When seeing a play that's ostensibly about two crazy cat ladies, you expect that you're going to be a little disturbed. But the first jarring image of Studio Theater's production of comes unexpectedly; in the form of, "Jesus Christ, that little girl playing her looks exactly like Jackie O." more ›

"How could I lie about who I really am to the person I love the most?" more ›

Thank god for the Capital Fringe Festival. The event, now in its second year, makes sure that our July isn’t totally barren when it comes to edgy, exciting theater. We’ll be giving you a more detailed report on what the Fringe has to offer this year (hint: Avenue Q and Harry Potter parodies, Chocolate Jesuses and an operatic Lysistrata are among the choices), but here’s what the less fringified theaters around here will be up... more ›

>> Fort Reno continues tonight with LeJeune, Pup Tent and Engine Room. There's a bit of a chance of isolated showers this afternoon and evening, but nothing that should prevent the free concert from going on around 7:15. >> There's a stand-up comedy benefit show tonight starring Seattle comic Yoram Bauman --"the world's first and only stand-up economist" -- and four local comics: Tyler Richardson, Aparna Nancherla, Jason Weems, and Erin Jackson. Shows at... more ›

. Though Studio Theater director Kirk Jackson has assembled a pair of convivial leads, a standout supporting player and an inventive set, the star in their latest production is really the work itself. more ›

As April was the month of 80 zillion new play openings, we kind of thought things would slow down a bit for the theater community in May. Not the case – we’ve got lots of exciting productions to share with you, from post-modern Hamlet comedies to, well, Hamlet itself. Plus, something new from the guy behind “Schindler’s List”. Here’s what’s playing. Catalyst Theater impressed all its larger competitors by taking home the award for best... more ›

So the big winners at last night’s Helen Hayes awards were… puppets? more ›

DCist was impressed by the Synetic Theater’s silent MacBeth, but a new production at the Studio Theater is attempting a similarly impressive feat. The stars not only remain silent, but their characters are performed with other people’s voices. Yes Washington, Lypsinka has returned, this time as Joan Crawford. Twenty-five years ago a star was born on Christopher Street as Creator/Performer John Epperson made his theatrical debut as an amalgam of the most glamorous leading ladies... more ›

, a story of lonely, middle-aged people coming together (Feb. 23)...and that's about it. We may be a cynical, single city, indeed. more ›

, the author's latest work making its premiere at Studio Theater, starts off as quietly unsettling, but builds to be just as ultimately devastating as some of the author's other brutal triumphs. more ›

, it's still a worthy entry into the medium of sharp and sassy sci-fi theater. more ›

It's officially December, so we find our thoughts turning to holiday shopping. Will you be giving the gift of local theater (or hoping to receive it) this season? Here are a couple of things on our wish list for the D.C. theatre community: more ›

Try to think of something you've done every day for the past year. What comes to mind? Obsessively checking email? Brushing your teeth? Buying a no-fat latte at Starbucks? more ›

If you've walked down 14th Street NW at night lately you've probably seen this yourself, though everytime I've walked by it's been in lovely shades of blue. After about a week, a sign finally went up — this is "Movement in B Flat," by Renée Marcus Butler, an installation with video and reflective panels. I rather enjoy how the image of the kissing couple on the wall outside Studio Theater across the street is often reflected in the scene, though Flickr user Eye Captain captures a particularly good take here. EXIF.
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Just as it's back-to-school time for area students, it's back-to-the-boards time for the area's theatre community. September brings with it a host of new productions to get you through the lingering heat. more ›

FRIDAY: Dear organizers of tonight's Cryfest -- Cure vs. Smiths Dance Party on the Black Cat mainstage: Did we go to the same high school? Because, really, I thought I was the only one who spent several nights a week as an awkward teenager perfecting the disaffected side-to-side shuffle that is the only kind of actual "dancing" one can do to this music. Meet me there tonight, OK? I'll be the one in the raccoon... more ›

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