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INDECENT to Run Extended at 1st Stage After Sold-Out Opening Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026

Paula Vogel's Indecent has been extended at 1st Stage in Tysons, VA following a sold-out opening weekend. Directed by Artistic Director Alex Levy, the Helen Hayes Recommended production runs through late June.

Review: INDECENT at 1st Stage
by Jake Bridges - Jun 7, 2026

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INDECENT Will Come to 1st Stage in June
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

1st Stage Theatre in Tysons, VA will present INDECENT, Paula Vogel's drama inspired by the controversial 1923 Broadway debut of Sholem Asch's 'God of Vengeance,' directed by Artistic Director Alex Levy.

Review: TAMBO & BONES at Spooky Action Theater
by Jake Bridges - Feb 16, 2026

With TAMBO & BONES, Spooky Action Theatre takes on a satirical and biting piece that refuses to play by the rules, whether it be of narrative, of genre, or of comfort. What starts as a minstrel show quickly mutates into a centuries-spanning interrogation of race, capitalism, and the hunger for autonomy, all filtered through Dave Harris’s sharp, unruly script.

Review: LIE LOW at Solas Nua
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Nov 12, 2025

'Lie Low' leans into the dark absurdity of life and the things that go wrong. Smyth’s script and the Solas Nua team show a thoughtful understanding of humanity in their work, and connect with audiences with that authenticity – and a few cheeky jokes.

Review: Spooky Action Theater's THE DRAGON a Stunning Contemporary Fairy Tale
by Andrew White - Sep 29, 2025

Spooky Action Theater has upped the ante for D.C. theatre-goers with a production of one of Russia’s most beloved cautionary tales—“The Dragon,” by Russian playwright Evgeny Schvarts.

Review: MUFFED at Prologue Theatre
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Apr 29, 2025

'Muffed' is an incredibly clever and fun piece of art, with thoughtful, nuanced performances and carefully detailed production elements. It's a dose of much-needed humor, giving us all a reminder that sometimes the ordinary can be beautiful.

Voices Festival Productions Presents the World Premiere Of WHO CARES: THE CAREGIVER INTERVIEW PROJECT
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

Voices Festival Productions' world-premiere story of evolving relationships within a multi-generational, caregiver support group will start performances on January 9, 2024.

Cast and Creative Team Set for WHO CARES: THE CAREGIVER INTERVIEW PROJECT at Voices Festival Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2024

Voices Festival Productions announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of WHO CARES: THE CAREGIVER INTERVIEW PROJECT, with free readings in November. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Rorschach Theatre to Present SLEEPING GIANT Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 7, 2024

Rorschach Theatre will present the DC-Area premiere of Sleeping Giant, by Steve Yockey and directed by Jenny McConnell Frederick, from October 4 – November 3, 2024.

Rorschach to Present Immersive Rock Experience ANGEL NUMBER NINE
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 3, 2023

Rorschach Theatre has announced the world premiere of an immersive rock experience  ANGEL NUMBER NINE, adapted by James L. Rogers III and Jenny McConnell Frederick from the novel by James L. Rogers III. Directed by Jenny McConnell Frederick, the production runs July 7-30, 2023 at Rorschach Theatre

Review: HURRICANE DIANE at Avant Bard Theatre
by Rachael F. Goldberg - May 24, 2023

'Hurricane Diane' is a fun and thought-provoking production, though you’ll certainly have more fun if you don’t think too hard about the technicalities of the show itself. There’s a lot to enjoy, and a good takeaway message, and, sometimes, that’s enough for an enjoyable theatrical experience.

Review: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE at The Keegan Theatre
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Jun 21, 2022

'Shakespeare in Love' may appeal to fans of the movie, but its convoluted plot and awkward presentation make this production one that is unlikely to earn new admirers. It can make for a fun night out, but isn’t a production I’d actively recommend prioritizing over others.

Keegan Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team for Upcoming Production of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE
by Marissa Tomeo - May 28, 2022

The Keegan Theatre is pleased to announce the cast and creative team of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, adapted by Lee Hall from the acclaimed screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard. The celebrated play is making its Regional Premiere as one of the final offerings of Keegan’s 25th Anniversary Season, running in repertory with THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR. WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!), by Lauren Gunderson with music by Bree Lowdermilk, a Keegan PLAY-RAH-KA production for families.

BWW Review: CINDERELLA at Synetic Theater
by Dara Homer - Dec 6, 2021

The story of Cinderella has been told and retold around the world countless times, from its probable origins in Egypt to the Brothers Grimm version to dozens of film and TV renditions. Synetic Theater’s adaptation transcends boundaries of age and language by presenting a wordless version of the classic story designed to charm children and adults.

Synetic Theater Announces World Premiere Production of Maria Simpkins' CINDERELLA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2021

 SYNETIC THEATER has announced the world premiere production of Maria Simpkins and Emily Whitworth’s CINDERELLA, with choreography by Janine Baumgardner and compositions by Konstantine Lortkipanidze. 

BWW Review: Spooky Action Theater's THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND
by Timothy Treanor - Aug 20, 2021

How could you not love a play about theater critics? Especially where, as in Tom Stoppard’s The Real Inspector Hound, now available in virtual format through Spooky Action Theater’s website, the critics are pompous, abrasive and criminally uninformed. Moon (Robert Bowen Smith) and Birdboot (Steve Beall), critics both, are the only audience – perhaps we should say witnesses – to the butchery known as Murder in Muldoon Manor. Muldoon is an enterprise so catastrophic that it makes Nothing On (the calamity being performed by the actors in Noises Off) seem like Beckett, or Shakespeare, or – Stoppard.

1st Stage's Production Of A NEW BRAIN Opens In Tysons!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2020

From the Tony Award-winning author William Finn and James Lapine comes an energetic, sardonic, and comical musical. Gordon collapses into his lunch and awakes in the hospital, surrounded by his nearest and dearest. When what was thought to be a life-threatening neurological disorder turns out to be treatable, Gordon is grateful for a second chance to create his own art.

THE BAND'S VISIT, JITNEY, And More Nominated for 2020 Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2020

Tonight, at a celebration honoring theatre excellence on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered in the National Theatre's Helen Hayes Gallery for theatreWashington's announcement of nominees for the 36th Annual Helen Hayes Awards, which will be presented on Monday, May 18 at an event at the Anthem.

BWW Review: CRYSTAL CREEK MOTEL at Flying V Theatre
by Russell Smouse - Oct 18, 2019

Follow the doings of individuals who come in and out of a motel where the room itself and those who clean it are the only constants.