Stage
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The Plush ‘Age of Innocence’ Overstays its Welcome
Arena Stage's "The Age of Innocence" burns so slowly that the production's dramatic flame nearly fizzles out.
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‘Kunene and the King’ Examines Apartheid from a Different Angle
Rich with human detail, "Kunene and the King" explores the terrible cost and legacy of South Africa's apartheid.
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Ryan Bernier’s Golden (Girls) Ticket
Ryan Bernier has been playing Dorothy in "The Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue" for two years and shows no signs of stopping.
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The Purrr-fection of Miss Kitty
Rising local star and Helen Hayes nominee Miss Kitty is bringing down the house as Truvy in Creative Cauldron's "Steel Magnolias."
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‘Constellations’ is an Elegant Dance Through Space and Time
Fate, longing, and misfortune ripple through Constellation's charming star-crossed romance "Constellations."
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‘In the Heights’: Signature’s Bustling Barrio
Every person on the block has a story and a song about how they got there in Signature’s high-flying "In the Heights."
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Signature’s ‘JOB’ is a Probing Paranoid Thriller
Signature's taut thriller "JOB" opens with a bang, dips a bit in the middle, but finishes strong with a gripping climax.
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Keegan’s ‘Hand to God’ is a Fistful of Devilish Fun
A troubled teen's foul-mouthed puppet leads him down an ill-begotten path in Keegan's hilarious "Hand to God."
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‘Schmigadoon!’ is a Love Letter to Broadway’s Golden Age
The Kennedy Center's "Schmigadoon!" delivers a tap-happy trip to a well-cast wonderland of first-rate musical comedy.
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The KenCen’s ‘Schmigadoon!’ is the Ultimate “Joy Bomb”
Creator Cinco Paul and director Christopher Gattelli on the joys of bringing "Schmigadoon!" to the Kennedy Center.
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Scena’s ‘AJAX’ is Tragically Over-Complicated
Striking design and a capable cast can’t save Scena Theatre’s muddled "AJAX" from falling on its own sword.
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‘& Juliet’ is a Joyful, Pop-Powered Sensation
The glorious pipes of Rachel Simone Webb supply the wind beneath the wings of "& Juliet's" extensive national tour.
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‘Laughs in Spanish’ Mixes Art World Antics with Heartfelt Drama
The saucy mother-daughter comedy "Laughs in Spanish" artfully balances Latino flavor, art world satire, and lesbian romance
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Arena’s ‘Death on the Nile’ is a Pleasure Cruise
Robust performances and a parade of fabulous costumes keep Arena's sumptuous "Death on the Nile" steaming ahead
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‘Leopoldstadt’ is Ambitious but Lacks Emotional Connection
Tom Stoppard’s "Leopoldstadt" raises important questions about how easy it has been for society to decide that their Jews don’t belong.
