Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Ruminations about love and passion abound in George Bernard Shaw’s Candida. Written and first performed in a past century (1898), questions of what makes a successful marriage feel right…
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 02:12PMSunday, July 14, 2019
If this were the 1850’s, chances are you would know the name of Lola Montez. Mary Murphy is captivating in her portrayal of this alluring, crowd pleasing, coquettish, and controversial wom…
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 10:24AMMonday, July 8, 2019
Antonio’s Song is a masterful collaboration between two distinguished artists—some may remember Dael Orlandersmith’s emotionally charged Yellowman that tore through Washington D.C. som…
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 01:24PMFriday, July 5, 2019
HUSTLE The Musical, one of the more than 100 shows in this year’s 10th anniversary DC Black Theatre & Arts Festival, is a sparkling example of the festivals mission to produce new work…
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 11:03AMMonday, June 10, 2019
Forest Treás is a fictionalized cozy Mayberry-type Maryland town described by its residents as the “safest place” to live. This original story loosely inspired by conditions surroundi…
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 04:18PMTuesday, May 28, 2019
When a stage manager places a single incandescent light bulb on a stand, front and center on a stage, it has a practical reason. The “ghost light” provides safety in the dark for living …
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 11:54AMWednesday, May 15, 2019
As we’ve see from their incredible collaborations over the years, the dynamic writing team Matt Conner and Stephen Gregory Smith can musicalize any story. Here they help us discover radio …
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 11:18AMThe wait is over – the anticipated U.S. premiere of Fame, The Musical en Espanol is finally here and it is outstanding! In the opening scenes, students hold unopened letters in their hands…
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 11:18AMWednesday, April 17, 2019
Les Deux Noirs: Notes on Notes of a Native Son, Psalmayene 24’s creatively imagined encounter of two great American writers, Richard Wright and James Baldwin in a Parisian café in 1953, t…
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 11:43AMWednesday, April 10, 2019
We hear the sound of children in the front room through baby monitors, while we watch their parents carry on with all kinds of shenanigans in John Morogiello’s comedy Play Date. Kira Burri…
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 10:35AMThursday, March 21, 2019
Topdog/Underdog from WSC Avant Bard is an emotionally charged wonder that leaves no stone unturned or scab safely covered. The trailblazing story by Suzan-Lori Parks rips off the social ba…
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 11:54AMMonday, March 11, 2019
The magic and artistry of Pablo Picasso shine through in this fun-filled family show at GALA. Playwright director Cornelia Cody brings his talent to life through stories, music, dance and …
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 10:17AMTuesday, March 5, 2019
At the top of Dominique Morisseau’s Blood at the Root, teens burst onto the stage in a blast of energy and music, reciting lines filled with wild rhythms and formations coming every which …
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 02:30PMThursday, February 21, 2019
Dickens’s Davy Copperfield is the musical retelling of the classic tale that covers and crystalizes the first ten years in the hardscrabbe life of young “Davy”. When Charles Dickens wr…
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 10:53AMTuesday, February 19, 2019
Filled with down home moaning blues sprinkled with glittering magical realism, Thunder Knocking on the Door is packing the house at Creative Cauldron. In a small southern Alabama town, a m…
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 01:18PMWednesday, February 6, 2019
Farce is not as easy to pull off as it looks. Add mounds of glorious text inspired by the freedom spouting French philosopher Francois-Marie Arouet, a.k.a Voltaire, and you’ve got quite …
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 02:54PMMonday, January 21, 2019
The Pointless Theatre collaborators are skilled adaptors of familiar stories. Using a unique visual approach to theater and storytelling, the company finds the pulse points, the underlying h…
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 09:42AMMonday, December 17, 2018
I wasn’t planning to catch this – the Morgan Freeman/Jessica Tandy movie was enough, so I passed on all the other enticing offerings. Yes, the play is beautifully written and quaint, and…
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 11:12AMMonday, December 10, 2018
There’s something magical about Madeline – the child who can handle every obstacle, can rectify any situation, and is adored by legions. Creative Cauldron brings one of the belov…
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 11:24PMWednesday, December 5, 2018
Round House Theatre is providing a rare opportunity to catch one of August Wilson’s most mystical productions, Gem of the Ocean. It is magical, theatrical, and historical all rolled into o…
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 12:24PMMonday, December 3, 2018
Boundless talent, enthusiasm and creativity bring out The Magic of Victor Herbert Operetta Wonderland in the In Series production playing at the D.C. Scottish Rite Temple venue. Who knew tha…
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 12:06PMTuesday, November 27, 2018
Running on Glass reminds us of the history of female athletes who burst through the metaphorical glass ceiling only to be forgotten throughout history. It’s actually a joy seeing the mos…
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 11:04AMWednesday, October 31, 2018
The first time they met in western New York, in the fall of 1849, playwright Mat Smart imagines, Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony would have had a wary interchange. Both are strong …
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 12:48PMTuesday, October 9, 2018
From the onset, Coraline makes it clear in no uncertain terms that her name is pronounced “core” instead of the usual “care.” As such, the independent Coraline stakes out a solid s…
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 02:24PMMonday, September 24, 2018
She was on her way to an annual Christmas day party and never made it. The news of her murder shook all who knew Tricia McCauley as a beloved actress, a precious yoga instructor, a fellow …
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 12:12PMMonday, September 10, 2018
Engaging Shaw is a fun-loving romp of a parlor comedy that hits its mark at Best Medicine. The script by John Morogiello imagines one of the truly most gifted social writers in history con…
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 12:24PMTuesday, September 4, 2018
This latest work by Athol Fugard, The Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek, is a masterpiece on so many levels. Set in two distinct times, it explores the oppressive impact of apartheid in Sout…
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 01:06PMWednesday, August 29, 2018
It’s 1946 Mississippi and recording artist Sister Rosetta Tharpe is considering adding a singer to join her show, so she finds the only comfortable spot available for them in the Jim Crow …
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 11:04AMTuesday, August 14, 2018
You may have heard of Douglas Turner Ward’s 1965 Day of Absence, but might not be as aware of his other one-act play that was often performed as a full evening. Here’s a chance to fin…
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 11:04AMMonday, July 30, 2018
Just when you wondered what else Holly Bass would do with her arsenal of skills in hip-hop, dance, spoken word, poetry and theater, she snaps us into shifting realities. This workshop prod…
Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 11:12AMWednesday, July 18, 2018
Addison Switzer and I shared stages back in the early days of the old Clark Street Playhouse, so I was thrilled to explore his take on his role as King of the Fairies, King Finvarra in this …
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