The Kennedy Center Will Present HUMAN BE-IN
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2020
The Kennedy Center will present HUMAN BE-IN, Fatherhood Manologues & International Arts and Ideas Festival. The stream goes live on September 28 at 4pm EST.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2020
The Kennedy Center will present HUMAN BE-IN, Fatherhood Manologues & International Arts and Ideas Festival. The stream goes live on September 28 at 4pm EST.
The King's Singers Announce 2020 Digital Tour
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2020
Following the success of their Idagio concert in July, British a cappella ensemble The King's Singers has partnered once more with the leading streaming service for classical music to expand their 2020-21 season with four 60-minute concerts entitled The King's Singers Digital Tour.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2020
Following the success of their Idagio concert in July, British a cappella ensemble The King's Singers has partnered once more with the leading streaming service for classical music to expand their 2020-21 season with four 60-minute concerts entitled The King's Singers Digital Tour.
NextStop Theatre Company Finds a Way Back with THE PARKING LOT CONCERTS
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2020
NextStop Theatre Company has announced their brand new outdoor concert series called a?oeThe Parking Lot Concerts,a?? being performed on Saturday evenings at 7:30pm from September 26th to October 31st.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2020
NextStop Theatre Company has announced their brand new outdoor concert series called a?oeThe Parking Lot Concerts,a?? being performed on Saturday evenings at 7:30pm from September 26th to October 31st.
Signature Theatre Announces Cast for AT THE FULL YUM SigWorks Reading
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2020
Signature Theatre has announced the cast for At the Full Yum by Rahima R. Rice, the first of four readings in its 2020/21 SigWorks: Monday Night New Play Reading Series. The reading will be directed by Jared Shamberger and stars Valeka Jessica, Gary-Kayi Fletcher, Avery Michael Johnson and Jefferson A. Russell.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2020
Signature Theatre has announced the cast for At the Full Yum by Rahima R. Rice, the first of four readings in its 2020/21 SigWorks: Monday Night New Play Reading Series. The reading will be directed by Jared Shamberger and stars Valeka Jessica, Gary-Kayi Fletcher, Avery Michael Johnson and Jefferson A. Russell.
The Studio Theatre Presents Psalm's Salons
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2020
Psalma??s Salons are an online gathering space to highlight the work of creatives, signal-boost local and Black-owned businesses, kick back to live music, and promote a sense of community.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2020
Psalma??s Salons are an online gathering space to highlight the work of creatives, signal-boost local and Black-owned businesses, kick back to live music, and promote a sense of community.
theatreWashington Announces Further Details for 2020 Helen Hayes Awards
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2020
theatreWashington announces further details for the 36th annual Helen Hayes Awards, which were originally scheduled to take place at The Anthem on May 18, 2020.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2020
theatreWashington announces further details for the 36th annual Helen Hayes Awards, which were originally scheduled to take place at The Anthem on May 18, 2020.
BWW Video: Watch Arena Stage's Latest World Premiere Film THE 51ST STATE
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2020
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater’s latest world premiere film, “The 51st State', is now available to stream. You can watch the film by clicking here. The hyper-local 60-minute docudrama created by Washington, D.C. artists through the voices of 11 residents was inspired by protests and the reignition of a movement after the murder of George Floyd and the quest for creating the 51st state and sovereignty in Washington, D.C. From a first-time protestor to a fourth-generation Washingtonian political scientist, to artists, an attorney, people of faith, and a retired couple moved to take part in the movement despite the COVID-19 risks, these diverse perspectives and real-life stories are vividly told and transformed into affecting narratives by 10 local playwrights.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2020
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater’s latest world premiere film, “The 51st State', is now available to stream. You can watch the film by clicking here. The hyper-local 60-minute docudrama created by Washington, D.C. artists through the voices of 11 residents was inspired by protests and the reignition of a movement after the murder of George Floyd and the quest for creating the 51st state and sovereignty in Washington, D.C. From a first-time protestor to a fourth-generation Washingtonian political scientist, to artists, an attorney, people of faith, and a retired couple moved to take part in the movement despite the COVID-19 risks, these diverse perspectives and real-life stories are vividly told and transformed into affecting narratives by 10 local playwrights.
