Say the name Audra McDonald in certain circles, i.e., in the presence of almost anyone who's ever seen her or heard her sing, and you can watch a genuine twinkle appear in the eye, a silly g…
Yesterday, Denise Martin, a Longwood/Theatre Technician for many years, and a dear friend to VTA (Virginia Theatre Association), went missing. Denise worked for VTA at the conference for the…
1. ‘Dancing in My Cockroach Killers' at Gala Hispanic Theatre. “…the cast, in a swirling, fervent recitation/celebration of Puerto Ricans and their culture, deliver a knock-…
After opening approximately three years ago on Broadway (after a run at The Public) and winning countless awards, including a Pulitzer Prize and 11 Tonys in 2016, are there any more praises …
“Love is always better.” This line takes many meanings in the musical adaptation of the iconic film, “The Bridges of Madison County,” now playing through June 24th at…
You don’t have to go to Piccadilly or Leicester Square for a rousing evening of dynamic entertainment in a classic British style; you can find it just around the corner in Kensington, …
When you see this show, see it without the expectations of a typical story arc. Experiencing it fully in the here and now is a wonderful jolt of adrenaline and brio. …the cast, in a swirli…
Episode 2 of "MD Theatre Guide with Mark Beachy" features an Interview with Mark Scharf and Ann Turiano, A Monologue Moment with Mark Aaron, and A Musical Moment with Mickey Cashman. Also…
Mclean, VA, June 11, 2018 – The Cappies recognize and celebrate high school theatre and journalism. The 402 student critics from 60 member schools in the National Capitol Area Cappies …
Susan G. Kramer is the Producing Artistic Director of Howard Community College's critically acclaimed Arts Collective. Susan is currently directing “Making Advances: Revealing S…
Stillpointe Theatre kicked off their annual fund-raising gala at a quirkily perfect locale, Wishbone Reserve, with a theme that was right up their distinctive alley. Â Dubbing the gala Wig…
Round House Theatre is currently offering the regional premiere of "The Legend of Georgia McBride" by playwright Matthew Lopez, which I attended on Monday, June 11, 2018. Featuring a small c…
Each year, Annapolis Shakespeare Company produces a show in the outdoor courtyard of Reynolds Tavern. This year's production is the very fun and very funny, “The Miser” (directed…
An instant Disney classic, “The Little Mermaid” animated film has captivated audiences for almost 30 years. However, transitioning from a charming cartoon with witty banter to a …
1.  “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity” at Cohesion Theatre. “…Cohesion Theatre and MACE's character shows what's underneath all of the lights, videos and sounds…
A story that begins with a shipwreck might not seem like sunny, summer fare, but Avant Bard's exciting new production of William Shakespeare's "The Tempest," directed by Tom Prewitt, is a lu…
Funny, affecting, and thought-provoking, “Trayf” tells the story of two young Chabad-Lubavitcher Jewish men, one committed to the orthodox lifestyle, the other, drawn to a life i…
Charlotte Salomon (Caroline Preziosi) was an artist from a well-off family living in Berlin through the rise of the Third Reich. Her family was Jewish. Less than a year before being captured…
From the beginning of time, music has been used to portray the emotions of the human spirit. It has captured experiences, transported us to other worlds, and triggered emotional reactions fr…
Woolly Mammoth kicks off Pride month enthusiastically with its splendid new production of “Botticelli in the Fire,” a celebratory mix of the sacred and profane that is sure to pl…
"How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" at the John F. Kennedy Center is a delightful, high-energy production that can hardly be described as "semi-staged." A fabulous cast and fi…
In Bob Bartlett's languid “Swimming With Whales,” now playing at 1st Stage, one gets the sense that death is the sixth character on that stage. We have three adults, one 15-year-…
"The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity," written by Kristoffer Diaz and directed by Daniel Douek takes to the mat at Cohesion Theatre. The first few minutes are pumped full of testosterone an…
Episode 1 of “MD Theatre Guide with Mark Beachy” features an Interview with Toby Orenstein from Toby’s Dinner Theatre, A Monologue Moment with Valerie Dowdle, and A Musical…
Carl Williams is currently playing the role of Coalhouse Walker Jr. in “Ragtime: The Musical” at 2nd Star Productions, now playing through June 30, 2018. Carl Williams is a Mu…