52 stories by "Julia Tucker"
A top-notch production of "Hairspray" can currently be seen at Dundalk Community Theatre, and one of the show's most famous songs declares that "You Can't Stop the Beat." That statement coul…
The legendary Mel Brooks film, "Young Frankenstein," has been a cultural stalwart for decades. This classic horror film parody was the inspiration for Aerosmith's hit song, "Walk This Way," …
Friendship, hope, success, and creativity are central components of show business, and these themes are often reflected in the adventures of life as well. Stephen Sondheim's 1981 musical, "M…
Since its humble beginnings as an interval act in the Eurovision Song Contest more than 30 years ago, "Riverdance" has thrilled over 30 million audience members across the globe. This worldw…
"Sugar, butter, flour" and many other delectable ingredients comprise the sensational regional premiere of "Waitress" at Olney Theatre Center. This Tony-nominated musical, featuring an upbea…
For many teenagers, fitting in and achieving social status is central to their high school experience. These desires can make for a rocky road when joined with the ubiquitous presence of tec…
Constructing objects from paper is often one of the first forays into visual art for young children. With "Paper Dreams" (written and originally directed by Claudia Moreso, Mons Dansa Dance …
Competition, power, politics, and succession have long been common themes in royal families. "The Lion in Winter," currently onstage at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn in partnership with the Ken…
"Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood" is an unconventional adaptation of the classic fairy tale and teems with unbridled exuberance. Based on Mike Artell's 2001 picture book of the same na…
Charles Dickens' classic novella, "A Christmas Carol," has been presented in numerous formats since its publishing nearly 200 years ago. This venerable tale tells the story of Ebenezer Scroo…
 Christmas card etiquette has been a ubiquitous topic of the holiday season for generations with the practice of sending greetings dating back to the Victorian era. Jennifer Faletto's ho…
Participating in Christmas pageants has been a rite of passage for many children, and these events have fostered priceless memories for decades. Barbara Robinson's 1982 stage adaptation of t…
Throughout its illustrious history, the Kennedy Center has been the site of several world premiere productions. The underwater-themed musical, "Finn," is the newest of these, debuting as par…
For thousands of years, magicians have fooled audiences through sleight of hand, psychic manipulation, special effects, and misdirection. The North American tour of "Champions of Magic," cur…
William Shakespeare's romantic comedy, "Twelfth Night," made its debut in 1623 when it was included in the First Folio, the first published collection of Shakespeare's plays. Four centuries …
"Many moons ago" in 1959, Hans Christian Andersen's renowned fairy tale, "The Princess and the Pea," inspired a musical comedy and "Once Upon a Mattress" was born. In the 65 years since its …
Since it was published in 1975, Natalie Babbitt's novel, Tuck Everlasting, has sold more than five million copies. This children's literature classic has been the basis of two films and a mu…
Edgar Allan Poe has long been one of the world's most celebrated authors, his fame and following remain untouched almost 200 years after his death. In Baltimore, the Edgar Allen Poe House an…
 Bernard Slade's romantic comedy, "Same Time, Next Year," opened on Broadway in 1975 and ran for more than three years with over 1,000 performances. A film version was released in 1978 f…
Other Voices Theatre kicked off their 28th season with "Big Fish," and the show was quite a catch! With a dazzling cast and ingenious minimalist staging, this play was an excellent productio…
Nearly 20 years after its release, the blockbuster film, "Sister Act," arrived on Broadway as a stage adaptation in 2011, receiving multiple Tony nominations. This rousing musical version, w…
For more than four centuries, "Macbeth" has been one of Shakespeare's best-known works. This tragedy explores the themes of fate, loyalty, power, and ambition, as well as the concept of viol…
In 1979, Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece thriller, "Sweeney Todd," opened on Broadway to critical acclaim, winning eight Tony Awards. More than 40 years after its debut, the musical still ran…
For over 100 years, Winnie the Pooh has captured the hearts of young and old. Through inspiring tales, this renowned bear has taught many generations about the importance of friendship and l…
 Jane Austen's debut novel, Sense and Sensibility, has been a staple of literature for more than 200 years. Many screen, radio, and literature adaptations of this classic have been produ…
