BWW Review: Flying V's INITIATIVE is a Fitting Tribute to Dungeons & Dragons
by Andrew White - March 22, 2021
For now, we will have to settle for the Zoom version of 'Initiative' – that’s how the D20 rolls these days. But it would be positively criminal if it weren’t eventually staged by a company as multi-talented as Flying V. Your imagination is the key—which come to think of it is rather the point of live theatre, no matter which medium it uses to reach out to you.
by Andrew White - March 22, 2021
For now, we will have to settle for the Zoom version of 'Initiative' – that’s how the D20 rolls these days. But it would be positively criminal if it weren’t eventually staged by a company as multi-talented as Flying V. Your imagination is the key—which come to think of it is rather the point of live theatre, no matter which medium it uses to reach out to you.
Summer Dates Announced For Camp Arena Stage And Arena's Audition Intensive
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2021
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will host its popular multi-arts day camp virtually this summer. Following on the success of last year's online format, Virtual Camp Arena Stage will provide youth ages 8 – 15 with the opportunity to perform, explore and create art while building long-lasting valuable relationships.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2021
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will host its popular multi-arts day camp virtually this summer. Following on the success of last year's online format, Virtual Camp Arena Stage will provide youth ages 8 – 15 with the opportunity to perform, explore and create art while building long-lasting valuable relationships.
BWW Review: LEONARDO AND SAM: THE TERRIBLE MONSTER AND THE MOST SCAREDY-CAT KID IN THE WHOLE WORLD, RE at The Kennedy Center
by Brandon Horwin - March 19, 2021
Leonardo and Sam: The Terrible Monster and the Most Scaredy-Cat Kid in The Whole World, Respectively is a superb choice for children to watch, learn, enjoy, and re-create as a pandemic activity. The website offers the same “lesson” video found at the conclusion of the performance as well as a question box for children to ask further questions regarding the production.
by Brandon Horwin - March 19, 2021
Leonardo and Sam: The Terrible Monster and the Most Scaredy-Cat Kid in The Whole World, Respectively is a superb choice for children to watch, learn, enjoy, and re-create as a pandemic activity. The website offers the same “lesson” video found at the conclusion of the performance as well as a question box for children to ask further questions regarding the production.
Virginia Children's Theatre Announces 2021-2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2021
Brett J. Roden, Producing Artistic Director for Virginia Children’s Theatre, has announced the Company’s upcoming 2021-2022 Season of productions. The 2021-2022 Season will be packed with plenty of fan favorites.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2021
Brett J. Roden, Producing Artistic Director for Virginia Children’s Theatre, has announced the Company’s upcoming 2021-2022 Season of productions. The 2021-2022 Season will be packed with plenty of fan favorites.
BWW Review: MY JOY IS HEAVY! by The Bengsons from Arena Stage
by Roger Catlin - March 19, 2021
As we enter the second year of pandemic, theater companies have largely shifted from live performance spaces to film and video producers. When new work is offered, it streams online, often created by the artists themselves.
by Roger Catlin - March 19, 2021
As we enter the second year of pandemic, theater companies have largely shifted from live performance spaces to film and video producers. When new work is offered, it streams online, often created by the artists themselves.
Hylton Center Announces Return Of HYLTON ON THE HILL Outdoor Performances
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2021
The Hylton Performing Arts Center announced today plans to welcome audiences back to Hylton on the Hill, its outdoor performance space located just beyond the Hylton Center on George Mason University's Science and Technology Campus.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2021
The Hylton Performing Arts Center announced today plans to welcome audiences back to Hylton on the Hill, its outdoor performance space located just beyond the Hylton Center on George Mason University's Science and Technology Campus.
BWW Review: THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE streaming from Washington Stage Guild
by Roger Catlin - March 18, 2021
A strong cast and steady pace make this rare performance of Shaw's first hit work a worthwhile free tune-in.
by Roger Catlin - March 18, 2021
A strong cast and steady pace make this rare performance of Shaw's first hit work a worthwhile free tune-in.
Center for the Arts at George Mason University Announces In-Person Performances for Spring 2021
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2021
The Center for the Arts at George Mason University announced today an array of in-person outdoor performances for Mason Pond Lawn, the expanse of grass directly across from the Center for the Arts Concert Hall on Mason’s Fairfax campus.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2021
The Center for the Arts at George Mason University announced today an array of in-person outdoor performances for Mason Pond Lawn, the expanse of grass directly across from the Center for the Arts Concert Hall on Mason’s Fairfax campus.
