All posts by André Hereford
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Film: Spring Arts Preview 2024
Somewhere on this list is the 2024 film you've been waiting for -- and your wait is almost over.
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Dance: Spring Arts Preview 2024
From Dance Place to Wolf Trap, the Kennedy Center to Hylton Performing Arts, world-class dance artists are making their debuts on DMV stages.
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Michael Shayan on Magic, Moritz, and Motherly Love
Michael Shayan pays tribute to his larger-than-life Iranian-Jewish mother in "Avaaz" at the Olney Theatre Center.
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Studio’s “At the Wedding” Brims with Bride and Joy (Review)
Studio cordially invites you to laugh heartily as lovelorn lesbian Carlo crashes her ex's nuptials in "At the Wedding."
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Julio Torres: A Comic Genius with a Unique Voice
Julio Torres brings his unique comic vision to the big screen, writing, directing, and starring in the hilarious "Problemista."
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“Little Shop of Horrors” is a Mean, Green Good Time (Review)
A vibrant new production of "Little Shop of Horrors" at Ford's combines macabre comedy with powerful grit and soul.
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‘Thirty’ Gives Black Gay Characters ‘Airtime’ (Review)
The feature-length adaptation of sexy gay Black soap opera "Thirty" goes long on drama, but comes up short in the execution.
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‘Lie with Me’ Captures the Rush and Shame of Loving in Secret
The well-acted queer romance "Lie with Me" offers a tender, tear-jerking ode to first loves lost but not forgotten.
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Comedian John Hill Pops by D.C. for a “Wellness Check”
The wearer of many hats, John Hill gets to do what he does best performing his live solo musical comedy show.
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JIMBO Isn’t Clowing Around When It Comes to Drag
"Drag Race All Stars 8" winner JIMBO isn't clowning around with her highly anticipated solo tour and plans for a media empire.
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‘Tempestuous Elements’ Educates While Paying Tribute (Review)
Led by a fierce Gina Daniels, Arena's "Tempestuous Elements" spotlights the history of a pioneering Black feminist educator.
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‘Dune: Part 2’ Takes an Epic Leap Forward (Review)
Dune: Part Two gives star Timothée Chalamet richer material to play, but the film still doesn’t quite capture the heart.
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The Gay Erotic ‘Drifter’ Dives Into Bisexual Panic (Review)
"Drifter," Pat Rocco's adult '70s queer curio, resurfaces in Kino Lorber's DVD release of a restored print.
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‘Desperate Measures’ is a Rip-Roaring Good Time (Review)
Constellation hits a bullseye with "Desperate Measures," a fun, frolicsome musical-comedy Western inspired by Shakespeare.
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‘The Sensational Sea-Minkettes’ Steps Lively (Review)
Woolly Mammoth's "The Sensational Sea-Minkettes" kicks off with a sensational first half but doesn't sustain its fine form.