Photo Flash: Take a Look at Firehouse Theatre's Production of ANN
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2020
Firehouse Theatre's ANN features Jacqueline Jones in the title role of Ann Richards. The production runs from Wednesday, September 16 through Sunday, October 25, 2020.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2020
Firehouse Theatre's ANN features Jacqueline Jones in the title role of Ann Richards. The production runs from Wednesday, September 16 through Sunday, October 25, 2020.
National Symphony Orchestra Quartet Performs For Healthcare Workers in the D.C. Area
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2020
A quartet of musicians from the National Symphony Orchestra recently played a 40-minute performance for healthcare workers at Inova Loudoun Hospital in Lansdowne on Tuesday morning.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2020
A quartet of musicians from the National Symphony Orchestra recently played a 40-minute performance for healthcare workers at Inova Loudoun Hospital in Lansdowne on Tuesday morning.
BWW Review: WILL ON THE HILL...OR WON'T THEY? at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Hannah Wing - September 15, 2020
Will on the Hill...or Wona??t They? is almost like attending a lecture on Shakespeare by multiple enthusiast professors, but it leaves the audience with a major case of a?oeZoom fatigue.a??
by Hannah Wing - September 15, 2020
Will on the Hill...or Wona??t They? is almost like attending a lecture on Shakespeare by multiple enthusiast professors, but it leaves the audience with a major case of a?oeZoom fatigue.a??
VIDEO: First Look at AMERICAN PROPHET: FREDERICK DOUGLASS IN HIS OWN WORDS at Arena Stage
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2020
Arena Stage is releasing the first look at a new song from next season's upcoming world-premiere musical, American Prophet: Frederick Douglass in His Own Words.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2020
Arena Stage is releasing the first look at a new song from next season's upcoming world-premiere musical, American Prophet: Frederick Douglass in His Own Words.
Riverside Center For The Performing Arts Presents SOUVENIR!
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2020
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia is delighted to be one of the first theatres in the DC Metro area to welcome their patrons back to live theatre with the hilarious, over-the-top production of Stephen Temperley's Souvenir: A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2020
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia is delighted to be one of the first theatres in the DC Metro area to welcome their patrons back to live theatre with the hilarious, over-the-top production of Stephen Temperley's Souvenir: A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins.
Ford's Theatre Announces Changes to 2020-2021 Theatre Season
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2020
Forda??s Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault today announced updates to the Forda??s Theatre 2020-2021 season, following a revaluation amid the national reckoning for racial justice and the impacts of COVID-19 on live performances.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2020
Forda??s Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault today announced updates to the Forda??s Theatre 2020-2021 season, following a revaluation amid the national reckoning for racial justice and the impacts of COVID-19 on live performances.
Folger Shakespeare Library Launches New ENCORES Series
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2020
The Folger Shakespeare Library today announced the launch of Folger Encores, a weekly online series recalling the rich history of Public Programming created at the Folger. As COVID-19 restrictions remain in place in the nation's capital, Encores provides a way to connect and revisit the breadth of the Folger with a wider audience.
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2020
The Folger Shakespeare Library today announced the launch of Folger Encores, a weekly online series recalling the rich history of Public Programming created at the Folger. As COVID-19 restrictions remain in place in the nation's capital, Encores provides a way to connect and revisit the breadth of the Folger with a wider audience.
DC Songwriter Alan Scott to Perform at Eric Garner Day Celebration
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 14, 2020
In commemoration of the birthday of Eric Garner, D.C. songwriter and recording artist Alan Scott is performing at the Eric Garner Day Celebration outside Brooklyna??s Barclays Center tomorrow, September 15.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 14, 2020
In commemoration of the birthday of Eric Garner, D.C. songwriter and recording artist Alan Scott is performing at the Eric Garner Day Celebration outside Brooklyna??s Barclays Center tomorrow, September 15.
Shady Ladies Tours Launches 'Nasty Women Of The National Portrait Gallery'
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2020
Art museum tour provider Shady Ladies Tours will present Nasty Women of the National Portrait Gallery, a Zoom tour of the world-renowned Washington DC museum, on Saturday, September 19 at 2:00PM EST.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2020
Art museum tour provider Shady Ladies Tours will present Nasty Women of the National Portrait Gallery, a Zoom tour of the world-renowned Washington DC museum, on Saturday, September 19 at 2:00PM EST.
