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The pacing, dialogue, and structure all suffer from a lack of subtlety.
How the accomplished DC theater artist " a gay Venezuelan immigrant " shifted from scripted theater to devised, then from live performance to film.
You don't have to be a die-hard Jimmy Buffett fan to enjoy yourself at this tropical party of a show.
Broadway Center Stage returns with Andrew Lloyd Webber's soaring epic, and Stephanie J. Block is a revelation as Norma Desmond.
And this earnest performance by one of the country's oldest community theater groups begs for a post-show conversation about it.
The Acting Company's touring production of the classic was a breath of fresh air.
After a sold-out premiere engagement in the Fall of 2022, The Village! A Disco Daydream, by writer and performer Nora Burns, has returned to Dixon Place by popular demand for an encore four-…
While their homeland is fighting for its survival, these dancers rallied to create a unified company in just months, and that sense of urgency is palpable.
A poetic contemplation on the glories and sufferings of human life as presented on Broadway over the last century.
If you want to revisit the mood, music, and moves of the disco era, 54 Below has the perfect flashback for you on the first Wednesday of every month, for two shows per night, with its popula…
An evening of song, dance, and creative energy about the power of women.
Season kicks off in February with Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' and Sarah Ruhl's 'Eurydice,' performed in repertory with a stellar cast of ASC veterans and newcomers.
The DC native shot to Broadway stardom in 'West Side Story.'
Stars of the stage and screen turned out at Sardi's iconic restaurant in the Broadway theater district to commemorate the 81st birthday of veteran motion picture, television, and Broadway pr…
An almost hypnotic humanizing of the melancholic and existentially bleak masterpiece.
The show is at its best when the characters are simply acting out Austen's text.
'On Your Feet!' at GALA Hispanic Theatre and 'The Color Purple' at Signature Theatre lead with most nominations. Award ceremony will be May 22 at the Anthem.
New play with music sings of the musician who trained and mentored young artists and formed the first African American opera company in the United States.
These designers, directors, and playwrights made an indelible impression on our writers this year. Did we overlook a favorite of yours? Let us know in a comment!
An explosive contest between a creative nonfiction writer and a zealous fact-checker at a time when fabrication is politics as usual.
A delightful production of playwright David Mamet's answer to the timeworn question: what do women want?
In a vivid photo essay, Ezinne Elele chronicles an arts envoy's experience devising and touring a play about Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility.
George Mason University School of Theater's Guest Artist Series features LGBTQ+ theater-makers who are leading practices around anti-racism and inclusion in theatrical spaces.
Charly Evon Simpson's poignant drama about family, forgiveness, and healing will stay with you for a long time.
Broadway talent, exhilarating energy, powerhouse performances, and enthusiastic cheers filled the house at 54 Below with the spectacular one-night-only world premiere of The Girl Band Projec…
