Though well-acted, Evan Linder's "Byhalia, Mississippi" starts with a ton of promise, but stumbles on the landing
Kelvin Roston, Jr. brings the late Donny Hathaway to life in a powerful exploration of what drove the singer to his death
Alexander Strain shines in the brilliantly interactive solo play "Every Brilliant Thing"
The How to Get Away with Murder star shines in the masterfully-written drama at the Kennedy Center
A fine "Falsettos" makes itself at home -- but only for a brief run -- at the Kennedy Center
Deb Gottesman and Claire Schoonover let 'er rip as dueling retirees in Keegan's rollicking "Ripcord"
Stage legend Betty Buckley delivers a tender matchmaker in a lush but logy "Hello, Dolly!"
Director Matt Conner forgoes the spectacle and focuses on the music and narrative
Goldie Patrick revives Herstory to represent the next hip-hop generation
The cast and production all have their moments, but not always in sync in Mosaic's Sooner/Later
Synetic offers a dark, exciting, and brazenly inventive wordless interpretation of "Richard III"
Lewis plays the clownish everyman Costard in Folger's "lovely, romantic, silly production"
GALA's Fame the Musical remembers the name of the game but makes scant magic
"Spunk" magnificently winds its way through three Zora Neale Hurston short stories
The Helen Hayes Awards spread the love around, recognizing the best of D.C. theater across dozens of shows