As an actor and former English teacher, I've long sat with a central question about "Hamlet:" how do you keep it from losing its edge through familiarity? How do you approach a text so layer…
If you find yourself in need of catharsis more than cranberry sauce this holiday season, head to Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, where Julia Masli wants to soothe your soul. Masli's "ho ho h…
All aboard the one-way train to the underworld you won't want to miss""Hadestown," winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, now at Broadway at The National. Anaïs Mitc…
The world premiere of "Fremont Ave." at Arena Stage is an evocative and moving exploration of family, legacy, and unrealized longing"an experience that feels especially poignant for fall, an…
Lights, camera, action? What about the moments in between takes? Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) production of "The Shark Is Broken" offers exactly that"an intimate, witty, and deeply huma…
If you are in the DC area, do yourself a favor"run, don't walk"to catch "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," a riveting must-see now playing at MET-X in Frederick. Directed by Anna See-Jachowski wit…
Currently, theatergoers can step inside The Little Theatre of Alexandria's (LTA) charming space to enjoy director Janie Downey's charming take on Roald Dahl's "Matilda The Musical." With cla…
"Are people born wicked, or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?" seems to be a question that everyone is asking these days. Whether it concerns news headlines, politics, family dynamic…
"Newsies"' at Other Voices Theatre (OVT) is a night to remember. Under the guidance of Director Ashley Gerhardt, OVT offers a thoughtful glimpse into the power of the little guy against the …
The British Players' annual Music Hall reaches new heights this year with its 60th Anniversary celebration, "In With the Old & IN With the New." As Director Charles Hoag writes, the prod…
Are you watching closely? Go see "Topdog/Underdog" at Round House Theatre, and you better. From Chekhov's gun to sleight of hand, the fates and actions of the characters turn on a dime"make …
 Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET)'s production of the jukebox musical "Head Over Heels" is a humorous and joyous way to welcome the summer season. As MET's artistic director Tad Janes say…
"Amm(i)gone" at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company is a transformative work that carves its own space in contemporary theatre. Created and performed by Adil Mansoor (with co-direction by Lyam B.…
The Vagabond Players' "Doubt, A Parable" is a tasteful and conscious production of John Patrick Shanley's classic. Under the guidance of Director Steve Goldklang, acting and stagecraft work …
"The Squirrels" at Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is a profound experience for this area's theatre scene. Under the direction of Julie Herber, this bushy-tailed production presents survival…
"Mouse on the Move," at Imagination Stage is an ideal first theatre experience for young audiences. Written and directed by Kathryn Chase Bryer and Janet Stanford, the show offers children a…
Blowing into D.C. from ZACH Theatre in Austin, TX, "The Girl Who Became Legend" was a spectacle of light, color, and sound. This most pleasing Western offered audiences, ages seven and up, a…
Nothing says Christmas like a live performance of "A Christmas Carol" and Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) has been bringing the show to the stage for the last 20 years. Originally adapted by…
If you're looking for a family-friendly holiday outing, The Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) FUN Company's "My Father the Elf" tops the list. Written by Matt Lee and directed by Julie Herber,…
They might be the only community theatre in Washington, D.C., but St. Mark's Players holds their own. Their current production of "Our Town," under the direction of Sabrina McAllister, is an…