Rogers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" is being presented by Silhouette Stages. While the original book was by Oscar Hammerstein II, this is an updated version written by Douglas Carter Beane…
With the number of excellent new writing available to us we must ask ourselves, why would modern audiences want to see a play that is 2,500 years old? Center Stage's newest production of "Ba…
"Whodunits" are aptly named because at the end of the story, well, you find out who 'dun it. However, when Charles Dickens passed away without finishing his novel, "The Mystery of Edwin Droo…
Maz (Emily Kester) is in Dublin for a protest urging the legalization of abortion in Ireland and Bricks (Jonathan Feuer) is on his way to collect his daughter for a day at the zoo. A chance …
This summer, Imagination Stage is offering a really "cool" treat. They are presenting the musical adaptation of the perennial children's classic, "Mr. Popper's Penguins," the 1939 Newberry H…
The mortals are foolish and the fairies spectacular in New York City Ballet's new production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Kennedy Center. This cheerful show is wonderfully playful a…
"Once on this Island" is a 1990 musical with music by Stephen Flaherty and book/lyrics by Lynn Ahrens"the writing team behind "Ragtime" and "Anastasia." It is based on Rosa Guy's "My Love, M…
On June 9, 2022 Theater J Presents opened the groundbreaking, documentary play, "Fires in the Mirror: Crown Heights, Brooklyn and Other Identities." It was conceived and written by Anna Deav…
  Dance fans know the New York City Ballet Company. That's the dance troupe with the long-legged ballerinas; strong, technical male soloists; speed; and an unswerving dedication to t…
Baltimore's native son and Park School alum, R. Eric Thomas, is having a banner year so far with three world-premiere plays over the last few months in Philadelphia and two in his hometown. …
On Monday, June 6, 2022, The Cappies of the National Capitol Area returned in person for its twenty-second annual Gala recognizing excellence in high school theatre. The Tony-like, sell-out …
Folger Theatre constructs a theater inside the National Building Museum to bring Shakespeare for all ages in a majestic Midsummer Night at the Museum (Washington, DC) " Folger Theatre return…
Peace Mountain Theatre Company Bids Farewell We hope you are well and continuing to take precautions against COVID. We were very saddened to have had to cancel our recent production of Edwar…
BCS is celebrating 60 years! 60 years of drama. 60 years of community. 60 years of theater. The 2022/2023 BCS Mainstage Series Our Town Sept. 15 " Oct. 9, 2022 By Thornton Wilder Directed by…
The simple reality of a farce, especially a musical, is that one can relax, put the thinking part of the cerebral cortex on temporary hold, and just let the action unfold. The beauty of that…
 The Little Theatre of Alexandria has mounted a gem of a production in "Prelude to a Kiss." Witty dialogue and a talented cast make for an enjoyable evening. For those who want something…
"Drumfolk" is a triumph, plain and simple. A showcase of dance and history, this production is the first of a multi-year partnership between Step Afrika!, the first professional stepping dan…
The National Players returns to Olney Theatre Center with the American classic, "A Raisin in the Sun," by Lorraine Hansberry and directed by Christopher Michael Richardson. "A Raisin in the …
   Pretty, pastel costumes, new ribbons on the toe shoes, tiaras that sparkle bright as a shiny new penny. These are signs of spring recitals where young dancers awaken to the be…
 "Returning to dance has been a way to focus on something other than cancer, said Maggie's mom, Adona Kudirka, "and she's grateful for all the support."  Dance bags filled with leota…
The long-awaited concert by pianist Dénes Várjon (Read our interview with Dénes Várjon) was held June 1, 2022 presented by the Candlelight Concert Society. Though I am not an expert,…
Nature is red in tooth and claw, the poem says, and that's especially true in Avant Bard's incredibly compelling new production of "Suddenly Last Summer," directed by Christopher Henley. Pro…
Billed as a comedy, "Do You Feel Anger?" delivers an evening of humor, but amidst the laughter is a profound lesson about women's experiences in the workplace and the desperate need for fema…
Tall branches stretch skyward, a thick twisted trunk sways, and the coiled roots of an old Yew tree come walking"a monster called forth by a 13-year-old boy's inner turmoil. Centering on the…
On May 22 Candlelight Concert Society (CCS) presented "American String Quartet with Octavio Vazquez" and the audience was in for a real treat. Even though it was getting stormy outside, the …