Chamber Dance Presents World Premiere Ballet Film Shot Outdoors Across the Country
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2020
On July 31st Chamber Dance Project (CDP), Washington's premier contemporary ballet company, is presenting New Works 2020 (& beyond).
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2020
On July 31st Chamber Dance Project (CDP), Washington's premier contemporary ballet company, is presenting New Works 2020 (& beyond).
Rorschach Theatre Announces KLECKSOGRAPHY 2020
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2020
KLECKSOGRAPHY is an annual event that brings together more than fifty artists to make something unimaginable. Inspired by the ink-blot test for which Rorschach Theatre was named, all participating artists will create work inspired by a local visual art project and on Sunday, August 9.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2020
KLECKSOGRAPHY is an annual event that brings together more than fifty artists to make something unimaginable. Inspired by the ink-blot test for which Rorschach Theatre was named, all participating artists will create work inspired by a local visual art project and on Sunday, August 9.
WPA Presents New Virtual Program: FAMILY ART MOMENTS
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2020
Washington Performing Arts (WPA) announced today the launch of a family-focused program for summer 2020, titled Family Art Moments (FAM). The new online series will be presented in collaboration with the Prince George's County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS).
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2020
Washington Performing Arts (WPA) announced today the launch of a family-focused program for summer 2020, titled Family Art Moments (FAM). The new online series will be presented in collaboration with the Prince George's County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS).
Reps. Kind & Kelly Introduce Legislation to Protect Independent Music and Entertainment Venues Through the Pandemic
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2020
Today, Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) introduced the Entertainments New Credit Opportunity for Relief & Economic Sustainability (ENCORES) Act. This bipartisan legislation would support independent music and entertainment venues as they work to survive the COVID-19 crisis.
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2020
Today, Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) introduced the Entertainments New Credit Opportunity for Relief & Economic Sustainability (ENCORES) Act. This bipartisan legislation would support independent music and entertainment venues as they work to survive the COVID-19 crisis.
Kennedy Center Announces Revised 2021 Season Programming Featuring the D.C Premiere of BLUE and More
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2020
In anticipation of reopening its doors and resuming mainstage performances, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced the updated 2021 seasons of the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) and Washington National Opera (WNO) along with the new seasons of theater, ballet and dance, and Performances for Young Audiences.
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2020
In anticipation of reopening its doors and resuming mainstage performances, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced the updated 2021 seasons of the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) and Washington National Opera (WNO) along with the new seasons of theater, ballet and dance, and Performances for Young Audiences.
D.C.'s Chamber Dance Project Reaches Beyond the Stage From Coast to Coast to Film World Premiere Ballets
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2020
On July 31st Chamber Dance Project (CDP), Washington's premier contemporary ballet company, is presenting New Works 2020 (& beyond). CDP will broadcast these free new contemporary ballets from sites all over the country rather than on stage from Washington as they have in the past.
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2020
On July 31st Chamber Dance Project (CDP), Washington's premier contemporary ballet company, is presenting New Works 2020 (& beyond). CDP will broadcast these free new contemporary ballets from sites all over the country rather than on stage from Washington as they have in the past.
BWW Blog: Facing the Unknown
by Student Blogger: Leah Packer - July 20, 2020
I was taking in this news in a safe and healthy environment (my house), yet all I really felt was scared. Scared for the future of the world, of education, and of me.
by Student Blogger: Leah Packer - July 20, 2020
I was taking in this news in a safe and healthy environment (my house), yet all I really felt was scared. Scared for the future of the world, of education, and of me.
VIDEO: The Kennedy Center Will Present R.E.A.C.H. With Damani Rhodes as Part of its Couch Concerts Series
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2020
Today, July 20, at 4pm EST, the Kennedy Center will host R.E.A.C.H. with Damani Rhodes, as part of its Couch Concerts series!
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2020
Today, July 20, at 4pm EST, the Kennedy Center will host R.E.A.C.H. with Damani Rhodes, as part of its Couch Concerts series!
National Philharmonic Announces Laura Colgate as New Concertmaster
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
The National Philharmonic has announced the engagement of Laura Colgate as its new Concertmaster. Colgate currently serves as Concertmaster of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra in South Carolina and was formerly Concertmaster of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra in Texas as well.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
The National Philharmonic has announced the engagement of Laura Colgate as its new Concertmaster. Colgate currently serves as Concertmaster of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra in South Carolina and was formerly Concertmaster of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra in Texas as well.
