Folger Theatre
Latest News on Folger Theatre:
Photos: Hayley Podschun, Julie Benko and More Star in GUYS AND DOLLS at Shakespeare Theatre Company (Dec 4, 2025)
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE World Premiere is Coming to Berkeley Rep (Dec 3, 2025)
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH Leads Best Musical! (Dec 1, 2025)
Photos: Hayley Podschun, Julie Benko and More Star in GUYS AND DOLLS at Shakespeare Theatre Company (Dec 4, 2025)
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE World Premiere is Coming to Berkeley Rep (Dec 3, 2025)
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH Leads Best Musical! (Dec 1, 2025)
Photos
Productions
Awards and Nominations
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Ensemblein a Play, HAYES Production
Folger TheatreThe Two Gentlemen of Verona
Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Resident Play
Folger TheatreRomeo & Juliet
Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Play
Folger TheatreThe Taming of the Shrew
Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Non-Resident Production
Folger TheatreHamlet
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Resident Play
Folger TheatreThe Taming of the Shrew
Helen Hayes Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Play
Folger TheatreCyrano
Helen Hayes Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Resident Play
Folger TheatreCyrano
Videos
Video: Kyle Taylor Parker & More Rehearse 'The Oldest Established' From GUYS AND DOLLS
by Michael Major - 2025-11-18 11:43:03
VIDEO: Get A First Look At CHOIR BOY At The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
by Alan Henry - 2022-05-17 11:37:22
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Cast Of THE HEIRESS at Arena Stage
by Alan Henry - 2019-02-04 15:08:30
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY At Hartford Stage
by Alan Henry - 2019-01-10 13:31:31
VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes of ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA at Folger Theatre
by BWW News Desk - 2017-10-11 16:19:51
STAGE TUBE: Get in the Holiday Spirit with a Sneak Peek at A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Ford's Theatre
by Stage Tube - 2016-12-02 11:39:26
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with Joseph Marcell and More in The Globe's KING LEAR, Coming to D.C.'s Folger Theatre
by Stage Tube - 2014-08-06 13:34:22
STAGE TUBE: Natascia Diaz Sings 'Mack the Knife' in Signature Theatre's THREEPENNY OPERA
by Diana Heisroth - 2014-05-14 16:26:23
STAGE TUBE: Mack is Back! Promo for Signature Theatre's THE THREEPENNY OPERA
by Stage Tube - 2014-04-16 16:52:09
STAGE TUBE: Time-Lapse of Folger Theatre's RICHARD III Moving Centerstage
by Stage Tube - 2014-01-15 19:01:30
STAGE TUBE: Behind-the-Scenes with Kathleen Turner & More in Arena Stage's MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN
by Christina Mancuso - 2014-01-02 11:19:55
STAGE TUBE: First Look - Trailer for Michael Urie's THANK YOU FOR JUDGING
by Caryn Robbins - 2012-07-16 14:49:31
STAGE TUBE: Interview with Brooke Bloom and Ryan King of LUNGS - Opens Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - 2012-05-23 11:29:58
News
Photos: Hayley Podschun, Julie Benko and More Star in GUYS AND DOLLS at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025
akespeare Theatre Company has released photos of its holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. Directed by Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025
akespeare Theatre Company has released photos of its holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. Directed by Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello.
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE World Premiere is Coming to Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Kicking off the new year, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present its 90th world premiere production, How Shakespeare Saved My Life — an autobiographical and music-filled tour de force written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Kicking off the new year, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present its 90th world premiere production, How Shakespeare Saved My Life — an autobiographical and music-filled tour de force written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Folger Theatre Unveils Plays And Playwrights For The Fourth Annual READING ROOM FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025
Folger Theatre has announced the lineup for the fourth annual Reading Room Festival, which will present staged readings, workshops, panels, and community events exploring new writing inspired by Shakespeare.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025
Folger Theatre has announced the lineup for the fourth annual Reading Room Festival, which will present staged readings, workshops, panels, and community events exploring new writing inspired by Shakespeare.
