stage is surprising even its producer.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:18am on March 3, 2017☆⚑

How dry he's not: Hemingway, brought to the stage in lively fashion by Peter Marks

"The Select" by Elevator Repair Service dramatizes the great novel "The Sun Also Rises."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:48pm on February 28, 2017☆⚑

Yes, Jake Gyllenhaal can sing. You only have to see him in "Sunday in the Park With George" to know. by Peter Marks

The Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine Pulitzer-winning musical is revived in stirring fashion.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:54pm on February 23, 2017☆⚑

How will the Shakespeare show go on without Kahn? by Peter Marks

The future is rife with artistic challenges for Shakespeare Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:12pm on February 17, 2017☆⚑

Is there a crown in Charles's future? 'King Charles III' looks into the crystal ball. by Peter Marks

Shakespeare Theatre Company co-produces Mike Bartlett's Broadway play.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:12pm on February 16, 2017☆⚑

The white gloves come off in the creaky and yet timely 'Watch on the Rhine' by Peter Marks

Lillian Hellman's anti-Nazi drama tops off Arena Stage's exploration of the playwright.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:06pm on February 13, 2017☆⚑

With one look, Glenn Close brings down the house in 'Sunset Boulevard' by Peter Marks

REVIEW | Close returns to Broadway as Norma Desmond, 23 years after originating the role in New York.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:42pm on February 9, 2017☆⚑

Hands down, 'Baby Screams Miracle' is the windiest show in town by Peter Marks

Woolly Mammoth Theatre unveils Clare Barron's tragicomic disaster play

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:42pm on February 7, 2017☆⚑