Shakespeare Theatre Company
Patrick Page in ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE and More Set For McCarter Theatre's 2026/27 Season (Mar 6, 2026)
Washington, DC Regional Theatres Release Statement on Washington Post’s Arts & Culture Staff Cuts (Feb 27, 2026)
Ogunquit Playhouse Appoints Michael Dix Thomas As Director Of Education And Community Engagement (Feb 27, 2026)
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Shakespeare Theatre CompanyA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Shakespeare Theatre CompanyA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Shakespeare Theatre CompanyMies Julie
Shakespeare Theatre CompanyThe Government Inspector
winner
Shakespeare Theatre CompanyBlack Watch
Shakespeare Theatre CompanyA Midsummer Night's Dream
winner
The Shakespeare Theatre Company, Washington, DC
Shakespeare Theatre CompanyAvenue Q
winner
Shakespeare Theatre CompanyCandide
winner
Shakespeare Theatre CompanyKing Lear
Shakespeare Theatre CompanyDog in the Manger
Shakespeare Theatre Company Major Barbara
Shakespeare Theatre CompanyAn Enemy of the People
Shakespeare Theatre CompanyLoves Labors Lost
Shakespeare Theatre CompanyOthello
Videos
Video: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Opens in January at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Stephi Wild - 2025-12-19 09:28:36
Video: Julie Benko Sings 'If I Were a Bell' In GUYS AND DOLLS at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-12-15 23:40:48
Video: Kyle Taylor Parker & More Rehearse 'The Oldest Established' From GUYS AND DOLLS
by Michael Major - 2025-11-18 11:43:03
Video: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater Trailer
by Stephi Wild - 2025-10-22 05:30:45
Video: Ali Ewoldt, Ken Wulf Clarke & Emmett O’Hanlon Rehearse for CAMELOT at Barrington Stage Company
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-06-24 12:41:52
Video: Watch the Trailer For HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH at Signature Theatre
by Michael Major - 2025-04-22 10:00:20
Video: Watch 'Wig In A Box' From Signature Theatre's HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH
by Michael Major - 2025-04-09 10:00:20
Video: Watch the Trailer For UNCLE VANYA Starring Hugh Bonneville at Berkeley Rep
by Michael Major - 2025-02-25 16:05:14
Exclusive Look: Matthew Broderick in BABBITT at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-01 15:36:25
Photo/Video: First Look at Amber Iman in HELLO, DOLLY! at Arkansas Rep
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-22 13:56:09
Exclusive: Olivia Puckett Sings 'Easy To Be Hard' from Signature Theatre's HAIR
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-08 09:00:20
Video: Director Mary Zimmerman on THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-12 15:26:39
Exclusive Video: Cast of Signature Theatre's HAIR Sings 'Let The Sun Shine In'
by Alan Henry - 2024-04-09 11:00:20
Video: Go Behind The Curtain Of Shakespeare Theatre Company's THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-27 14:20:26
News
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026
McCarter Theatre Center has announced its 2026/27 Theater Series, featuring five productions spanning Shakespearean villainy and more. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
Theatre Washington has released a statment, commenting on the recent cuts to The Washington Post arts team. A total of 33 theatres have signed the statement.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026
Ogunquit Playhouse has announced that Michael Dix Thomas has been appointed Director of Education and Community Engagement, joining the Playhouse's Senior Leadership Team at a pivotal moment of growth and institutional investment.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 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 Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026
The West End hit Paranormal Activity will embark on a major UK and Ireland tour from September 2026. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
by Elliot Lanes - Feb 20, 2026
Today’s subject Bill Irwin is possibly one of the most versatile and flexible performers still working in the performing arts today. He can currently be seen at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) in his solo show On Beckett. The show runs through March 15th at STC’s Klein Theatre space.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
The Aspen Music Festival & School has announced its 2026 season, running from July 1 to August 23, under the theme 'For All'. The eight-week festival in Aspen will feature a diverse lineup of performances and educational events.
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 Gillian Blum - Feb 15, 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 Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Paranormal Activity will return to its Ambassadors Theatre home this August after a brief hiatus, marking a third extension for the hit production. Learn more here!
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2026
Performances of On Beckett, conceived and performed by Bill Irwin (Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Sesame Street), will begin next week at Shakespeare Theatre Company.
by Michael Major - Feb 3, 2026
James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past… An original story set in the world of the terrifying PARANORMAL ACTIVITY film franchise, this thrilling new play will haunt you long after the lights go out. Watch the video!
by Roger Catlin - Jan 31, 2026
Ghosts are not infrequent in Shakespeare’s work, from the spirits of Hamlet’s father to Banquo in “Macbeth.” Is that enough of a connection to bring the theatrical creation “Paranormal Activity” to the Shakespeare Theatre Company?
by Team BWW - Jan 30, 2026
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for February 2026 include On Beckett and more.
by Elliot Lanes - Jan 23, 2026
Today’s subject Shannon Cochran is currently living her theatre life onstage at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) in the stage version of the horror movie franchise Paranormal Activity. The show runs from Jan 28th through February 7th at STC’s Harman Hall.
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 Joshua Wright - Jan 22, 2026
BroadwayWorld spoke to Cher Álvarez about the upcoming production of Paranoma Activity at Shakespeare Theatre Company, running January 28th through February 7th, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026
A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater has announced the cast for its upcoming production of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. The show, set to captivate audiences with its thrilling narrative, will feature a talented ensemble of actors.
by Kelsey Lawler - Jan 20, 2026
A head, an arm, and a potato walk into America circa 1850. Theirs is a century-spanning story of the rise and collapse of a business empire. It’s The Lehman Trilogy, winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Play. It’s three acts, three actors, three epic hours of theater now on stage at the Milwaukee Rep.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
Sinatra The Musical, a new musical based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon, will open in London in 2026. The Broadway-aimed musical will begin performances at Aldwych Theatre, London on Wednesday 3 June 2026.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Outstanding Visiting Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Mies Julie, Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Government Inspector, Outstanding Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Black Watch, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for A Midsummer Night's Dream, Regional Theater Tony Award (Tony Awards), Outstanding Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Avenue Q, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Candide, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for King Lear, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Dog in the Manger, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Major Barbara, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for An Enemy of the People, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Loves Labors Lost and Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Othello.
Shakespeare Theatre Company has won several prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Non-Resident Production Helen Hayes Award for Black Watch, the Regional Theater Tony Award, the Outstanding Resident Musical Helen Hayes Award for Candide, and the Outstanding Resident Play Helen Hayes Award for King Lear.
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