Prologue Theatre New Works Series FOREWORD Returns In 2023
by A.A. Cristi - December 30, 2022 Prologue Theatre is accepting submissions for its new works series, FOREWORD, beginning Sunday, January 1, 2023....
Alan Cumming to Host THE TRAITORS Competition Series on Peacock
by Michael Major - December 07, 2022 Set in a remote castle in the Scottish Highlands and based on the wildly popular Dutch series of the same name, 5-time Emmy-nominated Alan Cumming plays host to twenty larger-than-life personalities, including Brandi Glanville, Kyle Cooke, Ryan Lochte, Kate Chastain, Reza Farahan, Rachel Reilly, Ste...
SPIRIT OF KWANZAA Celebrates Everything Beautiful & Resilient About The Black Experience
by A.A. Cristi - November 15, 2023 Celebrate the beauty and resilience of the Black experience with 'The Spirit of Kwanzaa' dance production by Dance Institute of Washington. Experience the joyous expression of the Black diaspora through dance, song, and spoken word. Performances on December 15th and 16th at Howard University's Cramt...
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Reveals Members of the Third Cohort of Miranda Family Fellows Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 28, 2023 Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company has revealed the third cohort of its transformative fellowship program in partnership and with a lead gift from the Miranda Family Fund, Lin-Manuel Miranda's family philanthropic fund....
The Washington Chorus Reveals Upcoming Season
by Stephi Wild - June 01, 2023 The Washington Chorus has announced its 2023-24 season. Under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Dr. Eugene Rogers, the season features seven concerts of thought-provoking and socially impactful music, at venues across the DMV. ...
Review: THE SEAFARER at Round House Theatre
by Mary Lincer - December 12, 2023 What did our critic think of THE SEAFARER at Round House Theatre? Five fine actors give excellent performances in Ryan Rilette's solid production of The Seafarer through December 31....
The Maryland Theatre Collective Announces 2023/2024 Season Featuring FREAKY FRIDAY THE MUSICAL & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 20, 2023 The Maryland Theatre Collective has announced their full 2023/2024 season of shows to the public. The group's entire inaugural mainstage season is to run March 2023 through May 2024 and will take place in various venues at The Chesapeake Arts Center in Brooklyn Park, MD....
Interview: Lesli Margherita Jumped at the Chance to be Singing in THE PASADENA PLAYHOUSE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
by Gil Kaan - December 13, 2023 A new Pasadena Playhouse holiday tradition begins with the premiere of Tony nominee Sam Pinkleton and Randy Blair’s Pasadena Playhouse Holiday Spectacular running December 14th through December 23rd. Sam directs the cast of MaryAnn Hu, Lesli Margherita, George Salazar and Jason Michael Snow. I had t...
Review: TOOTSIE at Capital One Hall
by Mary Lincer - November 26, 2022 What did our critic think of TOOTSIE at Capital One Hall?...
Interview: Theatre Life with Sophia Manicone
by Elliot Lanes - April 03, 2023 Today’s subject Sophia Manicone is currently living her theatre life on Broadway playing Iola Stover in the acclaimed revival of Parade. The show’s limited engagement, which stars Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, runs through August sixth at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. The production marks Sophia’s...
American Black Film Festival Producers to Launch a New Comedy Event
by Michael Major - February 27, 2023 ABFF Ventures LLC has announced the launch of Because They’re Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival, a three-day event showcasing comedic talent within BIPOC communities. A spinoff of the American Black Film Festival, BTF will propel a new generation of stand-up comedians to stardom and showcase content in th...
Local Playwright Bella Panciocco's Newest Work, THE ROAD TO THE END is Coming to DC Capital Fringe Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 12, 2023 Discover the D.C. premiere of Bella Panciocco's latest play, 'The Road to the End,' at the DC Capital Fringe Festival. Join the talented cast and production team for a powerful and interconnected experience that resonates universally....
The Kennedy Center Unveils Exciting Lineup for Fall 2023 Hip Hop Culture Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 25, 2023 Discover the exciting lineup and immersive experiences of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' Fall 2023 Hip Hop Culture Season. From electrifying concerts to groundbreaking exhibitions, this season promises to showcase the best of hip hop culture. Immerse yourself in the world of hip...
Adventure Theatre MTC Announces All New Leadership May 2023
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2023 Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC), educating and inspiring new generations of theater artists and audiences with exceptional theatrical experiences, announces its return from a strategic pause with an all new leadership staff led by Executive Director and former Education Director, Melynda Burdette Wint...
Shordie Shordie Drops New Single 'Thug Life' & Announces 'A Life for Two' Mixtape
by Michael Major - April 14, 2023 Shordie Shordie delivers a vocal melody over the track’s exuberant production while reminiscing on the acrimonious nature of his most recent love affair. It’s the first taste of what’s to come on his highly conceptual new mixtape A Life For Two, which is loosely based on a real-life love affair in t...
