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Playwright E.M. Lewis has created a gentle, witty, and moving example of a two-character play. By JEFFREY WALKER
A new festival of the work that kept her feeling connected and inspired as she underwent chemotherapy in 2020: virtual performances that 'expand the definition of theater.'
Broadway insider Peter Filichia's new comedy to open a new DC-area theater. By JEFFREY WALKER
Even if you're familiar with the movie, this wonderfully acted and delightfully directed production brings a lovely and more intimate interpretation of the story. By JEN LOFQUIST
With a mission of "blurring the lines between circus, dance, and theater," Hideaway Circus " a Brooklyn-based multi-media producing company founded and run by Josh and Lyndsay Aviner " seaml…
The moment we are living in gives even greater urgency to this production's deep questions on faith, family, and friendship. By CAROLINE BOCK
The show is full of candy-colored positivity and features a stellar cast. By CYBELE POMEROY
As noted in her extended bio in the current show's Playbill, rock singer, songwriter, and musician Melissa Etheridge first appeared on Broadway in 2011, playing the character St. Jimmy in Gr…
A delightful mix of humor and heartwarming moments, this musical adaptatiion is a favorite for audiences of all ages. By EM SKOW
Three plays, 70 years, ten characters, three-and-a-half hours; if you're concerned about the length of The Refuge Plays " an Off-Broadway debut production of Roundabout Theatre Company, in c…
The joyful, fast-paced mix of music performances will air on Maryland Public Television October 14 and 15. By CAROLYN BOCK
John Wilkes Booth, the B-list actor and Confederacy fanboy who shot President Lincoln, is merely one of nine hit people featured in Sondheim's musical Assassins. The limelight-hog would be p…
But the show could be pushed to achieve its inherent power. By DANIELLA IGNACIO
It's not only a suspenseful mystery but also a story about the human spirit. By CHRISTINE MAXTED
An AU alum revisits the new-student showcase she once performed in: 'And it's still all about angsty college kids' experiences at the end of the day.' By DANIELLA IGNACIO
A horror play with relatable characters and plenty of jump scares. By NICOLE HERTVIK
The wickedly funny playwright talks about assimilation and Jewish identity. Interview by RAVELLE BRICKMAN
Thornton Wilder's play rewards close listening and watching. The production is a beautiful confluence of history, community, architecture, and spirit. By CHAD KINSMAN
A rousing ensemble of talent brings to life characters that we've grown up with. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
In the world premiere of Jaja's African Hair Braiding, a production of Manhattan Theatre Club playing a limited engagement at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, Ghanaian-American playwright Joc…
The new artistic director shares what most excites her about the company. Interview by LISA TRAIGER
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of his murder, students at George Washington University stage a new production of 'The Laramie Project.' By D.R. LEWIS
LTA celebrates 90th anniversary with ambitious seven-show lineup.
When her mother was diagnosed with leukemia in 1989, artist/designer Jane Elissa created an endowment fund for leukemia/lymphoma and cancer research, along with a star-studded fundraiser to …
Did you know that the power of music and a long hug can change a life? Music therapist, writer, composer, and actor Thomas Sweitzer does, and he tells us that and a whole lot more in his aut…
