The Hampton Years Press
‘The Hampton Years’ skillfully deals with race, religion, gender during WWII - Baltimore Post Examiner, by Megan Kuhn, June 10, 2013
The Hampton Years: Robert Aubry Davis, Jane Horwitz and Chris Klimek discuss the play. - WETA Around Town, Jun. 7, 2013 CLICK FOR VIDEO
"The Hampton Years Looks at Black/Jewish Relationships" - Washington City Paper, by Sophia Bushong Jun. 7, 2013
Review: "The struggle to be an artist" - Washington DC Examiner, by Barbara Mackay, June 6, 2013
Review: "In segregated, wartime America, making art against the odds" - Washington Post, Peter Marks
"Local playwright Jacqueline E. Lawton’s world premiere play gracefully tackles questions about race, education, and art" - Washingtonian, Missy Frederick
 "The Hampton Years is a fantastic success" - DC Metro Theatre Arts, Amanda Gunther
DC playwright Jacqueline Lawton on The Hampton Years, getting its first production at Theater J - DC Theatre Scene, by Hunter Styles, June 3, 2013
Two D.C. theaters test new models for putting new plays onstage - The Washington Post, Nelson Pressley
Theater J Lifts Curtain on "The Hampton Years" - Washington Examiner, Jenet Dechary
‘The Playwright’s Playground Series’ featuring Jacqueline E. Lawton - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 - DC Metro Theater Arts, by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins
'The Hampton Years' - HBCU History Newsletter, Founding Editor Crystal A. deGregory
Art History, Center Stage - The International Review of African American Art, Misty Brown and Dianne Whitfield-Locke
History holds no terrors for Jacqueline E. Lawton - American Theatre Magazine, May Issue
A D.C. playwright’s tale of a refugee professor and the artists he inspired - The Washington Post, Jessica Goldstein, May 7, 2013
Andy and the Shadows Press
"[Andy's] got duende to spare" - Washington City Paper, Chris Klimek
"...smart and erudite dialogue" - Washington Jewish Week, Lisa Traiger
"Andy" finds laughter in a house of sorrows - The Washington Post, Peter Marks
‘Andy and the Shadows’...a work of outstanding artistry. - DC Metro Theater Arts, Flora Scott
A polished and witty production - DC Broadway World, Elizabeth Bruce
In the Shadow of History, featuring Ari Roth - Washingtonian
Ari Roth in the Search for Duende - Theatre Washington, Jojo Ruf
A Playwright Confronts his Shadows - The Forward, Lisa Traiger
'Shadows' of the past at Theater J - Washington Examiner, Barbara Mackay
Race Press
Review: "...controversial case feels more relevant than ever" - Washingtonian, Missy Frederick
‘Race’ at Theater J - DC Metro Theater Arts, Sydney-Chanele Dawkins
'Race' and veracity at Theater J - Washington Jewish Week, Lisa Traiger
'Race' at Theater J Reviewed - Washington City Paper, Bob Mondello
'Race'...a quartet of strong portrayals -The Washington Post, Peter Marks
Boged (Traitor): An Enemy of the People Press
Review:"...a significant—and successful—reworking of the classic" - Washingtonian, Missy Frederick
Review: In Theater J’s ‘Boged,’ an Israeli whistleblower is seen as toxic - The Washington Post, Peter Marks
Review: In a time plagued with controversy, a thought-provoking intensely profound new work - DC Metro Theater Arts, Amanda Gunther
Review: Boged Hits it’s mark - The Georgetown Dish, Judith Beermann
Review: "...an inspiring play, covering delicate themes of corruption, greed, and power" - The Georgetown Voice, Dayana Gomez
Review: "..it's well worth your time" - MD Theatre Guide, Elliot Lanes
Israeli tensions spill onto the stage in new 'Enemy of the People' - The Washington Post, Nelson Pressley
'Boged'...relevant to Israeli audiences - Washington Jewish Week, Lisa Traiger
Apples from the Desert Press:
"thoughtfully acted in Johanna Gruenhut’s able, pointed production" The Washington Post, Nelson Pressley
Apples from the Desert at Theater J Washingtonian, Gwendolyn Purdom
Apples from the Desert at Theater J DC Metro Theater Arts, Doug Poms
Theatre Review: Apples from the Desert - Maryland Theatre Guide, Robert Michael Oliver
Apples from the Desert - DC Theatre Scene, Hunter Styles
Voices from Apples from the Desert: With Johanna Gruenhut, Michael Tolaydo and Ari Roth
December 24, 2012 - DC Metro Theater Arts, By Jeffrey Walker
Apples from the Desert, Reviewed - Washington City Paper, Rebecca Ritzel
Apples - Relevant In Today's Israel - Washington Jewish Week, Lisa Traiger
Woody Sez: The Life & Music of Woody Guthrie Press
A touching and haunting tribute to the troubadour of hard times, “Woody Sez” is an evening of great folk music and a portrait of a restless soul. Washingtonian, Leslie Milk
Bound For Glory Washington Post, Peter Marks
A Touch of Jewish Soul Washington Jewish Week, Lisa Traiger
This Musical Revue Kills Facists Washington City Paper, Chris Klimek
‘Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie’ at Theater J DC Metro Theatre Arts, Mike Spain
Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie DC Theatre Scene, Travis Andrews
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Our Class Press
The benighted graduates of the harrowing ‘Our Class’ Washington Post, Peter Marks
Theater Review: “Our Class” at Theater J Washingtonian, Sophie Gilbert
In a Polish town in the decades leading up to World War II, the best of humanity and the worst Washington City Paper, Ian Buckwalter
Theater J's OUR CLASS Is Compelling, Insightful Broadway World Reviews, Jennifer Perry
Theatre Review of "Our Class" at Theater J MD Theatre Guide, James Miller
Our Class Review CurtainUp, Susan Davidson
Our Class, Review DC Theatre Scene, Jeffrey Walker
A dark day 'Our Class' recalls horrific massacre Washington Jewish Week, Lisa Traiger
Setting a horrible record straight Washington Examiner, Barbara MacKay
Theater J's Our Class Not for the Faint of Heart Baltimore Post-Examiner Megan Kuhn
Our Class at Theater J DC Metro Theatre Arts, Tzai Kahn
WWII drama hits home for Polish American actor Washington Post, Jessica Goldstein
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Body Awareness Press
"‘Body Awareness’ at Theater J: Real problems couched in funny business" Washington Post, Nelson Pressley
"Theater Review: “Body Awareness” This funny, touching production finds fun in a clashing of cultures." Washingtonian, Jane Horwitz
"Body Awareness By Annie Baker" Washington City Paper, Chris Klimik
"A kitchen-table drama 'Body Awareness' at Theater J" Washington Jewish Week, Lisa Traiger
"Theatre Review: ‘Body Awareness’ at Theater J" MD Theatre Guide, April Forrer
"Body Awareness at Theater J" DC Metro Theatre Arts, Anne Tsang
"Theater J's Strong Season Opener BODY AWARENESS" Broadway World, Jennifer Perry
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