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Full Cast Set for Joriah Kwamé's LITTLE MISS PERFECT World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025

Olney Theatre Center will present the world premiere of Little Miss Perfect, a new musical, on the Roberts Mainstage. Leanne Antonio stars as Noelle Sanders.

Interview: Theatre Life with Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, and Christopher Dimond
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 5, 2024

Today’s subjects Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, and Christopher Dimond are the creators of a fantastic World Premiere Commission Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) musical at Kennedy Center called Finn. The show runs through December 22nd in the Family Theater. The trio collaborated on the book, music, and lyrics with Michael Kooman providing the dance arrangements and the underscoring.

Review: FINN at Kennedy Center
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 3, 2024

With the holiday season now upon us, there are many theatrical viewing options. Many of them have a holiday theme, but for those of you that want something off the tinsel and caroling path, I am about to tell you about a world premiere commission musical that the Kennedy Center is running at this festive time of year.

Exclusive: Watch Teal Wicks Sing 'Back to Before' in RAGTIME at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2023

Watch Teal Wicks sing 'Back to Before' in Ragtime at Signature Theatre.

Exclusive Photos: Get A First Look At Signature Theatre's RAGTIME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023

Get a first look at photos of Ragtime at Signature Theatre.

Bill English, Nkrumah Gatling, Teal Wicks & More to Star in RAGTIME at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2023

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the epic musical Ragtime, with book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

HONKY TONK ANGELS Comes to Capital Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2023

“Honky Tonk Angels,” a musical about three women from diverse backgrounds determined to better their lives via some of the greatest hits of country, begins previews at Capital Repertory Theatre Friday, July 14, opens on Tuesday, July 18 and runs through Sunday, August 20.

Photos: Get a First Look at PASSING STRANGE at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2023

See photos of Passing Strange at Signature Theatre!

Review: PASSING STRANGE at Signature Theatre
by Martrese Meachum - May 5, 2023

Catch the Tony Award-winning rock musical 'Passing Strange' at Signature Theatre in this captivating production directed by Raymond Caldwell. Follow Youth on his journey of self-discovery through punk, funk, blues, gospel, and jazz music that will leave you moved and empowered.

Video: Watch the Trailer for PASSING STRANGE at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2023

Watch the trailer for Passing Strange at Signature Theatre!

Cast & Creative Team Set for PASSING STRANGE at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2023

Signature Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the musical Passing Strange, with music by Stew and Heidi Rodewald and book & lyrics by Stew.

Creative Cauldron Rings in the Holiday Season With THE CHRISTMAS ANGEL
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2022

Creative Cauldron’s 2022-23 Season continues with an original holiday musical, The Christmas Angel, written by Creative Cauldron’s acclaimed resident musical creative team, Matt Conner and Stephen Gregory Smith.

Photos & Video: First Look at DAPHNE'S DIVE at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2022

Signature Theatre has released production photos and videos for Daphne’s Dive, a play by Quiara Alegría Hudes, which reopens Signature’s ARK Theater for live performances now through March 20, 2022.

BWW Review: MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL at New Theatre Restaurant
by Alan Portner - Sep 21, 2021

“Menopause The Musical” has opened with an expected “Hot Flash” for an eight week run at Overland Park’s New Theatre Restaurant. The jokes and song parodies are all gleefully inappropriate.

Creative Cauldron Presents PASSPORT TO THE WORLD OF MUSIC
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2021

Creative Cauldron presents a musical tour of the world in our intimate cabaret space turned high-def live stream studio, with a diverse musical line up specially curated by Ken Avis and Lynn Veronneau of the Wammie Award-winning jazz samba group Veronneau and Resident Artist Matt Conner.

VIDEO: Signature Theatre Releases 10th Episode of THE SIGNATURE SHOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2021

Signature Theatre has released the tenth episode of The Signature Show, a free half-hour digital experience featuring performances by acclaimed artists, interviews, celebration of new musical voices and memories of Signature’s past and a glimpse into its future.

Creative Cauldron Presents 'Passport to the World of Music' Live Streaming Series
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2021

Creative Cauldron presents a musical tour of the world in our intimate cabaret space turned high-def live stream studio, with a diverse musical line up specially curated by Ken Avis and Lynn Veronneau of the Wammie Award-winning jazz samba group Veronneau and Resident Artist Matt Conner.

Creative Cauldron Presents DON'T LET THE LIGHTS GO OUT Live Telethon Fundraiser
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2020

As their end of year fundraising celebration, Creative Cauldron is hosting a multi-cam HD live streamed telethon spectacular featuring musical and theatrical talent from across the DMV, some community voices and special prizes, which will be hosted by Matt Conner.

VIDEO: Signature Theatre Releases New Episode of THE SIGNATURE SHOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2020

Today, Signature Theatre released the second episode of The Signature Show, a biweekly half-hour digital experience featuring performances by acclaimed artists, interviews, celebration of new musical voices and tributes to the past, present and future of Signature Theatre. All episodes will be released on Signature Theatrea??s YouTube Channel.

BWW Review: CROWNS at Creative Cauldron
by Elizabeth Seablom - Feb 19, 2020

Regina Taylor's Crowns is the story of a young teen from Brooklyn sent to live with her grandmother after the traumatic death of her brother. The more time she spends in South Carolina, the more she learns about herself, her ancestors, and the beautiful art of hat-wearing. Crowns not only draws from old southern traditions within black churches but of generations long before them, passed down through beautiful hymnals and energetic storytelling.