Three times the charm for solo performer Kate Robards, back for another outing at Capital Fringe, using her life as the very funny inspiration for her third solo show. After 2014’s amusing monologue about her time as an expatriate living in China (Mandarin Orange), and her life with a trust-funded husband (Ain’t That Rich), this […]
Archives for July 19, 2018
Review: 14 at Capital Fringe
One of the unexpected pleasures of the Capital Fringe Festival is going to see the latest work by a Washington-area tyro and being blindsided by the work of an entirely different tyro. The known tyro is Emma Choi. Having graced the 2017 Fringe with the play which had the longest title, J-Swizzle (and D-Man’s) Epic […]
REVIEW: Draupadi’s Arranged Marriage at Capital Fringe
I am sure there are many lessons in The Mahabharata, an Indian epic which includes the story on which “Draupadi’s Arranged Marriage” is based, but “be careful what you wish for” must be one of them. Draupadi is a princess who prays for the perfect man. She loves Karna, the boy next door, but he […]
Review: Mamma Mia! at Toby’s, the feel-good show of the summer
After a decade on Broadway and a prolonged national tour, Mamma Mia! has come to Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia for what promises to continue the winning streak for this feel-good and tune-filled show. Cast to perfection, Toby’s Mamma Mia! is a show to which you can – to quote one of the songs – say […]
Review: Murder for Two from Infinity Theatre
Murder for Two is a nice light evening out. If you’re a fan of both murder mysteries and musicals, with a peppering of slapstick, you’ll have a great time. But be forewarned: though the music by Joe Kinosian, and clever lyrics by Kellen Blair are a highlight, the book by the same writers is less […]