Tierra Whack wants more than 15 minutes of fame
Chris Richards
The more mundane the subject, the more Tierra Whack's music begins to feel weirdly sublime.
In Broadway's 'Water for Elephants,' circus parts are good, songs are meh
Elisabeth Vincentelli
The new Broadway musical "Water for Elephants," based on the bestselling novel, incorporates acrobatics, along with puppets to portray animals.
This 'Little Shop of Horrors' is a bit too cheerful, but don't overthink it
Sophia Nguyen
A new "Little Shop of Horrors" production at Ford's Theatre doesn't let anything get too dark but still delivers some heartbreak.
Washington National Opera's 'Songbird' is an absolute hoot
Michael Andor Brodeur
Just one performance remains of Washington National Opera's "Songbird," and those with an operatic sweet tooth would be well served to grab tickets.
The 25 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
Fritz Hahn, Sophia Solano, Adele Chapin, Chris Kelly
The National Cherry Blossom Festival gets underway with music and family-friendly events. Plus: Holi celebrations and the Environmental Film Festival.
In 'Shirley,' an underestimated Black congresswoman in an undercooked film
Ann Hornaday
Regina King stars in "Shirley" as the groundbreaking politician Shirley Chisholm, who ran for president in 1972.
Inside a weekend at Freaknik, Atlanta's wild '90s street party
Janay Kingsberry
Ahead of a new documentary "Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told," streaming March 21 on Hulu, revelers look back at the wild Spring Break destination.
Is Kevin Hart funny?
Travis Andrews
He's getting the Mark Twain Prize for humor. That, and $4 billion at the box office, must mean something ... right?
The new Princess Peach game is high femme, low tech and good fun
Gene Park
"Princess Peach: Showtime!" is endlessly charming and perfect for kids. But its gameplay and technical limitations leave a little to be desired.
A Gershwin Prize jam for a grateful Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Emily Yahr
The legendary songwriting duo Elton John and Bernie Taupin thank their American influences as Joni Mitchell, Metallica, Billy Porter and others perform.
'3 Body Problem' is a great drama (and decent sci-fi)
Lili Loofbourow
Rarely does a show with multiple protagonists -- and timelines -- handle the challenge well. "3 Body Problem" manages it with apparent ease.