Folger Theatre Reveals Plays And Playwrights For The Fourth Annual Reading Room Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
Folger Theatre at the Folger Shakespeare Library revealed the plays and playwrights for the fourth annual Reading Room Festival, a four-day festival of staged readings, panel discussions, workshops, and community celebrations.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
Folger Theatre at the Folger Shakespeare Library revealed the plays and playwrights for the fourth annual Reading Room Festival, a four-day festival of staged readings, panel discussions, workshops, and community celebrations.
Interview: Theatre Life with Doug Brown
by Elliot Lanes - Nov 20, 2025
Today’s subject veteran actor Doug Brown is currently living his theatre life onstage in the World Premiere production of Fremont Ave.. The show plays through December 7th in the Kreeger Theater at Arena Stage.
by Elliot Lanes - Nov 20, 2025
Today’s subject veteran actor Doug Brown is currently living his theatre life onstage in the World Premiere production of Fremont Ave.. The show plays through December 7th in the Kreeger Theater at Arena Stage.
Video: Kyle Taylor Parker & More Rehearse 'The Oldest Established' From GUYS AND DOLLS
by Michael Major - Nov 18, 2025
Watch a video of 'The Oldest Established,' performed by Rob Colletti (SCHOOL OF ROCK), Kyle Taylor Parker (KINKY BOOTS), Calvin McCullough (STC's PETER PAN AND WENDY), and the Company of GUYS AND DOLLS.
by Michael Major - Nov 18, 2025
Watch a video of 'The Oldest Established,' performed by Rob Colletti (SCHOOL OF ROCK), Kyle Taylor Parker (KINKY BOOTS), Calvin McCullough (STC's PETER PAN AND WENDY), and the Company of GUYS AND DOLLS.
GUYS AND DOLLS Begins Rehearsals at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company welcomed this week the cast and creative team of its upcoming holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. Learn more about this show here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company welcomed this week the cast and creative team of its upcoming holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. Learn more about this show here!
Stage Guild Continues 40th Season With ACCUSED!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025
Accused! – the third play in Patricia Milton's The Victorian Ladies Detective trilogy (which also included The Victorian Ladies Detective Collective and Escape from the Asylum) - will continue The Washington Stage Guild's 40th Season of Determination.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025
Accused! – the third play in Patricia Milton's The Victorian Ladies Detective trilogy (which also included The Victorian Ladies Detective Collective and Escape from the Asylum) - will continue The Washington Stage Guild's 40th Season of Determination.
Feature: Remembering one of DC Theatre's Visionaries Jerry Whiddon
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 23, 2025
This past week the DC theatre community lost one of its visionaries with the passing of Artistic Director/Director/Performer/Mentor Jerry B. Whiddon at age 77. For twenty years Jerry served as the Producing Artistic Director Of Round House Theatre. The company was born out of Street 70 which Jerry helped start in 1970.
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 23, 2025
This past week the DC theatre community lost one of its visionaries with the passing of Artistic Director/Director/Performer/Mentor Jerry B. Whiddon at age 77. For twenty years Jerry served as the Producing Artistic Director Of Round House Theatre. The company was born out of Street 70 which Jerry helped start in 1970.
Workshop of CODE RED Comes to Mosaic Theater Company
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025
Mosaic Theater Company will present a workshop for CODE RED, a new play that illuminates day-to-day life in an environment perpetually alert—the American public school system.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025
Mosaic Theater Company will present a workshop for CODE RED, a new play that illuminates day-to-day life in an environment perpetually alert—the American public school system.
DC Premiere of A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD Comes to Mosaic Theater Company
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Mosaic Theater Company will present the DC premiere of A Case for the Existence of God, a deeply moving and critically acclaimed play by MacArthur Genius Samuel D. Hunter. Directed by Danilo Gambini.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Mosaic Theater Company will present the DC premiere of A Case for the Existence of God, a deeply moving and critically acclaimed play by MacArthur Genius Samuel D. Hunter. Directed by Danilo Gambini.
