(11/19/2018) - Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault announced that acclaimed Washington actor Craig Wallace will return to Ford's to perform the role of Ebenezer Scrooge for the company's holiday production of A Christmas Carol. Performances of the classic Charles Dickens story begin November 15 and continue for a six-and-a-half-week engagement through December 30, 2018. This 'musically high-spirited' and 'infectiously jolly' (The Washington Post) production is adapted by Michael Wilson and directed by Michael Baron.Photo Flash: ANYTHING GOES Celebrates Opening Night at Arena Stage by BWW News Desk - Washington, DC
(11/16/2018) - Arena Stage presents Cole Porter's madcap seafaring musical, Anything Goes, with music and lyrics by Porter; original book by P.G. Wodehouse and Guy Bolton, with co-authors Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse; and new book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman.Photo Flash: First Look at Folger Shakespeare's KING JOHN by BWW News Desk - Washington, DC
(10/25/2018) - Secret deals. Threats of mass destruction. Shifting loyalties. Folger Theatre follows its sold-out run of Macbeth with King John, Shakespeare's rarely performed history play chronicling King John's turbulent reign from 1199 to 1216.BWW Interview: Parker Esse Makes Sure Arena's ANYTHING GOES is De-Lovely! by Benjamin Tomchik - Washington, DC
(10/25/2018) - Choreographer Parker Esse is responsible for not only ensuring that happens, but also for making sure that the moves of the characters onboard the S.S. American are not only de-lovely, but the tops!Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's ILLYRIA by BWW News Desk - Washington, DC
(10/23/2018) - Avant Bard presents the world premiere of ILLYRIA, or What You Will, freely adapted from Twelfth Night by Jonelle Walker and Mitchell Hebert, and directed by Mitchell Hebert.Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Arena Stage's INDECENT by BWW News Desk - Washington, DC
(10/19/2018) - Audiences familiar with Signature Theatre know that it is not uncommon for Matthew Gardiner to wear dual hats as both a musical's director and choreographer. However, having dual actors tackle the lead role brings its own set of unique challenges.Photo Flash: First Look at Horror Rep's FRANKENSTEIN by BWW News Desk - Washington, DC
(10/18/2018) - Come and see the culmination of our Classics-in-Action horror trilogy and our first-ever performance in repertory! Just in time for Halloween, take your pick from our adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker's Dracula, or Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. With our customary fidelity to the text, immersive staging, high-energy tone-shifting performances, and custom cocktail pairings, join us as we explore Poe's lonesome paranoia, Stoker's deadly seductive hunt, and Shelley's arrogant despair in this unique theatrical event. The productions contain some scary content, but are appropriate for all ages. Each ticket includes a custom drink for our 21+ guests. Running time for each show is approximately an hour. The Horror Rep runs from October 18th to November 10th at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop.Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Arena Stage's ANYTHING GOES by BWW News Desk - Washington, DC
(10/2/2018) - Arena Stage is now hard at work in rehearsal for Cole Porter's madcap seafaring musical, Anything Goes, with music and lyrics by Porter; original book by P.G. Wodehouse and Guy Bolton, with co-authors Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse; and new book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman.Photo Flash: First Look at Washington Stage Guild's SUMMERLAND by BWW News Desk - Washington, DC
(9/30/2018) - A ghostly mystery begins a season of DC-area premiere productions by the Washington Stage Guild' (WSG). Summerland by Arlitia Jones tells the mysterious tale of William H. Mumler, a 'spirit photographer' with a talent for capturing haunting images from the world beyond the veil. The Civil War has ended, and a grieving nation sees many turning to spiritualism to contact the dead. Mumler sees his business boom as mourners, including a very famous one, flock to his studio. A New York City police official makes it his mission to prove it's a fraud, but finds that harder than he hoped. Based on a true story, this area premiere opens Thursday, Sept. 27 and runs through Sunday, October 21.Photo Flash: BORN YESTERDAY Comes to Ford's Theatre by BWW News Desk - Washington, DC
(9/21/2018) - Prince William Little Theatre presents the musical comedy 9 to 5, The Musical at the Hylton Performing Arts Center! This show is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick. 9 to 5, The Musical is produced by arrangement with MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL.Photos: First Look at Signature's HEISENBERG by BWW News Desk - Washington, DC