BWW Review: DANIEL J WATTS' THE JAM: ONLY CHILD at Signature Theatre
by Russell Smouse - March 17, 2021
Signature Theatre’s second production in their Signature Features 2021 season, Daniel J Watts THE JAM: ONLY CHILD is written and performed by 2020 Tony Award Nominee Daniel J Watts and is the fifth installment of Watts’ The Jam series. The series namesake comes from his great grandmother’s method of creating jam, whereupon what she could not use for herself, she would share with other people. It is available to stream in HD on Marquee TV from March 16 through May 7.
by Russell Smouse - March 17, 2021
Signature Theatre’s second production in their Signature Features 2021 season, Daniel J Watts THE JAM: ONLY CHILD is written and performed by 2020 Tony Award Nominee Daniel J Watts and is the fifth installment of Watts’ The Jam series. The series namesake comes from his great grandmother’s method of creating jam, whereupon what she could not use for herself, she would share with other people. It is available to stream in HD on Marquee TV from March 16 through May 7.
DC Jazz Festival Announces Official Dates for 2021 DC JazzFest
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2021
The DC Jazz Festival today announced the official dates for this year's edition of the DC JazzFest as September 1-5, 2021. DCJF will postpone this year's festival to September as a celebration of all things jazz in DC, with a tentpole weekend at the District Wharf, a waterfront destination with restaurants, shops, and stunning views.
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2021
The DC Jazz Festival today announced the official dates for this year's edition of the DC JazzFest as September 1-5, 2021. DCJF will postpone this year's festival to September as a celebration of all things jazz in DC, with a tentpole weekend at the District Wharf, a waterfront destination with restaurants, shops, and stunning views.
Signature Theatre Announces Streaming Dates for Daniel J. Watts' THE JAM: ONLY CHILD
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2021
Signature Theatre has announced the full cast and streaming dates for Daniel J. Watts’ The Jam: Only Child, the second production in the Signature Features 2021 Season. Written and performed by Daniel J. Watts and featuring DJ Duggz, The Jam: Only Child is the fifth in Watts’ The Jam series.
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2021
Signature Theatre has announced the full cast and streaming dates for Daniel J. Watts’ The Jam: Only Child, the second production in the Signature Features 2021 Season. Written and performed by Daniel J. Watts and featuring DJ Duggz, The Jam: Only Child is the fifth in Watts’ The Jam series.
Washington Performing Arts Honors The Late Ruth Bader Ginsburg With Tribute Featuring Renée Fleming & More
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2021
On Monday, March 15—what would have been Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s 88th birthday—Washington Performing Arts premieres The Muse and the Musicale: A Tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg from Friends in the Arts, a compilation of video tributes to the late Justice.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2021
On Monday, March 15—what would have been Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s 88th birthday—Washington Performing Arts premieres The Muse and the Musicale: A Tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg from Friends in the Arts, a compilation of video tributes to the late Justice.
BWW Review: VIRTUAL MOCK TRIAL - A WINTER'S TALE OF MARITAL WOE: WHO'S TO BLAME? at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Rachael F. Goldberg - March 14, 2021
Shakespeare Theatre Company manages to hit all these marks in a way that’s thoughtful, engaging, and a fun experience for both the participants and the viewers.
by Rachael F. Goldberg - March 14, 2021
Shakespeare Theatre Company manages to hit all these marks in a way that’s thoughtful, engaging, and a fun experience for both the participants and the viewers.
BWW Review: Cenicienta: A Bilingual Cinderella Story at the Kennedy Center
by Hannah Wing - March 14, 2021
Belinda lets her imagination take her away from her chores and into Cenicienta’s world. With its playful puppetry and poetic spark, Cenicienta is a perfect play for young children.
by Hannah Wing - March 14, 2021
Belinda lets her imagination take her away from her chores and into Cenicienta’s world. With its playful puppetry and poetic spark, Cenicienta is a perfect play for young children.
THE ARTS, UNDISTANCED Launches Today With Wynton Marsalis & J'Nai Bridges
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2021
Pulitzer-winning composer, trumpet virtuoso, band leader, and educator Wynton Marsalis teams up with Washington Performing Arts in The Arts, Undistanced: Online Artist Conversations Beyond Boundaries, a series of video interviews to be offered free of charge. The online series launches today, March 12, on the Washington Performing Arts website.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2021
Pulitzer-winning composer, trumpet virtuoso, band leader, and educator Wynton Marsalis teams up with Washington Performing Arts in The Arts, Undistanced: Online Artist Conversations Beyond Boundaries, a series of video interviews to be offered free of charge. The online series launches today, March 12, on the Washington Performing Arts website.
The Creative Coalition Applauds Arts Funding in the American Rescue Plan
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2021
The Creative Coalition has applauded passage of the American Rescue Plan, which includes $135 million in funding for both the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities. These funds will support arts and cultural organizations to address layoffs, budget cuts, and implementation of public health protocols.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2021
The Creative Coalition has applauded passage of the American Rescue Plan, which includes $135 million in funding for both the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities. These funds will support arts and cultural organizations to address layoffs, budget cuts, and implementation of public health protocols.
