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.
The Spring 2026 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in February 2026.
Today’s subject Maaike Laanstra-Corn is currently living her theatre life onstage playing the role of Hedvig in the rarely produced Henrik Ibesn play The Wild Duck at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC). The show continues performances through November 16th at STC’s Klein Theatre.
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.
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.
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!
Atlantic Theater Company’s world premiere of Grief Camp, written by Eliya Smith and directed by Tony Award nominee Les Waters is now in its final week of performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Last night, April 11, Atlantic Theater Company opened the world premiere of Grief Camp, written by Eliya Smith and directed by Tony Award nominee Les Waters. Read the reviews here!
Atlantic Theater Company will open the world premiere of Grief Camp, written by Eliya Smith (Off-Broadway debut) and directed by Tony Award nominee Les Waters (Dana H.) tonight, Tuesday, April 22nd. Check out all new video footage here!
Atlantic Theater Company has announced that performances will resume tomorrow, Saturday, April 5th, for the world premiere of Grief Camp, written by Eliya Smith and directed by Tony Award nominee Les Waters.
Atlantic Theater Company has revealed the cast for the world premiere of Grief Camp, written by Eliya Smith and directed by Tony Award nominee Les Waters. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Get a first look at the highly anticipated production of 'Joan of Arc in a Supermarket in California' at The Tank. Don't miss out on this sneak peek into the world of this extraordinary production.
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