Stage
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Aurin Squire Knows a Sociopath When He Sees One
The playwright discusses My Favorite Sociopath, journalistic ethics, and why Florida is the future of America.
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CrazySexyCool Review: A Crazy Good Tribute to TLC
Arena's 'CrazySexyCool: The TLC Musical' charts an entertaining tour of the group's tumultuous lives and career.
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Steven Webb: “I’ll Panic When It’s Over”
The British actor talks comedy, coming out, and his U.S. debut in Studio's 'Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going to Happen.'
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What Became of Us Review: A Poignant Tale of Two Siblings
Signature strikes an emotional chord with the elegantly structured, intimately staged drama What Became of Us.
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For Gretchen Shope, Suffs Is a Dream Come True
After a Jimmy Awards win launched her career, the queer performer is helping bring the story of women's suffrage to audiences nationwide.
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The Play That Goes Wrong Review: Embracing the Mayhem
Keegan Theatre's spirited cast embraces every onstage disaster with expert comic timing and unwavering commitment.
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Kimberly Schraf Shines in Mosaic Theater’s Uneven Precarious
Steph Del Rosso's domestic dramedy offers humor and humanity but never generates enough dramatic momentum.
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Sally & Tom Turns a Fraught History into Compelling Theater
Round House's rousing Sally & Tom uses witty backstage comedy and a game ensemble to probe the contradictions of America's past.
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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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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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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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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.
