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Opera Lafayette Goes West For LIVE/AUDIENCE Performances
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2020
Opera Lafayette has announced upcoming performances of The Blacksmith (Le Maréchal ferrant) on October 9, 10, and 11, 2020 at the Reddert Ranch outside Mancos, Colorado.
Signature Theatre Announces Plays for SIGWORKS: MONDAY NIGHT NEW PLAY READING SERIES
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2020
Signature Theatre has announced the fifth season of SigWorks: Monday Night New Play Reading Series. This season Signature will be presenting four plays - At the Full Yum by Rahima R. Rice, The Story of Walter by Audrey Cefaly, One-Shot by Andrew Rosendorf, and Light by Jarrin Davis.
Kennedy Center Presents Virtual National Dance Day
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2020
Presented in partnership with the Kennedy Center, American Dance Movement, and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), this free annual event invites everyone of all ages and abilities-from the littlest dancers to professionals- to participate in a free day-long celebration of the joy of dance and movement.
The Kennedy Center Paid $50 Million for 112 Performances of HAMILTON
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2020
The Washington Post has reported that The Kennedy Center paid the Hamilton tour producer $50.4 million for 112 performances. The contract was nearly five times the $10.9 million the Kennedy Center paid for The Book of Mormon in 2015. 
NextStop Theatre Company Introduces NextStop Cinema
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2020
NextStop Theatre Company is excited to introduce the a?oeNextStop Cinema,a?? where patrons can rent the entire theater for a private movie viewing experience! NextStop provides the big theater, high-powered projector, 16' screen, movie theater quality sound and a staff member, and the patron brings the movie (DVD, Blu-ray or streaming service) and a small group of family and friends. Of course, safety is the number one priority, and NextStop has implemented multiple new safety features and follows strict social distancing guidelines.
Wolf Trap Opera Costume Department Provides Masks to Restaurants, Nonprofits and More
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2020
Tysons Reporter has reported that the Wolf Trap Opera Costume Department is helping to provide masks to restaurants, nonprofits, teachers, and more.
VIDEO: #KenCenHipHop and BGR present ROCK! LIKE A GIRL
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2020
#KenCenHipHop and BGR present Rock! Like a Girl. The event will stream live on September 9, 2020.
Helen Hayes Awards Kicks Off Series of Virtual Events on August 31; Four Winners Announced!
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2020
The first virtual Helen Hayes Awards ceremony kicked off with the first night of its multi-night event last night, August 31.
Shakespeare Theatre Company Names Whitney White and Soyica Colbert as Associate Directors
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2020
Shakespeare Theatre Company Artistic Director Simon Godwin has named Whitney White and Soyica Colbert as associate directors.
D.C.'s Chamber Dance Project Presents World Premiere Dance Film Collaboration A SINGLE LIGHT
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2020
Chamber Dance Project, Washington's premier contemporary ballet company, presents New Works 2020 (& beyond). Chamber Dance Project is reaching beyond the stage-and the expected-to present virtual performance events that showcase our artists with exciting new dimensions of innovation and intimacy.
Young Playwrights' Theater Announces 2020-21 Young Playwrights in Progress
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2020
Young Playwrights Theater has announced Savannah Miller and Adanna Paul as the 2020-21 Young Playwrights in Progress!
The Center For The Arts Announces Its 30th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2020
The Center for the Arts at George Mason University announced plans for its 2020-2021 season today.
Theatre Life with Otis Cortez Ramsey-Zöe
by Elliot Lanes - August 27, 2020
On September 16th, Arena Stage will unveil it's latest socially relevant docudrama. The 51st State will feature the work of several playwrights including today's subject Otis Cortez Ramsey-Zöe.
Arena Stage Will Open its Lobby for March on Washington Attendees on August 28
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2020
Arena Stage will open its lobby for attendees of the March on Washington. The doors will be open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Staff will be on hand to assist and ensure safe social distancing.
BWW Blog: Zooming Through Summer - What I Learned
by Student Blogger: Leah Packer - August 27, 2020
During the 3 months when wea??re supposed to be out and about the most, eating ice cream and having summer adventures, we were stuck indoors just trying to stay safe.
American Shakespeare Center Goes Global With OTHELLO On Marquee TV This Week
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2020
On Friday, August 28, ASC will continue to share its SafeStart Season globally when the BlkFrs LIVE broadcast of the captivating masterpiece Othello debuts on Marquee TV at 7:15 PM (EDT).
Studio Theatre Commissions Black Artists to Respond to Experiences at Friday's March
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2020
Studio Theatre has commissioned seven Black artists to create artistic pieces in response to the 57th anniversary March taking place on Friday, August 28.
VIDEO: Signature Theatre Releases Episode 3 of THE SIGNATURE SHOW
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2020
Today, Signature Theatre released the third episode of The Signature Show, a biweekly half-hour digital experience featuring performances by acclaimed artists, interviews, celebration of new musical voices and tributes to the past, present and future of Signature Theatre.
Arena Stage Announces Virtual Fall/Winter Season
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2020
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has announced its Fall/Winter Looking Forward Season featuring more than 70 virtual events and programs to engage with and respond to audiences in Washington, D.C-metropolitan region and nationally.
ARTECHOUSE Presents Vince Fraser's WE RISE ABOVE, an Augmented Reality Experience
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2020
ARTECHOUSE debuts 'We Rise Above,' a nationwide collaboration with Afrosurrealist artist, Vince Fraser, for the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington on August 28.
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis Presents The Sunrise String Quartet and Classical Pianist Brian Ganz
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
On Sunday, August 30 at 3:00 pm, the Sunrise String Quartet, which has performed at the Kennedy Center and the Corcoran Museum, will join pianist Brian Ganz, one of the leading pianists of his generation,in a free virtual program produced by the Arts in the Woods Concert Series at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis.
Washington Performing Arts and the United States Air Force Band Partners for TO SHIVER THE SKY
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Originally scheduled as a live, world premiere concert in Washington, D.C. in May 2020, the event has been re-imagined and re-shaped into a new online format of music, interviews and live Q&A. No payment or advance registration is required for the event on Saturday, August 29 at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT, 6 p.m. CT).
Voices Of Service to Sing at Dedication of Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in DC
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 24, 2020
After a delay due to the global pandemic, the formal dedication of The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in Washington, D.C., will take place on Thursday, September 17, 2020.
Creative Cauldron Continues the 2020 Summer Cabaret and Concert Series With Nora Palka and Yasmin Williams
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Creative Cauldron is continuing the 2020 Summer Cabaret and Concert Series, with the addition of a Virtual Series, in an all outdoor format, that mandates the wearing of masks, and adherence to social distancing protocols, which can be found in full at Creative Cauldron's website.
theatreWashington Announces Plans for the 2020 Helen Hayes Awards
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2020
theatreWashington announced updated plans today for the 36th annual Helen Hayes Awards, which were originally scheduled to take place at The Anthem on May 18, 2020 and postponed in March 2020.

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