Jennifer Perry

BWW Reviews: Prog Metal Version of FRANKENSTEIN Debuts at Landless Theatre
June 16, 2013

Even if there are some missteps, I give Landless Theatre Company applause for the ambition alone and daring to do something a bit different.

BWW Reviews: Celtic Woman's Ethereal Sound Comes to Wolf Trap

June 16, 2013

Judging by this concert, it's easy to see why Celtic Woman is a worldwide sensation.

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BWW Reviews: Touring Cast of ROCK OF AGES Ignites Audience at Wolf Trap's Filene Center
June 8, 2013

Thanks to a triple threat cast with energy to spare, this silly show is one to see!

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BWW Reviews: Sardonic and Witty, BECKY SHAW Makes Area Premiere at Round House Theatre
June 4, 2013

When newly-minted Round House Theatre Producing Artistic Director Ryan Rilette announced that Gina Gionoffrido's Becky Shaw would replace another show - selected by his predecessor - in the theatre company's current season, I was pretty interested to see how it would turn out. I had the chance to check out the 2009 New York premiere at Second Stage Theatre and was largely impressed with not only the cast, but the play itself. Not your run of the mill kind of schmaltzy and cutesy romantic comedy, this play veers toward the edgy and dark side while offering valuable insights on human relationships and related boundaries/rules of the road with the help of some richly drawn characters.

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BWW Reviews: Woolly Mammoth Premieres Posner's STUPID F##KING BIRD
June 3, 2013

Angsty, raw, and real, this play does not shy away from the hard, but well-discussed philosophical questions about art, reality, love and life and what it all means.

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BWW Reviews: CLEMENTINE IN THE LOWER NINE at Forum is Haunting, Dynamic
June 2, 2013

Forum Theatre's production of this riveting drama is - like the company itself - ambitious, heartfelt, and raw.

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BWW Features/Reviews: Extraordinary Young Talent on Display in Act 2 @ Levine NEXT TO NORMAL
May 20, 2013

The production was real, raw, and unflinching. Artistic Director Kuchar says he chooses shows that will inspire kids and cause them to think. This show certainly does that and can also impact the audience. Kudos to this wonderful program.

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BWW Reviews: Kensington Arts Theatre Presents RAGTIME
May 12, 2013

KAT is nothing if not ambitious.

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BWW Reviews: Keegan Delights Audiences with THE FULLY MONTY
May 8, 2013

Overall, is this show perfect? No, but what show is? I give Keegan kudos for taking it on and it will no doubt entertain many a DC theatregoer.

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BWW Reviews: GHOST-WRITER Showcases Lynskey's Acting Talent at MetroStage
May 5, 2013

This show is worthy of a look if only for the brilliance that is Susan Lynskey's heartbreaking acting.

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BWW Reviews: Studio 2nd Stage Presents PAS DE DEUX – Two Plays from New Zealand and Canada
April 29, 2013

Visceral, evocative, and charged with energy, New Zealand's Gary Henderson's 'Skin Tight' and Canada's Daniel MacIvor's '2-2 Tango' - both of which comprise Studio 2nd Stage's 'Pas de Deux' theatrical event - stand fine on their own but are even better as a pair.

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BWW Reviews: No Rules Premieres THE PERSONAL(S)
April 29, 2013

No Rules takes a chance on an untested work and makes a solid attempt.

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BWW Reviews: Roald Dahl's THE MAGIC FINGER Premieres at Imagination Stage
April 28, 2013

'The Magic Finger' offers a thoroughly entertaining glimpse at the power of speaking up about what's right.

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BWW Reviews: Roald Dahl's JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Comes to Life at Imagination Stage
April 21, 2013

Imagination Stage's delightful creativity makes this show one to see.

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BWW Reviews: HOW TO WRITE A NEW BOOK FOR THE BIBLE Makes East Coast Premiere at Round House Theatre
April 16, 2013

This play is ultimately quite compelling.

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BWW Reviews: Gia Mora Brings EINSTEIN'S GIRL to Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club
April 14, 2013

Cabaret and physics? Who would have thought? Yet, Gia Mora makes it all work.

