SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY AT SIDNEY HARMAN HALL

by David Friscic - January 23, 2025

The fine playwright Heidi Schreck has written an impassioned play about the many undercurrents and issues that percolate throughout the United States Constitution in the stimulating and invigorating production What the Constitution Means to Me. The constant tension between this cherished document as...

by Audrey Cahak - January 21, 2025

An Evening with Swan Lake, presented by Classical Arts Entertainment and performed by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine at The Music Center at Strathmore, was a fantastic flurry of feathers and flawless footwork, but it needed more finesse in the finale. ...

by Emily Berger - January 19, 2025

It’s a unique work for young audiences that treats those audiences like adults, ready to experience the joy and also grapple with the loss and confusion that come with adulthood. ...

by Roger Catlin - January 17, 2025

Health care systems and society in general has never adjusted to just how long people are living these days. It’s fallen largely to family members to do their best to help their elders stay at home as long as possible. The strained efforts have had a huge effect on all these volunteer caregivers, tr...

by David Friscic - January 16, 2025

The solo show Out of Character (now being produced as a joint production between Theater J and the Mosaic Theater) introduces us to the talented Tony award -winning actor and vocalist Ari’el Stachel (Broadway’s The Band’s Visit) ---Mr. Stachel also wrote this performance piece. The first part of thi...

by Roger Catlin - January 16, 2025

Even after serving jail time, they get something of a life sentence with ankle bracelets monitoring every move, large swaths of the city cut off from them because of proximity to elementary schools, forced to live with no WiFi among people they probably wouldn’t have chosen and forever carry the sco...

by Tavish Young - January 07, 2025

Deep in the bayou of the American south lies the brassy and vibrant Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood. A warm tale for these cold months, Petite Rouge is, of course, a cajun take on the classic Grimm tale, featuring a bright world of animals, songs, and life lessons. ...

by Rachael F. Goldberg - December 23, 2024

With a clever script, beloved music, and strong teams both on and off the stage, '& Juliet' is an incredibly witty, thoughtful, and joyful show, and the National Tour’s run at the Kennedy Center is the perfect way to cap off the year....

by Dara Homer - December 22, 2024

With breathtaking visuals and puppetry, the stage adaptation of Life of Pi stays true to the novel while putting spectacle in the spotlight. Through a heart-wrenching odyssey across the Pacific, this production will make you believe in the power of stories—beautifully told, with imagery that sticks—...

by Emily Berger - December 22, 2024

This year's performance was poignant and joyful, featuring more than 40 dancers from the school....