Dynamic production of 'Painted Rocks,' a mediocre Fugard play at MetroStage by Celia Wren

Work based on true story of outsider artist in South Africa

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:18pm on September 4, 2018☆⚑

Ruth Bader Ginsburg spends her Labor Day weekend at the theater by Emily Heil

RBG is a notorious theater lover.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:54pm on September 3, 2018☆⚑

Pastor apologizes to Ariana Grande for grazing her breast at Aretha Franklin’s funeral by Cleve R. Wootson Jr.

The touching was not the only affront Grande endured, her defenders say. Many pointed out that former president Bill Clinton apparently leered at the 25-year-old singer.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:32pm on September 1, 2018☆⚑

What we know about the lengthy ‘A Star Is Born’ soundtrack, like its copious amount of Bradley Cooper by Sonia Rao

The movie, which stars Cooper and Lady Gaga, and its soundtrack will both be released on Oct. 5.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:33pm on August 30, 2018☆⚑

Paul Taylor, giant of modern dance, dead at 88 in New York by Jocelyn Noveck | ap

Paul Taylor, a towering figure in American modern dance who, in a career that spanned more than six decades, created a vast body of work that reflected both the giddy highs and the depraved …

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:32pm on August 30, 2018☆⚑

Bring the kids to these 4 plays showing on D.C.-area stages by Jane Horwitz

"The Ice Child" and a musical called "Blueberries for Sal" are among the offerings.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:33am on August 30, 2018☆⚑

Kennedy Center canceled Tuesday performance of ‘Hamilton’ because of air-conditioning malfunction by Peggy McGlone

A building-wide air-conditioning problem caused the cancellation of the hit-show.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:42am on August 29, 2018☆⚑

'Marie and Rosetta' offers a handshake intro to an early rock icon by Nelson Pressley

The bio of gospel-blues singer-guitarist Sister Rosetta Tharpe misses its chances.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:33pm on August 28, 2018☆⚑

Neil Simon was a funnyman who pleased himself by going deeper by Peter Marks

A playwright of unmatched output leaves the stage.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:42pm on August 26, 2018☆⚑

Neil Simon, Broadway's master of comedy, dies at 91 by Mark Kennedy

Playwright Neil Simon, a master of comedy whose laugh-filled hits such as "The Odd Couple," ''Barefoot in the Park" and his "Brighton Beach" trilogy dominated Broadway for decades, has died.…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:42pm on August 26, 2018☆⚑

The dilemma for Shakespeare theaters: Increasing audiences without selling their souls by Peter Marks

A look at how classical companies try to sell tickets in an era of stiff competition.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:48pm on August 23, 2018☆⚑

Fall for the ravishing music in 'Passion,' not the love triangle's melodrama by Peter Marks

Signature Theatre revives Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony-winning musical

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:42pm on August 23, 2018☆⚑

MTV VMAs: 10 things to know, from the Madonna incident to the Ariana Grande-Pete Davidson lovefest by Emily Yahr

Jennifer Lopez wowed the audience with a medley of her hits; Kevin Hart was one of the only celebrities to get political.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:32am on August 21, 2018☆⚑

Praise for the theaters (and fields and studios and dojos) that give our kids a second home by Jacqueline Marino

Our children haven't just grown up in these places; they have grown into themselves there.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:06pm on August 20, 2018☆⚑

Pointless Theatre's slapdash 'Don Cristóbal' by Celia Wren

The puppet play leaves a critic exasperated.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:36pm on August 20, 2018☆⚑

Here’s what you need to know about Ariana Grande’s new album, ‘Sweetener’ by Sonia Rao

The eagerly-awaited album, which debuted Thursday at midnight, has a song about her fiance, Pete Davidson.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:20pm on August 17, 2018☆⚑

'Pretty Woman' is another movie-to-stage dud by Peter Marks

If you're thinking of seeing a musical based on a film, don't. It was better on screen.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:33pm on August 16, 2018☆⚑

Signature Theatre takes on Sondheim's 'Passion' by Geoffrey Himes

Beauty is an attitude in 1994 musical, which is based on 1869 novel by Iginio Ugo Tarchetti.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:33am on August 16, 2018☆⚑

Travel deals: Sale fare to Hong Kong and two-for-one Broadway tickets by Jenna Birch

This week's best bargains around the globe.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:33am on August 16, 2018☆⚑

Sarah Ruhl's quirky take on depression at Constellation by Celia Wren

"Melancholy Play" finds the comedy in sadness.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:36pm on August 15, 2018☆⚑

Ex NYC Ballet leader Martins convicted of impaired driving by Associated Press

Former New York City Ballet leader Peter Martins has been convicted of driving while impaired in the New York City suburbs.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:24pm on August 14, 2018☆⚑

Vice President Pence and wife Karen have a date night at the movies by Emily Heil

The Pences managed to take in the action flick "Mission: Impossible " Fallout" without causing a scene at a Cleveland Park theater.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:42pm on August 13, 2018☆⚑

Don’t be fooled by a gentle pace. ‘The Band’s Visit’ is now the highest performance vehicle it’s ever been. by Peter Marks

Revisiting the Tony-winning hit.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:18pm on August 9, 2018☆⚑

Dancing dads are the new darlings of social media. Here's why we need more of them. by Sarah L. Kaufman

Father dancing for his sick child is the opposite of embarrassing; it's beautiful.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:12pm on August 9, 2018☆⚑

Actress says Geoffrey Rush touched her inappropriately by Associated Press

The actress at the center of Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush's defamation suit against a Sydney newspaper alleged he touched her breast and lower back during a Shakespeare production three…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:06am on August 9, 2018☆⚑