We Happy Few Presents A MIDNIGHT DREARY: Etched In The Wall
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2021
Helen Hayes Nominated We Happy Few begins its 2021-2022 season with a return of their acclaimed horror audio dramas, featuring another story from horror master Edgar Allan Poe and, for the first time, an adaptation from another author, the hugely influential Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2021
Helen Hayes Nominated We Happy Few begins its 2021-2022 season with a return of their acclaimed horror audio dramas, featuring another story from horror master Edgar Allan Poe and, for the first time, an adaptation from another author, the hugely influential Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
RED BIKE By Caridad Svich Makes DC Premiere As Multi-Site Community Celebration
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2021
Pan Underground will produce RED BIKE by Caridad Svich, as part of a multi-site installation, premiering first in Anacostia on October 24, followed by The Parks at Walter Reed on November 6.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2021
Pan Underground will produce RED BIKE by Caridad Svich, as part of a multi-site installation, premiering first in Anacostia on October 24, followed by The Parks at Walter Reed on November 6.
BWW Review: Washington Stage Guild's 'Dear Liar' sees George Bernard Shaw match wits with his headstrong muse
by Lora Strum - October 01, 2021
A dramatic reading of letters Shaw exchanged with the actress Mrs. Patrick Campbell reveals the strong-willed woman who captured Shaw’s heart and inspired the playwright’s iconic Eliza Doolittle.
by Lora Strum - October 01, 2021
A dramatic reading of letters Shaw exchanged with the actress Mrs. Patrick Campbell reveals the strong-willed woman who captured Shaw’s heart and inspired the playwright’s iconic Eliza Doolittle.
Photos: National Asian Artists Project Members Celebrate the KENNEDY CENTER@50 Concert Tonight on PBS
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2021
National Asian Artists Project members Austin Ku, Kendyl Ito, Kyra Smith, Jaygee Macapugay, Emily Stillings, Billy Bustamante, and Raymond J. Lee, are in the company of Francis Jue, Paul HeeSang Miller, Jon Hoche, and Kristen Faith Oei who appear in David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori’s Soft Power on the “Kennedy Center at 50” concert.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2021
National Asian Artists Project members Austin Ku, Kendyl Ito, Kyra Smith, Jaygee Macapugay, Emily Stillings, Billy Bustamante, and Raymond J. Lee, are in the company of Francis Jue, Paul HeeSang Miller, Jon Hoche, and Kristen Faith Oei who appear in David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori’s Soft Power on the “Kennedy Center at 50” concert.
Teresa Sapien Named Associate Artistic Director of Arena Stage
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2021
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater Artistic Director Molly Smith and Executive Producer Edgar Dobie announced accomplished leader and artist Teresa Sapien as the institution’s new Associate Artistic Director. Sapien joined the company in 2019 and most recently served as casting director/line producer.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2021
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater Artistic Director Molly Smith and Executive Producer Edgar Dobie announced accomplished leader and artist Teresa Sapien as the institution’s new Associate Artistic Director. Sapien joined the company in 2019 and most recently served as casting director/line producer.
The Soul Rebels To Perform In DC At Women's March Rally For Abortion
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2021
THE SOUL REBELS have announced their upcoming performance at the Women's March's Rally For Abortion Justice on Saturday, October 2nd at 11:00AM ET in Washington, DC.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2021
THE SOUL REBELS have announced their upcoming performance at the Women's March's Rally For Abortion Justice on Saturday, October 2nd at 11:00AM ET in Washington, DC.
Mo Willems' WE ARE ALL CONNECTED to be Created at the Kennedy Center in October
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2021
Mo Willems will be partnering with community groups across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area to create an interactive art installation on the Kennedy Center’s REACH Plaza on Saturday, October 9th from 10:45 a.m.–4 p.m. titled We Are All Connected.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2021
Mo Willems will be partnering with community groups across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area to create an interactive art installation on the Kennedy Center’s REACH Plaza on Saturday, October 9th from 10:45 a.m.–4 p.m. titled We Are All Connected.
Brian Stokes Mitchell To Host Arts + Business Partnership Awards
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2021
Americans for the Arts today announced the recipients of this year's national Arts + Business Partnership Awards, recognizing six U.S. companies, an arts and business partnership, and a business leader for their exceptional commitment to the arts.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2021
Americans for the Arts today announced the recipients of this year's national Arts + Business Partnership Awards, recognizing six U.S. companies, an arts and business partnership, and a business leader for their exceptional commitment to the arts.
Arts Emerging Raises More Than $155,000 For Student Scholarships and Mason Programs
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2021
Arts Emerging: A Celebration of Renewal kicked off the start of the 2021 fall semester, while also marking the 20th anniversary of George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA).
