Leaves much to be desired. Many other quality theater options to choose from in the MD-DC-VA area…read more Don't waste your time here.

Silver Spring Stage has some wonderful productions, including an annual series of one-act plays…read morethat are well-written and well-acted. Some of these plays are unforgettable, especially the serious ones. I was a little disappointed that this year's series is going to lean more toward comedy, according to an article in the Gazette. However, the comedies I saw yesterday were certainly entertaining, and one of the dramas was outstanding. The theater is small, but the seats are very comfortable, and the prices reasonable. Ample parking is available. They now have online ticketing, which is very convenient. However, I'd suggest avoiding having your tickets available at will call: I still had to wait in line with those who hadn't yet paid for tickets or had problems with their seats. In the future, I'll print out my ticket and avoid the long line.

Enjoyed The British Players Pantomime of the Wizard of Oz. Lots of fun! Great for kids and adults!…read more A mix of talent typical community theatre but you gotta love how enthusiastic the cast is. Musicians did a fine job! There are some real gem musical numbers. No spoilers!

Went to see panto last year puss and boots it was very well done and everyone in the family enjoyed…read moreit. This year can't wait to see the princess and the sprout !! Great for panto and if you dont what that is check out thier web site, great for the family highly recommended.

The Magic Duel is just that...two Magicians competing to win the title of best of the night. You…read moredo actually vote on your phone at intermission. Mark Phillips and Ryan Phillips were both terrific. The one we voted for did indeed win, but they were both great! The Saturday we were there, there were two performances. We chose the 5pm one. It's a fast-paced show that kept us laughing, intrigued and highly entertained. A very fun, wonderful way to spend entertainment dollars in DC. Not a bad seat in the house! This is downstairs in the historic Mayflower Hotel, nice and close to the Farragut North Metro Stop. Definitely appropriate for all ages. Highly recommend!

This review is for the show at the Writers Center, Bethesda, MD, which doesn't seem to have a Yelp…read morepage of its own. I recognize that the Magic Duel takes huge pride in 5 star reviews on Yelp, which I deeply respect. But I did wish that we had seen the show in a different venue. I am no stage expert, but lights and sound do matter a lot in delivery of a magic show for a skeptic like me, going because the significant other loves magic shows. With better lighting, things would have been more "magical" (thinking bottles.) I was also surprised that a bubble artist, as good as she was in her profession, was considered a magician. After some quick research, you will end up at Magic Duel in this genre, so please go to Dupont or Georgetown.

One of many perks of living in the D.C. area is the number of performance arts centers. The…read moreStrathmore is no exception. Making the trek from D.C. with a friend to hear Yotam Ottolenghi, a chef and food writer, speak was worth it. Here's why. 1) Space: The music center itself is massive with a hall that holds almost 2,000 people. The space also comes with a few bars and dining areas with a buffet and grab-n-go food. There are an art gallery and classrooms too. The restrooms are clean and spacious. 2) Location: It's very far from the city, but a free parking garage is nearby that connects to the music hall. Additionally, the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station is right there too.

I was pleasantly surprised by this concert hall. It was beautiful and designed well. The seats were…read morea bit on the smaller side but it was angled well where you shouldn't have problems seeing the stage. The location is great and connected via walkway to the Metro parking lot (Go to Floor 4 directly for the walkway). Getting out of the parking lot is a bit harder, but not impossible. The bathroom facilities could be updated, but they are also strategically placed all over for intermissions. The photo is from the Promenade Right. Would I come here again? Yes if the event is right. Also, always eat before coming to an event. The food served here is way too expensive.

AMAZING CLASSES AND FANTASTIC INSTRUCTORS!!!! Kevin and team are patient thorough and pass about…read moreteaching the art and pleasure of hand dance. Anyone can learn under his guise.

I was looking for a way to exercise that would be fun and not have me in the gym. I discovered…read morehand dancing at Simply Swing Dance Academy and the wonderful world of hand dancing. DC hand dancing is a little known secret and there are a ton of folks around town who go out and have a blast. I started last April and recently graduated. The classes were paced well, and the instructor Kevin Murray was fun, entertaining and educational. I continue to go to classes even though I've graduated to help out those just learning, and continue to exercise. If you are looking to learn how to hand dance, bop or line dance, this is the place for you!