Washington, DC Theater Reviews

Review: THE CRUCIBLE at Eisenhower Theater
by Mary Lincer - May 25, 2023

What did our critic think of THE CRUCIBLE at Eisenhower Theater? Choreographer Helen Pickett does in her ballet The Crucible just exactly what Arthur Miller attempted in his 1953 play, her source. Both try to make a new language to express the Salem witch trials of 1692 because those events were too...

Review: SWEENEY TODD at Signature Theatre
by Shelby Tyler - May 25, 2023

What did our critic think of SWEENEY TODD at Signature Theatre? Set in the dark streets of London in 1785, we follow barber Sweeney Todd (Nathaniel Stampley) as he returns from wrongful imprisonment by the horrifying Judge Turpin (John Leslie Wolf)....

Review: HURRICANE DIANE at Avant Bard Theatre
by Rachael F. Goldberg - May 24, 2023

'Hurricane Diane' is a fun and thought-provoking production, though you’ll certainly have more fun if you don’t think too hard about the technicalities of the show itself. There’s a lot to enjoy, and a good takeaway message, and, sometimes, that’s enough for an enjoyable theatrical experience....

Review: THE OREO COMPLEX at Nu Sass Productions
by Hannah R. Wing - May 23, 2023

Lillian Brown shares so much in such a short span of time. Don’t miss this opportunity to see such a powerful show in its limited run at Caos on F. ...

Review: EXCLUSION at Arena Stage
by Pamela Roberts - May 21, 2023

Exclusion, a thought-provoking and witty world premiere by Kenneth Lin at Arena Stage, explores the tug-of-war between what is true and what sells...

Review: IN THE HEIGHTS at NextStop Theatre Company
by Peter Rouleau - May 21, 2023

A touching and engaging portrait of an immigrant community confronting the struggles of daily life....

Review: GOOD BONES at Studio Theatre
by David Friscic - May 19, 2023

A solid, well-crafted, and thought-provoking play---Good Bones is about four individuals coping in various ways with issues of onrushing gentrification, loss of community, and reconnection. Playwright James Ijames has written an all too relevant story about what happens when a community and sense of...

Review: BEETLEJUICE at National Theatre
by Hannah R. Wing - May 18, 2023

Whether you are a fan of the movie, have seen the musical on Broadway, or even listened to the amazing cast recording, you'll lose your head over Beetlejuice....

Review: MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT at Eisenhower Theatre At The Kennedy Center
by Ken Kemp - May 18, 2023

This riotously funny production takes the beloved, hilarious Monty Python musical comedy to a whole new level....

Review: LA BOHÈME at Kennedy Center
by David Friscic - May 17, 2023

The glorious music of Puccini remains the principal reason to see the Washington National Opera’s (WNO)current production of the beloved classic opera La bohème. This oft-referenced opera that has influenced everything from the famous film Moonstruck to the hit Broadway musical Rent, must be a fairl...

Review: HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at Tectonic Theater Project at Shakespeare Theatre's Harman Hall
by Mary Lincer - May 12, 2023

What did our critic think of HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at Tectonic Theater Project @ Shakespeare Theatre's Harman Hall?...

Review: THIS INHERENT ECHO at Taffety Punk
by Roger Catlin - May 07, 2023

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Review: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY at Kennedy Center
by Roger Catlin - May 07, 2023

It's really the perfect weekend for the Washington Ballet's revival of its grand 'The Sleeping Beauty.' With all the pomp and pageantry currently dominating news cycles, with flocks of kids are seen trailing behind newly-crowned monarchs lugging their elaborate trains, it didn't seem so out of place...

Review: RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES at The Music Center At Strathmore
by Ken Kemp - May 05, 2023

RAIN turned The Music Center at Strathmore into a time machine and took Beatles fans of all ages on a magical musical tour....

Review: PASSING STRANGE at Signature Theatre
by Martrese Meachum - May 05, 2023

Catch the Tony Award-winning rock musical 'Passing Strange' at Signature Theatre in this captivating production directed by Raymond Caldwell. Follow Youth on his journey of self-discovery through punk, funk, blues, gospel, and jazz music that will leave you moved and empowered....

Review: THE SCHOOL FOR LIES at Constellation Theatre Company
by Roger Catlin - May 04, 2023

Constellation Theatre Company's production of David Ives' 'The School for Lies' is a witty, rollicking farce, reimagining Molière's 'The Misanthrope' with modern sass and plenty of surprises. The cast, costumes, and set design all impress, making for a delightful experience from start to finish....

Review: THE CASSETTE SHOP at Theatre Prometheus
by Pamela Roberts - May 01, 2023

Fashioned from the real words and personal experiences of DC-area asylum seekers, Theatre Prometheus’s new work, The Cassette Shop, explores the magical sensory connection of music to link us with others and transport us through time. The devised theater work was created in partnership with the loca...

Review: EACH KINDNESS at Kennedy Center
by Olivia Murray - April 30, 2023

The message of Each Kindness should be shared to people everywhere, and the music of Rootstock Republic should be enjoyed by all....

Review: THE BODY OF A WOMAN AS A BATTLEFIELD at ExPats Theatre
by Hannah R. Wing - April 30, 2023

ExPats Theatre’s production of The Body of a Woman as a Battlefield, directed by Karin Rosnizeck, features two great actors, but stumbles with low production quality and a script which doesn’t do its characters justice. ...

Review: OPEN at Nu Sass
by Mary Lincer - April 29, 2023

What did our critic think of OPEN at Nu Sass?...

Review: THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND at Olney Theatre Center
by Ken Kemp - April 28, 2023

Make tracks to Olney Theatre Center and catch The World Goes 'Round!...

Review: LA VALENTÍA at GALA Hispanic Theatre
by Roger Catlin - April 25, 2023

A ghost is already sitting on stage - in sheet and eyeholes - as the audience files in for 'La Valentía' at GALA Hispanic Theatre....

Review: ON YOUR FEET! at Capital One Hall
by Jake Bridges - April 23, 2023

What did our critic think of ON YOUR FEET! AT CAPITAL ONE HALL at Capital One Hall?...

Review: ALADDIN at The National Theatre
by Olivia Murray - April 21, 2023

I certainly enjoyed the national tour of Aladdin and hope that you get the opportunity to see it as well....

Review: THE WILTING POINT Premieres With Hope And Tremendous Heart at The Keegan Theatre
by Morgan Musselman - April 17, 2023

THE WILTING POINT, an ambitious and expansive new play about climate change, personal responsibility, and community, urges audiences to act....