Hermione Lee's biography of Tom Stoppard is a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of the English language's most accomplished playwrights. Lee, a prolific biographer of 20th-centu…
Silver Spring Stage's streaming production of Ada and the Engine is an exciting mixture of history, science, and poetry. Written by Lauren Gunderson, it tells the story of Ada Byron, a mathe…
Annapolis Shakespeare Company's production of A Christmas Carol is a moving, faithful adaptation of Charles Dickens' beloved holiday tale, now playing virtually for stay-at-home audiences. A…
Strand Theater Company's production of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley is a delightfully theatrical sequel to Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice. Written by Lauren Gunderson…
Woolly Mammoth's production of This Is Who I Am, written by Amir Nizar Zuabi to be performed live via video conferencing, is a powerfully intimate show. Directed by Evren Odcikin, it feature…
Silver Spring Stage's streaming production of Lobby Hero is a pleasure to watch. Filmed on the theater's stage, it combines the joys of seeing actors physically interacting together with som…
Gonzales Cantata, a streaming production of the IN Series online program Invision, The Logan Operahouse Without Walls, is a cleverly done "docu-opera." Composer Melissa Dunphy has taken the …
Orphée et Eurydice, a streaming production of the IN Series online program Invision, The Logan Operahouse Without Walls, is a cleverly updated version of Gluck's classic 1762 opera. It feat…
Ballet Theatre of Maryland's production of Dracula is the perfect Halloween show, even in these scary times. Viewing the performance outdoors, on the grass lot of the future Maryland Theatre…
The Decameron Opera Coalition, a collection of different opera companies throughout the United States, has created a unique event, inspired by classic literature and modern necessity. Their …
Élan Ensemble's outdoor concert, "Arias for the Autumnal Equinox," was a delightful celebration of 17th- and 18th-century music, performed in the marvelously picturesque garden of the hi…
Dianna Cuatto, artistic director of the Ballet Theatre of Maryland (BTM), recently announced she would retire in June after leading the company for 17 years. She answered DC Metro Theater Ar…
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra's continuing Masterworks Series, as part of this season's celebration of Beethoven's two hundred fiftieth birthday, takes the theme, "Beethoven Discovers Ame…
Colonial Players of Annapolis' production of Book of Days is powerfully ambitious. Lanford Wilson's 2000 play follows the lives of several residents of the small town of Dublin, Missouri, ov…
Ballet Theatre of Maryland's production of Swan Lake is a gorgeous combination of dancing, costumes, and lighting. With choreography by Artistic Director Dianna Cuatto, it is a wonderful sta…
Annapolis Shakespeare Company's production of The 39 Steps is a hilarious send-up of Alfred Hitchcock movies. Adapted by Patrick Barlow in 2005 and based on John Buchan's 1915 adventure nove…
James Bunzli, the director of Red, was recently named a Producing Director at Compass Rose Theater. He has been involved in several shows at Compass Rose, from acting and directing to moveme…
Compass Rose Theater's production of Red is a wonderfully powerful production. Set in New York during the 1950s, John Logan's 2010 play is about the artist Mark Rothko, and it offers profoun…
Silver Spring Stage's production of Tiny Tim's Christmas Carol is a fun, family-friendly take on Charles Dickens' classic tale. Written by Ken and Jack Ludwig, this 2015 play has Tiny Tim an…
Annapolis Shakespeare Company's production of A Broadway Holiday is a fun, sweet tribute to classic Christmas shows. With an original book and directed by Sally Boyett, and musical direction…
Ballet Theatre of Maryland's production of The Nutcracker at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts is a real treat for the senses. Choreographed by Artistic Director Dianna Cuatto, it brings T…
Colonial Players of Annapolis' production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a hilarious take on the Christmas story. Written by Barbara Robinson and based on her beloved 1971 novel, whic…
Annapolis Shakespeare Company's production of A Christmas Carol is a moving, faithful stage version of Charles Dickens' classic tale. Adapted by Sally Boyett and Donald Hicken, and directed …
Annapolis Opera's production of Tosca, performed at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, is a thrilling work of theater, combining beautiful music, singing, and acting with creative set and …
Ballet Theatre of Maryland's production of The Snow Queen at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts is a colorful feast of dance, lighting, and costumes. Based on the story of the same name by …