Monumental Theatre Company Presents DESIDERIUM: A Reading of A New Musical
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
Desiderium follows the family and friends of Sam Herald in the wake of his untimely passing. It reflects on the tender moment between loss and moving forward. Relationships that were once easy have now become strained. Mourning is a uniquely personal process, but how do you keep love as the crux when you feel challenged in how you express yourself?
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
Desiderium follows the family and friends of Sam Herald in the wake of his untimely passing. It reflects on the tender moment between loss and moving forward. Relationships that were once easy have now become strained. Mourning is a uniquely personal process, but how do you keep love as the crux when you feel challenged in how you express yourself?
The Choral Arts Society of Washington Announces Reimagined 2020-21 Experiences
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2020
The Choral Arts Society of Washington (Choral Arts) has reimagined upcoming events and experiences for 2020-21 and announced plans for the coming months at awe & joy, a multimedia virtual event, that featured releases of music from the Choral Arts Archives, virtual ensembles, and guest appearances from performance partners.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2020
The Choral Arts Society of Washington (Choral Arts) has reimagined upcoming events and experiences for 2020-21 and announced plans for the coming months at awe & joy, a multimedia virtual event, that featured releases of music from the Choral Arts Archives, virtual ensembles, and guest appearances from performance partners.
BWW News: Survey Finds DC Area Theatergoers Even More Hesitant Than Three Months Ago to Return to Theaters and Shows Significant Concern About Systemic Racism
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2020
Shugoll Research, a national marketing research company in Bethesda, Maryland, conducted an online survey with 743 DC area theatergoers on their intent to return to the theater when it reopens after the coronavirus pandemic and their views on systemic racism in area theaters. This is the second wave of this DC study and is intended to track changes from wave 1 in early April until now.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2020
Shugoll Research, a national marketing research company in Bethesda, Maryland, conducted an online survey with 743 DC area theatergoers on their intent to return to the theater when it reopens after the coronavirus pandemic and their views on systemic racism in area theaters. This is the second wave of this DC study and is intended to track changes from wave 1 in early April until now.
VIDEO: Arena Stage's 2020/21 Season Will Begin January 2021; Announced During Livestream Event
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2020
Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith and Executive Producer Edgar Dobie announced the updated 2020/21 Season during a livestreamed event with the Washington Post's Peter Marks.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2020
Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith and Executive Producer Edgar Dobie announced the updated 2020/21 Season during a livestreamed event with the Washington Post's Peter Marks.
Shakespeare Theatre Company Lays Off One-Third of Full-Time Employees and Cuts Budget By 44%
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2020
Shakespeare Theatre Company has laid off a third of its full-time employees and cut its budget by 44%.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2020
Shakespeare Theatre Company has laid off a third of its full-time employees and cut its budget by 44%.
BWW Video: Remembering George Fulginiti-Shakar DC's Very Own Gentle Musical Giant
by Elliot Lanes - July 14, 2020
On June 21st the DC theatre community took a punch in the gut as our incredibly talented Musical Director, Pianist, Orchestra Contractor, Educator, and friend George Fulginiti-Shakar passed away after a long illness at age 73.
by Elliot Lanes - July 14, 2020
On June 21st the DC theatre community took a punch in the gut as our incredibly talented Musical Director, Pianist, Orchestra Contractor, Educator, and friend George Fulginiti-Shakar passed away after a long illness at age 73.
Monumental To Present DESIDERIUM, A Virtual Reading Of A New Musical
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2020
On Monday, July 20th at 8pm, Monumental Theatre Company will present a reading of a new musical. Desiderium follows the family and friends of Sam Herald in the wake of his untimely passing.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2020
On Monday, July 20th at 8pm, Monumental Theatre Company will present a reading of a new musical. Desiderium follows the family and friends of Sam Herald in the wake of his untimely passing.
Washington Ballet Artistic Director Julie Kent Reveals She is Recovering From COVID-19
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2020
Former ballerina Julie Kent, who now serves as the artistic director of the Washington Ballet, revealed on Instagram that she is recovering from COVID-19.
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2020
Former ballerina Julie Kent, who now serves as the artistic director of the Washington Ballet, revealed on Instagram that she is recovering from COVID-19.
BWW Review: Synetic Theatre's Midsummer 'Decameron' Series an Amazing Cornucopia of Talent
by Andrew White - July 09, 2020
Starting this Friday, July 10, the artists at Synetic have found the answer to your summer doldrums, which are now magnified beyond endurance by social-distancing rules: a series of video vignettes inspired by the ultimate in pandemic lit, Giovanni Boccaccio's a?oeDecameron.a??
by Andrew White - July 09, 2020
Starting this Friday, July 10, the artists at Synetic have found the answer to your summer doldrums, which are now magnified beyond endurance by social-distancing rules: a series of video vignettes inspired by the ultimate in pandemic lit, Giovanni Boccaccio's a?oeDecameron.a??