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BWW Reviews: Synetic Teens Take on TAMING OF THE SHREW
April 13, 2013

Future Synetic stars are emerging in this production.

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BWW Reviews: Arena Stage Production of THE MOUNTAINTOP Packs Powerful Punch
April 8, 2013

This production is a must-see.

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BWW Reviews: Taffety Punk Presents Innovative OXYGEN
April 7, 2013

This show is worth a look for the adventurous DC theatregoer. One has to admire Taffety Punk's ambition.

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BWW Reviews: Mike Daisey Returns to Woolly Mammoth with AMERICAN UTOPIAS
April 3, 2013

There's nothing like seeing Daisey do what he does best. Few other men sitting behind a table can leave an audience mostly, if not completely, riveted.

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BWW Reviews: Arena Stage Premieres Period Drama MARY T. & LIZZY K.
April 1, 2013

This is a well-presented and well-acted production of a problematic play.

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BWW Reviews: JASON INVISIBLE Premieres at Kennedy Center, Explores Tough Psychosocial Issues
March 25, 2013

It's definitely worth checking out this show. Many kudos to the Kennedy Center and VSA for taking a chance on this one.

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BWW Review: Sweden's LITTLE KING MATTIAS Delights Children at Kennedy Center
March 10, 2013

This production offers one of the most interesting examples of interactive theatre that I've seen in recent memory. Put succinctly, it's a delight.

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BWW Reviews: Acclaimed Finnish Production, THE WARMBLOODED, Makes US Premiere at Kennedy Center
March 4, 2013

'The Warmblooded' is heartfelt, powerful, and engaging.

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BWW Reviews: Water-filled Stage Not the Only Reason to See Synetic's THE TEMPEST
February 24, 2013

This production is immensely entertaining and mesmerizing.

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BWW Reviews: Silent AUGUST Reveals Truths About Humanity at Kennedy Center
February 24, 2013

'August' is successful thanks to the fine concept, and brilliant execution by four talented actors.

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BWW Reviews: ASHLEY BROWN'S BROADWAY with the Baltimore Symphony – Young Talent Charms Strathmore Audience
February 22, 2013

Ashley's joy at performing is infectious and she has the talent to back it up.

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BWW Reviews: Broadway Hit GOOD PEOPLE Comes to Arena Stage
February 21, 2013

Arena's production is authentic, believable, and engaging.

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BWW Reviews: Woolly Mammoth's THE CONVERT is Compelling, Insightful
February 18, 2013

Woolly has done justice to this ambitious piece and I, for one, am happy they have included a truly dramatic play in its season - particularly one as compelling as this.

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BWW Review: Taffety Punk Puts Own Spin on Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT
February 17, 2013

In a town where there seems to be a Shakespeare play going on nearly every month, it's easy to get lost in the shuffle. Taffety dares to be different and it pays off.

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BWW Reviews: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS at Round House Theatre – Stellar Acting, Incredible Production
February 12, 2013

Round House Theatre has a hit on its hands.

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BWW Reviews: Signature Theatre's SHAKESPEARE'S R&J Is Raw and Powerful
February 11, 2013

The Calarco-directed production succeeds thanks to some marvelous production concepts and four stellar young actors.

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BWW Reviews: No Rules Theatre Company's BLACK COMEDY is Uproariously Funny
February 11, 2013

Uproariously funny, it's a master class in physical comedy.

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BWW Reviews: Imagination Stage's ANIME MOMOTARO Gives the Traditional a Modern Twist
February 10, 2013

Imagination Stage has yet another successful production on its hands with this one. It's definitely recommended.

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BWW Reviews: Studio's MOTHERF***ER WITH THE HAT Takes Darkly Comedic Look at America's Underbelly
February 6, 2013

This production is recommended for the fine acting. A talented group of actors and designers give us a realistic story of America's underbelly.

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BWW Reviews: MetroStage's LADIES SWING THE BLUES Goes Old School
February 3, 2013

The music alone is reason enough to see this show.

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