All posts tagged "Washington DC theater"
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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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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.
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Theatre Lab’s Dramathon Puts D.C. Talent on the Clock
Dramathon returns April 27 with original 10-minute plays by local talent, raising funds for the Send a Kid to Theatre Camp program.
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Rorschach Theatre’s Dragon Play Never Quite Ignites
Missing the company's usual verve and showmanship, Rorschach's fanciful couples-in-crisis drama "Dragon Play" flames out.
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The Minutes Skewers the Politics of Rewriting History
Keegan Theatre presents Tracy Letts’ blistering satire of officials rewriting history for their own advantage.
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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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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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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.
