Faction of Fools and WSC Avant Bard offer zany Shakespeare by Celia Wren

Robust interpretations of "Henry V," "Illyria, or What You Will."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:06pm on October 25, 2018☆⚑

If you like audience participation, you'll like 'The Fever.' Otherwise maybe not. by Peter Marks

Woolly Mammoth brings an interactive off-Broadway show about community.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:04pm on October 25, 2018☆⚑

'Actually' anatomizes a he said/she said case of campus sexual assault by Nelson Pressley

Anna Ziegler's Title IX drama arrives in Theater J's show at Arena Stage.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:04pm on October 23, 2018☆⚑

'Black Panther' costume designer to receive career award by Associated Press

Ruth E. Carter, the creator of the stunning costumes of "Black Panther" and numerous other Hollywood films, will receive the career achievement award at next year's Costume Designers Guild A…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:04pm on October 23, 2018☆⚑

A step-by-step guide to celebrity breakups, the Ariana Grande-Pete Davidson edition by Elahe Izadi

The "Saturday Night Live" comic confirmed the split in a stand-up set.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:54pm on October 22, 2018☆⚑

Despite fine cast, Constellation's 'Aida' slumps by Celia Wren

Production is a stilted, scaled-down version of the Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:54pm on October 22, 2018☆⚑

For one lucky college senior, graduating will mean seeing their musical at Signature by Peter Marks

The Shirlington company announces workshop-linkup with Yale University.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:54pm on October 22, 2018☆⚑

'The Ferryman,' an explosive, exhilarating human drama by Peter Marks

Jez Butterworth offers up a ripping yarn, set in the time of Northern Ireland's Troubles

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:36pm on October 21, 2018☆⚑

'Marnie' is all too insubstantial at Met Opera premiere by Anne Midgette

The co-commissioned work trowels on cliche to stifle considerable talent.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:12am on October 20, 2018☆⚑

Muddy bodies and dusty beauty in Deborah Colker's 'Dog Without Feathers' by Sarah L. Kaufman

In Kennedy Center performance, Brazilian dance company evokes the mangroves and creatures of the Capibaribe River.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:36pm on October 19, 2018☆⚑

Are we supposed to hate the pop songs in 'A Star Is Born'? One of the songwriters weighs in. by Bethonie Butler

Paul Blair, also known as DJ White Shadow, explains how the film's pop tracks came together.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:04pm on October 19, 2018☆⚑

In 'A Star Is Born,' Ally stayed with Jack. But with addicts, that's not always the answer. by Jill Rothenberg

I fell in love with an addict -- and the healthiest thing he did was leave me.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:48am on October 19, 2018☆⚑

Daniel Radcliffe a stickler for the truth in buoyant 'Lifespan of a Fact' by Peter Marks

A world premiere asks whether "alternative facts" can be used for the greater good.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:48pm on October 18, 2018☆⚑

After 36 years, 'Little Shop,' a 'close to perfect' musical, comes to the Kennedy Center by Peter Marks

Composer Alan Menken considers the lampoon of a low-budget sci-fi movie his masterpiece.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:06pm on October 18, 2018☆⚑

If you go to the play 'The Fever,' you'll be part of the act, but 'nothing is embarrassing' by Nelson Pressley

The troupe 600 Highwaymen brings the experimental show about the human bond to Woolly Mammoth.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:36am on October 18, 2018☆⚑

If you imagined South Africa's racial struggles ended with Mandela, think again. by Peter Marks

'The Fall' at Studio Theatre portrays post-Apartheid life for black students.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:54pm on October 17, 2018☆⚑

Paula Vogel's 'How I Learned to Drive' steers into the #MeToo era by Nelson Pressley

The 1997 Pulitzer winner's depiction of abuse has not dulled.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:06pm on October 16, 2018☆⚑

Rebecca Ende Lichtenberg will be Studio Theatre's new managing director by Nelson Pressley

The new hire comes from Theater J.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:04pm on October 16, 2018☆⚑

Two dramas on immigration and art emphasize the art by Nelson Pressley

'New Guidelines for Peaceful Times' at Spooky Action freshens an old interrogation model.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:42pm on October 15, 2018☆⚑

Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson may have split, but here's why they'll remain an Internet obsession by Emily Yahr

After a brief summer romance that captivated social media, the two stars reportedly ended their engagement over the weekend.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:33am on October 15, 2018☆⚑

How 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' tries to dismantle stereotypes of women and love on TV by Ashley Lee

The show's co-creator on portraying LGBT characters and middle-moms in more nuanced ways.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:54am on October 12, 2018☆⚑

I watched all four 'A Star Is Born' movies. Here's the messed-up reason it keeps resonating. by Monica Hesse

How an 80-year-old tale speaks to our hang-ups about gender equality and marriage.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:48am on October 12, 2018☆⚑

All the songs from 'A Star Is Born,' ranked by Bethonie Butler

Spoiler alert: Even the bad ones are good.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:48am on October 12, 2018☆⚑

If Shakespeare in Russian is on your bucket list, here's your chance to cross it off. by Peter Marks

"Measure for Measure" comes to Kennedy Center via Declan Donnellan and Cheek by Jowl.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:36pm on October 11, 2018☆⚑

The 'Beetlejuice' team needed a songwriter. It was time for a 'Perfect' choice. by Peter Marks

Australian composer Eddie Perfect wrote the score for the film-based musical premiering at D.C.'s National Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:48am on October 11, 2018☆⚑