Review: Folger Theater's JULIUS X a Masterful Re-Imagining of Shakespeare's Classic
by Andrew White - Oct 1, 2025
The Folger Theatre’s production of “Julius X,” Letson’s heartfelt and moving treatment of the break between Malcolm and the Nation of Islam, a break which culminated in his assassination at the hands of his former brothers, is a cautionary tale for our time—and for any time.
by Andrew White - Oct 1, 2025
The Folger Theatre’s production of “Julius X,” Letson’s heartfelt and moving treatment of the break between Malcolm and the Nation of Islam, a break which culminated in his assassination at the hands of his former brothers, is a cautionary tale for our time—and for any time.
Complete Cast Announced for Shakespeare Theatre Company's GUYS AND DOLLS
by Joshua Wright - Sep 10, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company has shared casting for its holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. In addition to previously announced Broadway stars, the cast includes both local favorites and fresh talents to the STC stage.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 10, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company has shared casting for its holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. In addition to previously announced Broadway stars, the cast includes both local favorites and fresh talents to the STC stage.
World Premiere of PAUL AND EMILE Opens at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2025
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater will present the World Premiere of Paul and Émile, by Kai Maristed. Paul and Émile is directed by Sasha Brätt. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2025
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater will present the World Premiere of Paul and Émile, by Kai Maristed. Paul and Émile is directed by Sasha Brätt. Learn more here!
Jacob Ming-Trent Joins MERRY WIVES at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025
Lance Coadie Williams, originally announced as Falstaff in Merry Wives, will no longer appear in the show. Trent's Broadway credits include the Gypsy revival with Audra MacoDnald, Shrek the Musical, and Hands on a Hardbody.
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025
Lance Coadie Williams, originally announced as Falstaff in Merry Wives, will no longer appear in the show. Trent's Broadway credits include the Gypsy revival with Audra MacoDnald, Shrek the Musical, and Hands on a Hardbody.
Staged Reading of Theresa Rebeck's BAD DATES: END GAME Comes to Dorset Theatre Festival
by Emmy Rice - Aug 30, 2025
Dorset Theatre Festival has announced a staged reading of the new play Bad Dates: End Game by Theresa Rebeck, directed by John Benjamin Hickey, starring Julie White. The performance will take place September 13, 2025 at the Dorset Playhouse.
by Emmy Rice - Aug 30, 2025
Dorset Theatre Festival has announced a staged reading of the new play Bad Dates: End Game by Theresa Rebeck, directed by John Benjamin Hickey, starring Julie White. The performance will take place September 13, 2025 at the Dorset Playhouse.
Interview: Theatre Life with Kanysha Williams
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 27, 2025
Today’s subject Kanysha Williams is currently living her theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the role of Miss Mary in Play On!. The Duke Ellington/Shakespeare infused extravaganza runs through October 5th in Signature’s MAX space.
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 27, 2025
Today’s subject Kanysha Williams is currently living her theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the role of Miss Mary in Play On!. The Duke Ellington/Shakespeare infused extravaganza runs through October 5th in Signature’s MAX space.
Folger Theatre Reveals Cast And Creative Team For JULIUS X
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025
Folger Theatre will open its 2025–26 season with Julius X: A Re-envisioning of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, written by Al Letson, directed by Nicole Brewer, and starring Brandon Carter in the title role.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025
Folger Theatre will open its 2025–26 season with Julius X: A Re-envisioning of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, written by Al Letson, directed by Nicole Brewer, and starring Brandon Carter in the title role.
A DISTINCT SOCIETY to be Presented at Weston Theater in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2025
Weston Theater Company is taking audiences on a moving journey about love, migration, and finding home in A Distinct Society. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2025
Weston Theater Company is taking audiences on a moving journey about love, migration, and finding home in A Distinct Society. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Folger Theatre been nominated for?
Outstanding Ensemblein a Play, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Romeo & Juliet, Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Taming of the Shrew, Outstanding Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Hamlet, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Taming of the Shrew, Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Cyrano and Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Cyrano.
What awards has Folger Theatre won?
Folger Theatre has won the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Ensemble in a Play for The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Additionally, it received the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Resident Play for The Taming of the Shrew.
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