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The future shines bright for the class of 2026. By DERYL DAVIS
The staged reading offered poignant and engaging theater, and impressive performances showcased the play’s enormous potential. By AILEEN JOHNSON
This new musical seems destined to leap from sold-out staged readings to full production. By HANNAH ESTIFANOS
The delightfully inventive show is full of physical comedy, music, puppetry, dance, and striking visual imagery that lingers in the mind. By DERYL DAVIS
At its best, the play is a tender and beautiful meditation on the ways women inherit family, history, and loss, but emotional momentum stalls in exposition. By NICOLE HERTVIK
Rex Daugherty’s personal musical narrative brings to mind the grit and conviction of Bruce Springsteen. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
Eight new plays by local artists showcase storytelling, collaboration, and talent. By JULIA TUCKER
The performers bring tremendous heart and personality to their characters — and you grow attached to them throughout the show. By JAKE C. SCHWARTZ
Aurin Squire’s laugh-out-loud play looks at the demise of journalism and the rise of fake news. By BOB ASHBY
A charming puppet show skewers a roster of social norms with razor-sharp humor and creative artistry. By KENNY NEAL
Each skit gets sillier than the last, so that by the end, it feels like a sleepover party of punch-drunk teenagers. By LAURIE SARA OLIVER
Baltimore’s best little playfest runs through July 26. Go and be surprised. By CYBELE POMEROY
This classic is always a special show, and this production has just the right combination of light and darkness to make it a great experience. By ANDREW WALKER WHITE
Mixing humor and heart, the performers hit every moment perfectly and sing with energy and passion. By CHARLES GREEN
An entertaining new work about the legendary comedy team Nichols and May, as well as an in-depth look at the discrimination women experience. By ARNOLD SALTZMAN
Theresa Cunningham delivers a gripping autobiographical journey through abuse, survival, and the search for healing. By NICOLE HERTVIK
An apartment sidewalk in New York serves as a microcosm of a troubled America. By BOB ASHBY
Yussef El Guindi’s play is a well-written, well-paced example of the thoughtful theater for which CATF is justly renowned. By BOB ASHBY
Kicking off District Fringe year two, the winner of the 2023 Capital Fringe Festival is a sure bet for a good time. By NICOLE HERTVIK
With Pay-What-You-Can offers, sensory-friendly performances, ASL interpretation, and more, local theaters are striving for inclusivity. By VALERIE J. MIKLES
The production is classic heartwarming family entertainment, with some edgier jokes and references. By MEGAN FRAEDRICH
The playwright takes us back to her teenage angst in the early aughts, and her music-cued storytelling cuts deep. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
The performers give every song energy and feeling and hit every comic and emotional moment spot on. By CHARLES GREEN
Playwright, director, and festival producer weigh in on one of the most anticipated shows in the 2026 Contemporary American Theatre Festival. By ARNOLD SALTZMAN
The musical returns to DC’s National Theatre, where it debuted eight years ago. A lot has changed. By JULIA TUCKER
