SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK And Laudable Productions Present JUNETEENTH 2020: A Day Of Remembrance
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2020
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK and Laudable Productions present a virtual concert and conversation on Friday, June 19th at 8pm in honor of Juneteenth 2020. The event will pay homage to this day in 1865 when news of emancipation reached the last group of enslaved Black people in Galveston, TX - two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued, making slavery illegal.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2020
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK and Laudable Productions present a virtual concert and conversation on Friday, June 19th at 8pm in honor of Juneteenth 2020. The event will pay homage to this day in 1865 when news of emancipation reached the last group of enslaved Black people in Galveston, TX - two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued, making slavery illegal.
Studio Theatre Announces Update to 2020-2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2020
To ensure the safety of its artists, patrons, and staff during the ongoing uncertainty and threat posed by COVID-19, Studio Theatre will begin presenting subscription programming in January 2021 with a truncated four-play 2020-2021 season.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2020
To ensure the safety of its artists, patrons, and staff during the ongoing uncertainty and threat posed by COVID-19, Studio Theatre will begin presenting subscription programming in January 2021 with a truncated four-play 2020-2021 season.
Chamber Dance To Screen New Contemporary Ballets
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2020
This summer, Chamber Dance Project (CDP), Washington's premier contemporary ballet company, is presenting New Works 2020 (& beyond).
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2020
This summer, Chamber Dance Project (CDP), Washington's premier contemporary ballet company, is presenting New Works 2020 (& beyond).
Washington Performing Arts Announces All-Online 'Home Delivery Plus' Series For 2021
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2020
Washington Performing Arts (WPA) today announced Home Delivery Plus, a new online series of performances and companion experiences beginning in early 2021.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2020
Washington Performing Arts (WPA) today announced Home Delivery Plus, a new online series of performances and companion experiences beginning in early 2021.
BWW Video: Episode Seven of Round House Theatre's Webseries Homebound
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2020
The seventh installment of Round House Theatre's Original Webseries Homebound is now live, with new episodes premiering every Monday through July 6th. 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 - June 15, 2020
The seventh installment of Round House Theatre's Original Webseries Homebound is now live, with new episodes premiering every Monday through July 6th. 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 Video: Watch Arena Stage's World-Premiere Film May 22, 2020
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2020
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater's docudrama, May 22, 2020 is now live. The film received its world premiere on June 12 through Arena's Supper Club, captures a day in the life of actual Washington, D.C.-Maryland-Virginia residents, ages 18-89, from a beekeeper, a climate change activist to a D.C. police detective. Their rich stories, transformed into monologues by 10 area playwrights, are a stunning look at their lives in the age of COVID-19.
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2020
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater's docudrama, May 22, 2020 is now live. The film received its world premiere on June 12 through Arena's Supper Club, captures a day in the life of actual Washington, D.C.-Maryland-Virginia residents, ages 18-89, from a beekeeper, a climate change activist to a D.C. police detective. Their rich stories, transformed into monologues by 10 area playwrights, are a stunning look at their lives in the age of COVID-19.
American Shakespeare Center Announces Summer 2020 'SafeStart' Programming
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2020
American Shakespeare Center today announced its Summer 2020 'SafeStart' programming - an integrated approach to live and digital theatre that will offer two productions performed under a carefully developed series of mitigation protocols designed to keep actors, staff, and audiences safe.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2020
American Shakespeare Center today announced its Summer 2020 'SafeStart' programming - an integrated approach to live and digital theatre that will offer two productions performed under a carefully developed series of mitigation protocols designed to keep actors, staff, and audiences safe.
Video Flashback: Watch a Clip From the Signature Theatre's 2018 Production of BILLY ELLIOT
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2020
Signature Theatre has released a new video in its Signature Strong Live series, featuring a clip from the company's 2018 production of Billy Elliot.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2020
Signature Theatre has released a new video in its Signature Strong Live series, featuring a clip from the company's 2018 production of Billy Elliot.
Arena Stage's First World Premiere Film Opens the Spring/Summer Season, LOOKING FORWARD
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2020
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater's docudrama, May 22, 2020 will be available online on Saturday, June 13.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2020
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater's docudrama, May 22, 2020 will be available online on Saturday, June 13.
Chamber Dance Project Continues VIRTUAL CHAT Series With Guest Choreographer Claudia Schreier
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2020
Chamber Dance Project (CDP), Washington's premiere contemporary ballet company, continues its popular Virtual Chat series on June 16 at 5 p.m. EDT with guest choreographer Claudia Schreier.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2020
Chamber Dance Project (CDP), Washington's premiere contemporary ballet company, continues its popular Virtual Chat series on June 16 at 5 p.m. EDT with guest choreographer Claudia Schreier.
