DC Theater Friday: Fiasco's 'Into the Woods' warms up KenCen by Nelson Pressley

Amid the avalanche of Christmas riffs, Second City sends up Dickens.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 5:48pm on December 15, 2016☆⚑

The show must go on: 'Nutcracker' opens after costume theft by Jennifer McDermott | ap

Even after the Nutcracker's mask and the Sugar Plum Fairy's tutu were stolen, a Rhode Island ballet company is going on with the show with the help of ballet companies from across the countr…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:33pm on December 15, 2016☆⚑

Only Second City would give you Dickens and Austen playing poker in the afterlife by Celia Wren

The comedy troupe's "Twist Your Dickens" is a delightful spoof of the holiday season.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:33pm on December 15, 2016☆⚑

'SNL' vet included in new 'Hamilton' cast for Broadway by Mark Kennedy

Former "Saturday Night Live" star Taran Killam will be getting plenty of live performances next year " he's joining the Broadway company of "Hamilton."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:33pm on December 14, 2016☆⚑

'King Ubu' plays to Pointless Theatre's homespun, quirky strengths by Celia Wren

Troupe stages a smart and playful adaptation of 1896 French play.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:12pm on December 14, 2016☆⚑

Hold, please! Tom Story mans the phones in 'Fully Committed' by Nelson Pressley

One man, 90 minutes, 40 roles in a hectic restaurant

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:36pm on December 13, 2016☆⚑

Jake Gyllenhaal to star in 'Sunday in the Park with George' by Mark Kennedy

Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford will star in a Broadway revival of the musical "Sunday in the Park with George."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:06pm on December 13, 2016☆⚑

Daniel Craig and David Oyelowo collide in a primally supercharged 'Othello' by Peter Marks

In Sam Gold's harrowing production, the actors captivatingly show off their stage muscle.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 9:48pm on December 12, 2016☆⚑

No thorns in Synetic's wordless yet enchanting 'Sleeping Beauty' by Nelson Pressley

Paata Tsikurishvili's un-Disney-like production is visually exciting enough for kids.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:18pm on December 12, 2016☆⚑

Once upon a time, there was a fairy tale musical for grown-ups... by Peter Marks

"Into the Woods" is back, in a charmingly stripped-down version at the Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 3:18pm on December 11, 2016☆⚑

Hold on " that's Daisy Eagan, back in 'Secret Garden' by Nelson Pressley

The youngest-ever female Tony winner takes on a new role in the D.C. revival.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:06am on December 11, 2016☆⚑

The Grinch descends on Washington at the National Theatre by Roger Catlin

The beloved Christmas story that began with a Dr. Seuss book has been adapted as a stage musical.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:42am on December 9, 2016☆⚑

Sutton Foster, dancing on the edge by Peter Marks

The two-time Tony Award winner has been eager to play more complicated characters.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:42am on December 9, 2016☆⚑

DC Theater Friday: Olde tyme fun in medieval hit at the Folger by Nelson Pressley

"Wicked" flies back into the Kennedy Center, and exit "The Christians."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 6:06pm on December 8, 2016☆⚑

In 'Fully Committed,' one man, 40 roles by Geoffrey Himes

Tom Story describes directing multiple characters, and playing multiple characters himself.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:54pm on December 8, 2016☆⚑

Going Out Guide for Maryland, Dec. 8-14, 2016 by Jillian S. Jarrett

Holiday festivals and theater shows, the Eric Byrd Trio, Snowday a cappella and more.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:36am on December 8, 2016☆⚑

First-rate 'Second Shepherd's Play' tops the Christmas class by Nelson Pressley

The Folger revisits its 2007 medieval hit. Elsewhere, riffs on Dickens and O. Henry falter.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:18pm on December 6, 2016☆⚑

'Dear Evan Hansen': On Broadway, and on the money. by Peter Marks

|| REVIEW The musical birthed at Arena Stage officially opens at the Music Box Theatre

SOURCE: Washington Post at 2:06am on December 5, 2016☆⚑

DC Theater Friday: Festive stages everywhere by Nelson Pressley

And last chance for Ivo van Hove's striking "A View From the Bridge."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:18am on December 2, 2016☆⚑

For D.C. theaters, ticket buyers may be loyal to a fault by Nelson Pressley

Sharing audiences is the new strategy for Washington stage companies.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:18am on December 2, 2016☆⚑

'Harry Potter' play eyes Broadway jump in spring 2018 by Mark Kennedy

The stage play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" has become London's theater event of the year. Producers hope Broadway will shortly be under its spell, too.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 8:12pm on December 1, 2016☆⚑

Tony-winning play 'The Humans' to close in January by Associated Press

"The Humans," Stephen Karam's play about a fractious family's holiday get-together, will soon be clearing its plates. The show will have its last Broadway performance on Jan. 15.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:54pm on December 1, 2016☆⚑

Women lead the 'The Illusionists' on Broadway this time by Mark Kennedy

The magic supergroup "The Illusionists" has returned to Broadway trying to stun audiences for a third time, but this time they've brought something missing from previous stops: female magici…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 4:12pm on December 1, 2016☆⚑

The director of Folger Shakespeare Library on inventing words, abusing language by Rachel Manteuffel

Michael Witmore reflects on the play that stopped him in his tracks.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:24am on December 1, 2016☆⚑

Life finds a way to thrive in character-rich play 'Soft Revolution' at Venus Theatre by Celia Wren

Two-hander by Alana Valentine explores the relationship between two Afghan-born Australians.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 7:06pm on November 30, 2016☆⚑