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'The Prom' at the Kennedy Center is bursting with zeal but short on zazz by Thomas Floyd

The touring production of the Broadway musical suffers from comparisons to Ryan Murphy's starry Netflix adaptation.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:42pm on January 7, 2022

Tony Award royalty will turn out to celebrate '50 Years of Broadway at the Kennedy Center' by Peter Marks

Tony Award royalty will turn out in February to celebrate "50 Years of Broadway musicals at the Kennedy Center."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:33pm on January 5, 2022

Fortune Feimster got into comedy for laughs. She ended up finding connections. by Thomas Floyd

The confessional comic, in the D.C. area for two performances, never expected that her Netflix special 'Sweet & Salty' would resonate so deeply with audiences.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:18am on January 4, 2022

Military suicides are increasing. Theater of War is offering more than just a show of sympathy. by Peter Marks

Through performance and discussion, soldiers find new meaning in ancient Greek drama.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:54am on January 1, 2022

'The Lehman Trilogy' has been a critical standout on Broadway this fall. Its superb cast sheds light on how that happened. by Peter Marks

Simon Russell Beale, Adrian Lester and Adam Godley talk about the rigors and pleasures of more than three hours onstage every night.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:48am on December 24, 2021

Omicron could not come at a worse time for Broadway by Peter Marks

But a week of dispiriting theater closings is topped off by a rejuvenating visit to a sensational new musical, "Akimbo."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:24am on December 24, 2021

Sally Ann Howes, who was Truly Scrumptious in 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,' dies at 91 by Harrison Smith

She also received a Tony nomination for starring in a revival of the musical "Brigadoon."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:33pm on December 23, 2021

'Rent' alum Adam Pascal takes 'Pretty Woman: The Musical' on the road by Thomas Floyd

The ever-youthful actor talks about his latest 'big-boy' role, and other recent cameos.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:18am on December 23, 2021

Studio Theatre's 'Flight' soars by tackling big issues with miniature models by Thomas Floyd

The theatrical installation uses 230 scrolling dioramas to tell the story of two Afghan brothers on a harrowing journey to London.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:18pm on December 21, 2021

Britney Spears's songs are packed into a new storybook musical, but this kingdom needs more magic by Peter Marks

"Once Upon a One More Time," about fairy-tale princesses, has its world premiere at Shakespeare Theatre Company. While it lacks finesse, lead performer Briga Heelan brings out the show's pot…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:48pm on December 19, 2021

Kennedy Center cancels first 15 performances of 'Ain't Too Proud' because of covid outbreak among company by Peggy McGlone

The Broadway tour will begin shows Dec. 28 to give company members time to recover.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:03pm on December 15, 2021

At Studio Theatre, the plight of Afghan orphans comes alive in miniature dioramas by Celia Wren

Glasgow's Vox Motus brings its innovative and emotional storytelling to D.C.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:24am on December 15, 2021

A chorus of grateful singers gathers at Signature Theatre for an emotional Sondheim celebration by Peter Marks

The Arlington, Va., company honors the composer who put it on the musical-theater map.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:48pm on December 14, 2021

Broadway's 'Flying Over Sunset' comes in for a crash landing by Peter Marks

The new musical about celebrities in the 1950s taking LSD trips over its conceits.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:18pm on December 13, 2021

August Wilson's meandering 'Seven Guitars' at Arena Stage can feel like a slog by Peter Marks

"Seven Guitars" is the 1940s entry in Wilson's cycle of 20th-century plays, one for each decade.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:24pm on December 10, 2021

What's next for Britney Spears fans? A Shakespeare Theatre musical that may be headed to Broadway. by Peter Marks

"Once Upon a One More Time" has Broadway hopes and a Dec. 17 opening night at Washington's Shakespeare Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:42am on December 10, 2021

With 'West Side Story,' choreographer Justin Peck brought dance into the Spielberg universe by Sarah L. Kaufman

The former New York City Ballet dancer says that while working with Spielberg on the remake of the classic movie musical, he showed the director how movement is its own language.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:42am on December 10, 2021

It's a welcome return of 'Company' to Broadway -- with another Sondheim memory to savor by Peter Marks

Directed Marianne Elliott switches the genders of the musical's characters in this fine revival.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:54pm on December 9, 2021

The musical 'A Strange Loop' is boundary-pushing " even for Woolly Mammoth by Thomas Floyd

The adventurous D.C. theater, which isn't known for musicals, puts on Michael R. Jackson's Pulitzer-winning show.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:54am on December 9, 2021

Razzle takes on new dazzle in Broadway-ready 'A Strange Loop' by Peter Marks

Michael R. Jackson's Pulitzer Prize winner gets a vivacious tryout at Woolly Mammoth Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:12pm on December 6, 2021

Best of dance 2021: Paul Taylor live at the Kennedy Center, Ashwini Ramaswamy and Jacob Jonas's short films by Sarah L. Kaufman

Despite the covid confinement, dance artists found many ways to unleash their creativity.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:24am on December 6, 2021

Best of theater 2021: 'Come From Away' on the Mall, Macbeth in London and a streaming movie by Peter Marks

Even in a year of recovery, theater hit some high notes, onstage and on-screen.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:24am on December 6, 2021

Minus Robin Williams, 'Mrs. Doubtfire' is not quite herself by Peter Marks

A new musical version of the 1993 film comedy 'Mrs. Doubtfire' has its official Broadway opening

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:36pm on December 5, 2021

At the Kennedy Center, Michelle Dorrance's tappers pay homage to Ella Fitzgerald and Christmas by Sarah L. Kaufman

World premiere of 'An Ella'quent Holiday Swing' turns the Eisenhower Theater into a swinging jazz party.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:42pm on December 4, 2021

Antony Sher, chameleonlike star of the London stage, dies at 72 by Harrison Smith

The two-time Olivier winner was considered one of Britain's finest classical actors.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:18am on December 3, 2021
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