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Today’s subject Jefferson A. Russell is currently living the theatre life onstage at Folger Theatre playing the roles of Duke Senior and Duke Frederick in their current production of As You Like It. The production runs through April 19th.

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.

Folger Theatre has shared its first production photos of As You Like It, which began previews at the Folger Shakespeare Library on March 10. Check out the photos here!

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.

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.

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.

Take your first look at 'Luck Be a Lady' performed by Jacob Dickey and the company of GUYS AND DOLLS at Sakespeare Theatre Company.

Take your first look at 'Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat' performed by Kyle Taylor Parker and the company of Guys and Dolls.

Get a first look at Sakespeare Theatre Company's holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. Directed by Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello (Porgy and Bess, Turandot, West Side Story) and choreographed by Joshua Bergasse (Smash, Bull Durham), Guys and Dolls plays STC’s Harman Hall December 2 through January 4.

Shakespeare Theatre Company has annonced an extension of its holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. Guys and Dolls has been extended to January 8. 

Sakespeare Theatre Company has released photos of its holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. Directed by Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello.

Watch a video of 'The Oldest Established,' performed by Rob Colletti (SCHOOL OF ROCK), Kyle Taylor Parker (KINKY BOOTS), Calvin McCullough (STC's PETER PAN AND WENDY), and the Company of GUYS AND DOLLS.

Shakespeare Theatre Company welcomed this week the cast and creative team of its upcoming holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. Learn more about this show here!

Shakespeare Theatre Company has shared casting for its holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. In addition to previously announced Broadway stars, the cast includes both local favorites and fresh talents to the STC stage.

Broadway veterans Caroline Bowman and Florrie Bagel will lead a two-night concert presentation of Songs for a New World at Olney Theatre Center, running August 14 and 15 as part of the Olney Outdoors series.

Tickets are on sale now for Olney Theatre Center’s summertime series, Olney Outdoors, performed, as the name suggests, on the outdoor Root Family Stage at Omi’s Pavilion. See who is performing and learn how to attend!

Last night, a sold-out Swept Away Reunion Concert took place at Bowery Ballroom. Check out photos and video from the concert here, featuring the show's original Broadway cast!

Brian Usifer, Chris Miller, Will Van Dyke, and Gigi Pritzker released the Swept Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording), featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Find out where you can stream it here!

An all new single has been released from the forthcoming Original Broadway Cast Recording of Swept Away. “Satan Pulls the Strings' is sung by John Gallagher, Jr., featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Listen here!