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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

With charm and heart, ‘Prince & Prince’ flips a fairytale formula at GALA by Ajani Jones

The delightfully whimsical GALita production for young audiences follows a prince in search of his own prince charming.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 08:01AM

Monday, March 6, 2023

Humor and commentary meet in ‘By the Way, Meet Vera Stark’ at Corcoran by Ajani Jones

The Corcoran School of the Arts and Design production executes Playwright Lynn Nottage’s vision marvelously.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 02:50PM

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

A must-see grows in ‘Native Gardens (Jardín salvaje)’ at GALA by Ajani Jones

GALA Hispanic Theatre's production captures all the heart and narrative soul of Karen Zacarías’ play and dials it up to an eleven.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 09:43AM

Friday, December 16, 2022

‘Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show’ dazzles at Arena Stage by Ajani Jones

Amidst these times of holiday cheer and yuletide merriments, Step Afrika! throws its hat into the ring of festivities with an hour and a half of unabashed excitement and step-themed entertai…

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 12:26PM

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Kid-friendly ‘Rapunzarella White’ at Best Medicine Rep is a fairytale mashup by Ajani Jones

Where the show really shines is its musical elements, and the cast is phenomenal.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 02:43PM

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Heartfelt hilarity among two castaway couples in Andy Weld’s ‘Stranded’ by Ajani Jones

At DC Arts Center, a charming and witty foray into a time-honored ‘what if?’ scenario.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 06:16AM

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Now boarding at gate 1619, a hilarious ‘Ain’t No Mo’’ from Woolly Mammoth by Ajani Jones

The show, deeply rooted in its Blackness, is at its core a satire built upon the Black American experience.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 08:50AM

Friday, July 15, 2022

Rorschach Theatre’s immersive ‘Chemical Exile’ is a night full of wonder by Ajani Jones

The captivating experience embraces the wackiness of science fiction while exploring the loss and pain that come with drastic change.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 07:28AM

Friday, July 1, 2022

Wonder and humor thrive in ‘Native Gardens’ at Silver Spring Stage by Ajani Jones

Subtle and charming, Karen Zacarías' love letter to the DMV finds drama in the characters' own backyard.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 11:05AM

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Campy and heartwarming ‘Xanadu’ sparkles at Workhouse Arts Center by Ajani Jones

The show's creativity and charm will leave audiences nostalgic for the '80s and hoping for their own divine strange magic.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:24AM

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

A joyful and thrilling ‘On Your Feet!’ comes to life in Spanish at GALA by Ajani Jones

When Gaby Albo took the stage, it was as if we were watching Gloria Estefan, the legend herself, perform.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:45AM

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