Choo choo! A train whistle sounds as five pantomiming performers chug onto a simple set. The dulcet harmonies sung to the audience invite us on a journey to revel in the magic"quite literall…
In "Nathan the Wise," the titular Nathan tells a tale of a unique opal ring which, when worn, causes the wearer to be beloved by both God and men. After passing through generations of owners…
 Last night's opening program for the American Ballet Theatre at the Kennedy Center proved to be bittersweet. Sweet because the ABT dancers appeared fit, fierce, and thrilled to be danci…
A musical quest for fire among prehistoric tribes, one man's dark battle against trickle-down economics, a lesbian couple's comic subversion of Victorian-era mores, and a modern mother's str…
Dazzling costumes, heartfelt characters, stunning choreography, and the timeless songs of pop sensation, ABBA all came together on the Clarksburg High School stage for their production of "M…
BALTIMORE, Md. (Tuesday, March 29, 2022) " Ron Legler, president of the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, home of the Hippodrome Theatre, today announced the lineup for the new 2022/202…
 'America's Requiem: A Knee on The Neck" is an intense and moving tribute to George Floyd. It honors the anger and sorrow surrounding his loss and the senseless loss of so many black men…
"A Doll's House, Part 2" at Fells Point Corner Theater brings us into the rather sparse entry room of a late 19th century Norwegian banker. The walls, bare accept for a repeated radial desig…
When Shakespeare wrote "The Merchant of Venice," it was done as comedy and the hero and heroine did not die"that was the differentiation at the time between a comedy and tragedy. Comedies li…
The world premiere of "The Folks at Home" at Baltimore Center Stage invites us into a slightly cluttered, but cozy, house somewhere in our fair city of Baltimore. Designed by Simean "Sim" Ca…
Myth, Fantasy and Shakespearean Tragedy Come to Life in Three Unique Productions COLUMBIA, MD " The Howard Community College (HCC) theatre program presents three productions at the Horowitz …
 It's springtime and that means folks will be on the lookout for theater, dance, and other arts venues to help escape from the long winter and dread of COVID. If it's theater you prefer,…
Community Accountability Rider Developed By Playwright Madeline Sayet Underscores Collaboration With National Theatre Companies (Washington, DC) Coming off the successful film adaptation of …
We interviewed R. Eric Thomas last August when his 'Time Is On Our Side' was being presented by Perisphere Theatre. Since then, he has been a very busy man. Thomas has three world-premiere p…
When a young playwright comes onto the theatre scene, their main goal is to get his/her play seen. Of course, who wouldn't appreciate earning some money as well, but a play without an audien…
The Annapolis Opera has taken the Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine classic musical, "Into the Woods," and created a one-of-a-kind journey, sauntering through the beloved Brothers Grimm fair…
Fauquier Community Theatre is presenting the wonderful British comedy, "Noises Off" written by Michael Frayn and directed by Jeff Walker. "Noises Off" is a Tony Award-winning play that opene…
Based on "The Wind in the Willows," Kenneth Grahame's classic children's story, "The Adventures of Mr. Toad" is a lively journey into the world of Mr. Toad (Ben Graham/E. Agustus Knapp) and …
 Based on the true story of the young con artist, Frank Abagnale Jr. (and the 2002 film), the musical "Catch Me If You Can" opened on Broadway in 2011 and starred Aaron Tveit (currently …
"The Vagina Monologues" was conceived and written by Eve Ensler in 1996. It is currently being presented by the Laurel Mill Playhouse, produced by Maureen Rogers and directed by Hillary Maze…
Yes, they are stomping by again. A year after the dreaded cicadas, a decidedly more pleasant syncopated sound filled our ears and engulfs our senses. I will attempt to use the word phenomeno…
On March 17, 2022, Theater of War Productions premiered "The Nurse Antigone" via Zoom. The work was translated, directed, and conducted by Bryan Doerries and co-facilitated by Cynda Rushton,…
After waiting two long years due to the pandemic, "Calendar Girls" by Tim Firth, produced and directed by Connie Ross, opened triumphantly on March 18 at Silhouette Stages in Slayton House. …
  Dear Ben Fisler, Last night I was at The Hippodrome Theatre for the National Tour of Dear Evan Hansen, starring Stephen Christopher Anthony in the title/lead role. I had heard …
Washington Improv Theater Seeks New Space to Bring Joy and Creative Connection after Losing 14th Street Home After an unexpected lease termination, nonprofit theater sets out for new beginni…