Arts + Entertainment
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Yona Speidel Finds New Creative Territory in The Boroughs
The writer and producer formerly known as Our Lady J discusses Netflix's The Boroughs and moving beyond identity-focused narratives.
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Wendell Pierce Anchors an Uneven Othello at The Shakespeare
Wendell Pierce anchors a talented cast in Simon Godwin's production, which never quite becomes as great as the sum of its parts.
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Justin Weaks’ Boldest Role Is Himself
In A Fine Madness, acclaimed D.C. actor Justin Weaks transforms his experience living with HIV into a deeply personal solo performance.
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Leo Woodall Hits the Right Notes in Tuner
Leo Woodall leads an engaging crime drama about a gifted piano tuner whose talents draw him into a dangerous criminal underworld.
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Cake Pop! Is Having a Very Sweet Moment
How D.C. sweetheart Cake Pop! stepped out of the kitchen -- and the closet -- to find joy and liberation as a drag goddess.
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Arena Stage’s The Motion Puts Humanity to a Vote
Christopher Chen's engrossing drama uses audience participation, science fiction, and sharp debate to explore what it means to be human.
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Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed Delivers on Its Promise
Tatiana Maslany shines in Apple TV+'s twist-filled dramedy about a divorced mother pulled into a world of scams, murder, and chaos.
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Rachel Karp Dives Into America’s Remaining Lesbian Bars
In "The Lesbian Bar Chronicles," Rachel Karp documents the stories, struggles, and resilience of America's remaining lesbian bars.
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Signature Theatre’s Pippin Is Sexy, Stylish, and Sensational
Matthew Gardiner’s sizzling revival of Stephen Schwartz’s musical pulses with sensuality, sharp choreography, and powerhouse performances.
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Studio Theatre’s Purlie Victorious Is Funny, Fierce, and Timely
Psalmayene 24 stages a swell Old South farce in the richly pleasing Purlie Victorious, balancing broad comedy with biting commentary.
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Marcel Walz Is Building a Queer Horror Empire
From grindhouse slashers and creature features to queer-coded killers, filmmaker Marcel Walz is carving out his own bloody corner of horror.
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The Boys Ends With a Bloody, Timely Bang
The final season of Prime Video’s superhero satire skewers fascism, celebrity culture, and America’s collapsing grip on reality.
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‘The Lost Boys’ Rocks Broadway While ‘Beaches’ Drowns
Broadway delivers one wildly entertaining vampire musical and one disastrous adaptation of a beloved tearjerker.
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GALA’s Aguardiente Spins in Too Many Directions
A bilingual musical about art, identity, and immigration delivers passionate performances but struggles to unify its sprawling storylines.
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44: The Musical Is a Feel-Good Obama-Era Throwback
44: The Musical is a jubilant, nostalgia-fueled romp through the Obama years, powered by humor and Shanice’s standout vocals.
