Blue-collar drama 'Sweat' marks the Broadway debut of Pulitzer-winning playwright Lynn Nottage by Peter Marks

After Arena Stage and Public Theater versions, Lynn Nottage's economic justice play officially opens on Broadway.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:42pm on March 26, 2017☆⚑

'Beauty and the Beast' dances off with top box-office spot by Lindsey Bahr | ap

Disney's live-action "Beauty and the Beast" has continued to enchant audiences in its second weekend in theaters.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:48pm on March 26, 2017☆⚑

DC Theater Friday: 'Three Sisters' 2.0, plus a 'Nasty Women' rep by Nelson Pressley

Last chance for fun with 'Mrs. Miller' and 'Fickle'

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:06pm on March 23, 2017☆⚑

Theater Alliance's 'Mnemonic' not all that memorable by Celia Wren

Production at Anacostia Playhouse is ambitious but makes it difficult for audience to connect.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:18pm on March 22, 2017☆⚑

The thaw between Cuba and America is real. For evidence, try this flamboyant play at the Kennedy Center. by Peter Marks

Cuba's Teatro El Publico makes its first Washington appearance with an absurdist vaudeville by Rogelio Orizondo/

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:42pm on March 22, 2017☆⚑

The world still comes to Washington's stage by Peter Marks

Cuban, Russian and Kuwaiti artists are featured in the Kennedy Center's "Spotlight on Directors."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:42pm on March 22, 2017☆⚑

Trisha Brown, choreographer who revolutionized dance in the 20th century, dies at 80 by Emily Langer

Her edgy innovations included performances on rooftops and sideways on walls.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:32pm on March 21, 2017☆⚑

'Nasty Women Rep' grapples with sexuality, society by Celia Wren

Two timely Forum Theatre productions address abortion and Planned Parenthood.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:24pm on March 21, 2017☆⚑

Sometimes, no sisters are better than 'Three' by Peter Marks

A twin bill of Chekhov and Aaron Posner at Studio Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:06pm on March 21, 2017☆⚑

Off-Broadway's 'The Fantasticks' to close after 21,000 shows by Mark Kennedy

The off-Broadway phenomenon "The Fantasticks" will end its record-breaking run this summer.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:54am on March 21, 2017☆⚑

'Parade' at Keegan Theatre is almost like 'Ragtime' at Ford's. Almost. by Nelson Pressley

The musical 'Parade' may be 'Ragtime''s brother in arms, but it still doesn't quite work.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:48pm on March 20, 2017☆⚑

Holten's Covent Garden tenure has controversial ending by Ronald Blum | ap

Kasper Holten concluded 5 1/2 years as director of opera at Covent Garden with a shocker: Instead of a happy ending to Wagner's "Die Meistersinger von Nuernberg," Eva runs offstage in tears,…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:54am on March 20, 2017☆⚑

Kennedy Center launches international directors series by Celia Wren

Lepage brings visually breathtaking tale of love and addiction

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:36pm on March 17, 2017☆⚑

Mythic creatures dance through Dublin on St. Patrick's Day by Associated Press

Performers dressed as colorful creatures from Irish myth and legend have danced down the chilly streets of Dublin as Ireland commemorates its national saint in a St. Patrick's Day parade wit…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:12am on March 17, 2017☆⚑

On Broadway, a great play leveled and a lesser one elevated by Peter Marks

"The Price" percolates; "The Glass Menagerie" grates

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:02pm on March 16, 2017☆⚑

The showman must go on: Cameron Mackintosh reflects on his storied career by Peter Marks

The producer of megamusicals will receive Signature Theatre's Sondheim Award.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:36pm on March 16, 2017☆⚑

'Ragtime' sings with purpose at Ford's Theatre by Nelson Pressley

Doctorow's evergreen American saga gets an epic treatment.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:36pm on March 16, 2017☆⚑

DC Theater Friday: 'Intelligence' & 'Ragtime' respond to headlines by Nelson Pressley

Kennedy Center continues to showcase international directors

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:36pm on March 16, 2017☆⚑

DC Theater Season 2017-18: The word from Woolly & Theater J by Peter Marks and Nelson Pressley

'An American in Paris' at Kennedy Center for the holidays

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:12pm on March 15, 2017☆⚑

'Beauty and the Beast' aims to enchant a new generation by Lindsey Bahr | ap

In 1991, Disney struck gold with "Beauty and the Beast." The film enchanted audiences and critics alike, and raked in several hundred million dollars along the way, but also upended expectat…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:02pm on March 15, 2017☆⚑

'Intelligence' at Arena Stage is a missed opportunity by Peter Marks

The play about the CIA, Valerie Plame and WMDs covers well-documented terrain.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:42pm on March 14, 2017☆⚑

Broadway theaters to stay open Tuesday night despite snow by Mark Kennedy

Broadway producers have decided to keep theaters open Tuesday night for the hardy folks willing to brave the snow and sleet.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:06am on March 14, 2017☆⚑

Fiesty 'Marx in Soho' opens a block from new Irish working-class drama 'Coolatully' by Nelson Pressley

A natural double bill from Nu Sass Productions and Solas Nua.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:18pm on March 13, 2017☆⚑

'Come From Away' comes in for an exuberant Broadway landing by Peter Marks

REVIEW||The musical by Irene Sankoff and David Hein that played Ford's Theatre last year opens on Broadway.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:12pm on March 12, 2017☆⚑

Adam Pascal sings from Tim Rice's 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' 'Chess' and 'Aida' at Strathmore by Peter Marks

The Broadway vet ("Rent," "Cabaret") performs in a concert with Washington-area youth choruses.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:54am on March 10, 2017☆⚑