73 stories by "Julia Tucker"
The production offers a unique opportunity to see Thornton Wilder’s masterpiece in an intimate, in-the-round setting. By JULIA TUCKER
The Tony Award-winning musical, “Come From Away,” returns to Ford’s Theatre ten years after its acclaimed debut on the historic stage. The production will be presented September 10-Oct…
Round House Theatre and Olney Theatre Center continue their longstanding partnership with a co-production of August Wilson’s blistering masterpiece, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Directed …
From internationally acclaimed playwright Ken Ludwig, “The Game’s Afoot” follows a Broadway star known for playing Sherlock Holmes. When a murder occurs during a holiday party at his m…
For nearly 40 years, the Talent Machine Company (TMC) has helped generations of young artists discover the magic of musical theater. It began with an original musical revue, “The Talent Ma…
Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, “The Notebook” tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the for…
Dedicated to bringing a world-class performing arts venue to the Prince William region, the Hylton Performing Arts Center was born out of a partnership among Prince William County, George Ma…
Marriage and relationships are frequently a roller coaster of chance encounters, fleeting infatuation, sudden detours, and the passage of time. Oftentimes, the connections we make and the ch…
With an infectious score, memorable characters, and irresistible rock ‘n’ roll energy, few musicals evoke nostalgia as much as “Grease,” inspiring numerous revivals and a 1978 hit fi…
Eight new plays by local artists showcase storytelling, collaboration, and talent. By JULIA TUCKER
What happens when a murder mystery and a musical comedy collide? The result is pure entertainment and mayhem in the form of “Curtains: School Edition.” The Talent Machine Company is curr…
He earned his stripes on Broadway…now the ghost-with-the-most is coming back to Washington, DC by popular demand! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells …
The musical returns to DC’s National Theatre, where it debuted eight years ago. A lot has changed. By JULIA TUCKER
“Iolanthe” is a whimsical operetta by the celebrated Victorian-era duo librettist W. S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan. Brimming with laughter, magic, and satire, the story follows…
The artistic director talks about her 20-year journey with the festival and how she picked this year’s lineup. By JULIA TUCKER
Meow! Pete the Cat is currently rocking and rolling at Imagination Stage, bringing electrifying energy and twanging tunes to local audiences. This frenetic feline is the centerpiece of “Pe…
What makes community? For an unlikely gathering of under-employed, under-insured dreamers on a New York street corner, it’s the communal need for a cigarette. They are as different as diff…
The SilverVox Film + Music Festival is currently hosting its inaugural event in Frederick, Maryland from June 18-21. The festival focuses on thought leadership and programming, featuring …
The beautiful Reynolds Tavern in downtown Annapolis boasts a history dating back centuries, and the Classic Theatre of Maryland (CTM) is bringing a different kind of history to this treasure…
“All the world’s a stage,” and William Shakespeare’s illustrious canon has graced spotlights across the globe for centuries. Still a towering figure in world literature more than fou…
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek,” who arrived on the Bowie Playhouse stage and launched a whirlwind theatrical adventure in 2nd Star Productions presentation of …
Bringing the expansive African savanna to the stage is no small feat, as it requires imaginative theatrical methods and techniques. The Children’s Theatre of Annapolis (CTA) embraced this …
“Let the joyous news be spread!” The Children’s Theatre of Southern Maryland is currently presenting “The Wizard of Oz” (featuring young performers ages 8-18) and what a wondrous s…
In the spring of 2011, an empty McDonald's in Eastport, Maryland was transformed into a non-profit professional theater, founded by Lucinda Merry-Browne. From these humble beginnings, Compas…
Hear ye, hear ye! I hereby decree that Third Wall Productions is currently staging a royally marvelous presentation of the Disney mega hit, "Frozen." Brilliantly directed by Krystyna Graff, …