Arena Stage's Molly Smith Appears On EMBRACING ARLINGTON ARTS TALKS Podcast
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2020
'Embracing Arlington Arts Talks' host Janet Kopenhaver was thrilled to welcome to the podcast the Artistic Director of Arena Stage Molly Smith to discuss how her theater successfully transitioned to online content and programming in response to the nation's shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2020
'Embracing Arlington Arts Talks' host Janet Kopenhaver was thrilled to welcome to the podcast the Artistic Director of Arena Stage Molly Smith to discuss how her theater successfully transitioned to online content and programming in response to the nation's shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kennedy Center Unveils Long-Term Social Impact Initiatives to Support Anti-Racism
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2020
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today revealed ongoing and long-term Social Impact initiatives which leverage the arts for non-arts outcomes and invest in the future.
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2020
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today revealed ongoing and long-term Social Impact initiatives which leverage the arts for non-arts outcomes and invest in the future.
Paris Sashay, Brian Parise, Davine Ker and Al Williams Join This Week's Improbable Comedy: Stay At Home Edition
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2020
Improbable Comedy: Stay at Home Edition brings live, stand-up comedy right to your home. This week, we have Paris Sashay along with Brian Parise, Davine Ker and Al Williams. It's the perfect way to laugh the time away until this pandemic is just a distant, annoying memory. And yes, it is safe to laugh!
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2020
Improbable Comedy: Stay at Home Edition brings live, stand-up comedy right to your home. This week, we have Paris Sashay along with Brian Parise, Davine Ker and Al Williams. It's the perfect way to laugh the time away until this pandemic is just a distant, annoying memory. And yes, it is safe to laugh!
IN Series Artistic Director to Participate in M&T Bank Panel on Managing Through Challenging Times
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2020
IN Series has announced that Artistic Director Timothy Nelson will be participating in the second in a series of webinars presented by M&T Bank: a?oeCultural Organizations: Managing Through Challenging Times.a??
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2020
IN Series has announced that Artistic Director Timothy Nelson will be participating in the second in a series of webinars presented by M&T Bank: a?oeCultural Organizations: Managing Through Challenging Times.a??
The National Music Publishers' Association Announces Staff Promotions
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2020
The National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) today announced the promotions of four key staff members.
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2020
The National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) today announced the promotions of four key staff members.
BWW Video: The Tenth and Final Episode of Round House Theatre's Webseries Homebound
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2020
The tenth and final installment of Round House Theatre's Original Webseries Homebound is now live. The series premiered on April 27. The 10-episode series is written by a different local playwright each week, and features 9 DC-area actors who would have performed on the Round House stage this spring.
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2020
The tenth and final installment of Round House Theatre's Original Webseries Homebound is now live. The series premiered on April 27. The 10-episode series is written by a different local playwright each week, and features 9 DC-area actors who would have performed on the Round House stage this spring.
BWW Blog: When It All Goes Wrong
by Student Blogger: Leah Packer - July 02, 2020
I will give special focus on dealing with the dreaded rejection, one of the...less fun parts about pursuing a career in theatre.
by Student Blogger: Leah Packer - July 02, 2020
I will give special focus on dealing with the dreaded rejection, one of the...less fun parts about pursuing a career in theatre.
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The Snowman™ and the Snowdog
Imagination Stage (11/22 - 1/4)
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Guys and Dolls
Shakespeare Theatre Company (12/2 - 1/4) | |
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Catch Me If You Can
Shenandoah Conservatory (2/26 - 3/1) | |
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caesar and cleopatra adapted by Bill Largess from the play by George Bernard Shaw
Washington Stage Guild (4/9 - 5/3) | |
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A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Olney Theatre Center (7/2 - 8/23) | |
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Back to the Drawing Board
Adventure Theatre MTC Academy (1/9 - 1/25) | |
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Appropriate
Olney Theatre Center (3/18 - 4/19) | |
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Our Lady of 121st Street
Shenandoah Conservatory (4/23 - 4/26) | |
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The Princess and The Pea: An Actors Theatre for Young Audiences Production
ARTfactory (2/28 - 3/7) | |
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Indecent
1st Stage (6/4 - 6/21) | |
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