She does bad so good: Debra Monk in 'Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing' by Peter Marks

Signature Theatre unveils James Lapine's new play about a bizarre '60s singing sensation.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:42pm on March 9, 2017☆⚑

'You'll Be Back' " Brian d'Arcy James returns to 'Hamilton' by Mark Kennedy

The first King George III from "Hamilton" is ready to put on his crown again.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:42pm on March 9, 2017☆⚑

DC Theater Friday: Comedy lifts its voice with 'Fickle' & 'Mrs. Miller' by Nelson Pressley

Kennedy Center brings international directors to town.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:32pm on March 9, 2017☆⚑

'Midwestern Gothic' musical: There's a quite creepy gaze on the meadow by Geoffrey Himes

The world premiere at Signature explores dark corners of life in isolated Middle America.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:32pm on March 9, 2017☆⚑

Who's making that racket? None other than Debra Monk, as Mrs. Miller. by Peter Marks

The veteran actress is starring at Signature Theatre as a tone-deaf '60s novelty singer.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:32pm on March 9, 2017☆⚑

'Sweeney Todd' is back " and feeding the audience pies, too by Peter Marks

REVIEW|| A "Sweeney Todd" al dente

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:24pm on March 8, 2017☆⚑

DC Theater Season 2017-18: Round House and Olney step up. by Peter Marks and Nelson Pressley

Synetic leaps in, too.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:43pm on March 7, 2017☆⚑

'Hamilton' US tour led by actor who vows a 'gritty' take by Mark Kennedy

You may not particularly recall Nov. 16, but Broadway actor Michael Luwoye will never forget it.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:18am on March 7, 2017☆⚑

Round House Theatre is moving steadily up the ranks of D.C.-area's top theaters by Peter Marks

The Bethesda-based company offers up its most ambitious season yet.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:12pm on March 6, 2017☆⚑

At Olney Theatre, steady laughs in 'Fickle,' a new reboot of classic French farce by Nelson Pressley

The updated 18th-century Marivaux comedy takes the best of both worlds.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:32pm on March 6, 2017☆⚑

Harry Potter play gets 11 Olivier Awards nominations by Associated Press

Magical adventure "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" leads the race for British theater's Olivier Awards , with nominations in 11 categories including best new play.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:24am on March 6, 2017☆⚑

Paris gets Hadid-mania, as Saab and Mugler channel dark, 80s by Thomas Adamson | ap

It was designer Elie Saab's first collection since his coup of dressing Meryl Streep for the Oscars following the actress' high-profile spat with Chanel.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:54pm on March 4, 2017☆⚑

Subtle (very) 'gay moment' in new Disney film generates buzz by Jocelyn Noveck | ap

To be clear: "Brokeback Mountain," this isn't.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:12pm on March 3, 2017☆⚑

Women's Voices Theater Festival will roar again in 2018 by Nelson Pressley

Washington theaters are reuniting to produce dozens of new works by female playwrights.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:42pm on March 3, 2017☆⚑

DC Theater Season 2017-18: A full-service guide by Peter Marks and Nelson Pressley

The troupe-by-troupe list, with early picks from Wash Post critics

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:36am on March 3, 2017☆⚑

A switch in roles, from courtroom drama to theater by Nelson Pressley

Arlington judge William T. Newman returns to an early love: acting.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:18am on March 3, 2017☆⚑

Why 'Dear Evan Hansen' is climbing the Broadway box-office charts by Peter Marks

The popularity of the musical birthed at Arena Stage is surprising even its producer.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:18am on March 3, 2017☆⚑

DC Theater Friday: Selections begin with 'The Select' by Nelson Pressley

Hemingway rises on stage.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:42pm on March 2, 2017☆⚑

A video-game plumber loses his bounce in 'Brother Mario' by Celia Wren

Flying V production finds the Nintendo mainstay transported to a world of Chekhovian angst.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:48pm on March 1, 2017☆⚑

Sing out, Oedipus! 'Gospel at Colonus' looks its Sunday best by Nelson Pressley

The space is small, but WSC Avant Bard show at Gunston Arts Center raises the roof.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:32pm on March 1, 2017☆⚑

Rhode Island lawmakers congratulate Oscar-winner Viola Davis by Associated Press

Rhode Island lawmakers have passed a resolution congratulating Viola Davis for winning an Oscar.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:24pm on March 1, 2017☆⚑

How dry he's not: Hemingway, brought to the stage in lively fashion by Peter Marks

"The Select" by Elevator Repair Service dramatizes the great novel "The Sun Also Rises."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:48pm on February 28, 2017☆⚑

In Pittsburgh, 'Fences' and August Wilson's Hill District by Beth J. Harpaz | ap

Fans of "Fences" may be disappointed that the film won just one of its four Oscar nominations. But a pilgrimage to playwright August Wilson's hometown, Pittsburgh, might offer some consolati…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:32pm on February 27, 2017☆⚑

Arena's political play campaign gets underway with major gift by Nelson Pressley

$2.5 million kick-starts 25 new "Power Plays."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:18pm on February 27, 2017☆⚑

A snafu for the ages tops Oscar's notable moments by Jocelyn Noveck | ap

Let's hope they all just went out and had a stiff drink together and laughed about it.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:32am on February 27, 2017☆⚑