What happens when four has-been actors decide to take on a social cause in a small Indiana town? A lot of laughter, a lot of drama, and a dinner at Applebee's. The Drama Desk Award-winni…
Suppose that, as you read this on your screen, you are drawn in by its entertaining anecdotes and amusing viewpoints? But while enjoying it all, you slowly start questioning its truthfulness…
The overwhelming message of "Freaky Friday" (by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey) is one of understanding. That no matter how old we are, our dreams and desires are simply reimaginings of what they…
Part concert, part communal meditation, "Little Central America, 1984″"directed by Elia Arce and written and performed by Elia Arce and Rubén MartÃnez"uses song, film, and spoken w…
It's a refrain that's graced the ears of parents since the dawn of time: "You don't understand!" Regardless of the amount of children's books and adages that teach about empathy or walking a…
"Music is the soul of Cambodia," says a character in Arena Stage's long-awaited production of "Cambodian Rock Band" by Lauren Yee (in association with Alley Theatre, Berkeley Repertory…
Patrick Dupre Quigley Named Artistic Director Designate Washington, DC " Opera Lafayette's Founder and Artistic Director Ryan Brown has announced he will be passing the reins in 2025…
I'm going out on a limb with this observation of "A Moment in Time," five dances that touched us in different ways. More than other dance forms, modern dance can be uniquely gut wrenching an…
John Harney's "Ezra Pound Couldn't Sleep Here" presented by Valcour Island Productions is an ambitious play, a well acted play, but not yet a really good play. The main character of this pro…
The Capital Fringe Festival has changed a lot since the days of Fort Fringe and long afternoons at the Baldacchino Tent Bar. The artists behind "TBD: A Devised Theatrical Celebration/A Music…
This year marks the beginning of the Young Victorian Theatre Company's (Young Vic) next half century presenting works of the legendary Gilbert & Sullivan. An annual summer favorite, this…
The publicity for "Attack on Tunggorono" is compelling, which accounts for the full house on the evening I attended. But well before the end of the show, several patrons had quietly slipped …
Joan Kane's "Almost 13" is an affecting vignette of her true experiences which shaped (but did not define) her woman's future. The play, a solo performance, brings the audience to a time "wh…
â€BRUTE FARCE by Craig HoukAugust 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20238pmGunston Theatre Two, 2700 S Lang Street, Arlington, VA 22206Four vengeful, narcissistic actors, with the assistanc…
SILVER SPRING, July 20, 2023 " Silver Spring Stage is excited to announce our 2023-24 season, including the return of the One-Act Festival, modern and classic works, and even a musical. ssst…
Shaun Michael Johnson's "I could have set the world on fire" is the rare play that is both too long and too short. The play takes us inside the hospital room of Ernest Williams (played by Jo…
 Rorschach Theatre's transformation of a former men's clothing store into a 1990s era rock club is nothing short of spectacular. The 360-degree theatrical installation"including a stage …
American linguist Einar Haugen coined the term "code-switching" in 1954, to describe "the mixing of languages or dialects across different ethnic or racial demographics." A later work by Wil…
"Music from the Studio Ghibli Films" featured animations from the works of the legendary Hayao Miyazaki and his Studio Ghibli, with their accompanying soundtracks conducted by the composer J…
"Finding Home: Dance Journeys," part of the 2023 Capital Fringe Festival at the DCJCC's Cafritz Hall, featured works by choreographers Giselle Ruzany, Kyoko Fujimoto, Sylvana Christopher and…
The music and dance of West Africa are part of the fabric of life there. Just walk down a street, and the sounds and beats somehow seem to fill the air. So it is no wonder that music of one …
"The Road to the End" by Bella Panciocco first developed during her senior year at George Mason, is probably among the weightier pieces premiering at Capital Fringe this year. Its subject ma…
Who knew how many people would remember Mickey Rooney? Child star turned adult character actor, Rooney first appeared on the vaudeville stage before he turned two. In his lifetime, he appear…
*The Best Of Theatre For Young Audiences*Â GLEN ECHO, MD "Â Adventure Theatre MTCÂ (ATMTC), educating and inspiring new generations of theater artists and audiences with exceptional t…
Celebrating its roots and nurturing opera's future. Baltimore, MD (July 17, 2023) " Maryland Opera's sixth season opens with "L'Amour, Toujours l'Amour" featuring fully staged scenes and act…