A plot twist squanders 'Tear You Apart's' outsider insights by Peter Marks

Studio Theatre unveils the world premiere of Morgan Gould's comedy.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:06pm on February 6, 2017☆⚑

What do we do in the time of Trump? The theater community is trying to figure out the answer. by Peter Marks

Theaters are grappling with how to respond to the controversies stirred by the Trump administration

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:54pm on February 5, 2017☆⚑

It's a Nova Y. Payton sweep in 'Caroline, or Change' by Peter Marks

Round House Theatre revives the powerful musical by Tony Kushner and Jeanine Tesori.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:18pm on February 5, 2017☆⚑

From Bechdel to Chekhov, literary stars inspire this spring's D.C. theater choices by Peter Marks

Winner of five Tonys, delightful and sad musical memoir 'Fun Home' comes to the National.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:06am on February 3, 2017☆⚑

A scintillating 'Virginia Woolf' with a scalding Holly Twyford by Peter Marks

Ford's Theatre, aided by director Aaron Posner, gets a big one right.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:06pm on January 31, 2017☆⚑

Marsha Mason, still putting the pedal to the metal by Peter Marks

The "Goodbye Girl" star has tackled Hollywood, auto racing and a Lillian Hellman drama.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:06pm on January 27, 2017☆⚑

Broadway voices rise, not in anger, but in "hope" by Peter Marks

Stars turn out for a New York concert that proves a rousing counterpoint to Inauguration Day in Washington

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:12pm on January 20, 2017☆⚑

At a pivotal political moment, Roe v. Wade unfolds again, this time on stage by Peter Marks

"Roe" tells the story of one of the most contentious Supreme Court rulings of modern times.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:36pm on January 19, 2017☆⚑

In London, Harry Potter embraces his loyal fans by Peter Marks

REVIEW|| "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," which comes to Broadway next year, slakes the thirst of any Potter-holic.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:42pm on January 18, 2017☆⚑

Seeing 2016 election insecurities through the eyes of one family by Peter Marks

Richard Nelson, playwright-director of "The Gabriels," talks about the creation of his trilogy.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:48am on January 13, 2017☆⚑

A pale 'Copenhagen' at Theater J by Peter Marks

Revival of Michael Frayn's Tony-winning play lacks a powerful sense of intrigue.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:54pm on January 12, 2017☆⚑

Is following Emily Post the path to a better world? by Peter Marks

"Charm" details the efforts of a trailblazer to bring more civility to inner-city life.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:06pm on January 11, 2017☆⚑

For sheer tedium, there's no time like 'The Present' by Peter Marks

REVIEW || Not even the great Cate can salvage this turgid evening.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:06pm on January 9, 2017☆⚑

Voices raised ebulliently, passengers of 'Titanic' head for the deep by Peter Marks

Signature Theatre stages a melodic though dramatically challenged Tony winner.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:12pm on December 20, 2016☆⚑

Letting the full force of August Wilson's talent in, through 'Fences' by Peter Marks

Denzel Washington directs the movie version, with much of the Broadway cast intact.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:36am on December 16, 2016☆⚑

Daniel Craig and David Oyelowo collide in a primally supercharged 'Othello' by Peter Marks

In Sam Gold's harrowing production, the actors captivatingly show off their stage muscle.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:48pm on December 12, 2016☆⚑

Once upon a time, there was a fairy tale musical for grown-ups... by Peter Marks

"Into the Woods" is back, in a charmingly stripped-down version at the Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:18pm on December 11, 2016☆⚑

Sutton Foster, dancing on the edge by Peter Marks

The two-time Tony Award winner has been eager to play more complicated characters.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:42am on December 9, 2016☆⚑

'Dear Evan Hansen': On Broadway, and on the money. by Peter Marks

|| REVIEW The musical birthed at Arena Stage officially opens at the Music Box Theatre

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:06am on December 5, 2016☆⚑

Washington is in line for a huge shipment of political theater by Peter Marks

Arena Stage set to be staging ground for "Power Plays."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:24pm on November 29, 2016☆⚑

What does it mean to be Christian? A play at a Jewish theater explores it. by Peter Marks

Lucas Hnath's play gets its regional premiere at Theater J.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:42pm on November 24, 2016☆⚑

Give them a hand! Musicals stage a comeback. by Peter Marks

Across TV and movie screens and stages, stars are lining up to sing and dance.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:36am on November 23, 2016☆⚑

The 1955 play topical as ever: 'View From the Bridge' revival storms into D.C. by Peter Marks

Ivo van Hove brings his Tony-winning revival of Arthur Miller's masterwork to the Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:02pm on November 22, 2016☆⚑

How quickly can a Tony winning playwright respond to the presidential election? This fast. by Peter Marks

"Union Square Incident" is a cautionary tale about the beginnings of a police state

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:02am on November 21, 2016☆⚑

The Trump-'Hamilton' controversy shows why live theater still matters by Peter Marks

Theater makers of all ages should reflect on what the squabble over Vice President-elect Mike Pence's attendance has awakened.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:31pm on November 20, 2016☆⚑