Arena Stage Debuts Third World-Premiere Film THE 51ST STATE
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2020
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater's latest world premiere docudrama, The 51st State, will receive its world premiere through Arena Stage's Supper Club on September 16 at 7 p.m. Following the premiere, viewers can join artists and creatives for a post-film discussion and after-party on Zoom.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2020
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater's latest world premiere docudrama, The 51st State, will receive its world premiere through Arena Stage's Supper Club on September 16 at 7 p.m. Following the premiere, viewers can join artists and creatives for a post-film discussion and after-party on Zoom.
VIDEO: Signature Theatre Releases Episode 4 of THE SIGNATURE SHOW Featuring Michael John LaChiusa and More!
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2020
On September 11, 2020, Signature Theatre released the fourth episode of The Signature Show, a free biweekly half-hour digital experience featuring performances by acclaimed artists, interviews, celebration of new musical voices and memories of Signature's past and a glimpse into its future.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2020
On September 11, 2020, Signature Theatre released the fourth episode of The Signature Show, a free biweekly half-hour digital experience featuring performances by acclaimed artists, interviews, celebration of new musical voices and memories of Signature's past and a glimpse into its future.
VIDEO: LET THE DARKNESS IN Explores The War On Science In The United States
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2020
Muzzled and sidelined scientists. Dubious COVID-19 treatments. Politicians attacking protocols that keep citizens safe in a pandemic.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2020
Muzzled and sidelined scientists. Dubious COVID-19 treatments. Politicians attacking protocols that keep citizens safe in a pandemic.
This Week's Helen Hayes Award Winners Announced
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
The 2020 Helen Hayes Awards, recognizing the outstanding work on Washington area stages in 2019, continued its four-week virtual event series.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
The 2020 Helen Hayes Awards, recognizing the outstanding work on Washington area stages in 2019, continued its four-week virtual event series.
National Theatre of the Deaf Announces Move to DC and New Connecticut Theatre Organization
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
The National Theater of the Deaf (NTD) has announced its move to Washington, DC effective September 1, 2020 and the creation of a new organization in Connecticut legally recognized as The NTD-Connecticut (NTD-CT).
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
The National Theater of the Deaf (NTD) has announced its move to Washington, DC effective September 1, 2020 and the creation of a new organization in Connecticut legally recognized as The NTD-Connecticut (NTD-CT).
GALA Hispanic Theatre Shares Safety Guidelines in Place For October Reopening
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
The GALA Theatre has shared the procedures and policies they will be implementing in preparation for opening its season in October. These guidelines are in adherence with the Mayora??s plans for re-opening the city in three phases as well as the Homeland Securitya??s business re-opening requirements.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
The GALA Theatre has shared the procedures and policies they will be implementing in preparation for opening its season in October. These guidelines are in adherence with the Mayora??s plans for re-opening the city in three phases as well as the Homeland Securitya??s business re-opening requirements.
Meshaun Labrone's SPOOK and POWER! STOKELY CARMICHAEL to Be Filmed For Streaming
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
Meshaun Labrone has signed a production deal with Flying Scoop Productions to film his solo stage plays, Spook and Power! Stokely Carmichael, to be presented on streaming service channels.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
Meshaun Labrone has signed a production deal with Flying Scoop Productions to film his solo stage plays, Spook and Power! Stokely Carmichael, to be presented on streaming service channels.
Center For The Arts Cancels Fall Outdoor Performances On Mason Pond Lawn
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2020
The Center for the Arts at George Mason University announced today it must cancel two previously announced outdoor performances: Cirque FLIP Fabrique on October 17 and Cameron Carpenter on October 24. Both artists would have been traveling from outside the United States, and travel restrictions in place due to COVID-19 have made their tours no longer possible.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2020
The Center for the Arts at George Mason University announced today it must cancel two previously announced outdoor performances: Cirque FLIP Fabrique on October 17 and Cameron Carpenter on October 24. Both artists would have been traveling from outside the United States, and travel restrictions in place due to COVID-19 have made their tours no longer possible.
BWW Blog: Voices of the Students- Surviving the Zoom Year
by Student Blogger: Leah Packer - September 09, 2020
I started my first week of online classes last Monday, and holy molya??I never want to log into a zoom call AGAIN.
by Student Blogger: Leah Packer - September 09, 2020
I started my first week of online classes last Monday, and holy molya??I never want to log into a zoom call AGAIN.
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