Renée Fleming Cancels Kennedy Center Concerts
by Joshua Wright - January 23, 2026
Renée Fleming has withdrawn from two scheduled appearances in May at the Kennedy Center, marking the latest high-profile cancellation at the storied arts institution following sweeping leadership changes under President Donald Trump.
by Joshua Wright - January 23, 2026
Renée Fleming has withdrawn from two scheduled appearances in May at the Kennedy Center, marking the latest high-profile cancellation at the storied arts institution following sweeping leadership changes under President Donald Trump.
Theater J Reschedules STORIES FROM THE BRINK Due to Weather
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2026
Theater J has canceled its scheduled performances for January 24 and 25 due to a predicted winter storm. The affected performances of STORIES FROM THE BRINK: MY FESTIVE NEAR-DEATH ADVENTURES will be rescheduled for the following weekend.
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2026
Theater J has canceled its scheduled performances for January 24 and 25 due to a predicted winter storm. The affected performances of STORIES FROM THE BRINK: MY FESTIVE NEAR-DEATH ADVENTURES will be rescheduled for the following weekend.
Theatre Washington Unveils 2026 Victor Shargai Leadership Award Recipients
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2026
Theatre Washington has announced the recipients of the 2026 Victor Shargai Leadership Award, honoring leadership and service within the Washington, DC-area theatre community.
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2026
Theatre Washington has announced the recipients of the 2026 Victor Shargai Leadership Award, honoring leadership and service within the Washington, DC-area theatre community.
Full Cast Set for Simon Godwin’s OTHELLO at Shakespeare Theatre Company Starring Wendell Pierce
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 22, 2026
Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the full cast and creative team of Othello, directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin and featuring Wendell Pierce in the titular role.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 22, 2026
Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the full cast and creative team of Othello, directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin and featuring Wendell Pierce in the titular role.
BWW Q&A: Cher Álvarez Talks PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - January 22, 2026
BroadwayWorld spoke to Cher Álvarez about the upcoming production of Paranoma Activity at Shakespeare Theatre Company, running January 28th through February 7th, 2026.
by Joshua Wright - January 22, 2026
BroadwayWorld spoke to Cher Álvarez about the upcoming production of Paranoma Activity at Shakespeare Theatre Company, running January 28th through February 7th, 2026.
Review: SWAN LAKE at Strathmore
by Audrey Cahak - January 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.
by Audrey Cahak - January 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.
Review: OCTET at Studio Theatre
by David Friscic - January 21, 2026
Multi-talented composer, book writer, and vocal arranger Dave Malloy has created a musically eclectic, thematically relevant, and vocally complex work in his audacious and highly relevant work Octet.
by David Friscic - January 21, 2026
Multi-talented composer, book writer, and vocal arranger Dave Malloy has created a musically eclectic, thematically relevant, and vocally complex work in his audacious and highly relevant work Octet.
BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Comes to 1st Stage
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2026
1st Stage will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning play BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY by Stephen Adly Guirgis, exploring complex themes with humor and drama.
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2026
1st Stage will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning play BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY by Stephen Adly Guirgis, exploring complex themes with humor and drama.
Seattle Children's Theatre Withdraws From Upcoming Kennedy Center Engagement
by Joshua Wright - January 20, 2026
Seattle Children's Theatre has withdrawn from a planned two-week engagement of Young Dragon: A Bruce Lee Story at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, citing a changed landscape and concerns for artists involved.
by Joshua Wright - January 20, 2026
Seattle Children's Theatre has withdrawn from a planned two-week engagement of Young Dragon: A Bruce Lee Story at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, citing a changed landscape and concerns for artists involved.
Review: STOMP at National Theatre
by Brian Bochicchio - January 20, 2026
The urban, castaway feel of the show--a touch of “Rent” and a splash of street theatre. And a lot of sounds to groove to.
by Brian Bochicchio - January 20, 2026
The urban, castaway feel of the show--a touch of “Rent” and a splash of street theatre. And a lot of sounds to groove to.
The Roguish Players to Present New Comedy ROMEO & JULIET & THEIR FRIEND MARIO
by Gillian Blum - January 18, 2026
The Roguish Players' production of the new comedy Romeo & Juliet & Their Friend Mario will run at The Great Falls Grange from January 30 to February 1.
by Gillian Blum - January 18, 2026
The Roguish Players' production of the new comedy Romeo & Juliet & Their Friend Mario will run at The Great Falls Grange from January 30 to February 1.
Round House Theatre Unveils Lineup for 2026 Bonnie Hammerschlag National Capital New Play Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 16, 2026
Round House Theatre will present the 2026 Bonnie Hammerschlag National Capital New Play Festival The fifth annual festival of new work will feature the world premiere of Nothing Up My Sleeve, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 16, 2026
Round House Theatre will present the 2026 Bonnie Hammerschlag National Capital New Play Festival The fifth annual festival of new work will feature the world premiere of Nothing Up My Sleeve, and more.
Interview: Theatre Life with Alex Finke
by Elliot Lanes - January 15, 2026
Today’s subject Alex Finke is currently living her theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre in the American Premiere of In Clay where she is giving a tour de force solo performance through February 3rd. The show is performed in Signature Theatre’s ARK space.
by Elliot Lanes - January 15, 2026
Today’s subject Alex Finke is currently living her theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre in the American Premiere of In Clay where she is giving a tour de force solo performance through February 3rd. The show is performed in Signature Theatre’s ARK space.