BlackRock Presents Its First Produced Theatrical Show DREAMGIRLS
by Stephi Wild - April 19, 2023 BlackRock Center for the Arts produces its first-ever theatrical production, Dreamgirls, directed by Artistic Director, Kelly Chauncey. Dreamgirls runs from April 28, 2023, to May 7, 2023. ...
THE ROAD TO THE END Comes to George Mason University
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2023 Local Playwright and Northern Virginia native Bella Panciocco is having her world premiere of the new play, The Road to the End, at George Mason University's TheaterSpace on Fairfax Campus. Publicity photos from the production are now available....
Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Synetic Theater
by Jackson Malmgren - February 12, 2024 What did our critic think of ROMEO AND JULIET AT SYNETIC THEATER at Synetic Theater?...
Imagination Stage Will Host 2024 Gala: Celebrating the Women Who Made Imagination Stage
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2024 Imagination Stage will host its 2024 Annual Gala: Celebrating the Women who Made Imagination Stage on Friday, May 10 at The National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC. ...
Review: THE CASSETTE SHOP at Theatre Prometheus
by Pamela Roberts - May 01, 2023 Fashioned from the real words and personal experiences of DC-area asylum seekers, Theatre Prometheus’s new work, The Cassette Shop, explores the magical sensory connection of music to link us with others and transport us through time. The devised theater work was created in partnership with the loca...
ArtsCentric to Present CINDERELLA, THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, and More in 22/23 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - November 06, 2022 ArtsCentric is a color-conscious organization committed to reexamining traditional roles in the arts, advancing original stories of minority cultures, and fostering educational advancement to strengthen the community through the power of theatre....
NatPhil Presents World Premiere Of COSMICS CYCLES in Partnership With NASA Goddard
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2023 In partnership with NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, National Philharmonic (NatPhil) presents a new program that features the world premiere of Cosmic Cycles, A Space Symphony by D.C.-based composer Henry Dehlinger....
Signature Theatre is Accepting Submissions For SIGWORKS: MONDAY NIGHT NEW PLAY READING SERIES
by Blair Ingenthron - April 28, 2023 Signature Theatre will continue its commitment to new work by presenting the eighth annual SigWorks: Monday Night New Play Readings. Under the leadership of Signature's Director of Artistic Development Anika Chapin, this initiative highlights and supports the work of DMV playwrights and is an opport...
Olney Theatre Adds Performance of KINKY BOOTS to Benefit Local LGBTQ+ Groups
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 06, 2023 Olney Theatre Center is adding a performance of its hit production of Kinky Boots on Wednesday, March 22 at 8:00 pm and donating proceeds from the evening to two partner organizations....
Review: DOROTHY'S DICTIONARY at Washington Stage Guild
by Mary Lincer - October 13, 2023 What did our critic think of DOROTHY'S DICTIONARY at Washington Stage Guild? During the course of E. M. Lewis' 75 minute play, librarian Dorothy Ross and high school student Zan Hardt get to know each other. ... |
Prologue Theatre New Works Series FOREWORD Returns In 2023
Alan Cumming to Host THE TRAITORS Competition Series on Peacock
SPIRIT OF KWANZAA Celebrates Everything Beautiful & Resilient About The Black Experience
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Reveals Members of the Third Cohort of Miranda Family Fellows Program
Review: THE SEAFARER at Round House Theatre
The Maryland Theatre Collective Announces 2023/2024 Season Featuring FREAKY FRIDAY THE MUSICAL & More
Interview: Lesli Margherita Jumped at the Chance to be Singing in THE PASADENA PLAYHOUSE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
Review: TOOTSIE at Capital One Hall
Interview: Theatre Life with Sophia Manicone
American Black Film Festival Producers to Launch a New Comedy Event
Local Playwright Bella Panciocco's Newest Work, THE ROAD TO THE END is Coming to DC Capital Fringe Festival
The Kennedy Center Unveils Exciting Lineup for Fall 2023 Hip Hop Culture Season
Adventure Theatre MTC Announces All New Leadership May 2023
Shordie Shordie Drops New Single 'Thug Life' & Announces 'A Life for Two' Mixtape
BlackRock Presents Its First Produced Theatrical Show DREAMGIRLS
THE ROAD TO THE END Comes to George Mason University
Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Synetic Theater
Review: THE CASSETTE SHOP at Theatre Prometheus
ArtsCentric to Present CINDERELLA, THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, and More in 22/23 Season
NatPhil Presents World Premiere Of COSMICS CYCLES in Partnership With NASA Goddard
Signature Theatre is Accepting Submissions For SIGWORKS: MONDAY NIGHT NEW PLAY READING SERIES
Olney Theatre Adds Performance of KINKY BOOTS to Benefit Local LGBTQ+ Groups
Review: DOROTHY'S DICTIONARY at Washington Stage Guild