How delightful is it to have not just a wealth of theater in our region, but also a host of talented child actors. “Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” which recently concluded i... Read more
Theatre AACC returns this season its production of “12 Angry Jurors.” The American classic, “12 Angry Men,” was written by Reginald Rose and adapted by Sherman L. Sergel as “12 A... Read more
Spooky Action Theatre has deemed this season, under new Artistic Director Elizabeth Dinkova, as one that extends “Beyond Borders”—both literal and also more metaphorical as far as the border... Read more
Usually, I would start this piece with some brief history about the rise of ragtime itself, the musical stylings of which permeate the score of Signature Theatre’s “Ragtime” like a warm, sum... Read more
It’s a marriage of convenience and comedy in Albert Einstein High School’s production of “Lavender.” With its world premiere at Albert Einstein High School, “Lavender... Read more
We memorialize the trailblazers who fought for women’s suffrage in the United States and the United Kingdom. In their shadows are women who fought hundreds of smaller, unsung, and unsuccessf... Read more
What if, each day, you took part in a war? And then you went home? The 68th season of the Washington National Opera (WNO) begins with “Grounded,” with music by Jeanine Tesori and libretto by... Read more
The DC theatre scene is on fire this fall! Just about every theatre I’ve had the opportunity to visit and every production I’ve thus far seen has had a critical hand in helping define what r... Read more
“Our Dirty War” is a rare gem of theatrical depth and daring. Written and directed by Camilla Madero (this is her senior thesis), who also plays the role of her father, Roberto... Read more
The anticipatory buzz surrounding James Ijames’ “Fat Ham” was apt prelude to its arrival at Studio Theatre. It had a sold-out run at the Public and then a stint on Broadway. This... Read more