Kid-Friendly Dreamer's Workshop to Take Place at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 15, 2026
Envision your New Year with imagination and joy at Arena Stage! A hands-on, kid-friendly experience, Dreamer’s Workshop offers families a creative, feel-good way to start the year together.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 15, 2026
Envision your New Year with imagination and joy at Arena Stage! A hands-on, kid-friendly experience, Dreamer’s Workshop offers families a creative, feel-good way to start the year together.
Shakespeare Theatre Company to Host 37th Annual Mock Trial Centered on OTHELLO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2026
Shakespeare Theatre Company will present the 37th annual Mock Trial at Harman Hall. This event features an esteemed bench, often presided over by current or retired members of the U.S. Supreme Court, deliberating over a fictional case.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2026
Shakespeare Theatre Company will present the 37th annual Mock Trial at Harman Hall. This event features an esteemed bench, often presided over by current or retired members of the U.S. Supreme Court, deliberating over a fictional case.
Arena Stage Reveals Cast and Creative Team For INHERIT THE WIND
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2026
Rooted in the real-life Scopes “Monkey” Trial, this courtroom drama by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee chronicles a legal battle over science, religion, and the right to think freely, as the small-town case is thrust into the national spotlight.
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2026
Rooted in the real-life Scopes “Monkey” Trial, this courtroom drama by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee chronicles a legal battle over science, religion, and the right to think freely, as the small-town case is thrust into the national spotlight.
Photos: Stephen Cole’s CAMELTON Plays Sold-Out Preview Ahead Of Edinburgh Fringe Run
by A.A. Cristi - January 13, 2026
Stephen Cole’s one-man mini-musical Camelton played sold-out preview performances ahead of an upcoming Edinburgh Fringe run. Check out photos of the production.
by A.A. Cristi - January 13, 2026
Stephen Cole’s one-man mini-musical Camelton played sold-out preview performances ahead of an upcoming Edinburgh Fringe run. Check out photos of the production.
National Chamber Ensemble To Present CHORDS OF DESIRE: BROADWAY AND OPERA FAVORITES This Valentine's Day
by A.A. Cristi - January 13, 2026
The National Chamber Ensemble will present a special Valentine's Day concert in Washington DC, featuring a selection of romantic classics. This event offers a perfect evening of music and celebration.
by A.A. Cristi - January 13, 2026
The National Chamber Ensemble will present a special Valentine's Day concert in Washington DC, featuring a selection of romantic classics. This event offers a perfect evening of music and celebration.
Ford's Theatre Unveils 1776 Cast and Creative Team
by A.A. Cristi - January 13, 2026
Ford's Theatre announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of 1776, set to open in spring 2026. The historic venue will host this revival, bringing a fresh perspective to the classic American musical.
by A.A. Cristi - January 13, 2026
Ford's Theatre announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of 1776, set to open in spring 2026. The historic venue will host this revival, bringing a fresh perspective to the classic American musical.
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME to be Presented by Selah Theatre Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 12, 2026
Selah Theatre Project is bringing one of the most influential contemporary American plays to the Shenandoah Valley this winter with What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 12, 2026
Selah Theatre Project is bringing one of the most influential contemporary American plays to the Shenandoah Valley this winter with What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards
by BWW Awards - January 12, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - January 12, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Review: ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA at Synetic Theater
by Brian Bochicchio - January 12, 2026
The winter offering of Synetic Theater is a grand story chronicled by Roman historians and subsequently immortalized by Shakespeare. A tale of sweeping grandeur, power plays, alliances, nations conquered, unseemly lustful urges, and betrayal. Now let’s portray all that using only sight, sound, and movement. Get ready for something completely different…”Antony and Cleopatra.” It is simply put, a spectacle.
by Brian Bochicchio - January 12, 2026
The winter offering of Synetic Theater is a grand story chronicled by Roman historians and subsequently immortalized by Shakespeare. A tale of sweeping grandeur, power plays, alliances, nations conquered, unseemly lustful urges, and betrayal. Now let’s portray all that using only sight, sound, and movement. Get ready for something completely different…”Antony and Cleopatra.” It is simply put, a spectacle.
Review: BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD at Best Medicine Rep
by Roger Catlin - January 12, 2026
What are the odds of two cartoonists submitting to the New Yorker both living in Cleveland? Or that one was hired to be the caretaker of the other?
by Roger Catlin - January 12, 2026
What are the odds of two cartoonists submitting to the New Yorker both living in Cleveland? Or that one was hired to be the caretaker of the other?
Review: SHEN YUN 2026 at The Kennedy Center
by Laurie Sara Oliver - January 11, 2026
What did our critic think of SHEN YUN 2026 at The Kennedy Center?
by Laurie Sara Oliver - January 11, 2026
What did our critic think of SHEN YUN 2026 at The Kennedy Center?
Signature Theatre's IN CLAY Extends Through February 3
by Gillian Blum - January 10, 2026
Signature Theatre announced an extension of the American premiere of new musical In Clay, now running three extra performances and closing Tuesday, February 3.
by Gillian Blum - January 10, 2026
Signature Theatre announced an extension of the American premiere of new musical In Clay, now running three extra performances and closing Tuesday, February 3.
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Catch Me If You Can
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Back to the Drawing Board
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