“The Motion,” a new play by Obie winner Christopher Chen is presently at the Fichandler Stage at Arena Stage. The format of the play is a bit different than traditional plays that we are…
It is hard to say at this point which is more famous—the 2003 book by Mark Haddon, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” or the award-winning play by Simon Stephens which…
Art and artists are usually the first to be censored in despotic regimes, sometimes more quickly in the performing arts. The theatre, popular music, and even dance are more visible. Shakespe…
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' "Appropriate" is in some ways as American as apple pie. Americans, unlike say the British, show their angst. Whether it is Williams' Stanley Kowalski or Miller's Will…
When two brilliant artists team up to present performances, you know it will be special treat. That is the case with the two exceptionally talented pianists Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy R…
Sometimes theatrical professionals get the chance to write something special. Back in 1995, Laura Andruski (Book and Lyrics) and Sharilyn C. Reynolds (Music) created a musical version of Han…
The 2025 Tony Award-winner for Best Revival of a Play, "Eureka Day," has finally come to Washington, DC. Written by Jonathan Spector and directed by Hayley Finn, the production will be openi…
Award-winning playwright, Lynn Nottage, writes plays that deal with many of the issues of our times. In "By the Way, Meet Vera Stark," she does not shy away from the racism in Hollywood …
"Little Miss Perfect" began as a viral hit song by Joriah Kwamé on TikTok. It was developed into a full-length musical with the book, music, and lyrics by Kwamé. The production is debuting…
"Enough to Let the Light In" by Paloma Nozicka is a "psychological thriller" focusing on two friends, Marc and Cynthia. They celebrate one night but find they must deal with buried secrets w…
"A Man for All Seasons" by Robert Bolt follows the career of Sir Thomas More in England during the reign of Henry VIII. Moore was a friend of Henry's and rose to the role of Lord Chancellor.…
Chamber Music of Maryland always presents top talent in the world of classical music. On January 24, 2026 they will be presenting the Parker Quartet. The Parker Quartet was formed a by u…
Laurel Mill Playhouse has always been a supporter of new playwrights. For the past several years they have also been a showcase for plays about the plights, past and present, of minorities, …
This year will be Jane Austen's 250th birthday. Over the centuries, Austen has amassed many fans from all over the globe. Whether they enjoy the Victorian view of culture or they see Austen …
The holiday season will be starting before we know it. With that comes a plethora of holiday plays, most of them dealing with the Christmas. However, there is always a sprinkle of Hanukkah p…
In keeping with their international flavors, Chamber Music of Maryland, will be presenting Spanish Brass on November 2, 2025. This world renown ensemble will be performing a wind array of mu…
Several months ago, I moved to Leisure World, a large senior community in Montgomery County. I was very pleased to find out that the community had its own theatrical group, Fun and Fancy. Fu…
A real treat is coming to the Smith Theatre at Howard Community College 0n October 11, 2025. Presented by Chamber Music Maryland, the Camerata Nordica Octet will be performing Mozart, Tchaik…
If you like a good ghost story, you will not be disappointed with Rockville Little Theatre's production of "The Woman in Black," written by Stephen Mallatratt and directed by Noel Schoonover…
In the same vein of humor that kept us laughing for over forty years watching episodes of "The Golden Girls," Laurel Mill Playhouse's production of "Four Old Broads," by Leslie Kimbell and d…
On September 21, 2025 Ching-Yi Lin, a young but celebrated artist, will be bringing his concert tour highlighting the 150th Anniversary of the renowned composer, Maurice Ravel, to the McLean…
The room temperature seems to rise as soon as the performers begin singing and dancing at the start of the production of "Saturday Night Fever" at Toby's Dinner Theatre. The show is adapted …
One-act plays are uniquely different in some ways from full length plays. Often they are wonderful vehicles for new writers, but some more seasoned playwrights indulge in them as well. Somet…
The Tony Award winning experimental drama, "The Inheritance Part One and Two" will be having its regional premiere at the end of August at Round House Theatre. "The Inheritance" was written …
What a refreshing show to watch live on a hot summer day or evening! "Footloose" is filled with mostly young performers with plenty of talent and energy. Directed by Ian Coleman, it is based…