“Chicago” is now playing at National Theatre in the 25th Anniversary Tour of the 1996 Broadway revival. While I was deeply impressed with the phenomenal dancers and vocalists, I was left lon... Read more
Ah! The French Riviera, Monte Carlo, and we are reminded of private yachts in the harbor, European race cars on mountainous roads, a famous gambling casino, and Princess Grace with her Royal... Read more
Shakespeare Theatre Company’s new production of “Much Ado About Nothing,” delayed from its intended season in 2020, is worth the wait. This fizzy romp, confidently directed by Ar... Read more
A new translation of “Antigone” is currently being presented at Anne Arundel Community College. Originally written by Sophocles in 441 B.C., it warns of the dangers of tyranny an... Read more
The actor playing Nina in a production of “The Seagull” trips over one line and forgets another. Her scene partner tries to cover for her. She stumbles through another line or two, then goes... Read more
Verdi’s ‘Un Ballo in Maschera” (“A Masked Ball”) is the Maryland Lyric Opera’s second production in an all-Verdi season featuring some of the composer... Read more
Silver Spring Stage is currently presenting a delightful, absurdist gem, “An Empty Plate in the Café du Grand Boeuf,” written by Michael Hollinger and directed by Karen Fleming.... Read more
To me, a concert program full of the best of Broadway is like an extensive dessert menu that is ever so satisfying, but somehow never fills you up, making you want for more. If I’m being hon... Read more
What does assimilation into U.S. culture mean for immigrants from different Latin American countries and economic classes? The points made in “Fade” by Tanya Saracho may break no... Read more
Dorrance Dance, under the artistic direction of Michelle Dorrance, began their “SOUNDspace” performance at the Strathmore by inviting the audience to quiet our mouths, bodies, mi... Read more
