Putin for laughs and a random shooting for tears in two topical shows by Nelson Pressley

The Putin piece is absurd, while a mass violence incident sends a playwright toward ancient Greek models.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:18pm on September 18, 2018☆⚑

Sports didn't interest Owen Vaccaro, but a theater class sparked a passion for acting by Sandie Angulo Chen

The young star of "The House With a Clock in Its Walls" has been on the big screen since age 7.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:04pm on September 17, 2018☆⚑

Telling her mother's war story on stage with a piano by Celia Wren

Theater J presents a powerful story of a teenager who escaped the Nazi regime.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:54pm on September 17, 2018☆⚑

'Dear Evan Hansen' writer Levenson's new epic probes Jewish identity by Nelson Pressley

Middle East politics and deep secrets strain a D.C. family.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:48pm on September 17, 2018☆⚑

In wake of suit against New York City Ballet, audiences and funders should demand answers  by Sarah L. Kaufman

Three dancers are out, but claims of sexual degradation and a toxic environment must trigger a broader reckoning. 

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:42pm on September 17, 2018☆⚑

'Turn Me Loose' pays homage to Dick Gregory by Nelson Pressley

Arena Stage revives the late comic's style.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:04pm on September 16, 2018☆⚑

2 dancers fired by NYC Ballet over nude photo accusations by Associated Press

Two dancers have been fired from the New York City Ballet amid accusations that they were part of a ring of male dancers who inappropriately shared nude photos and videos of women

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:48pm on September 15, 2018☆⚑

Harry Potter turns 20. How much do you know about the seven book series

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SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:32am on September 13, 2018☆⚑

Never been to the Shakespeare Theatre? This is the season you can't miss. by Nelson Pressley

Retiring artistic director Michael Kahn is going big, then going home, with "Inspector Calls" and "The Oresteia," among others.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:32am on September 13, 2018☆⚑

I've been covering D.C. theater for roughly 20 years. Here's why Signature is my favorite. by Nelson Pressley

Shirlington troupe gets extra points for being user-friendly and producing musicals better than the rest.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:32am on September 13, 2018☆⚑

Bradley Cooper talks ‘A Star is Born,’ swaps college stories and snaps a selfie at Georgetown talk by Sarah Polus

The Oscar-nominated actor and '97 alumnus of the university spoke to students about his directorial debut and the importance of never giving up.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:04pm on September 12, 2018☆⚑

Two critics debate a rare rehashing of a revised 'Macbeth,' singing witches and all by Peter Marks

Folger Theatre revisits a Restoration-era version of the tragedy.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:36pm on September 12, 2018☆⚑

German theater company's Ibsen play canceled in China by Associated Press

A German theater company is ending a tour of China early after a theater canceled two showings of Henrik Ibsen's "An Enemy of the People."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:06am on September 12, 2018☆⚑

Despite some first-rate performances, 'Hero's Welcome' is a slog by Celia Wren

1st Stage's production of Alan Ayckbourn's dark comedy is creaky.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:24pm on September 11, 2018☆⚑

‘Where’s John Wilkes Booth when you need him?’ Broadway star criticized for Trump comments. by Amy B Wang

The U.S. Secret Service said it is aware of comments made by 94-year-old Carole Cook.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:04pm on September 10, 2018☆⚑

GALA's uneven 'Like Water for Chocolate' offers sweet moments by Celia Wren

The performances are mixed in this production of the epic love story.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:33pm on September 10, 2018☆⚑

With Emmy win, John Legend achieves status worthy of his last name by Alex Horton

Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony Award. John Legend just became the second youngest to win all four.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:54pm on September 10, 2018☆⚑

Tell your friends about the disturbing 'Gloria,' but do not tell them the plot. by Peter Marks

Woolly Mammoth Theatre stages Branden Jacobs-Jenkins's office dramedy.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:24pm on September 10, 2018☆⚑

Iran detains artists over Shakespeare performance by Associated Press

Report: Iran detains artists over Shakespeare's summer midnight's dream

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:48am on September 10, 2018☆⚑

A beached 'South Pacific' " and what is Trump doing in 'Sweeney Todd'? by Nelson Pressley

How not to handle musical masterpieces.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:18pm on September 9, 2018☆⚑

Hotshot teacher-writer Paula Vogel is again at the head of the class by Nelson Pressley

Thanks, Broadway: The Pulitzer Prize winner's stock rises at age 66.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:42pm on September 6, 2018☆⚑

Shush! 'Small Mouth Sounds' views people at a silent retreat by Nelson Pressley

Just say om.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:42pm on September 6, 2018☆⚑

The radical new 'Macbeth' at the Folger Theatre is actually 350 years old by Nelson Pressley

An adaptation from the 1660s is revived, with singing witches and less-archaic language.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:32am on September 6, 2018☆⚑

Shakespeare Theatre Company names U.K.'s Simon Godwin to succeed Kahn by Nelson Pressley

An Englishman with a showman's flair is coming to Washington.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:42pm on September 5, 2018☆⚑

Forget the cliches. The director behind the new 'Beetlejuice' musical is known for breaking the rules. by Peter Marks

The world premiere of Alex Timbers's show is set for next month at D.C.'s National Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:33am on September 5, 2018☆⚑