You'll be happy you gave yourself a night off to watch Billy Elliot soar again by Peter Marks

Signature Theatre revives a Tony-winning musical version of the hit 2000 movie.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:06pm on November 8, 2018☆⚑

Snoop Dogg is just cruising around Washington, singing and smoking by Emily Heil

The rapper, in town for shows at the Warner Theater this weekend, has been making the rounds.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:04pm on November 7, 2018☆⚑

John Legend, Busy Philipps and other celebrities have feels and hot takes about the midterms by Emily Heil

So many hot takes.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:54pm on November 7, 2018☆⚑

Trial for acclaimed theater director opens in Russia by Associated Press

The fraud trial of arguably Russia's best-known contemporary theater and film director has opened in Moscow

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:06am on November 7, 2018☆⚑

Actor's performance only highlight of 'Things That Are Round' by Celia Wren

Quirky dialogue, narrative never evolve.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:48pm on November 6, 2018☆⚑

Ariana Grande's 'Thank u, next' is the latest breakup song to preach the importance of self-love by Lisa Bonos

How do you get over a breakup? First, you have to love yourself, pop stars say.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:48pm on November 5, 2018☆⚑

The new 'Beetlejuice' musical is overcaffeinated, overstuffed and virtually charmless by Peter Marks

The show, in a pre-Broadway engagement, officially opens at the National Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:18pm on November 4, 2018☆⚑

Pete Davidson wishes Ariana Grande the best on SNL while she releases song thanking him by Travis M. Andrews

The Davidson/Grande story may have finally reached its end.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:54am on November 4, 2018☆⚑

If you've seen one princess fairy tale, you know what to expect with 'Anastasia' by Nelson Pressley

Yarn expands from animated film to song and dance.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:54pm on November 2, 2018☆⚑

SNL seems ready to address the Pete Davidson-Ariana Grande split by Bethonie Butler

In a promo for the show's upcoming episode, Davidson jokingly proposed to musical guest Maggie Rogers.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:48am on November 2, 2018☆⚑

Hey, don't make me perform! Sometimes, interactive theater goes too far. by Peter Marks

As our critic notes, not everyone wants to get in on the act.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:36am on November 2, 2018☆⚑

Dance company Ragamala elevates Snakes and Ladders to spiritual heights by Celia Wren

A weekend performance at Kennedy Center reflects the Indian version of the board game.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:32am on November 1, 2018☆⚑

Noteworthy plays over the next few weeks, all approved by Post critics

See Shakespeare's "King John"; Anna Ziegler's "Actually"; and the South African "The Fall."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:32am on November 1, 2018☆⚑

Two heroes of 19th-century America seek justice. They get none in 'The Agitators.' by Peter Marks

Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass are the focus of Mat Smart's plodding drama.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:48pm on October 31, 2018☆⚑

In two new stage fantasies, a myth and a miss by Nelson Pressley

The winner, "Sing to Me Now," features a muse with the blues.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:42pm on October 31, 2018☆⚑

Czech Philharmonic showcases musical birthright by Simon Chin

Led by Semyon Bychkov, the concert focused on Dvorak.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:36pm on October 30, 2018☆⚑

You won't find Westeros on Folger's stage. But you will find a game of thrones. by Peter Marks

Aaron Posner directs the rarely performed but more-relevant-than-ever "King John."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:24pm on October 30, 2018☆⚑

When blood and guts aren't enough, even for a pair of tragedies by Nelson Pressley

Brave Spirits Theatre takes on "The Duchess of Malfi" and "The Changeling."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:18pm on October 29, 2018☆⚑

Actress tells Australian court she heard Rush's career over by Associated Press

Award-winning actress Judy Davis has told a court that she had heard talk in the film industry that Oscar-winner Geoffrey Rush's career was finished after he was accused of inappropriate beh…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:42am on October 29, 2018☆⚑

A new play and a vintage satire reflect factional frenzy by Nelson Pressley

Politics invades a living room in 'Blight,' and Dario Fo's 'Can't Pay, Won't Pay!' is revived.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:12pm on October 28, 2018☆⚑

It took 36 years for 'Little Shop' to play the Kennedy Center. It was worth the wait. by Peter Marks

Starring Megan Hilty and Josh Radnor, the show kicks off Season 2 of the center's musical concert series.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:12pm on October 26, 2018☆⚑

Longtime African American actor Robert Hooks on the state of black theater, then and now by Roxanne Roberts

D.C. honors the founder of the DC Black Repertory Company on troupe's 47th anniversary.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:04am on October 26, 2018☆⚑

These local actors have four legs and a starring role in an Arena Stage musical by Caitlin Gibson

Two pups will take the stage as Cheeky in a production of Cole Porter's classic musical "Anything Goes."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:04am on October 26, 2018☆⚑

The creators of the 'Beetlejuice' musical 'tried to run toward Burton' visually by Nelson Pressley

Alex Timbers and David Korins offer a sneak peek at the set of their new Broadway-bound show.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:54am on October 26, 2018☆⚑

Elaine May reveals new depth of acting agility in Broadway's 'Waverly Gallery' by Peter Marks

Kenneth Lonergan play about the toll of old age officially opens at the Golden Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:48pm on October 25, 2018☆⚑