KLEIN THEATRE - SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY

by Mary Lincer - November 05, 2024

In an elegant coincidence (or a charming conspiracy by the theatre gods), DC audiences will be able to see two absolutely engrossing plays about Jewish family life in 20th and 21st century Europe, back to back: Tom Stoppard's Tony award-winning Leopoldstadt next month at the Shakespeare Theatre and ...

by Ken Kemp - November 05, 2024

A Broadway quality show that is perfect for introducing young children to the magic of live theatre. There's magic in the air, as Olney Theatre Center kicks off the holiday musical season with a production of Disney's Frozen that is nothing short of spectacular....

by Andrew White - November 04, 2024

In collaboration with two innovative young companies from Ireland, Dublin’s Murmuration and Galway’s Brú Theatre, we have a vision of the future of theatre which takes the new technologies of sound and film in stride. The results are pieces that occur right next to you, enveloping you in a warmth yo...

by Morgan Musselman - November 05, 2024

Those looking for a break from election discourse this month may find welcome reprieve in Mosaic Theater Company's deeply compassionate production, THE ART OF CARE, on stage now through November 24....

by David Friscic - November 04, 2024

An obvious labor of love by all concerned, actor and writer John Leguizamo’s The Other Americans is an extremely well-written and highly ambitious play that delineates the tragedy of a man’s fatal flaws ripping apart his family at the seams. What begins as a seemingly quasi-amusing and highly observ...

by Emily Berger - November 02, 2024

While neither piece of choreography made full use of the dancers’ prowess, Thursday’s opening night performance was nonetheless a captivating and welcome distraction. ...

by Jennifer Muscato - October 30, 2024

Doktor Kaboom (and no, I didn't spell that wrong) is a man of science...it says so right on his lab coat. With that in mind, I knew my 7-year-old son was going to love this show, and I was right. In fact, I've seen many shows at The Kennedy Center's Family Theater, and this was the best one!...

by Roger Catlin - October 29, 2024

As the first person to serve as Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra, Ben Folds has had several opportunities over the past few years to perform with the organization....

by David Friscic - October 28, 2024

The Washington National Opera’s production of Beethoven’s Fidelio is a triumph of elegant, efficient style and directorial finesse. Director Francesca Zambello re-invigorates the somewhat uninspired libretto by Joesph Von Sonnleithner with a vigor and intelligence that envelops this tale of valor, c...

by Rachael F. Goldberg - October 28, 2024

'Gods & Mortals: A Celebration of Wagner' is a beautiful, if limited, array of performances and works highlighting both the composer and Kennedy Center’s own wonderful talent....