All posts by André Hereford
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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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Undertone Tries to Scare With Sound But Comes Up Silent
A podcaster investigates eerie audio files in Ian Tuason’s supernatural thriller, but the sound-driven suspense barely delivers.
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Review: The Choral Buries a Compelling Gay Love Story
Ralph Fiennes is quietly compelling as a caring choir master in the otherwise scattered, queer-themed "The Choral"
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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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Murder in Glitterball City Gets Lost in Its Own Myth
HBO’s two-part true-crime documentary leans into Old Louisville lore while sidelining the life of Jamie Carroll.
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Chez Joey Swings Hard at Arena Stage
Savion Glover and Tony Goldwyn reinvent Rodgers & Hart’s Pal Joey in a jazz-charged revival starring Myles Frost.
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Harry Lighton Talks Kink, Romance, and Leather in Pillion
The British director explains why his BDSM romance is ultimately a story about queer identity and connection.
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Stereophonic Is Rock Drama at Full Volume
David Adjmi’s Tony-winner about a fracturing ’70s rock band delivers immersive design, simmering tension, and beautifully rendered songs.
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GALA’s House of Bernarda Alba Is Ruthless and Riveting
Taut direction and striking design, paired with a fiercely committed cast, ignite melodrama in this blood-red staging of Lorca’s classic.
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Keegan’s John Doe Is a Promising Ghost Story That Falters
Grief, romance, and a restless spirit collide in an intriguing premise that never quite finds its footing between comedy and mystery.
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The Moment: When Charli XCX’s Brat Bubble Starts to Deflate
A self-aware mockumentary inspired by Charli XCX's Brat Summer takes a surprisingly soft swing at modern pop stardom.
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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Is Campy Fun at Constellation
Constellation Theatre Company’s boisterous spoof of Bram Stoker’s gothic classic leans into parody, sex jokes, and era-mashing silliness.
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At Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend, Community Was the Main Event
Infinite expressions of leather, kink, and cosplay lit up D.C. during a packed Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2026.
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Sam Raimi Turns Survival Horror Into Gory Fun in Send Help
Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien anchor a gleefully bloody island thriller where Raimi’s kinetic style does the heavy lifting.
