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Foot tapping fun with some unforgettable deep belly laugh moments from this talented cast as "Sister Act” hit the stage at the Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre. You will remember the bl…
"Sometimes things are not black and white," as written by John Patrick Shanley in his provocative drama, “Doubt, A Parable.” But, what if the shades of gray involve a priest accu…
Immigration is central to America's identity, but so too is discrimination. With each wave of immigrants comes a new wave of intolerance, based on differences in language and culture. But wi…
“Les Indes Galantes” by Jean-Philippe Rameau is a classic example of ballet héroïque, an opera ballet featuring what was seen as exotic in 18th century Europe. This one c…
Deception and death loom large in "Richard III," William Shakespeare's thrilling historical drama artfully performed by the Annapolis Shakespeare Company (ASC). The edgy and stylish producti…
1. Richard III at Annapolis Shakespeare Company. By William Shakespeare Directed by Donald Hicken. May 19 – June 11 Friday 8pm Saturday 2pm & 8pm Sunday 3pm A dynamic, fast-p…
"I am the name of the sound and the sound of the name. I am the sign of the letter and the designation of the division." This quote pulled from "The Nag Hammadi" is the epigraph that sits be…
The world can sometimes be a difficult place, and we often use music to find meaning in it. This past Friday at the Strathmore Music Center, Broadway dynamo Audra McDonald took the packed ho…
Spotlighters Theatre is remaining true to form with its latest offering, “She Kills Monsters,” running weekends now through June 18th. Spots is well known for putting on well…
The Washington Ballet brought their triumphant 40th season to a close this past weekend with a collection of three ballets choreographed by Antony Tudor, Frederick Ashton and a world premier…
Vagabond Players ends their 101st season with an English comedy in three acts, "See How They Run," written by Phillip King and directed Tyrone Chapman. The title comes from a line in the nur…
When the Emperor Vespasian's son Titus criticized his father for placing a tax on Rome's toilets, Vespasian held up a gold coin and told him, "Money does not stink. And yet it comes from uri…
The 1975 hit musical “A Chorus Line” follows a bunch of dancers at an audition for an upcoming Broadway show. This is not your everyday audition though. Zach, the director, wants…
You really can't go home again. And maybe you shouldn't want to. That's what one of the characters finds in “Hir,” the Woolly Mammoth's fantastic new staging of Taylor Mac's kitc…
Fifty years after the start of the Occupation, power and privilege continue to rule the world. Instead of building relationships, we build walls, providing a false promise of security paid f…
“Strange, unusual blood, when man’s worst sin is, he does too much good! Who, then, dares to be half so kind again? This reflects that sad journey of the titular Timon, in the Fo…
1. Noises Off at Everyman Theatre. “You will never laugh so hard in your life or have so much fun at the theatre.” – Lynne Menefee. READ review. Synopsis: Everyman…
The Everyman Theatre is capping off one of the best seasons yet by bringing together its family of company members (with lovely plus one " Emily Kester in her Everyman debut) to presen…
One would not initially think that advanced Mathematics involving mind-numbingly complex formulas would be a 'prime' subject for riveting theatre. And then we are usually surprised at our cl…
It's no secret that orchestral music is cherished by many, and rightfully so! The intertwinement of a multitude of textures and timbres creates a lush soundscape that's hard not to love. Eve…
“To conquer death, you only have to die.” The last days of Jesus are set to music in Signature Theater’s innovative production of the iconic rock opera “Jesus Christ …
Washington is wealthy in terms of theatres, but sometimes one has to be wealthy to afford a ticket. Parlor Room Theater is a small professional company with the admirable goal of making grea…
Everybody loves a good drama, especially if it's someone else's. “Dear Friends”, the angst-ridden play by Reginald Rose, is one of those dramas that is chock-full of lofty ideas …
Music and film have shared an intersecting path for over a century, from the days of unscripted piano accompanying silent films to the modern practice of orchestral scores recorded to coa…
Aint no party like a  Psycho Beach Party, because Stillpointe Theatre’s production of "Psycho Beach Party” written by Charles Busch and directed by Courtney Busch, is highly e…
