Stage
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Suzy Eddie Izzard’s Solo “Hamlet” Is a Dazzling High-Wire Act
Izzard delivers a cerebral, language-driven “Hamlet” at the Shakespeare Theatre, powered by clarity, control, and sheer theatrical nerve.
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Studio Theatre’s Jonah Never Convincingly Comes Together
Strong performances and a tense atmosphere can’t quite unify Rachel Bonds’ unflinching but fragmented drama.
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Young John Lewis Brims with Energy, Despite Rough Edges
Mosaic's lively staging brings John Lewis’ early activism to life with energy and soul, though its lyrics don’t always rise to the occasion.
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The RSC’s Hamnet Lands with a Thud in D.C.
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s Hamnet, now at Shakespeare Theatre Company, is overacted and dramatically thin.
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Stephen Mark Lukas on Gaston: “You’re never playing a villain.”
The actor explores what makes the egocentric Gaston tick in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, now at the National Theatre.
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Folger’s ‘As You Like It’ Delights with a Lively, Modern Touch
Karen Ann Daniels’ intimate, interactive take on Shakespeare’s rom-com is powered by standout turns from Tsilala Brock and Manu Kumasi.
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Theater J’s Eureka Day Skewers with Precision
Class is in session at Theater J for Jonathan Spector's savagely funny, liberal-lashing comedy "Eureka Day"
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Spring Theater Preview 2026: Spectacle, Satire, and Surprise
A guide to the must-see shows across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, from major productions to daring new work.
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Vanessa Williams Honored at Signature Theatre Sondheim Gala
Michael Urie emceed a star-packed night at The Anthem, as a storm and a looming flight added urgency to the celebration.
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Emilio Sosa Brings Style and Flair to Arena’s ‘Chez Joey’
The Tony-nominated costume designer and Project Runway alum talks designing for movement and dressing dancers in Arena's jazz-infused revival.
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‘Safety Not Guaranteed’ Hits a Rock Musical Sweet Spot
Signature Theatre turns the cult time-travel comedy into a lively indie-rock musical powered by strong performances.
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Arena Stage’s Inherit the Wind Blows in Too Many Directions
Ryan Guzzo Purcell’s production of Inherit the Wind spreads its action across the Fichandler, sometimes at the expense of focus.
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Bill Irwin’s Beckett Effect
Bill Irwin reflects on Samuel Beckett’s writing and how it shaped his legendary stage career in his one-man show "On Beckett."
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Creative Cauldron Celebrates Stephen Schwartz in Snapshots
Snapshots weaves the music of Stephen Schwartz into a story of marriage, memory, and life’s turning points.
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Bethesda’s Play in a Day Puts Six Theaters on the Clock
Six local companies have 24 hours to write, rehearse, and perform original short plays before a live audience at Imagination Stage.
