“Our Town” Expressively Conjures a Bygone Way of American Life
Reflecting on the eternal and the ephemeral, Our Town hits every note in Thornton Wilder's classic symphony of Americana. The post “Our Town” Expressively Conjures a Bygone Way of American Life...
View ArticleAlan Paul On Building A Community In ‘Our Town’
An all-star ensemble takes on the Thornton Wilder classic in director Paul's unprecedented production at The Shakespeare Theatre. The post Alan Paul On Building A Community In ‘Our Town’ appeared first...
View ArticleEditor’s Pick: ‘Red Velvet’ at The Shakespeare Theatre
'Red Velvet' focuses on an 1833 milestone when Ira Aldridge became the first Black actor in history to portray 'Othello.' The post Editor’s Pick: ‘Red Velvet’ at The Shakespeare Theatre appeared first...
View ArticleFall Arts Preview 2022: Stage
The theater season in Washington, D.C. returns to robust pre-pandemic levels with an astounding array of dramas, comedies, and musicals. The post Fall Arts Preview 2022: Stage appeared first on Metro...
View Article‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Review: Anchors Away
Simon Godwin makes the most of the machinations of a TV news show to tell Shakespeare's comic tale of mismatched romance. The post ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Review: Anchors Away appeared first on Metro...
View ArticleMichael Urie and Ryan Spahn: An Interview of Shakespearean Proportions
Michael Urie and Ryan Spahn on "Jane Anger," life since the pandemic, playing gay roles, and the iconic Harrison Ford. The post Michael Urie and Ryan Spahn: An Interview of Shakespearean Proportions...
View ArticleThe Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’ is a Runaway Hit
'King Lear' has been extended a third time, now through April 16, while a 'mock trial' is set for Monday, March 13. The post The Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’ is a Runaway Hit appeared first on Metro Weekly.
View ArticleStage: 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...
View Article‘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...
View ArticleRalph 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)...
View ArticleLeisure 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...
View ArticleZack 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.
View Article‘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.
View Article‘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...
View ArticleHow 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.
View Article‘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.
View Article‘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.
View ArticleStage: 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...
View Article‘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...
View ArticleDespite 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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