(9/21/2018) - Signature Theatre presents the DC premiere of Heisenberg by Tony Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens and directed by Signature Theatre Director of New Works Joe Calarco. The production stars Michael Russotto as Alex and Rachel Zampelli as Georgie. Heisenberg will run September 18 - November 11, 2018 in Signature Theatre's ARK Theatre.Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Workshop at Arena Stage by BWW News Desk - Washington, DC
(9/20/2018) - Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater and producer Brian A. Moreland have partnered on a two-week intensive workshop of playwright Keenan Scott II's Thoughts of a Colored Man. Directed by Taye Diggs, with choreographer Jenny Parsinen, associate director Shannon Stoeke, and music and vocals by Madison McFerrin, the piece takes a raw and honest look at the limitations, stereotypes and obstacles that the world attempts to place on men of color through their discussions of love, race, education, family, and history.Photo Flash: TURN ME LOOSE Celebrates Opening Night at Arena Stage by BWW News Desk - Washington, DC
(9/17/2018) - Arena Stage's D.C.-area premiere of Turn Me Loose, Gretchen Law's intimate, no-holds-barred drama about the extraordinary and explosive life of Dick Gregory, who spent his later years in the nation's capital recently celebrated opening night. Check out the photos below!Photo Flash: Arena Stage Presents TURN ME LOOSE by BWW News Desk - Washington, DC
(9/11/2018) - Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announces the D.C.-area premiere of Turn Me Loose, Gretchen Law's intimate, no-holds-barred drama about the extraordinary and explosive life of Dick Gregory, who spent his later years in the nation's capital. Turn Me Loose chronicles Gregory's rise as the first Black comedian to expose audiences to racial comedy; in confronting bigotry head-on with biting humor and charm, Gregory turned activism into an art form. "Scorchingly funny and brilliant" (The New York Times), Turn Me Loose, directed by John Gould Rubin, runs September 6-October 14, 2018 in the Kreeger Theater.BWW Interview: Bedlam Comes to DC and the Folger with MACBETH by Benjamin Tomchik - Washington, DC
(9/5/2018) - Rampant ambition and minds unhinged. Shrieking owls and prophesies foretold. Folger Theatre begins its 2018/19 season with Macbeth, Shakespeare's murderous tragedy seen anew and here, set in London's famous Bedlam asylum for a groundbreaking production integrating period music into a famous variation of the play.Photo Flash: First Look at the Doomed Couple of Folger's MACBETH by BWW News Desk - Washington, DC
(8/16/2018) - Rampant ambition and minds unhinged. Shrieking owls and prophesies foretold. Folger Theatre begins its 2018/19 season with Macbeth, Shakespeare's murderous tragedy seen anew and here, set in London's famous Bedlam asylum for a groundbreaking production integrating period music into a famous variation of the play.Photo Flash: TURN ME LOOSE Begins Rehearsals at Arena Stage by BWW News Desk - Washington, DC
(8/7/2018) - Arena Stage presents the D.C.-area premiere of Turn Me Loose, Gretchen Law's intimate, no-holds-barred drama about the extraordinary and explosive life of Dick Gregory, who spent his later years in the nation's capital.Photo Flash: Arena Stage Opens CUBAN SLUGGER Exhibit by BWW News Desk - Washington, DC
(7/13/2018) - Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will host "Cuban Slugger," an exhibition of Cuban artist Reynerio Tamayo. Coinciding with the All-Star Game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., "Cuban Slugger" will be presented from July 11-29, 2018 in the main lobby at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater.Photo Flash: SCOTTSBORO BOYS Celebrates Opening Night at Signature Theatre by BWW News Desk - Washington, DC
(6/4/2018) - Signature Theatre presents the DC premiere of The Scottsboro Boys directed by Signature Theatre's Director of New Works Joe Calarco and choreographed by Jared Grimes. Photo Flash: Avant Bard Mounts THE TEMPEST by BWW News Desk - Washington, DC
(6/4/2018) - Culminating its 28th season making theatre on the edge, Avant Bard proudly presents Shakespeare's classic comedy The Tempest directed by Artistic and Executive Director Tom Prewitt, now playing at Gunston Arts Center Theatre Two to July 1, 2018. Get a first look at the production below!BWW Feature: 2018 HELEN HAYES AWARDS at Theatre Washington by Hope Villanueva - Washington, DC
(5/15/2018) - The DC theatre community hurried along the waterfront on Monday night, attempting to beat the looming, black storm clouds that threatened, but this could not dampen the vibrant crowds as they entered the recently opened Anthem for this year's Helen Hayes Awards. This stunning, modern space will be greeting the likes of Belle & Sebastian, Janelle Monae, and Nine Inch Nails in the coming months, and on this evening, theatre creative showed off their finest.
