2023 Capital Fringe Review: 'I could have set the world on fire' by Shaun Michael Johnson (2 stars) by Whit Davis

A film actor reflects on his showbiz career and what could have been.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 3:00pm on July 18, 2023☆⚑

2023 Capital Fringe Review: 'The Road to the End' by Bella Panciocco (3 stars) by Whit Davis

A quirky heartwarming story about grief and road trips.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 1:47pm on July 18, 2023☆⚑

2023 Capital Fringe Review: 'Only Love: A Fresh Cut of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet' by Madeleine Smith (4 stars) by Daniella Ignacio

This 65-minute adaptation is all bravery, brevity, and levity.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 1:28pm on July 18, 2023☆⚑

2023 Capital Fringe Review: 'Mutu Sakata: My DC Story' by Renee Namakau Ombaba (4 stars) by Daniella Ignacio

Realism and camp abound in this uplifting play celebrating Black women power.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 12:34pm on July 18, 2023☆⚑

2023 Capital Fringe Review: 'Grief Baby's First Road Trip' by Adedana Ashebir (4 1⁄2 stars) by Cybele Pomeroy

A young woman explores her relationship with her father, perfectionism, and risk.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 9:04am on July 18, 2023☆⚑

2023 Capital Fringe Review: 'Attack on Tunggorono' by Marc Hoffman (3 stars) by Cybele Pomeroy

Traditional Indonesian puppetry is beautifully juxtaposed with current events.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 7:41am on July 18, 2023☆⚑

2023 Capital Fringe Review: 'Big Dad Energy' by Jamie Campbell (4 stars) by Ari Rogers

A veteran comedian and genuinely nice guy brings more than 'Big Dad Energy' to Fringe.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 9:37pm on July 17, 2023☆⚑

2023 Capital Fringe Review: 'Sip & Paint: A Manifesto in the Year 2023' by Ginny Simmons (3 1⁄2 stars) by Ari Rogers

A vulnerable, experimental solo performance that finds oddly profound moments of meaning in the nothingness of life.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 9:28pm on July 17, 2023☆⚑

2023 Capital Fringe Review: 'The Holy O' by Lauren Hance (5 stars) by Ari Rogers

A deeply moving, uniquely intimate, and spiritual exploration of sexuality.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 9:12pm on July 17, 2023☆⚑

2023 Capital Fringe Review: 'Onion Skin' by Dara Padwo-Audick (3 stars) by Terry Byrne

Dramatic comedy by a skin cancer survivor is theater advocacy at full tilt.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 8:50pm on July 17, 2023☆⚑

2023 Capital Fringe Review: 'Almost 13' by Joan Kane (4 1⁄2 stars) by Nicole Hertvik

A touching and well-crafted solo drama delivered with pathos and sincerity.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 8:25pm on July 17, 2023☆⚑

2023 Capital Fringe Review: 'Keys, Wallet, Phone, Dignity' by Sheldon Scott (4 stars) by Nathan Pugh

A gay Black man's self-portrait exploring sexuality, shame, and identity.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 7:24pm on July 17, 2023☆⚑

2023 Capital Fringe Review: 'Nasty White Folx…and other filth' by Sidney Monroe Williams (3 1⁄2 stars) by Nathan Pugh

A provocative solo performance that explores histories of racialized filth and cleanliness.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 5:07pm on July 17, 2023☆⚑

Ecstasy turns to anger and doubt in 'The Saviour' at Off-Broadway's Irish Rep by Deb Miller

Now making its world stage premiere Off-Broadway in a limited summer engagement at Irish Repertory Theatre (following the work's online streaming with the Cork Midsummer Festival and the Edi…

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 4:56pm on July 17, 2023☆⚑

2023 Capital Fringe Review: 'SPADURA' by Dahéli Hall (4 1⁄2 stars) by Guest Author

A tour-de-force of turning tragedy into comedy.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 4:48pm on July 17, 2023☆⚑

2023 Capital Fringe Review: 'Between Raindrops' by Elizabeth Cutler (3 stars) by Terry Byrne

First-time playwright brings little-known DC historical tragedy to life.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 4:28pm on July 17, 2023☆⚑

2023 Capital Fringe Review: 'Ezra Pound Couldn't Sleep Here' by John Harney (4 1⁄2 stars) by Andy Arnold

Acting performances shine in this psychological drama set in DC high society.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 4:05pm on July 17, 2023☆⚑

2023 Capital Fringe Review: '29th and Oakes' by Daniel Niewoehner (3 1⁄2 stars) by Terry Byrne

At the intersection of self-acceptance and self-deception lies a new musical about lost love.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 3:39pm on July 17, 2023☆⚑

Asian misrepresentation skewered, in 'Mr. Yunioshi' at 1st Stage by Gwyneth Sholar

J. Elijah Cho does a masterful job of blending tongue-in-cheek humor with history and perspective.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 2:10pm on July 17, 2023☆⚑

Before COVID there was AIDS, in 'Not My First Pandemic' at 1st Stage by Kendall Mostafavi

A deeply personal account by César Cadabes, told with tremendous charm and compassion.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 12:42pm on July 17, 2023☆⚑

Rooftop Productions' 'Arsenic and Old Lace' has a stellar cast in a classic farce by Guest Author

The combination of dark comedy and suspense captivates from start to finish.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 9:32am on July 17, 2023☆⚑

Round House Theatre and Olney Theatre Center strike gold with 'Fela!' by Megan Wills

This revival of the Tony-winning Afrobeat musical brings a legendary performer and activist bursting back to life.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 8:05am on July 17, 2023☆⚑

2023 Capital Fringe Review: 'Hey Pamela? Yes Pamela?' by Pamela H. Leahigh (4 stars) by Cybele Pomeroy

One woman with multiple voices offers her quirks, traumas, and terrors as tribute to the gods of Comedy.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 9:26pm on July 16, 2023☆⚑

2023 Capital Fringe Review: 'Shut Up Martha' (5 stars) by Cybele Pomeroy

Compelling retelling of the Watergate scandal from the point of view of one of its most colorful characters.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 9:08pm on July 16, 2023☆⚑

2023 Capital Fringe Review: 'Charlie Ross Comedy & Magic' by Charlie Ross (4 Stars) by William Powell

This quickly-paced and entertaining act features 'sex, drugs, and magic tricks.'

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 8:42pm on July 16, 2023☆⚑