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It's one big fiesta the moment the first beat hits in "On Your Feet!," the smash musical that follows the incredible story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan and their massive success with the Mia…
1. “The Tempest” at Baltimore Shakespeare Factory. “Through their creative and unique approach to storytelling, BSF manages to present "The Tempest" in a way that is …
At the end of this clever, engaging play by Thorton Wilder (Pulitzer Prize, 1943), I was left wondering if this had been the genesis of the idea for Dr. Who. While there is no proof of this,…
Actor Ashley Austin Morris and costume designer Linda Cho are the true stars of "The Way of the World," Theresa Rebeck's new comedy of the indiscreet, charmless One Percent currently running…
"45 Plays for 45 Presidents" is a rough, vital, essential work of theatre, currently being expertly performed by a perfectly selected cast at NextStop Theatre Company. The show — actua…
In 2015, Washington DC's theatre community came together to form the Women's Theater Voices Festival, a festival of plays composed by female playwrights. Three years and a ton of hard work l…
Watching "Seussical Jr." at Spotlight Musical Theatre sent me into the not-too-distant past to my own days of educational theatre programs. As a child, there's nothing more enriching and exh…
Thursday night at the Kennedy Center, theater-goers arrived, abuzz with anticipation to see Stephen Karam's award-winning play, "The Humans." A fairly new addition to the theater cata…
CANCER… Did you cringe when you saw the word? Did you hold your breath slightly or consider reading something else for a minute? You know, I’m not even sure if there's a scarier word…
Baltimore Shakespeare Factory (BSF) is a theatre company like no other. As one of the cast members, Sian Edwards, announced before the show, BSF follows a few conventions in their performanc…
If you had gone into Irish mezzo-soprano Tara Erraught's recital at the Kennedy Center on Jan. 9 expecting a series of music from her homeland, you would have been sorely mistaken — Er…
As there is no shortage of talent in Washington, DC, the Mosaic Theatre Company has elected to promote and support local artists in addition to continuing the conversation about subject matt…
After graduating from Towson University in 2014, aspiring professional ballerina Margaret "Maggie"Â Kudirka earned a spot in the Joffrey Ballet Concert Group (JCG), a touring company of st…
The Think Tank was live and in effect in the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall for the Pulse concert series last night, and they gave us a night to remember. The Pulse concert series is …
Johnny Fox passed away on December 17, 2017 at the age of 64 of liver cancer.   Most notably, Johnny Fox was a well-respected American professional sword swallower and sleight of…
“The Reluctant Dragon” isn't a new story"in fact, it dates back to the late 1800s"but the Montgomery Playhouse's production of the same name certainly adds a modern twist to the …
Ann Mainolfi passed away on December 31, 2017 at the age of 84. Most notably, Mrs. Mainolfi was the President of the Vagabond Players for 15 years. Besides directing and performing i…
What happens when a man's faith is tested in a fast-changing world? This is the quandary that modest milkman Tevye faces as he wrestles with both his Orthodox beliefs and the outside factors…
It’s got rhythm, it’s got music, it’s got dancing; who could ask for anything more! Post World War II Paris and some serious dance moves are on display in the highly enjoya…
Review submitted Anja Prien of Northwood High School Academy. C-R-E-P-E-S-C-U-L-E? Correct. Students from Putnam County have been preparing for the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,…
Review submitted by Melanie Staszewski of Poolesville High School. In the world of “The Addams Family,” misery is wonderful, torture is enjoyed, and death and suffering are th…
The beautiful and historic Mansion at Strathmore was the destination for a delightful evening of Celtic music, courtesy of the dynamic musical trio Skylark. They engaged the crowd with a myr…
Originally conceived as a commemoration to the birth [and resurrection] of Jesus Christ, Handel's "Messiah" has become a Christmas-time staple. Masterfully written in approximately four week…
The June Rebellion of 1832 lasted all of two days, a short-lived revolution in Paris that had little lasting effect on the world of French politics. Its cultural impact has been much farther…
The greater Washington DC area has been blessed with two of the foremost musicians in the genre of world music. Seth Kibel is the region's premier woodwind specialist while Tom Teasley has t…
