41 stories by "Fosse Thornton"
With squeaky clean choreography, superb talent, and killer musical arrangements, it's the perfect immersive summer show.
Every moment felt like a new discovery, and the show's triumphant story radiated through every actor.
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…
Any Sondheim musical is an absolute treat to see onstage and "Into the Woods" is no exception. Presented by Rockville Musical Theatre, Sondheim's story of love and loss is an actor's dream w…
Shake off that midsummer blues and hustle down to Vienna Baptist Church to see NOVA Nightsky's "Holy Toledo!" written by Paul Langford and directed by Ward Kay. This rollicking historical ad…
What does it take to create the perfect farce? For starters, a top-notch cast. Secondly, a dynamic set. Above all, the show must be fast-paced. The frenetic energy necessary to keep a farce …
Historically, HIV has been a hugely misunderstood and stigmatized virus and the media has been none too kind to folks who've contracted it. Only relatively recently, with plays like "The Nor…
Originally premiering at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in 2010, Pearl Cleage's "The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of Your Presence at a Celebration of Their First One Hundred Years"…
Tucked away in a little art gallery on F Street is Nu Sass Productions. Nu Sass is a non profit theatre company striving to "support women and marginalized genders in the arts" and has been …
If you're looking for hours of escapist fun and spellbinding special effects, "Beetlejuice" is the show to see. It is a whirlwind of constant action, laughs, and superb vocal performances. C…
It is safe to say that Audrey Hepburn is a beloved icon"a fashion icon and an icon of old Hollywood who was also an extremely private person. Quite reticent about her personal affairs at the…
Movie and literature buffs are often very much alike in their opinions on source material. A good adaptation is always appreciated when it marries elements pulled directly from the original …
The Washington Ballet's (TWB) take on the beloved tale of "The Sleeping Beauty" is a faithful rendition that is sure to please audiences of all ages. The ballet was conceived by Pyotr Ilyich…
In the City of Fairfax Theater Company's production of "Clybourne Park" by Bruce Norris, every element comes together seamlessly to deliver a symphony of technical and artistic excellence. D…
"Cabaret" shows the rise of fascism in pre-World War II Berlin as it impacts its characters through vignettes of biting, performance satire. The seedy Kit Kat Klub is the common thread throu…
"Mary Stuart," written by Fredrich Schiller and translated by Peter Oswald from its original German, illustrates the final days of Mary, Queen of Scots as she is held in England under suspic…
