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Katharine Laidlaw Named Marketing Director for George Mason's CVPA
George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts has named Katharine Laidlaw as director of marketing and communications, following leadership roles at Spoleto Festival USA and other arts institutions.
NO EXIT to Open at Actors Theatre at the ARTfactory in Manassas
Actors Theatre at the ARTfactory will present Jean-Paul Sartre's No Exit, running in September in the artWORKS Theatre at the Artfactory.
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Review: GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES at Keegan Theatre
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Bernadette Peters, COMPLEXIONS Ballet and More to Headline Hylton Center's Fall Season
The Hylton Performing Arts Center will open its 2026-27 series with performances by Bernadette Peters, COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET, and MOUNTAIN STAGE host Kathy Mattea, alongside community arts programming in Manassas, Virginia.
Video: Watch 'Our Time' from MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at Signature Theatre
Signature Theatre shared a performance video of 'Our Time' from its production of Merrily We Roll Along, featuring Jason Gotay, Jake Loewenthal, Melanie Field and the full company.
Steve Yockey's VENUS to Open Woolly Mammoth Season
Artistic Director Reggie D.
BODY LANGUAGE Tickets on Sale for Jenny Napolitano's Solo Show
Storyteller and comedian Jenny Napolitano will present her solo show BODY LANGUAGE at The Allan Lefcowitz Theater at The Writer's Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
Kennedy Center Board Votes Again to Close Building for Renovations
The board of the John F.
Daniel Hope to Lead Wolf Trap's 2026-2027 Chamber Music at The Barns Season
Wolf Trap announced its upcoming Chamber Music at The Barns season, featuring Daniel Hope, Stephanie Blythe, The Zuckerman Trio, and Time For Three, alongside the debut of a newly added historic barn.
Photos: First Look at DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL North American Tour
You can now get a first look at the North American Tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical — a new stage production based on the beloved film Dirty Dancing.
Kennedy Center Weighing Options for the National Symphony Orchestra During Renovation
Kennedy Center budget planners have drawn up three scenarios for what happens to the National Symphony Orchestra during the institution's proposed two-year renovation.
Kennedy Center Ordered to Pay $252,000 in Legal Fees to Chuck Redd Over Christmas Eve Concert Lawsuit
A District of Columbia judge has ordered the John F.
KLECKSOGRAPHY 2026 to Bring Six Plays to Rorschach Theatre's The Stacks
Rorschach Theatre will present KLECKSOGRAPHY 2026 at The Stacks at Buzzard Point, featuring six 10-minute plays written by different playwrights from a single audience-chosen image.
National Chamber Ensemble to Mark 20th Anniversary With New Season
National Chamber Ensemble will open its 20th anniversary season in Arlington, featuring tributes to Roberta Flack, a Lynda Carter narration and a world premiere by Michael Patterson.
Cast Set For New Version of THE BODYGUARD on North American Tour
The full cast has been set for the new North American tour of THE BODYGUARD the Musical, which will launch in October.
Full Cast Set For MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American Tour
Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon will reprise their Broadway roles as the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American tour launches in Baltimore on September 13, 2026, with over 30 additional cities to follow.
Cast Set For MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at Round House Theatre
Round House Theatre and Olney Theatre Center announced the cast for a co-production of August Wilson's MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, directed by Lili-Anne Brown, starring Nicole Michelle Haskins in the title role.
Dance Theatre of Harlem's FIREBIRD to be Presented at The National Theatre
Dance Theatre of Harlem will join Washington Performing Arts at The National Theatre for a program featuring Firebird, Return, and Donizetti Variations.
Video: 'Waterfalls' from CRAZYSEXYCOOL at Arena Stage
Arena Stage posted a new performance clip showing the company of CRAZYSEXYCOOL: The TLC Musical performing TLC's 1995 hit 'Waterfalls.
SELMA THE MUSICAL: THE UNTOLD STORIES Launches 10-Year Anniversary Initiative With National Tour and Expanded Programming
Selma the Musical: The Untold Stories has unveiled a yearlong 10th anniversary initiative featuring a national tour, expanded educational programming, and new partnerships as the acclaimed musical enters its second decade.
Hannah Marks Quartet to Perform at DC Jazz Festival in September
Bassist and composer Hannah Marks will bring her quartet to DC Jazz Festival as part of an ASCAP Foundation partnership supporting emerging jazz creators.
The Washington Chorus Names Krista Bradley Executive Director
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.
Audra McDonald, a Miles Davis Tribute and More Set for Library of Congress 2026-27 Season
The Library of Congress will present a season marking America's semiquincentennial and centennials for Miles Davis and John Coltrane, featuring Audra McDonald, Dianne Reeves and seven new commissions at the Coolidge Auditorium.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from July 2026
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Misery Aldie Mill Historic Park (8/20-8/30) |
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Ford''s Theatre presents: Come From Away Ford's Theatre (9/10-10/18) |
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Rockville Musical Theatre presents "Caroline, or Change" F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (10/31-11/15) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Washington DC (9/12-9/12) |
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Victorian Lyric Opera Company presents "Haddon Hall" F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (9/04-9/06) |
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VOCES8: Let’s Fly Away Center for the Arts (10/17-10/17) |
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Washington Stage Guild (9/24-10/18) |
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ArmEvents presents: An Evening of Elegance & Virtuosity Live Concert F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (9/12-9/12) |
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Body Language The Allan Lefcowitz Theater at The Writer's Center (9/25-9/27) PHOTOS |
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Factory of Fear - Outbreak ARTfactory (10/15-10/24) |