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Stage: Spring Arts Preview 2023

There is an abundance of great shows and musicals presently filling D.C.'s stages as the second half of the season kicks into high gear. The post Stage: Spring Arts Preview 2023 appeared first on Metro...

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‘As You Like It’ at The Shakespeare: Beatles and Bard

There's a cruise ship somewhere waiting for the Shakespeare Theatre Company's misbegotten mashup of "As You Like It." The post ‘As You Like It’ at The Shakespeare: Beatles and Bard appeared first on...

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Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma Soar in STC’s ‘Macbeth’ (Review)

The Shakespeare offers an alchemy of cast, style, vision, and a chance to see Ralph Fiennes embody a consummate Macbeth. The post Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma Soar in STC’s ‘Macbeth’ (Review)...

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Leisure Time: 4 Things to Do in the D.C. Area and Beyond

From an olfactory trip to an woodsy Irish bog to an arts festival in Bethesda, we have your week's activities covered. The post Leisure Time: 4 Things to Do in the D.C. Area and Beyond appeared first...

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Zack Powell Gets Pucked

As the sprite with a mischievous streak, Zack Powell is having the time of his life in Everyman Theatre's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The post Zack Powell Gets Pucked appeared first on Metro Weekly.

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‘King Lear’ Review: Troubled King

Despite Patrick Page's pulsar-like charisma in the titular role, 'King Lear' never quite comes together in a satisfying whole. The post ‘King Lear’ Review: Troubled King appeared first on Metro Weekly.

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‘The Jungle’ Review: Total Immersion

A brilliant concept impeccably executed, 'The Jungle' immerses audiences in the stirring drama of a migrant camp under threat. The post ‘The Jungle’ Review: Total Immersion appeared first on Metro...

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How to Make a Fascist

Moisés Kaufman probes our need to protect the facts from forces bent on burying history in 'Here There Are Blueberries.' The post How to Make a Fascist appeared first on Metro Weekly.

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‘Evita’ Review: Cry Hard

The Shakespeare Theatre's "Evita" rises above a reductive storyline with sumptuous design and imaginative staging. The post ‘Evita’ Review: Cry Hard appeared first on Metro Weekly.

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‘Macbeth in Stride’ Review: Sound and Fury

A whirlwind of ideas and music, Macbeth in Stride delivers its own unique brand of Shakespearean interpretations. The post ‘Macbeth in Stride’ Review: Sound and Fury appeared first on Metro Weekly.

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Stage: Spring Arts Preview 2024

From a Macbeth starring Ralph Fiennes to an unabashed Hair at Signature, the spring season on D.C.-area stages is as vibrant as ever. The post Stage: Spring Arts Preview 2024 appeared first on Metro...

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‘Comedy of Errors’ is a Big, Joyous Bear Hug

Director Simon Godwin and this top-notch cast are out to give a warm and lovely embrace to everyone with "Comedy of Errors." The post ‘Comedy of Errors’ is a Big, Joyous Bear Hug appeared first on...

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Despite a Strong Leading Man and Cast, ‘Babbitt’ Falls Flat

Matthew Broderick is a crowd-pleaser in "Babbitt," but don't expect the play's takeaways to fill more than an index card. The post Despite a Strong Leading Man and Cast, ‘Babbitt’ Falls Flat appeared...

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Matthew Broderick Was Part of Gay History with Torch Song Trilogy

From the original "Torch Song Trilogy" to "Election," to his current role in "Babbitt," the actor discusses his legendary career. The post Matthew Broderick Was Part of Gay History with Torch Song...

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‘Leopoldstadt’ is Ambitious but Lacks Emotional Connection

Tom Stoppard’s "Leopoldstadt" raises important questions about how easy it has been for society to decide that their Jews don’t belong. The post ‘Leopoldstadt’ is Ambitious but Lacks Emotional...

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