Strathmore

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.

Review: RENT: IN CONCERT at Strathmore
by Mary Lincer - Feb 26, 2026

Yes, Rent opened on Broadway thirty years ago. Having seen its final preview with a rapt and frequently weeping audience, it was fun to share it with an audience that knows the score (and when to moo).

Exclusive: Washington National Opera Forges Ahead Following Kennedy Center Split
by Joshua Wright - Feb 19, 2026

Washington National Opera General Director Timothy O'Leary discusses the company's transition, community support, rebuilding operations, and future plans, including upcoming productions of TREEMONISHA, THE CRUCIBLE, and WEST SIDE STORY.

Ryan McCartan and Shereen Pimentel to Star in WEST SIDE STORY at Washington National Opera
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026

Washington National Opera has revealed new venues and dates for its production of Bernstein's West Side Story, which will star Ryan McCartan and Shereen Pimentel.

A Cappella Group Straight No Chaser to Play Summer Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 9, 2026

RIAA Gold Certified a cappella group Straight No Chaser has announced their summer tour titled “Straight No Chaser Beach Bash.” The nine-member group will perform songs of summer from the last six decades.

The Ravi Shankar Ensemble to Play Debut 14-City Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 26, 2026

The Ravi Shankar Ensemble—a multi-generational collective of world-class musicians curated by Anoushka and Sukanya Shankar— will embark on a 14-city debut tour this Spring.

Review: SWAN LAKE at Strathmore
by Audrey Cahak - Jan 22, 2026

Classical Arts Entertainment is on their annual North American tour and stopped by Strathmore on January 17th for a glitzy, glamorous rendition of Swan Lake, where the set pieces, principal dancers, and costumes shone like snow in moonlight. 

Baltimore Choral Arts Society Executive Director Jack Fishman To Retire
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026

Jack Fishman, the Executive Director of the Baltimore Choral Arts Society, will retire after over eight years of leadership. Adam Frank has been appointed as the Interim Executive Director, with a search for a permanent successor expected to begin soon.

Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, and Wil Wheaton to Reunite for Live STAND BY ME Screenings
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 15, 2025

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the 1986 film Stand by Me, original stars Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, and Wil Wheaton are hitting the road for live dates in Spring 2026.

Review: LEA SALONGA: STAGE, SCREEN, & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN at The Music Center At Strathmore
by David Friscic - Dec 11, 2025

Before Lea Salonga stepped out on the stage of the Strathmore this past Saturday evening, I could feel the anticipation building. Soon, a very savvy orchestra assembled and lightly “tuned up” as the audience awaited the entrance of Lea Salonga, --stage, screen, recording and concert performer par excellence. Ms. Salonga finally appeared to loud applause in a beautifully tuxedoed -tailored, colorful pantsuit.