Review: THE OTHER AMERICANS at Arena Stage
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...
Review: DOKTOR KABOOM: UNDER PRESSURE! at The Kennedy Center
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!...
Review: FIDELIO at Kennedy Center
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...
Review: NORM LEWIS at The Barns At Wolf Trap
by David Friscic - October 21, 2024
A veneer of unabashed professionalism, musical prowess, and often amusing self-reflection enveloped the Broadways star Norm Lewis (The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, etc.) as he delighted the audience at The Barns at Wolf Trap. Norm Lewis’ rich and resonant baritone voice is a natural wonder ...