Arena's Commissioned Music Series, Arena Riffs, Begins Next Week
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2021
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will debut the first installment in the Arena Riffs series on Wednesday, March 17 at 7 p.m. The three-part series begins with a musical memoir composed and performed by award-winning indie-folk duo Abigail and Shaun Bengson.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2021
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will debut the first installment in the Arena Riffs series on Wednesday, March 17 at 7 p.m. The three-part series begins with a musical memoir composed and performed by award-winning indie-folk duo Abigail and Shaun Bengson.
Original Film Adaptation of Heather Christian's ANIMAL WISDOM to be Produced
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2021
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company and American Conservatory Theater announced today an original film of The Bushwick Starr’s production of Animal Wisdom, created by and starring Heather Christian. Animal Wisdom is currently being filmed at Woolly Mammoth Theatre in Washington, D.C., in March of 2021, with a streaming release slated for Spring 2021.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2021
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company and American Conservatory Theater announced today an original film of The Bushwick Starr’s production of Animal Wisdom, created by and starring Heather Christian. Animal Wisdom is currently being filmed at Woolly Mammoth Theatre in Washington, D.C., in March of 2021, with a streaming release slated for Spring 2021.
Washington Concert Opera Democratizes The Opera Viewing Experience
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2021
Washington Concert Opera announces three new digital program offerings with the intent of breaking down common barriers to opera including cost, travel and contextual understanding.
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2021
Washington Concert Opera announces three new digital program offerings with the intent of breaking down common barriers to opera including cost, travel and contextual understanding.
Second Season Of LITERARY LOUNGE Welcomes Bevy Smith, a Cicely Tyson Tribute, Viola Davis, and More
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2021
Mocha Media has announced the season two launch of the 'Literary Lounge by Mocha@MLK' in partnership with the MLK Library in Washington D.C. The 'Literary Lounge by Mocha@MLK' is a livestream modern-day speakeasy that spotlights authors, thought leaders and world changers that boldly blaze trails of innovation for the contemporary black thinker.
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2021
Mocha Media has announced the season two launch of the 'Literary Lounge by Mocha@MLK' in partnership with the MLK Library in Washington D.C. The 'Literary Lounge by Mocha@MLK' is a livestream modern-day speakeasy that spotlights authors, thought leaders and world changers that boldly blaze trails of innovation for the contemporary black thinker.
Congress Passes the American Rescue Plan Act
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2021
Today, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act which provides critical relief to union professionals and all Americans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. For professionals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, economic support continues to be an essential lifeline.
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2021
Today, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act which provides critical relief to union professionals and all Americans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. For professionals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, economic support continues to be an essential lifeline.
Mo Willems LUNCH DOODLES Special Episode to Mark One Year Since the Series Debut
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2021
Mo and the Kennedy Center are releasing a special new “Episode 00” of LUNCH DOODLES, inviting everyone back into his studio to doodle, reflect on the past year, and create art together. “Episode 00” will be available at the Mo Willems page of the Kennedy Center website beginning on Monday, March 15 at 1 p.m. EST.
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2021
Mo and the Kennedy Center are releasing a special new “Episode 00” of LUNCH DOODLES, inviting everyone back into his studio to doodle, reflect on the past year, and create art together. “Episode 00” will be available at the Mo Willems page of the Kennedy Center website beginning on Monday, March 15 at 1 p.m. EST.
National Philharmonic Hosts Two Virtual Performances in March
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2021
The National Philharmonic is continuing their 2020/21 season by hosting two virtual performances this month. First, on March 14, they will stream an encore performance of their Beethoven @ 250 Birthday Bash, which originally opened the 2020/21 season. Then, on March 28, Nat Phil will perform Music That Renews: American Roots.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2021
The National Philharmonic is continuing their 2020/21 season by hosting two virtual performances this month. First, on March 14, they will stream an encore performance of their Beethoven @ 250 Birthday Bash, which originally opened the 2020/21 season. Then, on March 28, Nat Phil will perform Music That Renews: American Roots.
The Washington Chorus Releases The World Premiere Recording Of Damien Geter's 'Cantata For A More Hopeful Tomorrow'
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2021
The Washington Chorus has announced the digital release of Damien Geter's Cantata for A More Hopeful Tomorrow. The recording, made virtually due to the pandemic, is available now on iTunes and for streaming on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, iHeart Radio, Sirius XM, and Pandora.
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2021
The Washington Chorus has announced the digital release of Damien Geter's Cantata for A More Hopeful Tomorrow. The recording, made virtually due to the pandemic, is available now on iTunes and for streaming on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, iHeart Radio, Sirius XM, and Pandora.
Arts Across America Returns With Infinity Song And Emily Johnson
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2021
The Kennedy Center's free digital series, Arts Across America, continues this spring with a focus on Cultural Leadership and public healing, exploring topics including racial sensitivity, economic equity, mental and physical health, land and water protection, and more.
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2021
The Kennedy Center's free digital series, Arts Across America, continues this spring with a focus on Cultural Leadership and public healing, exploring topics including racial sensitivity, economic equity, mental and physical health, land and water protection, and more.
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