The Kennedy Center brings the flavors of South Africa to Washington, DC on October 17-20, 2012 with the US premiere of 'Songs of Migration' featuring the legendary Hugh Masekela.
Minor quibbles aside, Forum Theatre has opened its season strong with this play. I hope Michael Dove keeps on this path of premiering new plays that raise important questions. It's needed.
This is a strong start to the Keegan Theatre's season. It's nice to see the company return to its Irish roots once again. Thanks to the strong cast and inspired direction, it's a pleasant way to spend a few hours.
Even if you have heard the Tuskegee Airmen's story before, I urge you to take a chance on this exceptional production. It's heart-felt, challenging, and certainly well-presented. Ford's has definitely started its 2012-2013 season out with a bang.
Arlington's innovative Synetic Theater adds yet another strong production to its collection of wordless world premieres.
Though the script has some deficiencies that even the talented cast and director can't overcome, Diaz's creation does have a lot of heart and he deserves kudos for originality. Woolly starts its season strong with this show.
Studio (and its co-producer Huntington Theatre Company) deserves every accolade for taking on the challenge of presenting this material. The result is the definition of theatrical brilliance.
The success of this Metro Stage production is largely due to the immensely talented cast and band.
Theater J opens its 2012-2013 season with a solid effort thanks to a very good play and extraordinary cast.
Put succinctly, Turner is a marvel to watch as she takes on character of the sharp-tongued political journalist Molly Ivins.
This play presents a formidable challenge, but the cast and design team are up to the task. Playwright Kathleen Akerley shows promise.
Mike Daisey's Monologue, The Agony and Ecstasy of Steve Jobs, is a master-class in the delivery a monologue. At the same time, it offers compelling insight on global issues of concern.
The Addams Family tour has made its way to Washington, DC and offers a delightful experience for Washington, DC theatre audiences.
Imagination Stage in Bethesda, MD has embarked on a new adventure with its current production of C.S. Lewis' beloved tale, The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe. In collaboration with The Washington Ballet, it has succeeded in putting forth a theatrical revelation- a production that's not a ballet, a musical, or a straight play, but something in between. Although Imagination Stage is generally very much geared towards children, theatre and dance-loving adults are likely to be enamored with this piece, including those who come to the theatre without children! Put succinctly, this is an astounding work of art.
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