MD Theatre Guide

13/02/2025

“…this production soars, delivering a deeply emotional and intellectually stimulating journey…dazzling and innovative…” - Peter Orvetti

Nick Payne’s “Constellations” opens with Cambridge cosmologist Marianne pitching an endearingly bizarre pickup line at a series of men. But we soon learn that these are not different men but the sa…

13/02/2025

On a crisp, cold evening in Washington, D.C., the historic H Street NE corridor buzzed with anticipation as attendees gathered for Mosaic Theater’s Spark 2025 benefit celebration. The event, a dazz…

13/02/2025

Renee Fleming and Shonda Rhimes have also resigned. Sad day.

The National Symphony's Artistic Advisor Ben Folds has resigned while Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter has been fired.

12/02/2025

“…a show with sparkle, joy, and magical moments.” - Katie Barnett

Currently, theatergoers can step inside The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s (LTA) charming space to enjoy director Janie Downey’s charming take on Roald Dahl’s “Matilda The Musical.” Wit…

11/02/2025

Congratulations to all the nominees!!!

The nominees for the 41st Helen Hayes Awards were announced on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Theater J in the Edlavich DCJCC. Amy Austin, the president and CEO of Theatre Washington lead the event a…

11/02/2025

“….the entire cast deliver striking performances that contribute to the dramatic tension…a thought-provoking production that speaks to our current political moment with unflinching honesty…a show that demands to be seen.” - Teniola Ayoola

L to R: Cameron McBride as adult Ethan, Brian Marigny as Donald. Photo by Joe Dzikiewicz. It’s 1979, and Hester Ferris is deeply concerned about conservative Republican presidential candidate Ronal…

11/02/2025

“…do yourself a favor and see this play. It’s an unforgettable theatrical experience—and bring a friend!” - Herb Merrick

Written just before the pandemic by playwright Eboni Booth, “Primary Trust” was developed at the 2021 Ojai Playwrights Conference and as part of the IGNITE CHICAGO Festival of New Plays. It was pro…

09/02/2025

George Mason University launched its “Give Voice” initiative during “Mason Arts Elevated,” an event held at the Center for the Arts on February 5, 2025, to unveil Mason& #821…

09/02/2025

“…a joy for audiences of any age.” - Abigail Dobry

“Alice in Wonderland” at Children’s Theatre of Annapolis is a joy for audiences of any age. Director Emily Karol shares this well-known tale with fresh eyes and whimsical flair. Down th…

09/02/2025

“…fast-paced…Minnick keeps the comedic and dramatic scenes from becoming parody or melodrama…” - Herb Merrick

With music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, “9 to 5: The Musical” is based on the 1980 film of the same name. After tryouts in Los Angeles, the show transferred to Bro…

06/02/2025

“…excellent performances…expert direction…a gripping and shocking cautionary tale in perception versus reality.” - Aidan O’Connor

An average American will spend eighteen years of their life online, glued to a screen. It’s an omnipotent tool that divulges instant information and connection but what is the human cost of our int…

06/02/2025

“…charged its audience with an electric style and provided instant relief from winter doldrums with hot, jazzy movements.” - Carolyn Kelemen

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 2024–2025 season celebrates the life and legacy of Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison and the glory of dance. Ailey’s troupe of multiracial, international…

05/02/2025

Falls Church, VA – Creative Cauldron announced today that it will officially open the doors to a brand-new theater in the Broad and Washington Development on February 13, 2025. A ribbon cutting and…

04/02/2025

“…gloriously delightful…leaves audiences wanting to come back night after night…executes musical parody as never seen before on stage and brings all the joy of live theatre.” - Aidan O’Connor

It’s a dream theatregoers have to somehow end up in the middle of an out-of-the-blue dance number à la “The Music Man,” “Oklahoma,” “Brigadoon,” or the like. Part of Kennedy Center’s Broadw…

03/02/2025

“…emphatically worth seeing on every level.” - Jennifer Georgia

We must never forget. But what if forgetting is the only way to survive?That is the question that looms over Diane Samuels’s 1993 play, “Kindertransport,” about the suffering wrought on…

02/02/2025

Thrilling lineup to feature three national tour launches, straight-from-Broadway debuts, sensational season options and more! BALTIMORE, MD – Ron Legler, president of the France-Merrick Performing …

02/02/2025

The first few days of Folger Theatre’s The Reading Room Festival 2025 shows that theatre is constantly evolving through new perspectives, cultural lenses, and artistic interpretations. This year’s …

02/02/2025

The Reading Room Festival at the Folger Theatre kicked off Thursday with a deep dive into the historic-minded Shakespeare. Artistic Director Karen Ann Daniels invited a few friends to help her get …