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2021
Arts Emerging: A Celebration of Renewal kicked off the start of the 2021 fall semester, while also marking the 20th anniversary of George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA).
Ford's Theatre Announces New Leadership Hires In Communications And Equity, Diversity And Inclusion
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2021
Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault today announced the hiring of Erica Lauren Ortiz as Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Leah Yoon Frelinghuysen as Director, External Communications and Marketing. Both joined the senior leadership of Ford's Theatre on September 8.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2021
Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault today announced the hiring of Erica Lauren Ortiz as Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Leah Yoon Frelinghuysen as Director, External Communications and Marketing. Both joined the senior leadership of Ford's Theatre on September 8.
DPE Stands in Solidarity with IATSE Members Demanding a Fair Deal from the AMPTP
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2021
Department for Professional Employees has released a statement sharing their support for IATSE.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2021
Department for Professional Employees has released a statement sharing their support for IATSE.
Photos: Arena Stage Hosts Free Live Simulcast of TONI STONE at Nationals Park
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2021
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater partnered with Nationals Park to host a free live simulcast of the Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Toni Stone on Sunday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m. The performance inside the Kreeger Theater was broadcast to the center field video board at Nationals Park for thousands to experience.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2021
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater partnered with Nationals Park to host a free live simulcast of the Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Toni Stone on Sunday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m. The performance inside the Kreeger Theater was broadcast to the center field video board at Nationals Park for thousands to experience.
Ford's Theatre Announces New Leadership Hires in Communications and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2021
Ford’s Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault today announced the hiring of Erica Lauren Ortiz as Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Leah Yoon Frelinghuysen as Director, External Communications and Marketing. Both joined the senior leadership of Ford’s Theatre on September 8.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2021
Ford’s Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault today announced the hiring of Erica Lauren Ortiz as Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Leah Yoon Frelinghuysen as Director, External Communications and Marketing. Both joined the senior leadership of Ford’s Theatre on September 8.
BWW Review: Happenstance Theater's 'THE PICNICS: A NITWIT DYPTICH' Short and Oh, So Sweet!
by Andrew White - September 27, 2021
'The Picnics: A Nitwit Dyptich,' makes a perfect dessert to an evening of binge-watching your favorite historical drama, a perfect hors-d'oeuvre before diving into that meaty documentary series. At 14 minutes, it's also just the right, bite-size for a mid-day snack. Which is, actually, kinda what it's about...
by Andrew White - September 27, 2021
'The Picnics: A Nitwit Dyptich,' makes a perfect dessert to an evening of binge-watching your favorite historical drama, a perfect hors-d'oeuvre before diving into that meaty documentary series. At 14 minutes, it's also just the right, bite-size for a mid-day snack. Which is, actually, kinda what it's about...
BWW Review: TEENAGE DICK at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
by Timothy Treanor - September 26, 2021
Is it possible that Richard III, had he been beloved by those around him notwithstanding his hunchback, would have abandoned ambition and treachery and instead become a loving and gentle mentor and guardian to Edward V? Would he have gracefully stepped aside when the young King reached his majority, thus ushering in thirty generations of peaceful Yorkish rule?
by Timothy Treanor - September 26, 2021
Is it possible that Richard III, had he been beloved by those around him notwithstanding his hunchback, would have abandoned ambition and treachery and instead become a loving and gentle mentor and guardian to Edward V? Would he have gracefully stepped aside when the young King reached his majority, thus ushering in thirty generations of peaceful Yorkish rule?
NextStop Theatre Announces Revised Fall 2021 Schedule
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2021
Producing Artistic Director Evan Hoffmann has released NextStop Theatre Company's revised schedule of programming for Fall 2021. The new schedule will feature an eclectic array of four new, smaller productions, which have been conceived to better meet and serve the company's two equal objectives of bringing live theatre back to the Dulles Corridor, while simultaneously protecting the health and safety of the community.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2021
Producing Artistic Director Evan Hoffmann has released NextStop Theatre Company's revised schedule of programming for Fall 2021. The new schedule will feature an eclectic array of four new, smaller productions, which have been conceived to better meet and serve the company's two equal objectives of bringing live theatre back to the Dulles Corridor, while simultaneously protecting the health and safety of the community.
The Keegan Theatre Announces the Cast of N
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2021
The Keegan Theatre has announced the cast and team of Adrienne Earle Pender’s powerful historical drama, N, making its Regional Premiere as the second production of Keegan’s 25th Anniversary Season.
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2021
The Keegan Theatre has announced the cast and team of Adrienne Earle Pender’s powerful historical drama, N, making its Regional Premiere as the second production of Keegan’s 25th Anniversary Season.
