'Moonlight' writer McCraney's writing still glows in 'The Brothers Size' by Nelson Pressley

1st Stage revisits one of the MacArthur "genius" grant winner's early triumphs.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:48pm on February 4, 2019☆⚑

This may be the funniest Super Bowl commercial. But it won't make it to the game. by Peter Marks

Live from a New York stage " it was "Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:03pm on February 3, 2019☆⚑

With Amazon arrival, D.C.'s booming real estate market will get only tighter. Will small theaters be pushed out? by Nelson Pressley

Facing the loss of its Crystal City venue to the retail giant, Synetic Theater searches for an affordable space.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:54pm on February 3, 2019☆⚑

The bride is a Harry Potter fanatic, and the groom loves her for it. Of course they had a wizard wedding. by Winyan Soo Hoo

When she married Travis Griffin, Meghan Kotlanger fulfilled her dream of a Hogwarts-inspired celebration.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:24pm on February 1, 2019☆⚑

Alexander Hamilton had his life turned into a musical. Now, John Quincy Adams gets his turn, in a new play. by Peter Marks

"JQA," Aaron Posner's "work of historical fiction," will debut in March at Arena Stage.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:24pm on February 1, 2019☆⚑

Signature's 'Ain't Misbehavin' ' takes its time heating up by Nelson Pressley

This revival of the Fats Waller show is disjointed.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:06pm on January 31, 2019☆⚑

'A little chaotic and scary': Behind the scenes as the Kennedy Center's 'Music Man' comes together in two weeks by Nelson Pressley

This semi-staged version features cast members that might be holding scripts but loses none of the Broadway talent.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:48am on January 31, 2019☆⚑

Books for tweens and teens that we can't wait to see on the big screen this year by Regan McMahon

With classics like Call of the Wild and Little Women and recent teen romances like The Sun Is Also a Star and Five Feet Apart headed to theaters, this year's batch of books-turned-movies has…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:42am on January 31, 2019☆⚑

How J.K. Rowling's endless updates to Harry Potter became a meme by Abby Ohlheiser

The author keeps tinkering with the Wizarding World. Fans and critics have found a new way to poke fun at her for it.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:24pm on January 30, 2019☆⚑

American Ballet Theatre's 'Harlequinade' isn't anything exciting, but it sure is colorful by Celia Wren

The funny yet garden-variety work is at the Kennedy Center through Feb. 3.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:36pm on January 30, 2019☆⚑

Extremism rules 'Submission,' but soul swings 'Three Sistahs' by Nelson Pressley

Two shows in black and white.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:12pm on January 29, 2019☆⚑

'Rent' and I, we've been going together for 23 years. And not even 'Rent Live' could break us up. by Peter Marks

Fox production of Pulitzer and Tony-winning musical reminded me of where my heart still lies.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:18pm on January 28, 2019☆⚑

Is Vladimir Putin box-office poison? In a new play, he's certainly toxic enough. by Peter Marks

"Kleptocracy" at Arena Stage portrays the Russian president's battle with an oligarch.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:04pm on January 28, 2019☆⚑

Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano go at it hard in 'True West.' But the fight ultimately fizzles. by Peter Marks

Sam Shepard's sharp-edged comedy is being revived on Broadway.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:48pm on January 24, 2019☆⚑

Government shutdown aside, Ford's Theatre stays open and percolates with a multiethnic 'Twelve Angry Men' by Peter Marks

The shouting matches of Reginald Rose's 1950s play now occur across racial lines.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:48pm on January 24, 2019☆⚑

Jessica Swale's historical comedy aims to restore Nell Gwynn's luster

The 17th-century actress " and yes, a royal mistress " got a bad rap.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:42pm on January 24, 2019☆⚑

Audra McDonald heading back to Broadway to star in romance by Mark Kennedy

Six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald is heading back to Broadway to be a waitress " but not in "Waitress."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:42pm on January 23, 2019☆⚑

Paula Vogel's AIDS-era 'Baltimore Waltz' sings a slightly different tune by Nelson Pressley

The memorializing play is still personal and political in Keegan Theatre revival.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:24pm on January 23, 2019☆⚑

The familial irritation in 'Gulf View Drive' is likely to strike a chord with every viewer by Celia Wren

Another play about beleaguered lovers is Pointless Theatre's new offering, "Visions of Love."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:04pm on January 22, 2019☆⚑

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez isn't impressed with Aaron Sorkin's advice to 'stop acting like young people' by Emily Heil

The "West Wing" creator said the "new crop" of Dems "now need to stop acting like young people."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:32pm on January 21, 2019☆⚑

The comic 'Admissions' tests white privilege and getting into college by Nelson Pressley

More dyspeptic social laughs from the writer of "Bad Jews."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:54pm on January 21, 2019☆⚑

The kids steal the show in 'School of Rock' at the National Theatre by Nelson Pressley

Genuinely catchy numbers keep Andrew Lloyd Webber musical rocking.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:32pm on January 18, 2019☆⚑

Washington theaters shine a spotlight on Vladimir Putin by Nelson Pressley

The Russian president as a trending topic in the American imagination.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:42am on January 18, 2019☆⚑

How Trayvon Martin inspired a racially divided 'Twelve Angry Men' at Ford's by Nelson Pressley

"I wanted that six-to-six moment," says director Sheldon Epps.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:48pm on January 17, 2019☆⚑

Are you up for a 10-minute play in which your arm is inked? by Peter Marks

'As Far as My Fingertips Take Me" asks you to offer up your arm " and your heart.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:42pm on January 16, 2019☆⚑