The Hylton Performing Arts Center Announces Decision to Suspend Fall 2020 Performances Inside Venues
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2020
The Hylton Performing Arts Center announced today the decision to suspend the presentation of traditional, live, professional public performances or events inside its Manassas venues through fall of 2020.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2020
The Hylton Performing Arts Center announced today the decision to suspend the presentation of traditional, live, professional public performances or events inside its Manassas venues through fall of 2020.
The Center for the Arts at George Mason University Suspends Fall 2020 Performances Inside Venues
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2020
The Center for the Arts at George Mason University announced today the decision to suspend the presentation of traditional, live, professional public performances or events inside its Fairfax venues through fall of 2020.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2020
The Center for the Arts at George Mason University announced today the decision to suspend the presentation of traditional, live, professional public performances or events inside its Fairfax venues through fall of 2020.
VIDEO: Parker Esse and Jared Grimes Join SIGNATURE STRONG LIVE! Choreography Episode
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2020
A new episode has been released for Signature Strong Live!, called The Choreography Episode.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2020
A new episode has been released for Signature Strong Live!, called The Choreography Episode.
Theater J Cancels Fall 2020 Productions
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2020
Theater J, the nation's largest and most prominent Jewish theater, announced that, in light of the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis, the three productions originally scheduled for fall 2020 are being canceled.
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2020
Theater J, the nation's largest and most prominent Jewish theater, announced that, in light of the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis, the three productions originally scheduled for fall 2020 are being canceled.
BWW News: Round House Theatre Suspends Live Performances for The Remainder of 2020
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2020
Round House Theatre announces further changes to the 2020-2021 Season in response to the ongoing pandemic. To ensure the safety and health of artists, audiences, students, and staff, Round House will not produce live performances for the remainder of 2020. Until further notice, Round House facilities, including the Bethesda theatre and the Education Center in Silver Spring, will be closed. As previously announced, all 2020 summer camps will be held virtually. At this time, the theatre hopes to return to live performances in early 2021. Round House will continue to create digital programming throughout the fall and winter. More details will be announced in the coming months.
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2020
Round House Theatre announces further changes to the 2020-2021 Season in response to the ongoing pandemic. To ensure the safety and health of artists, audiences, students, and staff, Round House will not produce live performances for the remainder of 2020. Until further notice, Round House facilities, including the Bethesda theatre and the Education Center in Silver Spring, will be closed. As previously announced, all 2020 summer camps will be held virtually. At this time, the theatre hopes to return to live performances in early 2021. Round House will continue to create digital programming throughout the fall and winter. More details will be announced in the coming months.
BWW News: Studio Theatre Launches Virtual PSALM'S SALONS AT STUDIO With DC-Based Director, Theatre-Maker, Artist-in-Residence Psalmayne 24
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2020
Studio Theatre, in collaboration with Studio Artist-in-Residence Psalmayene 24, is launching a three-part series of digital dance parties with conversation—Psalm's Salons at Studio—beginning June 25 at 5 p.m. The virtual salons are an online gathering space to highlight the work of Black creatives, signal boost local and Black-owned businesses, kick back to live music, and promote a sense of community. Salons will be hosted by Psalmayene 24 with original music from DJ Nick tha 1da, sampling from the Library of Congress's Citizen DJ tool, and a rotating panel of guests. Events in the series are free to view and will be streamed live on Studio Theatre's Facebook and YouTube pages.
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2020
Studio Theatre, in collaboration with Studio Artist-in-Residence Psalmayene 24, is launching a three-part series of digital dance parties with conversation—Psalm's Salons at Studio—beginning June 25 at 5 p.m. The virtual salons are an online gathering space to highlight the work of Black creatives, signal boost local and Black-owned businesses, kick back to live music, and promote a sense of community. Salons will be hosted by Psalmayene 24 with original music from DJ Nick tha 1da, sampling from the Library of Congress's Citizen DJ tool, and a rotating panel of guests. Events in the series are free to view and will be streamed live on Studio Theatre's Facebook and YouTube pages.
BWW Blog: Handling Creative Burnout and Creating Community
by Student Blogger: Leah Packer - June 08, 2020
During this quarantine, there have been a TON of free resources for us students- online Zoom webinars, general sessions with casting agents, free classes and more!! Everyone reminds us to make the absolute most of this free time to really hone our craft, as well as learn about 1,000 new skills to add to the ole' resume.
by Student Blogger: Leah Packer - June 08, 2020
During this quarantine, there have been a TON of free resources for us students- online Zoom webinars, general sessions with casting agents, free classes and more!! Everyone reminds us to make the absolute most of this free time to really hone our craft, as well as learn about 1,000 new skills to add to the ole' resume.
