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Photos: MUSIC FOR TRANSITIONS Album by inti figgis-vizueta on New Amsterdam Records
by Rachel Stone - Sep 15, 2026

New Amsterdam Records announced the first full-length album by composer inti figgis-vizueta, featuring performances by Rothko String Quartet and GRAMMY Award-winning cellist Andrew Yee. The five-piece collection draws from Indigenous cosmologies and trans futurism.

CHILD'S POSE To Receive Industry Reading Starring Katie Finneran, Taylor Trensch & Brian J. Smith
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 29, 2026

This fall the industry-only presentation of Kim Powers, Child’s Pose will be presented and directed by Noah Himmelstein (Conversations with Mother).The new play will have the presentation at Open Jar Studios.

Video: WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA Previews 2026/27 Season in New Series
by Rachel Stone - Aug 24, 2026

Washington National Opera launches a new video series previewing its 2026/27 season, featuring General Director Timothy O'Leary and Artistic Director Francesca Zambello discussing eight productions across five venues.

Las Migas Announce Fall 2026 U.S. Tour Kicking Off Nov. 3 in Houston
by Rachel Stone - Aug 12, 2026

Spanish flamenco quartet LAS MIGAS will launch an 11-city U.S. tour November 3 in Houston, with stops including Brooklyn, Miami, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix.

Review: JOHN WILLIAMS & STEVEN SPIELBERG: MOVIE MAGIC with The BSO, Steven Reineke Conductor at The Music Center At Strathmore
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 5, 2026

There are certain phrases in life that get me highly excited. When I watch a movie the phrase “Music by John Williams” puts me in a very good place for the duration of that particular film. The phrase “Directed by Steven Spielberg” has the same effect. These two men have a collaboration that’s unheard of in Hollywood. For over 50 years and 30 films the team of Williams and Spielberg have collaborated on some of the biggest films to ever grace the movie screen.

Krista Bradley Named Executive Director Of The Washington Chorus 
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026

Krista Bradley, a veteran arts executive with more than 30 years of experience, will lead THE WASHINGTON CHORUS as its new Executive Director.

The Washington Chorus Names Krista Bradley Executive Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026

Krista Bradley, a veteran arts executive with experience at APAP and BlackRock Center for the Arts, has been named Executive Director of The Washington Chorus as it enters its 65th anniversary season.

Single Tickets on Sale This Week for The Boston Symphony Orchestra's 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026

The Boston Symphony Orchestra will open single ticket sales for its upcoming subscription season, featuring Andris Nelsons' final season as music director and guest artist Yo-Yo Ma.

The Washington Chorus Unveils 2026-2027 And 65th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2026

The Washington Chorus revealed its 65th anniversary season, featuring A Candlelight Christmas, A Song Flung Up to Heaven, and Requiem and Renewal, with guest artists and world premieres across Washington, D.C.

Straight No Chaser Sets 'Making Spirits Bright' Fall Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2026

RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser has announced their 2026 fall tour titled “Making Spirits Bright.' The US dates range from California to Massachusetts and Florida to Indiana. 

Review: WEST SIDE STORY Presented by Washington National Opera at The Music Center At Strathmore
by David Friscic - May 19, 2026

It was good to be back at the Washington National Opera for their thrilling performance of West Side Story after a year of extreme change for this vital world-renowned artistic organization/institution. As many people already know, the Washington National Opera has had to relocate to other venues to proactively create new artistic paradigms after some tough challenges at the Kennedy Center. (I was pleased to review this production on the night of May 14, 2026, at The Music Center at Strathmore

Renée Fleming, Isabel Leonard and More Set for Washington National Opera's 2026-2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026

Washington National Opera has unveiled its 2026-2027 season—its first full season as an independent company, following its departure from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in January 2026

National Philharmonic Unveils 2026-27 Season at The Music Center at Strathmore
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026

National Philharmonic revealed its 2026-27 season at The Music Center at Strathmore, featuring the East Coast premiere of Jocelyn Hagen's What The Soul Already Knows and works by Beethoven, Copland, and Dvořák.

Photos/Video: Ryan McCartan and Shereen Pimentel in WEST SIDE STORY at the Washington National Opera
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026

All new photos and video have been released featuring a preview of Washington National Opera's production of West Side Story. Learn more about the show and check out the photos and video here!

Video: Ryan McCartan Performs 'Maria' in WEST SIDE STORY at the Washington National Opera
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

All new video has been released of Ryan McCartan performing 'Maria' in Washington National Opera's production of West Side Story. Learn more and watch the video here!

Feature: Stephen Schwartz's DMV Connections are Truly Extraordinary Things
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 28, 2026

Multi- Award winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz has had a long and distinguished career in writing for both theatre and film. He is probably best known nowadays for his work on Wicked, but his career goes far beyond that one hit show.

Pianist Brian Ganz Completes 16-Year Chopin Quest at Strathmore in April
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2026

Pianist Brian Ganz concludes his 16-year journey to perform all of Chopin's works on April 11 at Strathmore, including a newly discovered waltz, and will receive Poland's prestigious Gloria Artis cultural medal.

Pianist Brian Ganz Will Complete His Quest To Play All Of Chopin's Music This Month at Strathmore
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026

Pianist Brian Ganz will conclude his 16-year journey to perform every work composed by the legendary Fryderyk Chopin on Saturday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore.

Review: PILOBOLUS: OTHER WORLDS COLLECTION at Strathmore
by Audrey Cahak - Mar 16, 2026

What did our critic think of PILOBOLUS: OTHER WORLDS COLLECTION at Strathmore?

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Unveils New Partnerships With Howard University and SMYAL
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026

Howard University and the Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders (SMYAL) have announced a new partnership to support LGBTQ+ youth through theater. This initiative, set to launch in March 2026, aims to provide a platform for young artists to express themselves and promote inclusivity. The collaboration will include workshops, performances, and community engagement activities, focusing on empowering the participants and broadening the conversation around LGBTQ+ issues in the arts.