Came to see the Hungry Caterpillar show with 3 year olds for the first time and they absolutely…read moreloved it. The production quality and actors were amazing. Now I have kiddos who keep asking whether we can go again. Just bought tickets to see the Snow Man and the Snow Dog show for the holidays and looking forward to it. Update: Snow Man and the Snow Dog was not loved by the kids (3 year old and 5 year old), personally I felt it was really boring too. High production value but just not captivating enough. My kid loved the original video but couldn't wait for the play to end.

I attended my first play at Imagination Stage yesterday, and I know it won't be my last. This…read moretheatre is truly a gem, making performing arts accessible for families of all ages and abilities. Here is what you need to know: + Garage parking is free on Sundays + Tickets are sent electronically along with a helpful email and storybook pdf that helps prepare young children on what to expect when they go to the theatre + The theatre is truly intimate -- there is not a bad seat in the house (Trust me -- we were last row, on the side of the stage and still had a great view!) + Children's shows can be quite corny and cut corners when it terms to production value but not at Imagination Stage. I was really impressed by the quality of acting and the set of "Dory Fantasmagory." + They offer lots of free programming such as "Meet the Cast", family yoga, and a children's fashion show to go with the play. I went with a group of children ages 4 - 11 and they had everyone entertained. Seeing everyone's faces light up and laughing out loud has truly filled my cup of cuteness for the entire week. Thanks again Imagination Stage. Can't wait to visit again!

Have seen several shows here, and am very impressed with this theater! Gorgeous sets and very…read morecomfortable seating and lobby. (All the seats have a fantastic view of the stage.) County parking garage directly across from the theater has reasonable rates and is free on Sundays. Get on the mailing list to get discounts to productions - they also have FREE tickets for students! Q by Peter Chang is directly across from the theater, for a nice bite before or after the show. Highly recommend!

I stumbled upon this playhouse while scrolling on IG a month ago. Yup, Instagram…read more This TopDog/ UnderDog play caught my eye. I shared w Hubby, and he was interested. This playhouse was so easy to locate. It's conveniently across the street from an inexpensive public parking garage. Great location, amazing production, kind employees, clean premises, intimate play showroom, great bar w several food & beverage options. I will certainly visit this gem again in the future, and I highly recommend it to others.

I was at the Bethesda Theater on Friday, March 13, 2026, to see the Teena Marie tribute, and the…read moreshow was wonderful. I hadn't been in a while and was excited to return -- I'd even told my friend, who had never been, that the food was really good. I have Celiac's disease, and on my last visit, there were several gluten-free options clearly marked on the menu, which I really appreciated. I was disappointed to find that was no longer the case. Our waitress kindly suggested salmon, which wasn't listed on the menu, but unfortunately that's not something I enjoy. I ended up with only an $18 iceberg lettuce salad with tomatoes, shaved carrots, and one boiled egg and without the croutons. I had saved my appetite all day for a real meal out, and left the evening still hungry. I sent an email to the theater the next day asking that they consdier adding a gluten-free option or two and having them clearly marked -- both in the venue and on their online menu. I told them that simple additions like baked chicken, roasted potatoes, and green beans would make a world of difference for guests with dietary restrictions. I sent that email on March 14. Today is March 22 and I haven't heard anything back. I saw some upcoming acts that I'd be interested in and I'd love to go to the theater again, but won't until they've added some gluten-free options.

Got to see the playing of Brown Sugar Valentine's Day weekend. With a DJ playing Dangelo and slow…read morejams. Was a really nice event overall. Seating- no bad seats in the house. I personally like the ones near the center booth, looking straight ahead. No sharing with strangers and table in front. Viewing-stage is large and screen as well. Easy viewing. Food- the food was just all right. You can tell it was warmed up and fresh-ish. We had wings, fries, and ceased salad. Long wait times for other guests throughout the night. Catfish looked good. Drinks- we got a bottle of wine reasonably priced. Long wait times. Timing- getting food and drinks took waaay too long. It took over 30 mins to get a bottle of wine. We got our food bf that. Folks around us were frustrated too. Service-everyone we interacted with was friendly and professional. Staff was running around helping patrons and other staff. Price- the ticket price was fine. Tax and fees seemed high. And the %20 added gratuity was standard but then our server got awkward asking for an additional tip(several times). The host put on a really lovely event! Thanks for having us!

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.

This is a tiny little company that plays in a tiny little theater, but they put on big…read moreperformances! Really well done. I saw A Little Trick and Afterplay, and I'm getting seasons tickets for 2012-2013 because they're located close to where I work and are much better priced than most theater options in DC.

Saw Doubt on Saturday night. What a wonderful play and Quotidian actors outdid themselves. Wow!…read moreWhat a great production!!!!!

My husband and I took our 6-year-old grandson to see "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe". He…read moreloved it, and so did we. There were two actors, one male and one female, who played a total of 8 roles with verve and polish. Their mimicry of characters of different ages and genders was excellent! All in all, a great show for adults and children alike. We hadn't been to Adventure Theater since our children were young, but we will definitely be back with the grandkids.

A wonderful, award-winning children's theater located in the amazing Glen Echo Park. The theater…read moreputs on wonderful imaginative productions for children, featuring known and lesser-known playwrights, and also offers community classes.

Our teacher was a very nice young woman. Their 2 year old classes are in a very dated room. The…read moreformat is always the same. There is no actual ballet instruction. It's mainly a fun dress up and glitter party. Admin function is pretty poor and trying to makeup classes is basically impossible. Know what to expect and it will be fine. The kids enjoy it and that's all that matters to most parents. Probably why they still have a pretty large enrollment despite a lack of substantive instruction.

Daughter loves her ballet classes here. Miss Paige is an excellent instructor. Classes are 45…read moreminutes long- perfect length. She really looks forward to these classes. They need to make the waiting area a little larger and maybe have a TV monitor so parents can watch instead of cramming by the door.

Nobody, and I mean nobody, does a kid's magic show like The Great Zucchini! He is the only magician…read morethat can keep the kids laughing and screaming with delight for over 40 minutes straight. The Great Zucchini is a genius kid's magician and has broken new ground in the area of magic performance and comedy. He really changed the game by distinguishing between "magic trick performance" and "hilarious comedy magic". I recommend The Great Zucchini to anyone looking to give their kid's an unforgettable show... when you want the best, he's it... and well worth it! Having a five year old, I can personally attest to the magic abilities of The Great Zucchini and recommend him without hesitation. He's the best!!!!

Two years ago, my granddaughter (then 4 years old) and I went to see The Great Zucchini at White…read moreFlint Mall--she laughed so hard she shook. I laughed because she was laughing so hard. Since then we have seen him a number of times and everytime she still laughs as hard as the first time! When I see he's appearing near us I'll ask her if she wants to see him again and she still always says yes. But besides being a fantastic children's entertainer he is also a real humanitarian. When my husband was planning an event for children of military veterans, without our asking, he volunteered his time to come and entertain the children. And that's not the only show that he has donated to a good, non-profit cause--he's a really nice guy.

Trio Caliente plays an invigorating mix of gypsy rumba, latin and jazz that consistently gets the…read morecrowd up and dancing. The group has two fantastic guitarists and a vocalist whose voice grips your attention. Trio Caliente plays every week at two restaurants. They play at Redwood in Bethesda on Wednesdays and Sushiko in Chevy Chase on Thursdays. Neither restaurant has an "official" dance floor, but you can be sure the energy-evoking tunes Trio Caliente puts out will get the group up and dancing . . . and then they never sit down! The energy of the Trio is contagious and the music is amazing. They're a surprise just waiting around for the corner for you to discover!