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Folger Theatre Artistic Producer Janet Alexander Griffin today announced the 2015/16 season. As the Folger embarks on a historic 2016 season commemorating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death with insightful exhibitions, lectures, and concerts, Folger Theatre will stage a full season of works by and newly adapted from the world's most esteemed playwright. 

The Secret Theatre and Artistic Director Richard Mazda are proud to announce that 19 solo shows have been chosen for the FLYING SOLO 3 festival at the Secret Theatre, the 3rd Festival of one-person shows at the theatre.

Pandora Productions continues the 2015-2016 season with a new play by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots, Torch Song Trilogy, La Cage aux Folles). Casa Valentina is based on a real life oasis in the Catskills of the 1960's.

BAM has confirmed plans for Royal Shakespeare Company's productions of William Shakespeare's history plays, RICHARD II; HENRY IV Parts I and II; and HENRY V, all directed by RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran, to be performed in repertory at the BAM Harvey Theater from Mar 24 through May 1, 2016. KING AND COUNTRY: SHAKESPEARE'S GREAT CYCLE OF KINGS is a worldwide theatrical event marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, with performances at BAM, London's Barbican, and in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.

The Secret Theatre and Artistic Director Richard Mazda are proud to announce that 19 solo shows have been chosen for the FLYING SOLO 3 festival at the Secret Theatre, the 3rd Festival of one-person shows at the theatre.

Pandora Productions announces a new programming initiative with the opening of her 2015-2016 Season. Pandora has been presenting plays and musicals that speak to the LGBTQ community for over 20 years but in the 2015-2016 season she will step outside the comfortable 'box' to present a Tony award winning musical by a gay composer but without the usual LBGTQ themes.  Stephen Sondheim's PASSION opens the season tonight, September 17th for a two-week run and is the first in what will be a series of plays and musicals to step outside the box.

The Folger Shakespeare Library continues its collaboration with Picturehouse Entertainment to bring the Royal Shakespeare Company from Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon to Washington, D.C. with a screening of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE tonight, September 12th at 7:00pm.

Artistic Director Tony Prince and Producing Director Richard McGrew are delighted to announce the 2015 - 2016 season of The Liminal Playhouse.

The Folger Shakespeare Library continues its collaboration with Picturehouse Entertainment to bring the Royal Shakespeare Company from Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon to Washington, D.C. with a screening of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE on Saturday, September 12th at 7:00pm.

Pandora Productions announces a new programming initiative with the opening of her 2015-2016 Season. Pandora has been presenting plays and musicals that speak to the LGBTQ community for over 20 years but in the 2015-2016 season she will step outside the comfortable 'box' to present a Tony award winning musical by a gay composer but without the usual LBGTQ themes.  Stephen Sondheim's PASSION opens the season on September 17th for a two-week run and is the first in what will be a series of plays and musicals to step outside the box.

Liminal: adjective - 1. Of or relating to a transitional or initial stage of a process, 2. Occupying a position at, or on both side of a boundary or threshold

Margot Bogert, Chairman of the Frick's Board announces the election of three new Trustees Elizabeth “Betty” Eveillard, Monika McLennan, and J. Fife Symington IV.

Pandora Productions has been presenting plays and musicals that speak to the LGBTQ community for over 20 years but in the 2015-2016 season she will step outside the comfortable 'box' to present a Tony award winning musical by a gay composer but without the usual LBGTQ themes. Stephen Sondheim's PASSION opens the season in September.

AMERICAN TITANS premieres tonight, August 4 at 10/9c, only on American Heroes Channel. 'Without the doggedness and foresight of these visionaries, pathways would not have been cleared to usher in modern-day moguls like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and entrepreneurs on the brink,' said

AMERICAN TITANS premieres Tuesday, August 4 at 10/9c, only on American Heroes Channel. 'Without the doggedness and foresight of these visionaries, pathways would not have been cleared to usher in modern-day moguls like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and entrepreneurs on the brink,' said

Artistic Director Tony Prince and Producing Director Richard McGrew are delighted to announce the 2015 - 2016 season of The Liminal Playhouse.

Black Crystal Wolf Kids, the world's first indie rock tribute band, headlines ROARING NIGHTS 2015, the Los Angeles Zoo's annual summer music series for ages 18 and up, on Friday, June 26, 2015, 7 to 11 pm.

An uneven but entertaining production pulls off a retro charm while asking difficult questions that still resonate today.

Taking a page from the Hollywood musical of the 1940's, YANK! is a gorgeous big band era musical drama that begins with our hero finding an old diary in a junk shop of one Private Stewart. Suddenly we are transported back in time to explore the tumultuous relationship between 'Stu' and his reluctant new 'friend' Mitch. The war is a backdrop for the war within as the two struggle to find themselves and accept that their love is possible and yet fraught with danger. 

Folger Theatre Artistic Producer Janet Alexander Griffin today announced the 2015/16 season. As the Folger embarks on a historic 2016 season commemorating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death with insightful exhibitions, lectures, and concerts, Folger Theatre will stage a full season of works by and newly adapted from the world's most esteemed playwright.