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Sunday, December 15, 2024

Theatre Review: ‘Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood’ at Imagination Stage by Julia Tucker

“Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood” is an unconventional adaptation of the classic fairy tale and teems with unbridled exuberance. Based on Mike Artell’s 2001 picture book of the s…

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Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Theatre Review: ‘A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas’ at Olney Theatre Center by Julia Tucker

Charles Dickens’ classic novella, “A Christmas Carol,” has been presented in numerous formats since its publishing nearly 200 years ago. This venerable tale tells the story of Ebenezer…

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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Theatre Review: ‘The Rules for Writing Christmas Cards’ presented by Best Medicine Rep Theater Company, in partnership with the Gaithersburg Arts by Julia Tucker

  Christmas card etiquette has been a ubiquitous topic of the holiday season for generations with the practice of sending greetings dating back to the Victorian era. Jennifer Faletto’s ho…

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Monday, December 2, 2024

Theatre Review: ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ at Other Voices Theatre by Julia Tucker

Participating in Christmas pageants has been a rite of passage for many children, and these events have fostered priceless memories for decades. Barbara Robinson’s 1982 stage adaptation of…

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Sunday, November 24, 2024

Theatre Review: ‘Finn’ at the Kennedy Center by Julia Tucker

Throughout its illustrious history, the Kennedy Center has been the site of several world premiere productions. The underwater-themed musical, “Finn,” is the newest of these, debuting as…

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Theatre Review: ‘Champions of Magic’ at the Kennedy Center by Julia Tucker

For thousands of years, magicians have fooled audiences through sleight of hand, psychic manipulation, special effects, and misdirection. The North American tour of “Champions of Magic,”…

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Theatre Review: ‘Twelfth Night’ at Anne Arundel Community College by Julia Tucker

William Shakespeare‘s romantic comedy, “Twelfth Night,” made its debut in 1623 when it was included in the First Folio, the first published collection of Shakespeare’s plays. Four ce…

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Theatre Review: ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ presented by Third Wall Productions at Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church by Julia Tucker

“Many moons ago” in 1959, Hans Christian Andersen’s renowned fairy tale, “The Princess and the Pea,” inspired a musical comedy and “Once Upon a Mattress” was born. In the 65 ye…

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Theatre Review: ‘Tuck Everlasting’ at Children’s Theatre of Annapolis by Julia Tucker

Since it was published in 1975, Natalie Babbitt’s novel, Tuck Everlasting, has sold more than five million copies. This children’s literature classic has been the basis of two films and …

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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Theatre Review: ‘ALONE: Tales from Edgar Allan Poe’ at Maryland Ensemble Theatre by Julia Tucker

Edgar Allan Poe has long been one of the world’s most celebrated authors, his fame and following remain untouched almost 200 years after his death. In Baltimore, the Edgar Allen Poe House …

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Monday, October 21, 2024

Theatre Review: ‘Same Time, Next Year’ presented by Compass Rose Theater at Maryland Hall by Julia Tucker

  Bernard Slade’s romantic comedy, “Same Time, Next Year,” opened on Broadway in 1975 and ran for more than three years with over 1,000 performances. A film version was released in 19…

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Theatre Review: ‘Big Fish’ at Other Voices Theatre by Julia Tucker

Other Voices Theatre kicked off their 28th season with “Big Fish,” and the show was quite a catch! With a dazzling cast and ingenious minimalist staging, this play was an excellent produ…

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Monday, October 7, 2024

Theatre Review: ‘Sister Act’ presented by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse by Julia Tucker

Nearly 20 years after its release, the blockbuster film, “Sister Act,” arrived on Broadway as a stage adaptation in 2011, receiving multiple Tony nominations. This rousing musical versio…

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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Theatre Review: ‘Macbeth’ at Classic Theatre of Maryland by Julia Tucker

For more than four centuries, “Macbeth” has been one of Shakespeare’s best-known works. This tragedy explores the themes of fate, loyalty, power, and ambition, as well as the concept o…

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Theatre Review: ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ presented by the Rogue Swan Theatre Company at the STAR Center by Julia Tucker

In 1979, Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece thriller, “Sweeney Todd,” opened on Broadway to critical acclaim, winning eight Tony Awards. More than 40 years after its debut, the musical sti…

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Theatre Review: ‘Winnie the Pooh’ at Imagination Stage by Julia Tucker

For over 100 years, Winnie the Pooh has captured the hearts of young and old. Through inspiring tales, this renowned bear has taught many generations about the importance of friendship and l…

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Sunday, September 22, 2024

Theatre Review: ‘Sense and Sensibility’ at Maryland Ensemble Theatre by Julia Tucker

  Jane Austen’s debut novel, Sense and Sensibility, has been a staple of literature for more than 200 years. Many screen, radio, and literature adaptations of this classic have been produ…

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Monday, September 16, 2024

Theatre Review: ‘Red Herring’ at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn, in partnership with the Montgomery Playhouse by Julia Tucker

The Montgomery Playhouse’s production of “Red Herring” at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn transports audiences to 1952 when Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon were in the presidential race…

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Theatre Review: ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ at Bowie Community Theatre by Julia Tucker

Joseph Kesselring’s 1939 play, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” features an eccentric cast of characters, a fast-paced plot with many twists and turns, and an array of comical moments. Bowie Co…

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime