310 stories by "Julia L. Exline"
Creative Cauldron at ArtSpace presents Tales from the Brothers Grimm. This is a Learning Theater Production, where, after seven weeks of work shopping, a flock of young actors complete a six…
The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents the melodrama parody The 39 Steps, from the novel by John Buchan and the movie classic directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Shuffled from novel to movie to…
The Puppet Company Playhouse presents Sergei Prokofiev's musical adventure, Peter and the Wolf, a classic Russian composition. This story has been told many different ways throughout the yea…
NextStop FAMILY Presents Go, Dog. Go!, a stage adaptation by Allison Gregory and Stephen Dietz, based on the beloved children’s book by P.D. Eastman and directed by Ray Ficca. Though a…
Aldersgate Community Church Theater presents Life With Father, the longest-running play in the history of Broadway. The stage play was inspired by a collection of stories that Clarence Day w…
Providence Players of Fairfax presents the cult classic musical Little Shop of Horrors, with Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Music by Alan Menken. Named a “bucket list̶…
It was so much fun interviewing Toby Nelson, who is starring as Audrey in Providence Players of Fairfax’s production of Little Shop of Horrors. Julia: Hi Toby! Why don’t yo…
Imagination Stage presents the world premiere of Lulu and the Brontosaurus, a musical based on the book by Judith Viorst, who also wrote the Book and Lyrics for the stage. With music by Shel…
Adventure Theatre MTC brings Margaret Wise Brown’s beloved story to the stage in the musical version of Goodnight Moon, directed by Roberta Gasbarre, with Book, Music & Lyrics by C…
“Why do we assume that the educated and privileged have more to say than anyone else?” 1st Stage presents The Pitmen Painters, a fascinating true story written by famed writer Le…
The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents Ray Cooney's Caught in the Net, a comedic farce that follows the chaotic evening of a London taxi driver, whose long-kept double life races towards …
As part of its popular Sizzlin' Summer Cabarets, Signature Theatre presented  "I Love Being Here With You" " The Music and Unbelievable Life of Miss Peggy Lee!" performed by Delores Ki…
Juggling bears, flying trapezes, and tightropes! The Puppet Co. presents Circus, a spectacle of tricks and feats led by a band of marionettes, beautifully crafted by the talented Len and Pat…
I've been fortunate enough to review many of Riverside Center Dinner Theater's productions over the past few years, and can tell you that for a long time now, something magnificent has been …
The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents the three-time Tony Award winning Best Musical Avenue Q, with Book by Jeff Whitty and Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx. Directed and c…
Ad Hoc Players presents Tragedy Averted, an exceptionally creative comedic piece written by Alexandra Petri and directed by Joan Cummins. Smart, pithy dialogue combined with a stunningly tal…
Solo artist Kathryn Elizabeth Kelly takes us into a courageous year-long experiment with STATUS – A Social Media Experiment. After emerging from the wreckage of a 6-year-long relations…
O & B Productions presents the emotional drama Sapphire, Written by God’s Boo and directed by Tyrell T. Lashley. Heady, expressive, and increasingly harrowing, Sapphire takes you i…
True Wit Productions presents 21 King, a disappointing drama written by Jessica Lloyd Krenek. Directed by Emily Jane Warheit, this production unfortunately failed to either catch or hold my …
Did you know that Ursula was inspired by a real-life drag queen? Pace Productions presents the enthralling drama La Voce to Me, a play that highlights similar themes between the fairy-tale c…
Imagination Stage presents Peter Pan and Wendy, a musical adaptation of a longtime family favorite by Alyn Cardarelli and Steve Goers. Kathryn Chase Bryer directs this hilarious and enthrall…
Adventure Theatre MTC presents one of the best known works of Dr. Seuss, Cat in the Hat. Adapted for the stage and originally directed by Katie Mitchell, Director Karin Abromaitis throws her…
Aldersgate Church Community Theater presents Man of La Mancha, a Tony Award-winning musical version of Miguel de Cervantes' beloved classic Don Quixote. With Book by Dale Wasserman, Lyrics b…
Elden Street Players for Young Audiences presents Carter Bunch's Snow White and Rose Red, a stage adaptation of the classic story's roots – before a bold and daring sister was traded o…
This summer, The Puppet Co. plays host to guest artists Grey Seal Puppets, who present their own Bathtub Pirates, a show about bubbly playtime! This original and relatable story, created by …