Theaterlab to Present PROWLING THE ABYSS by Karen Anne Light
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2021
Theaterlab will present Prowling the Abyss, a one-woman show by Karen Anne Light, presented as part of its Gallery Program. In this devised work directed by Elizabeth Baron, Light embodies many different tragicomical personas who live through a mythic confrontation with misogyny and initiation into Queer Femme.
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2021
Theaterlab will present Prowling the Abyss, a one-woman show by Karen Anne Light, presented as part of its Gallery Program. In this devised work directed by Elizabeth Baron, Light embodies many different tragicomical personas who live through a mythic confrontation with misogyny and initiation into Queer Femme.
Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards
by BWW Staff - September 23, 2021
The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
by BWW Staff - September 23, 2021
The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
Mason's Performing Arts Venues Announce Vaccination Requirement
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2021
George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) announced that beginning October 18, 2021 and until further notice, all attendees regardless of age who attend an indoor event or performance at the Center for the Arts, the Hylton Performing Arts Center, or any of Mason's CVPA performance and exhibition venues, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of their visit and present proof of vaccination and matching ID or show a negative COVID-19 test result upon entry into the venue.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2021
George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) announced that beginning October 18, 2021 and until further notice, all attendees regardless of age who attend an indoor event or performance at the Center for the Arts, the Hylton Performing Arts Center, or any of Mason's CVPA performance and exhibition venues, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of their visit and present proof of vaccination and matching ID or show a negative COVID-19 test result upon entry into the venue.
ExPats Theatre Show PANKRAC 45 Opens Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2021
Expats Theatre will present its third production Pankrác 45 written by Czech playwright Martina Kinska and translated by Barbara Day.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2021
Expats Theatre will present its third production Pankrác 45 written by Czech playwright Martina Kinska and translated by Barbara Day.
VIDEO: Former Kennedy Center Vice President of Production Mickey Berra On 'My KC Story'
by Alan Henry - September 20, 2021
Mickey Berra, former Vice President of Production, talks about his 45 year journey at the Kennedy Center, from starting as a stagehand to meeting every President since Lyndon Johnson. Part of 'If These Halls Could Talk: Celebrating the Kennedy Center at 50.'
by Alan Henry - September 20, 2021
Mickey Berra, former Vice President of Production, talks about his 45 year journey at the Kennedy Center, from starting as a stagehand to meeting every President since Lyndon Johnson. Part of 'If These Halls Could Talk: Celebrating the Kennedy Center at 50.'
BWW Review: THE AMEN CORNER at Shakespeare Theater Company Returns with Fervor to Sidney Harman Hall
by Morgan Musselman - September 18, 2021
Returning to Shakespeare Theatre Company for a limited pre-season engagement after its original run was cut short in March 2020, Whitney White’s stunning production of James Baldwin’s The Amen Corner offers a resounding “welcome home” to theater lovers set hopelessly adrift over the past eighteen months.
by Morgan Musselman - September 18, 2021
Returning to Shakespeare Theatre Company for a limited pre-season engagement after its original run was cut short in March 2020, Whitney White’s stunning production of James Baldwin’s The Amen Corner offers a resounding “welcome home” to theater lovers set hopelessly adrift over the past eighteen months.
Omnium Circus to Make Its Live World Premiere Under The Big Top At Tysons III
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2021
Omnium Circus will debut its live show under the big top tent opening at Tysons III, in Tysons, Virginia, from November 18 through January 9. Initially launched during the pandemic as a critically acclaimed virtual spectacle, the not-for-profit Omnium Circus is now part of the long-awaited return of live entertainment.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2021
Omnium Circus will debut its live show under the big top tent opening at Tysons III, in Tysons, Virginia, from November 18 through January 9. Initially launched during the pandemic as a critically acclaimed virtual spectacle, the not-for-profit Omnium Circus is now part of the long-awaited return of live entertainment.
Theater J Announces Remount of BECOMING DR. RUTH
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2021
Once again, the lights will soon be on in the Goldman Theater at 16th and Q Streets, NW. Theater J is gearing up for their first live show since the start of the pandemic. Naomi Jacobson reprises her much-acclaimed leading role for a season opener that Adam Immerwahr, Theater J’s Artistic Director, calls “uplifting and joyful.”
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2021
Once again, the lights will soon be on in the Goldman Theater at 16th and Q Streets, NW. Theater J is gearing up for their first live show since the start of the pandemic. Naomi Jacobson reprises her much-acclaimed leading role for a season opener that Adam Immerwahr, Theater J’s Artistic Director, calls “uplifting and joyful.”
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The Snowman™ and the Snowdog
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Catch Me If You Can
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Aesop's Fables
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A Good Day to Me Not to You
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Octet
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Paranormal Activity
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Our Lady of 121st Street
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