Abbe David Lowell of MOCK TRIAL at the Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Benjamin Tomchik - June 08, 2020
Held bi-annually, the Shakespeare Theatre Company's Mock Trials showcase a side of 'official' Washington too rarely seen. Bringing together the capital's top legal minds, the cases seek to entertain as well as educate. Veteran Washington lawyer Abbe David Lowell will serve as an Advocate at the upcoming June 22nd trial, and says that each of the cases seeks to accomplish four goals.
by Benjamin Tomchik - June 08, 2020
Held bi-annually, the Shakespeare Theatre Company's Mock Trials showcase a side of 'official' Washington too rarely seen. Bringing together the capital's top legal minds, the cases seek to entertain as well as educate. Veteran Washington lawyer Abbe David Lowell will serve as an Advocate at the upcoming June 22nd trial, and says that each of the cases seeks to accomplish four goals.
Galvanize DC and Actors Arena Hold Making Space to Breathe/Gathering to Grieve Vigil
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2020
The Making Space to Breathe/Gathering to Grieve vigil, which was postponed from June 1, will take place on Monday, June 8, at 7pm outside Arena Stage. Participants are being encouraged to socially distance, wear masks, and to wear black or signs of mourning.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2020
The Making Space to Breathe/Gathering to Grieve vigil, which was postponed from June 1, will take place on Monday, June 8, at 7pm outside Arena Stage. Participants are being encouraged to socially distance, wear masks, and to wear black or signs of mourning.
American Shakespeare Center Announces Virtual #SHXCamp
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2020
American Shakespeare Center announced today that in response to COVID-19 it will move its celebrated ASC Theatre Camp into the virtual world. Called #SHXCamp, this new approach to summer learning is a socially-distant, three-week immersive intensive for teens conducted entirely online.
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2020
American Shakespeare Center announced today that in response to COVID-19 it will move its celebrated ASC Theatre Camp into the virtual world. Called #SHXCamp, this new approach to summer learning is a socially-distant, three-week immersive intensive for teens conducted entirely online.
Here is a List of Washington D.C. Theaters Whose Doors Are Open to Protesters
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2020
As protests against police brutality continue around the country, many theatre spaces are opening their doors to provide safe spaces for protesters seeking respite from the demonstrations.
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2020
As protests against police brutality continue around the country, many theatre spaces are opening their doors to provide safe spaces for protesters seeking respite from the demonstrations.
Shakespeare Theatre Company Extends Its Popular Series Of Online Classes For Adults
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2020
Shakespeare Theatre Company has extended its series of online classes for adults for two additional six-week sessions, with the first session beginning the week of June 15 and the second on the week of July 6.
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2020
Shakespeare Theatre Company has extended its series of online classes for adults for two additional six-week sessions, with the first session beginning the week of June 15 and the second on the week of July 6.
LA TI DO Changes Programming To Support Black Lives Matter
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2020
LA TI DO Productions (LTD) decided to delay its launch of LA TI DOnline to create space for the communities its connected to in support of focusing on Black Lives Matter protests resulting from the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and Tony McDade, and all killed by systematic racism and police brutality.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2020
LA TI DO Productions (LTD) decided to delay its launch of LA TI DOnline to create space for the communities its connected to in support of focusing on Black Lives Matter protests resulting from the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and Tony McDade, and all killed by systematic racism and police brutality.
Chamber Dance Project Postpones Zoom On Ballet History
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2020
Chamber Dance Project postponed yesterday's Zoom Virtual Chat on ballet history to next Tuesday, June 9 at the same time.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2020
Chamber Dance Project postponed yesterday's Zoom Virtual Chat on ballet history to next Tuesday, June 9 at the same time.
Ford's Theatre Announces June Live Streaming Events
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2020
Ford's Theatre Society announced its summer history-based live streaming events, including the Thursday discussion series Cabinet Conversations: Creativity, History and Leadership and the Abraham Lincoln Institute Online Lincoln Symposium.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2020
Ford's Theatre Society announced its summer history-based live streaming events, including the Thursday discussion series Cabinet Conversations: Creativity, History and Leadership and the Abraham Lincoln Institute Online Lincoln Symposium.
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Hello, Dolly!
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Moulin Rouge!
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How Shakespeare Saved My Life
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