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Jackson Malmgren

Jackson Malmgren

Jackson grew up around the performing arts in the Washington, DC area. Over the past two decades, he has been able to witness the region’s theatre grow and evolve, particularly children’s theatre, local productions, and premieres. He is a graduate of American University.






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Review: THE HORSE AND CARRIAGE at Prologue Theatre
Review: THE HORSE AND CARRIAGE at Prologue Theatre
December 13, 2024

Prologue Theatre’s world premiere of THE HORSE AND CARRIAGE gratifies our desire to eavesdrop and hear the whole story of the couple sitting next to us. In a casual scene, the performance gives us a 90-minute glimpse into the life, struggles, and hopes for the future of the chatty neighboring table.

Review: DATA at Arena Stage
Review: DATA at Arena Stage
November 9, 2024

What did our critic think of DATA at Arena Stage?

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Capital One Hall
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Capital One Hall
October 20, 2024

What did our critic think of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Capital One Hall?

Review: CRACKING ZEUS at Spooky Action Theater
Review: CRACKING ZEUS at Spooky Action Theater
September 25, 2024

What did our critic think of CRACKING ZEUS at Spooky Action Theater?

Review: IS GOD IS at Constellation Theatre Company
Review: IS GOD IS at Constellation Theatre Company
June 21, 2024

What did our critic think of IS GOD IS at Constellation Theatre Company?

Review: VENUS AND ADONIS at Taffety Punk Theatre Company
Review: VENUS AND ADONIS at Taffety Punk Theatre Company
April 23, 2024

What did our critic think of TAFFETY PUNK THEATRE COMPANY'S VENUS AND ADONIS at Taffety Punk Theatre Company?

Review: QUIJOTE Y SANCHO PANZA, NUEVAS ANDANZAS at GALA Hispanic Theatre
Review: QUIJOTE Y SANCHO PANZA, NUEVAS ANDANZAS at GALA Hispanic Theatre
March 12, 2024

What did our critic think of QUIJOTE Y SANCHO PANZA, NUEVAS ANDANZAS AT Gala Hispanic Theatre at GALA Hispanic Theatre? The performance is a condensed retelling of ‘Don Quixote’ fitted for young audiences. Don Quijote (Alex Lopéz) is a man whose insatiable love for stories and books on chivalry has gone to his head.

Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at the National Theatre
Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at the National Theatre
March 7, 2024

What did our critic think of REVIEW: THE BOOK OF MORMON AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE at National Theatre? THE BOOK OF MORMON at the National Theatre is one of the most amazing performances of the season. This uproariously funny show is flippant and fantastic.

Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Synetic Theater
Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Synetic Theater
February 12, 2024

What did our critic think of ROMEO AND JULIET AT SYNETIC THEATER at Synetic Theater?

Review: STEP AFRIKA!'S MAGICAL MUSICAL HOLIDAY STEP SHOW at Arena Stage
Review: STEP AFRIKA!'S MAGICAL MUSICAL HOLIDAY STEP SHOW at Arena Stage
December 12, 2023

What did our critic think of STEP AFRIKA!’S MAGICAL MUSICAL HOLIDAY STEP SHOW AT ARENA STAGE at Arena Stage?

REVIEW: SOLAS NUA: THE HONEY TRAP At the Atlas Performing Arts Center
REVIEW: SOLAS NUA: THE HONEY TRAP At the Atlas Performing Arts Center
November 8, 2023

How do individuals and communities heal after decades of violence? THE HONEY TRAP, a world premiere presented by Solas Nua, focuses on one night in Belfast during The Troubles and how the events that transpire that night forever change the lives of diametrically opposed young adults.

Review: FAT HAM at Studio Theatre
Review: FAT HAM at Studio Theatre
November 2, 2023

FAT HAM, based on Hamlet, is the stellar, creative story of a family on edge and the actions and decisions of individuals pushed to the brink.

Review: PICASSO at GALA Hispanic Theatre
Review: PICASSO at GALA Hispanic Theatre
October 18, 2023

What did our critic think of PICASSO at GALA Hispanic Theatre? GALA Hispanic Theatre’s PICASSO is art in all senses of the word. The creative blending of music, painting, dance, and performance makes for a production steeped in wonderment.






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