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Latest News on Folger Theatre:
ALMOST HEAVEN: JOHN DENVER'S AMERICA At The Great Lakes Center For The Arts (Jun 5, 2026)
THE PIANO LESSON to Open Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 35th Anniversary Season (Jun 4, 2026)
Jacob Ming-Trent's HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE World Premiere is Coming to Folger Theatre (May 15, 2026)
ALMOST HEAVEN: JOHN DENVER'S AMERICA At The Great Lakes Center For The Arts (Jun 5, 2026)
THE PIANO LESSON to Open Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 35th Anniversary Season (Jun 4, 2026)
Jacob Ming-Trent's HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE World Premiere is Coming to Folger Theatre (May 15, 2026)
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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: Rob Colletti & Hayley Podschun Sing 'Sue Me' from GUYS AND DOLLS
by Joshua Wright - 2026-01-05 12:14:15
Video: 'Luck Be a Lady' from GUYS AND DOLLS at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - 2025-12-22 13:26:42
Video: Kyle Taylor Parker Sings 'Sit Down, You're Rockin' The Boat' from GUYS AND DOLLS
by Joshua Wright - 2025-12-10 18:33:06
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
News
ALMOST HEAVEN: JOHN DENVER'S AMERICA At The Great Lakes Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
Great Lakes Center for the Arts will present ALMOST HEAVEN: JOHN DENVER'S AMERICA, a celebration of the singer-songwriter's legacy featuring songs like 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' and 'Rocky Mountain High,' in Petoskey/Bay Harbor, MI.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
Great Lakes Center for the Arts will present ALMOST HEAVEN: JOHN DENVER'S AMERICA, a celebration of the singer-songwriter's legacy featuring songs like 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' and 'Rocky Mountain High,' in Petoskey/Bay Harbor, MI.
THE PIANO LESSON to Open Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 35th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames directs August Wilson's The Piano Lesson at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, marking the company's 35th anniversary season at DeSales University's Schubert Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames directs August Wilson's The Piano Lesson at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, marking the company's 35th anniversary season at DeSales University's Schubert Theatre.
Jacob Ming-Trent's HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE World Premiere is Coming to Folger Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026
Jacob Ming-Trent's How Shakespeare Saved My Life, a solo show blending Shakespeare with the voices of Basquiat, Biggie, and Tupac, will have its world premiere at Folger Theatre in Washington, DC.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026
Jacob Ming-Trent's How Shakespeare Saved My Life, a solo show blending Shakespeare with the voices of Basquiat, Biggie, and Tupac, will have its world premiere at Folger Theatre in Washington, DC.
THE MONSTERS Cast & Creative Team Unveiled at La Jolla Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for THE MONSTERS, a co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Playwright Ngozi Anyanwu stars alongside Sullivan Jones in the sibling drama set in the world of mixed martial arts.
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for THE MONSTERS, a co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Playwright Ngozi Anyanwu stars alongside Sullivan Jones in the sibling drama set in the world of mixed martial arts.
BENJAMIN BUTTON, James Ijames' WELCOME TABLE, and More Set For The Public's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Public Theater has announced the lineup for The Public’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 season. The season lineup will include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, plus works from James Ijames, Ryan J. Haddad, Richard Nelson, Taylor Mac, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Public Theater has announced the lineup for The Public’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 season. The season lineup will include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, plus works from James Ijames, Ryan J. Haddad, Richard Nelson, Taylor Mac, and more.
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Will Come to Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
Georgian England willc ome to the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) April 10-25 with a fresh adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
Georgian England willc ome to the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) April 10-25 with a fresh adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. Learn more about the show here!
Folger Theatre Reveals Full Season Of Shakespeare’s Plays For 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026
Folger Theatre will present three Shakespeare plays during the 2026-27 season at the Folger Shakespeare Library, including Measure for Measure and Hamlet. The season begins on September 22, 2026.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026
Folger Theatre will present three Shakespeare plays during the 2026-27 season at the Folger Shakespeare Library, including Measure for Measure and Hamlet. The season begins on September 22, 2026.
Review: AS YOU LIKE IT at Folger Theatre
by Pamela Roberts - Mar 19, 2026
The new vision of As You Like It at Folger Theatre feels both timeless and unmistakably local – a Shakespearean comedy that rings true not just in the marble halls of Washington, but in the city’s living, breathing neighborhoods.
by Pamela Roberts - Mar 19, 2026
The new vision of As You Like It at Folger Theatre feels both timeless and unmistakably local – a Shakespearean comedy that rings true not just in the marble halls of Washington, but in the city’s living, breathing neighborhoods.
Rob McClure, National Tours of KIMBERLY AKIMBO and SOME LIKE IT HOT Among 2026 Helen Hayes Award Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2026
The 2026 Helen Hayes Award nominations have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievement in Washington-area professional theatre. Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, and dozens of regional companies are represented across performance, direction, design, and production categories. The awards highlight the breadth of theatre work presented throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2026
The 2026 Helen Hayes Award nominations have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievement in Washington-area professional theatre. Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, and dozens of regional companies are represented across performance, direction, design, and production categories. The awards highlight the breadth of theatre work presented throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.
Gus Birney and More Will Lead the Cast of SEAGULL: TRUE STORY Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026
The full cast has been announced for SEAGULL: TRUE STORY, which will begin performances off-Broadway next month. Learn more about the cast, led by Gus Birney!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026
The full cast has been announced for SEAGULL: TRUE STORY, which will begin performances off-Broadway next month. Learn more about the cast, led by Gus Birney!
