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Eight new plays by local artists showcase storytelling, collaboration, and talent. By JULIA TUCKER
The performers bring tremendous heart and personality to their characters — and you grow attached to them throughout the show. By JAKE C. SCHWARTZ
Aurin Squire’s laugh-out-loud play looks at the demise of journalism and the rise of fake news. By BOB ASHBY
A charming puppet show skewers a roster of social norms with razor-sharp humor and creative artistry. By KENNY NEAL
Each skit gets sillier than the last, so that by the end, it feels like a sleepover party of punch-drunk teenagers. By LAURIE SARA OLIVER
Baltimore’s best little playfest runs through July 26. Go and be surprised. By CYBELE POMEROY
This classic is always a special show, and this production has just the right combination of light and darkness to make it a great experience. By ANDREW WALKER WHITE
Mixing humor and heart, the performers hit every moment perfectly and sing with energy and passion. By CHARLES GREEN
An entertaining new work about the legendary comedy team Nichols and May, as well as an in-depth look at the discrimination women experience. By ARNOLD SALTZMAN
Theresa Cunningham delivers a gripping autobiographical journey through abuse, survival, and the search for healing. By NICOLE HERTVIK
An apartment sidewalk in New York serves as a microcosm of a troubled America. By BOB ASHBY
Yussef El Guindi’s play is a well-written, well-paced example of the thoughtful theater for which CATF is justly renowned. By BOB ASHBY
Kicking off District Fringe year two, the winner of the 2023 Capital Fringe Festival is a sure bet for a good time. By NICOLE HERTVIK
With Pay-What-You-Can offers, sensory-friendly performances, ASL interpretation, and more, local theaters are striving for inclusivity. By VALERIE J. MIKLES
The production is classic heartwarming family entertainment, with some edgier jokes and references. By MEGAN FRAEDRICH
The playwright takes us back to her teenage angst in the early aughts, and her music-cued storytelling cuts deep. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
The performers give every song energy and feeling and hit every comic and emotional moment spot on. By CHARLES GREEN
Playwright, director, and festival producer weigh in on one of the most anticipated shows in the 2026 Contemporary American Theatre Festival. By ARNOLD SALTZMAN
The musical returns to DC’s National Theatre, where it debuted eight years ago. A lot has changed. By JULIA TUCKER
Season includes five powerful plays and the 2026 Logan Festival of Solo Performance.
Eleven productions, including three MET Originals, celebrate the transformative power of storytelling through musicals, contemporary plays, and imaginative theater for audiences of all ages.
New partnership with Live Arts Maryland expands performance experience.
Part Gen X nostalgia trip, part angsty teen drama, this musical comedy can’t find its soul. By GEOFFREY MELADA
The bouncy songs are from Alanis Morissette’s 1995 album, and all the voices blend beautifully. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
The stylish production revives the Tony Award-winning musical with charm, precision, and theatrical flair. By CELIA WREN
