Australian playwright disappointed censors axed Beijing play by Associated Press

Renowned Australian playwright David Williamson says he is disappointed Chinese censors have canceled a production of his play "The Removalists" for the official reason that it contains bad …

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:06am on June 5, 2018☆⚑

Two boys take their shot at getting kids hooked on Hamilton by Marylou Tousignant

Arlington kids write a guide to D.C.-area attractions tied to the popular Founding Father.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:04pm on June 4, 2018☆⚑

'Swimming With Whales' explores deep feelings at 1st Stage by Celia Wren

The world premiere run in Tysons Corner features compelling performances.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:36pm on June 4, 2018☆⚑

'Hamilton' is offering $10 lottery tickets for every D.C. performance. Here's how to get them. by Peggy McGlone

The Kennedy Center announces details for a ticket lottery that will allow 40 lucky fans to see the hit musical for $10.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:18pm on June 1, 2018☆⚑

Take in a dance-inspired museum exhibit, and museum-inspired dance by Sarah L. Kaufman

Fill your dance card at no charge at the Hirshhorn. Plus, a formal show that won't break the bank.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:18pm on June 1, 2018☆⚑

So you can't afford 'Hamilton' tickets? There's lots of other summer theater. by Nelson Pressley

Capital Fringe Festival and other choices won't break the bank.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:18pm on June 1, 2018☆⚑

Washingtonians, please don't let 'Hamilton' be your hip-hop crash course by Chris Richards

Wondering how a rap career starts? Hit Open Gem, one of D.C.'s liveliest open-mic nights

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

Why 'Hamilton' should get a shot in the National Theatre by Nelson Pressley

And probably will. Someday.

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

Broadway plays host to an erratic 'The Boys in the Band' with Parsons and Quinto by Peter Marks

Fifty years on, the Mart Crowley play finally arrives on the theater world's biggest platform.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:12pm on May 31, 2018☆⚑

Tina Fey and her 'Mean Girls' team wrote him a showstopper. Then he got a Tony nod.  by Peter Marks

Grey Henson, who's "built like a linebacker," scores big as Damian Hubbard in "Mean Girls."

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

Signature Theatre can't save 'Scottsboro Boys' from its own self-righteousness by Peter Marks

Revival of 2010 Kander and Ebb musical still suffers from overabundant sermonizing.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:36pm on May 31, 2018☆⚑

6 family-friendly shows to see with the kids over the next few weeks by Jane Horwitz

See a classic at Creative Cauldron; a beloved musical at Imagination Stage; and a new drama at the Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:06am on May 31, 2018☆⚑

Modern-day Washington giving you the blues? As a pick-me-up, try a dose of 'Camelot.' by Peter Marks

Shakespeare Theatre Company revives a classic musical in smart fashion.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:18pm on May 30, 2018☆⚑

Fans love it. Critics don't. After Tyler Perry, can urban theater cross over? by Helena Andrews-dyer

"It's probably a dying art." Despite fresh talent and more secular story lines, producers worry about the future.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:07pm on May 28, 2018☆⚑

Couldn't get tickets to 'Hamilton' at the Kennedy Center? More are now available. by Peggy McGlone

The arts center has placed tickets for sale to just about every performance of the run, despite selling out all but the high-end premium seats on March 26.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:24am on May 25, 2018☆⚑

Spooky Action Theatre's 'Small Room' for patient fans of the offbeat by Celia Wren

A handsome production of a maddening play.

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

Cause Celeb: 'Madam Secretary' actor Erich Bergen lobbies for arts education by Emily Heil

The actor put off rehearsals for the Broadway show "Waitress" to visit Washington.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:48pm on May 22, 2018☆⚑

Knockout acting in Studio's play of a marriage on the rocks by Nelson Pressley

Disappointment and secrets sour relationship in "The Remains."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:24pm on May 22, 2018☆⚑

Celebrating the Bernstein centennial with a family album by Patrick Rucker

Jamie Bernstein narrates at concert devoted to her father's music.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:18pm on May 21, 2018☆⚑

Solas Nua stages 'The Frederick Douglass Project' on an Anacostia River pier by Nelson Pressley

'Flood City' rises at Theater Alliance, and a 'Cherry Orchard' crashes on its own pratfalls.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:18pm on May 21, 2018☆⚑

Easy as pie, 'Waitress' serves up laughs and heartbreak with Sara Bareilles songs by Nelson Pressley

The 2016 Broadway hit makes a tour stop at the National Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:06pm on May 17, 2018☆⚑

Romanian director Pintilie, who irked communists, dead at 84 by Associated Press

Romanian theater director and filmmaker Lucian Pintilie, who emigrated after falling out with the communists and then made a career in France and the U.S., has died. He was 84.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:54am on May 17, 2018☆⚑

The small-cast 'Saint Joan' at Folger Theatre is a mighty big deal. by Peter Marks

Bedlam's theater Eric Tucker stages Shaw's famous play with wit and deftness.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:06pm on May 16, 2018☆⚑

'Invisible Hand' a taut political thriller worthy of 'Homeland' watchers by Nelson Pressley

Akhtar's play centers on investment banker caught in Pakistan.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:04pm on May 15, 2018☆⚑

'Soul: The Stax Musical' sings from the 1960s jukebox by Nelson Pressley

In Laura Eason's 'The Undeniable Sound of Right Now,' rock is dead. Long live rock!

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:48pm on May 15, 2018☆⚑