The Washington Stage Guild Will Perform CAESAR & CLEOPATRA
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2026
The Washington Stage Guild will close its 2025-2026 season with a return to their most favored playwright, George Bernard Shaw, and his rarely produced Caesar & Cleopatra. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2026
The Washington Stage Guild will close its 2025-2026 season with a return to their most favored playwright, George Bernard Shaw, and his rarely produced Caesar & Cleopatra. Learn more here!
Folger Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team For William Shakespeare’s AS YOU LIKE IT
by Gillian Blum - Feb 14, 2026
Folger Theatre announced the cast and creative team of William Shakespeare's As You Like It, on stage at the Folger's Elizabethan-style Theatre on Capitol Hill from March 10 through April 12, 2026.
by Gillian Blum - Feb 14, 2026
Folger Theatre announced the cast and creative team of William Shakespeare's As You Like It, on stage at the Folger's Elizabethan-style Theatre on Capitol Hill from March 10 through April 12, 2026.
BWW Q&A: Luz Nicolás of LA CASA DE BERNARDA ALBA at GALA Hispanic Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jan 30, 2026
GALA Theatre continues its Golden Season with a contemporary staging of the modern classic La casa de Bernarda Alba (The House of Bernarda Alba) by Spanish playwright Federico García Lorca. Directed by José Zayas and with original music by Koki Lortkipanidze, the play runs at GALA February 5 through March 1, 2026, and explores themes of female oppression, sexual repression, and the conflict between tradition and modernity, all universal topics that resonate with audiences today.
by Joshua Wright - Jan 30, 2026
GALA Theatre continues its Golden Season with a contemporary staging of the modern classic La casa de Bernarda Alba (The House of Bernarda Alba) by Spanish playwright Federico García Lorca. Directed by José Zayas and with original music by Koki Lortkipanidze, the play runs at GALA February 5 through March 1, 2026, and explores themes of female oppression, sexual repression, and the conflict between tradition and modernity, all universal topics that resonate with audiences today.
Theatre Washington Unveils 2026 Victor Shargai Leadership Award Recipients
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026
Theatre Washington has announced the recipients of the 2026 Victor Shargai Leadership Award, honoring leadership and service within the Washington, DC-area theatre community.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026
Theatre Washington has announced the recipients of the 2026 Victor Shargai Leadership Award, honoring leadership and service within the Washington, DC-area theatre community.
Full Cast Set for Simon Godwin’s OTHELLO at Shakespeare Theatre Company Starring Wendell Pierce
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the full cast and creative team of Othello, directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin and featuring Wendell Pierce in the titular role.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the full cast and creative team of Othello, directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin and featuring Wendell Pierce in the titular role.
Arena Stage Reveals Cast and Creative Team For INHERIT THE WIND
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
Rooted in the real-life Scopes “Monkey” Trial, this courtroom drama by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee chronicles a legal battle over science, religion, and the right to think freely, as the small-town case is thrust into the national spotlight.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
Rooted in the real-life Scopes “Monkey” Trial, this courtroom drama by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee chronicles a legal battle over science, religion, and the right to think freely, as the small-town case is thrust into the national spotlight.
Folger Theatre Unveils Full Lineup Of Talks, Workshops, And Celebrations for READING ROOM FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026
Folger Theatre has revealed the complete lineup of events included in the fourth annual Reading Room Festival, a public celebration exploring how Shakespeare's works are adapted, translated, and reimagined for the stage today.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026
Folger Theatre has revealed the complete lineup of events included in the fourth annual Reading Room Festival, a public celebration exploring how Shakespeare's works are adapted, translated, and reimagined for the stage today.
Video: Rob Colletti & Hayley Podschun Sing 'Sue Me' from GUYS AND DOLLS
by Joshua Wright - Jan 5, 2026
Watch Rob Colletti and Hayley Podschun perform Sue Me from Guys and Dolls. Directed By Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello and choreographed by Joshua Bergasse, Guys and Dolls plays STC’s Harman Hall through January 8th, 2026.
by Joshua Wright - Jan 5, 2026
Watch Rob Colletti and Hayley Podschun perform Sue Me from Guys and Dolls. Directed By Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello and choreographed by Joshua Bergasse, Guys and Dolls plays STC’s Harman Hall through January 8th, 2026.
Video: 'Luck Be a Lady' from GUYS AND DOLLS at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Dec 22, 2025
Take your first look at 'Luck Be a Lady' performed by Jacob Dickey and the company of GUYS AND DOLLS at Sakespeare Theatre Company.
by Joshua Wright - Dec 22, 2025
Take your first look at 'Luck Be a Lady' performed by Jacob Dickey and the company of GUYS AND DOLLS at Sakespeare Theatre Company.
Video: Kyle Taylor Parker Sings 'Sit Down, You're Rockin' The Boat' from GUYS AND DOLLS
by Joshua Wright - Dec 10, 2025
Take your first look at 'Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat' performed by Kyle Taylor Parker and the company of Guys and Dolls.
by Joshua Wright - Dec 10, 2025
Take your first look at 'Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat' performed by Kyle Taylor Parker and the company of Guys and Dolls.
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?
Outstanding Ensemble in a Play, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Two Gentlemen of Verona, and Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Taming of the Shrew.
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