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THE WILD DUCK & More Lead Washington, DC's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Oct 30, 2025

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 November 2025 include The Wild Duck and more.

Review: THE WILD DUCK at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Roger Catlin - Oct 24, 2025

The attention to detail in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s terrific production of “The Wild Duck” extends to preshow atmospherics, with a distinct chill  not attributable to the cooling autumn temperatures outside.

BWW Q&A: Nick Westrate of THE WILD DUCK at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Oct 16, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company will present Henrik Ibsen’s “The Wild Duck,” adapted by David Eldridge and directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, in association with Theatre for a New Audience. The production runs at STC’s Klein Theatre in Washington, D.C., from October 18 through November 16. 

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025

BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!

From Broadway to DOWNTON ABBEY: A Look at Elizabeth McGovern's Stage Career
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2025

A longtime staple of New York and London stages, we are chronicling Elizabeth McGovern's theater roles ahead of the debut of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.

Paapa Essiedu, Maxine Peake, Claudia Jessie, Fionn Whitehead & Jenny Beavan Named Open Door Ambassadors
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025

Open Door, the award-winning charity helping actors and behind the scenes creatives from low income backgrounds secure places at leading drama schools, has unveiled a string of new high profile ambassadors.

DC International Theatre Festival Announces Free September Panel Events
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2025

Tickets are now available for a special series of free events and discussions helmed by Shakespeare Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company as part of the DC International Theatre Festival.

Cast Set for THE WILD DUCK at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the cast for Henrik Ibsen's The Wild Duck, produced in association with Theatre for a New Audience. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Theatre For a New Audience Reveals 2025/26 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2025

Theatre For a New Audience has announced its upcoming season which will kick off this September with performances of The Wild Duck. The remaining shows in the season include The Tragedy of Coriolanus and Teatro La Plaza's Hamlet.

Felicia Curry and More to Star in MERRY WIVES at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the full cast and creative team of Merry Wives. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets to the production here.

Julie Benko, Bill Irwin, Hayley Podschun & More Featured in Shakespeare Theatre Company's 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025

​​​​​​​Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed a sneak peek at casting for the 25/26 Season with several Broadway talents and local favorites leading the list in its first three shows: Merry Wives, The Wild Duck, and Guys and Dolls.

DC International Theatre Festival to Begin in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company will present a year-long International Theatre Festival coming to Washington, DC. Learn more!

Tom Glynn-Carney and Hayley Squires Will Star in ALL MY SONS, Limited Season Extends
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2025

Tom Glynn-Carney will play George Deever and Hayley Squires will play Ann Deever in Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS, directed by Ivo Van Hove.

Honorees Revealed For the Stage Managers' Association Del Hughes Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

The Stage Managers’ Association (SMA) has announced its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management. Learn more here!

Shakespeare Theatre Company Annual Will on the Hill Bipartisan Event Set for June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company will present the annual return of the long-beloved D.C. benefit event, Will on the Hill. Learn more and see how to attend here!

Signature, Keegan, and 1st Stage Lead Wins at 41st Annual Helen Hayes Awards
by Joshua Wright - May 20, 2025

The 41st Helen Hayes Awards took place on May 19, 2025, at The Anthem, honoring excellence in Washington D.C. theatre. Signature Theatre led with six wins. Awards were presented in 41 categories from 165 eligible 2024 productions.

2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!

Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Paapa Essiedu Will Lead ALL MY SONS Directed By Ivo Van Hove
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

Bryan Cranston will star as ‘Joe Keller', Marianne Jean-Baptiste as ‘Kate Keller' and Paapa Essiedu as ‘Chris Keller' in Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS. Learn more about the show here!

Review: UNCLE VANYA at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Roger Catlin - Apr 5, 2025

Devotees of Downton Abbey may be be surprised when Hugh Bonneville pops up as title character in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s first rate staging of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.

STC's UNCLE VANYA & More Lead Washington, DC's April 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2025

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 April 2025 include STC's production of Uncle Vanya & more.