73 stories by "Liz Ruth-Brinegar"
If you're a fan of the children's classic novel "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott, you will adore this adaptation by Tier5 " and even if you're not a fan or have never heard of it, I promi…
"Passing" is a play about one fictional Jewish family's connection to the Holocaust. On one hand, I am always grateful for any work that shines a light on the Holocaust because to "never for…
Rolling Stone has called Grammy-winning Senegalese singer Youssou N'dour "one of the most beloved artists in the entire continent of Africa" and it was clear on Wednesday night at Strathmore…
African American spirituals are ingrained in our present day culture " sung in churches, taught in school music curriculums, lauded for their tragically powerful history and acknowledged for…
What could make a play by the great Tennessee Williams close after only fifteen performances in its original Broadway run, thus earning the title of the most disparaged play of his career? A…
The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC doesn't shy away from grappling with tough questions, and last year the chorus had many internal discussions about whether or how they should continue …
Rainbow Theatre Project's latest offering is the early 1990s Paul Rudnick play "Jeffrey," written and set during the AIDS crisis and directed by Robert Mintz. Through the lens of the t…
Jack Black's hit movie "School of Rock" comes to life at National Theatre featuring new music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and an amazingly talented cast of children who actually play their rock i…
I was delighted to speak this week with Marion Glatz, co-producer with her husband Attila of “Salute to Vienna,” a New Year’s Concert that emulates Vienna’s long-stan…
It's no secret that I am a huge fan of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC (just read my past reviews) and for good reason " their technically flawless vocals blend with humor and poignan…
If autumn has you feeling nostalgic, you'll definitely want to head to Toby's Dinner Theatre for the Fats Waller musical revue "Ain't Misbehavin" directed by Monique Midgette. Featuring snaz…
If you're looking for a delectable patisserie of music, color, and whimsy, look no further than "Amour," a Broadway musical based on a classic French fable, now playing at NextStop Theatre C…
One-person show "Burn Out Blessings" by Al Baker, now playing at Capital Fringe Festival, gives a raw and touching depiction of a new teacher's arduous journey to cope with the stress of sur…
"Shopworn," written by Derek Hills and directed by Bryanda Minix, is a story about two ideologically opposed brothers who inherit their mother's southern thrift shop when she dies. Aided by …
It is rare to see a play that is so perfect that it becomes divine as it bestows gifts of transcendence upon its lucky audience, so I heartily encourage you to seek out "Secrets of the Unive…
Round House Theatre is currently offering the regional premiere of "The Legend of Georgia McBride" by playwright Matthew Lopez, which I attended on Monday, June 11, 2018. Featuring a small c…
When you're at a concert that both moves you to tears and stuns you with the quality of musicianship, you know you're watching the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC, under the direction of …
Bon Jovi's final stop on their American "This House Is Not For Sale" tour was Monday night, May 14, 2018 at Capital One Area in Washington, D.C. and local band NBTF, made up of Virginia high…
"Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" is a delightful musical based on an Australian movie of the same name, which was remade as the American film "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newma…
An elf in holiday briefs struts across the stage carrying a sign that reads "One year later…" Where else could we be except at the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC’s annu…
‘Tis the season for church parents and Sunday School teachers to stress out about the annual Christmas children’s program and whether you’ve experienced the "joys" of wrang…
The Kennedy Center is now presenting a newly commissioned musical entitled "Me… Jane: The Dreams & Adventures of Young Jane Goodall" based on a biographical children’s pictur…
Ella Fitzgerald fans will undoubtedly be familiar with her great Broadway covers of "Hernando's Hideaway" and "Steam Heat" and thanks to Arena Stage's revival of the 1955 Tony Award winning …
Stepping into the Barney & Bea Recreation Center at Goddard Space Flight Center on Friday, October 27, 2017, was like stepping into an old-time dance hall. I was here to see Stephen Sond…
"Anybody want a peanut?" Any fan of "The Princess Bride" will immediately recognize this iconic line, along with so many others, so what a treat to attend a screening of the movie with nothi…
