Catholic University of America The Crucible
By Rachael Murray • Apr 25th, 2012 • Category: Reviews, Washington DCCatholic University Drama’s production of The Crucible is a solid collegiate production that is definitely worth seeing.
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Vienna Theatre Company The Fantasticks
By Bob Ashby • Apr 23rd, 2012 • Category: Reviews, VirginiaIt is refreshing to see a human-scale, handcrafted show that touches all the musical, theatrical, and emotional bases one needs for a sweet evening of entertainment, like Vienna Theater Company’s production of The Fantasticks.
Toby’s Dinner Theatre The Wizard of Oz
By Roman Gusso • Apr 18th, 2012 • Category: Maryland, ReviewsAs always, Toby’s offers amazing Broadway-quality costumes, set pieces, lighting, and props; and delivers a piece of nostalgia that will truly have you saying “There’s no place like home!”
Sterling Playmakers The Odd Couple
By Michael & Laura Clark • Apr 18th, 2012 • Category: Reviews, VirginiaOverall, this was a fun-filled production of a classic play.
Sterling Playmakers The Female Odd Couple
By Michael & Laura Clark • Apr 18th, 2012 • Category: Reviews, VirginiaThis was an amusing production that never quite hit the antics that were possible in the interactions between Olive and Flo.
Rooftop Productions Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got The Will?
By Michael & Laura Clark • Apr 17th, 2012 • Category: Reviews, VirginiaThis show is very enjoyable, and the laughter will carry you through the emotional moments as the family struggles to be functional.
Silver Spring Stage Enchanted April
By Bob Ashby • Apr 16th, 2012 • Category: Maryland, ReviewsFor lack of consistently strong acting, Silver Spring Stage’s production never weaves the enchantment the script contemplates.
Lopez Studios Aida
By Michael & Laura Clark • Apr 13th, 2012 • Category: Reviews, VirginiaAida was a heart-felt production by Lopez Studios. It will be interesting to see how the next generation of performers develops over the next few years.
Milburn Stone Theatre A Contemporary American’s Guide to a Successful Marriage c. 1959
By Jennifer Gusso • Apr 11th, 2012 • Category: Maryland, ReviewsAlthough Milburn Stone Theatre’s cast seemed to do their best to breathe believability and life into these scenes, it was hard to create backstory and nuance where there was none.
Workhouse Theatre The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
By Xandra Weaver • Apr 9th, 2012 • Category: Reviews, VirginiaWorkhouse Theater’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, by virtue of a strong cast and amazing pacing, brings out excitement, nervousness, tension and disappointment in the spelling bee tradition.