‘Faust,’ in French, at the Kennedy Center
• March 18, 2019

The courtship of Faust and Marguerite is conducted at full breath and, in soprano Erin Wall’s case, a searing, gorgeous voice that says a lot about singing as acting.

A Resonant ‘Onegin’ from WNO
• March 11, 2019

It’s taken 30 years to return this opera to Washington National Opera, but for those who longed for its arrival, it was probably worth the wait. 

Spring Arts Preview: Performance
• March 7, 2019

Our writer on the performing arts points to spring shows of special interest, covering opera, choral, classical, jazz, rock, pop and country, as well as theater.

Weekend Round Up February 21, 2019
• February 21, 2019

The Atlas Intersections Festival is in full swing (with a Sunday screening of “The Adventures of Prince Achmed”) and the Architecture & Design Film Festival runs throughout the weekend.

Weekend Round Up February 14, 2019
• February 14, 2019

Step up the romance with the NSO’s “Romeo & Juliet” program and (if appropriate) the Alexandria Wedding Showcase. On Presidents Day, the Library of Congress welcomes the public to its breathtaking Main Reading Room.

‘The Music Man’ Fresh for Young, Old and Hip Alike
• February 8, 2019

Let’s face it. The 1957 musical, “The Music Man,” by Meredith Willson is a chestnut — something of a war horse,  an Americana salute to a fairy tale-like America, circa 1912, like […]

Weekend Round Up February 7, 2019
• February 7, 2019

Were you born in 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983 or 1995? Then the Year of the Pig is your year! The Chinatown parade is this Sunday.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 20th Annual Washington D.C. Opening Night Gala Benefit
• February 3, 2019

On Tuesday, February 5, 2019, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 20th Annual Washington, D.C. Opening Night Gala Benefit kicks off the opening of the renowned Company’s engagement at The John […]

Director: ‘Miss Saigon’ Still Contemporary
• January 10, 2019

As part of the revival’s national tour, the current production of “Miss Saigon,” directed by Laurence Connor. is winding down its Kennedy Center engagement at the Opera House through Jan. 13. 

Weekend Round Up December 20, 2018
• December 20, 2018

Handel’s “Messiah” is at the Kennedy Center this weekend (sing-along version on Sunday), “A Christmas Messe” is at the Folger and “Madeline’s Christmas” is in Falls Church.