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Video: Raul Esparza Sings 'Heaven's Changing' in Rehearsal For GALILEO


Rehearsals are underway for the new musical Galileo, starring Raul Esparza, at Berkeley Rep. Check out an all new video of the song 'Heaven's Changing'!

Javier Muñoz, Jeremy Kushnier & More Join GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL at Berkeley Rep


Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world-premiere musical Galileo: A Rock Musical. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: The Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY Opens at Arena Stage!


On Wednesday evening, The Avett Brothers (Scott Avett, Seth Avett, and Bob Crawford) celebrated the opening of their new musical, Swept Away, running at Arena Stage’s Kreeger Theater at the Mead Center for American Theater in Washington, D.C. through January 14 after a thrice-extended run at Berkeley Repertory Theatre in early 2022. Check out photos below!

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of The Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage


Check out photos from opening night of The Avett Brothers musical Swept Away at Arena Stage!

Photos: Go Inside the First Rehearsal for SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is presenting Swept Away. Featuring a book by Tony Award® winner John Logan (Red), with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, this soul-stirring new musical will run November 25 – December 30, 2023, in Arena Stage's Kreeger Theater.

First Look at the Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY Key Art in Collaboration With Poster Artist Ken Taylor


The new soul-stirring Avett Brothers musical 'Swept Away' has unveiled a collaboration with rock 'n' roll poster artist Ken Taylor. Get a first look here!

Full Cast & Creative Team Set for The Avett Brothers' SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed full cast and creative team for Swept Away. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Get a First Look at PASSING STRANGE at Signature Theatre


See photos of Passing Strange at Signature Theatre!

Review: PASSING STRANGE at Signature Theatre


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


Watch the trailer for Passing Strange at Signature Theatre!

Cast & Creative Team Set for PASSING STRANGE at Signature Theatre


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.

VIDEO: Signature Theatre Releases 10th Episode of THE SIGNATURE SHOW


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.

VIDEO: See Natascia Diaz, Kathleen Marshall, Tracy Lynn Olivera and More in THE SIGNATURE SHOW Episode 7


Signature Theatre releases the seventh episode of The Signature Show, a free biweekly 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.

BWW Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Round House Theatre


Spring Awakening is the classic teen coming of age story, plus death, group mastrubation, nudity, and a failed abortion.

One Night Only Concert Of CHILDREN OF EDEN Closes Applause Series At Olney


The inaugural season of Olney Theatre's Center's Applause Concert Series comes to a close Friday, July 26 at 8:00pm with a one-night-only performance of Children of Eden, a lesser-known work by Stephen Schwartz, the creator of such hits as Wicked, Pippin and Godspell. The concert, featuring a full cast of DC luminaries and a large on-stage orchestra is directed by Kevin McAllister who pulls double duty, also acting and singing the role of The Father. Christopher Youstra, Olney Theatre's Associate Artistic DirectorDirector of Music Theatre and the series curator serves as music director and conductor. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased online at olneytheatre.orgapplause.

BWW Review: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN at Imagination Stage


For all the bad in this country right now, there are still things that bring us happiness and joy. The musical You're a Good Man Charlie Brown is a prime example of how innocent children and their pets can make you remember that not everything is bad in the world. How many times have we thought that Snoopy would catch the Red Baron or that Charlie Brown would win that baseball game? Yes, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown is the type of show we need to see right now to give us something to root for in this country.

Nominations Announced for the 2018 Helen Hayes Awards; MEAN GIRLS, FUN HOME, and More!


The nominees for the 2018 Helen Hayes Awards were announced on February 5, 2018. One of the country's most prestigious cultural honors, The Helen Hayes Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in professional theatre throughout the Washington metropolitan area. The National Theatre's Helen Hayes Gallery set the scene for the announcement of nominees in 47 categories for artistic excellence, and the theatre companies eligible for the 2017 John Aniello Award for Outstanding Emerging Theatre Company. The recipient of the 2018 Helen Hayes Tribute will be announced shortly.

Watch THE COUNCIL HAS SPOKEN, A Star Wars Rap Opera Ft. Tony Award Nominee Robin De Jesus


Today Juan Drigo Ricafort announces the release of the record single 'The Council Has Spoken,' featuring two-time Tony Award nominee Robin de Jes s (Original 2008 Broadway cast of IN THE HEIGHTS, 2010 Broadway revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, and musical film CAMP). Inspired by the story of Star Wars, 'The Council Has Spoken' is a rap opera born out of Ricafort's own influences, including trap hip-hop, contemporary musical theatre, and short-form audio drama.

VIDEO: Look Back on Robin De Jesus Led IN THE HEIGHTS at Onley Theatre Centre


The Olney Theatre Centre's production of IN THE HEIGHTS closed in early October, but they've just released a look-back video on the production. Check it out below!

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