The DC premiere of Greg Kalleres' "Apropos of Nothing" at The Keegan Theatre may be just what this summer ordered in the nation's capital. Forget the politics, forget the chaos, forget every…
Two figures step onto a large plastic sheet spread across the stage floor. There's no dialogue, no set pieces"just sound effects, silence, and suggestion. Somehow, this becomes a train platf…
Daniel Maseda's impressive credentials were on full display in "'Be Good' with Paulette," a solo performance at the just-ended inaugural District Fringe Festival. Maseda is a local, but he s…
When you book a show at 10 p.m. on a Saturday, you expect something lively and entertaining to keep you from nodding off. "Matt & Lily Get Together" checks all the boxes as an enlighteni…
Caro Dubberly's "A Guide to Modern Possession" takes us musically and theatrically where I have yet to see many productions of its kind tread. The setup is unique, the songs are well-conceiv…
What a refreshing show to watch live on a hot summer day or evening! "Footloose" is filled with mostly young performers with plenty of talent and energy. Directed by Ian Coleman, it is based…
People don't often think about the ones behind the scenes of big-budget films"particularly not the stunt people who fight the fights, take the hits, and fall from bone-breaking heights day a…
We are thrilled to unveil our 2025"2026 season"a  collection of comedy, romance, and wit, all brought to life with VLOC's signature Victorian flair! This season we're back at the F.…
Most people have likely never heard of the condition known as Akathisia. The mother in Lisa Loomer's new play, "Side Effects May Include…" at the Contemporary American Theater Festival, wa…
No one talks about infertility, not really. Poignantly, actor, writer, and singer Riki Lindhome wiped away tears as she concluded her one-woman show about what she faced over the course of n…
The District Fringe Festival welcomes an inventive solo performance with "Prey Most Difficult," Corvin Kevlihan's retelling of the Irish legend of Oisin. With its spare staging and modern fl…
The history of abolitionism in the United States can be a difficult one to trace, not to mention writing a play about it. The intersection between abolition and women's suffrage is a particu…
"Shrek the Musical"Â is a rip-roaring, crowd-pleasing blast. The show, with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Tony winner for "Kimbery Akimbo") and music by Jeanne Tesori (Tony win…
What is Shakespeare without words? While you might think the notion absurd, that poetry is impossible without words, the Synetic Theater company has repeatedly shown audiences that pure move…
With the passing of Alan Berman, one of America's great lyricists, and with all the accolades and testimonials appearing in our news feeds about his work (especially with composer Michel LeG…
Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Yeoman of the Guard," though popular in England, may not be as familiar to American audiences. Chosen as this summer's annual presentation by the young Victorian …
"Kevin Kling: Unraveled" might just as well be titled "Kevin Kling: Unrivaled" as a more accurate reflection of the remarkably resilient Mr. Kling. His ability to thrive through adversity po…
"King John" is not a Shakespeare title that often inspires excitement. What has been described as Shakespeare's "most political play" is in danger of reading as boring and confusing to a mod…
"The Taming of the Shrew," one of Shakespeare's earliest plays, is not as one of the more common plays to see in any regional circuit. Its plot follows Petruchio (Michael Burgos) as he aims …
Choral performances will travel to communities across the DMV and beyond WASHINGTON (July 7, 2025) "The Choral Arts Society of Washington proudly unveils its upcoming season under the lea…
"Magdalene" is a conversation between the Apostle Peter (Julian Elijah Martinez) and the Apostle to the Apostles, Mary Magdalene (Sam Morales) that gives voice to the silenced Mary Magdalene…
From the final battle at Hogwarts to the "expelliarmus" spells, the phenomenon of Harry Potter is a marvel. Though the story made its way into the cultural zeitgeist nearly three decades ago…
"Much Ado About Nothing" is the latest delightful summer offering from Classic Theatre of Maryland in Annapolis. Written over 400 years ago, its messages, romantic dalliances, and intrigues …
Falls Church, VA " Creative Cauldron announces its 2025-26 Season " the first full season in its stunning new home at Broad & Washington. Featuring a dynamic mix of beloved favorites and…
Twin sisters Hilda and Helga like their preadolescent lives. They live in a clean, safe place, and though they have lost the parents they never knew, they are cared for by a kindly doctor an…