Photo Coverage: First Look at MY FATHER'S DRAGON at Synetic Theater
Photo Flash: INDECENT Celebrates Opening Night at Arena Stage
Photo Flash: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to Ford's Theatre For The Holiday Season
Photo Flash: ANYTHING GOES Celebrates Opening Night at Arena Stage
Photo Flash: First Look at Folger Shakespeare's KING JOHN
BWW Interview: Parker Esse Makes Sure Arena's ANYTHING GOES is De-Lovely!
Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's ILLYRIA
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Arena Stage's INDECENT
BWW Interview: Matthew Gardiner Helps Two Billys Take Flight in Signature's BILLY ELLIOT
Photo Flash: First Look at Horror Rep's FRANKENSTEIN
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Arena Stage's ANYTHING GOES
Photo Flash: First Look at Washington Stage Guild's SUMMERLAND
Photo Flash: BORN YESTERDAY Comes to Ford's Theatre
Photo Flash: 9 TO 5 Tells A Story Of Friendship And Revenge In The Rolodex Era
Photos: First Look at Signature's HEISENBERG
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Workshop at Arena Stage
Photo Flash: TURN ME LOOSE Celebrates Opening Night at Arena Stage
Photo Flash: Arena Stage Presents TURN ME LOOSE
BWW Interview: Bedlam Comes to DC and the Folger with MACBETH
Photo Flash: Inside the Toil and Trouble of Folger's Restoration-Era MACBETH
Photo Flash: First Look at the Doomed Couple of Folger's MACBETH
Photo Flash: TURN ME LOOSE Begins Rehearsals at Arena Stage
Photo Flash: Arena Stage Opens CUBAN SLUGGER Exhibit
Photo Flash: SCOTTSBORO BOYS Celebrates Opening Night at Signature Theatre
Photo Flash: Avant Bard Mounts THE TEMPEST
BWW Feature: 2018 HELEN HAYES AWARDS at Theatre Washington
Photo Flash: Like, Totally Check Out a First Look at Dove Cameron and More in CLUELESS, THE MUSICAL!
Photo Flash: First Look at Menier Chocolate Factory's Revival Of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Photo Flash: Fall In Love With BEAUTY AND THE BEAST At Theatre Under The Stars
Photo Flash: First Look At Cody Simpson In ANASTASIA On Broadway!
Photo Coverage: Bryan Cranston, Tony Goldwyn, Tatiana Maslany & More Celebrate Opening Night of NETWORK!
Photo Coverage: Ethan Hawke, Paul Dano & the Company of TRUE WEST Meet the Press!
Exclusive Photo Coverage: Ariana DeBose and the Cast of SUMMER Disco Into the Holidays for Carols For A Cure!
Photo Flash: Santino Fontana Dons a Wig and Dress For TOOTSIE
Photo Flash: First Look at Michelle Williams In ONCE ON THIS ISLAND On Broadway
Photo Flash: First Look a WAISTWATCHERS THE MUSICAL at the Miracle Theatre
Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of HOUSE ON FIRE at Palm Beach Dramaworks
Photo Flash: First Look at Titan Theatre Company's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Photo Flash: TOOTSIE's Santino Fontana Comes to Broadway At Birdland
Exclusive Photo Coverage: WICKED Cast Gets In the Holiday Spirit for Carols For A Cure!
Photo Flash: HRH The Duke Of Sussex Attends Gala Performance Of BAT OUT OF HELL In Support Of The Invictus Games Foundation
Photo Coverage: Ryan Worsing Receives the Legacy Robe for THE CHER SHOW
Photo Flash: NYCCHP Treats 800 Homeless Children to KING KONG
Photo Flash: Inside Look at BC/EFA's Record-Breaking RED BUCKET FOLLIES
Photo Coverage: Inside the Opening Night Party For RUBEN AND CLAY'S CHRISTMAS SHOW
Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of NETWORK
Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of CLUELESS, THE MUSICAL
Photo Flash: First Look at Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE at Sadler's
Photo Coverage: First look at Gallery Players' FUNNY GIRL the musical
Photo Flash: Broadway Dreams Celebrates the 70th Anniversary of SOUTH PACIFIC
Photo Coverage: Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken Take Their Opening Night Bows in RUBEN AND CLAY'S CHRISTMAS SHOW
Photo Coverage: The Cast of NETWORK Takes Opening Night Bows
Photo Coverage: New York Stage and Film Gala Honors Patricia Wettig, Ken Olin and Johanna Pfaelzer
Photo Flashback: BroadwayWorld Remembers Tony Award-Winning Actor Philip Bosco
