'The Greatest Show On Earth' Comes to the Library of Congress
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2025
Feld Entertainment has donated a series of historic items to the Library of Congress, ranging from the earliest known photograph of P.T. Barnum’s Circus to a commemorative program featuring the first Black ringmaster.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2025
Feld Entertainment has donated a series of historic items to the Library of Congress, ranging from the earliest known photograph of P.T. Barnum’s Circus to a commemorative program featuring the first Black ringmaster.
AKIRA KUROSAWA EXPLAINS HIS MOVIES AND YOGURT (WITH LIVE AND ACTIVE CULTURES!) World Premiere Begins In May
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2025
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company will present the whimsical world premiere of Akira Kurosawa Explains His Movies and Yogurt (with live and active cultures!). Written and performed by Julia Izumi, directed by Aileen Wen McGroddy.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2025
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company will present the whimsical world premiere of Akira Kurosawa Explains His Movies and Yogurt (with live and active cultures!). Written and performed by Julia Izumi, directed by Aileen Wen McGroddy.
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Unions Decry The Dismantling Of The National Endowment for the Humanities
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2025
This month, the Trump Administration placed nearly 75 percent of the staff at the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) on administrative leave, announced its intention to eliminate grant categories, and began canceling approved grants that have not been fully paid out.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2025
This month, the Trump Administration placed nearly 75 percent of the staff at the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) on administrative leave, announced its intention to eliminate grant categories, and began canceling approved grants that have not been fully paid out.
Review: FAKE IT UNTIL YOU MAKE IT at Arena Stage
by Roger Catlin - April 13, 2025
At a time when the reckless cruelty of the current administration has been decimating the city of federal workers and shuttering NGOs, there may not be much appetite for a comedy romp about infighting among such agencies.
by Roger Catlin - April 13, 2025
At a time when the reckless cruelty of the current administration has been decimating the city of federal workers and shuttering NGOs, there may not be much appetite for a comedy romp about infighting among such agencies.
Russian/American Pianist Alexander Kobrin to Perform Free Recital in DC
by Emmy Rice - April 12, 2025
Pianist Alexander Kobrin is placed at the forefront of today's performing musicians. He will give a free recital at St. Ann Church in Washington DC on Sunday, April 27 at 3 pm.
by Emmy Rice - April 12, 2025
Pianist Alexander Kobrin is placed at the forefront of today's performing musicians. He will give a free recital at St. Ann Church in Washington DC on Sunday, April 27 at 3 pm.
Review: BEEJA - EARTH SEED by Malavika Sarukkai at the Kennedy Center
by Emily Berger - April 12, 2025
Beeja - Earth Seed by Malavika Sarukkai is the latest dance offering as part of the Kennedy Center’s Earth to Space festival. Check here for more of the review!
by Emily Berger - April 12, 2025
Beeja - Earth Seed by Malavika Sarukkai is the latest dance offering as part of the Kennedy Center’s Earth to Space festival. Check here for more of the review!
Arena Stage Honors Senator Amy Klobuchar with American Voice Award
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2025
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater presented the American Voice Award to Senator Amy Klobuchar, as part of the Opening Night celebration for the world-premiere production of Larissa FastHorse’s Fake It Until You Make It. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2025
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater presented the American Voice Award to Senator Amy Klobuchar, as part of the Opening Night celebration for the world-premiere production of Larissa FastHorse’s Fake It Until You Make It. Learn more!
Musician Yasmin Williams Shares 'Unhinged' Email Exchange With Kennedy Center Interim Director Richard Grenell
by Joshua Wright - April 10, 2025
Washington D.C.-based guitarist Yasmin Williams publicly shared contentious emails from Richard Grenell, the interim executive director of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, revealing a heated exchange regarding changes under President Donald Trump’s administration.
by Joshua Wright - April 10, 2025
Washington D.C.-based guitarist Yasmin Williams publicly shared contentious emails from Richard Grenell, the interim executive director of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, revealing a heated exchange regarding changes under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Arena Stage to Host FAKE IT UNTIL YOU MAKE IT Pre-Show Event
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2025
Washington D.C.'s Arena Stage is hosting a Native Affinity night before a performance of Fake It Until You Make It this Saturday, April 12, 2025. The pre-show event will include a vibrant marketplace featuring Native artists, artisans, vendors, and more.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2025
Washington D.C.'s Arena Stage is hosting a Native Affinity night before a performance of Fake It Until You Make It this Saturday, April 12, 2025. The pre-show event will include a vibrant marketplace featuring Native artists, artisans, vendors, and more.
Jeremy Jordan and More Set for The Hylton Performing Arts Center 2025–26 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2025
The Hylton Performing Arts Center has revealed its 2025–26 season of performances, featuring a wide range of artists, ensembles, and productions as part of its four main series. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2025
The Hylton Performing Arts Center has revealed its 2025–26 season of performances, featuring a wide range of artists, ensembles, and productions as part of its four main series. Learn more!
Review: CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN THEATER FESTIVAL'S Summer 2025 Season Announced
by Andrew White - April 09, 2025
The ability to tell our stories and share of ourselves, with a community that is eager to reach out, is a superpower we all have. We are, truly, indivisible; and we should take advantage of every chance we have to break bread, share our stories, and broaden our horizons. The Contemporary American Theater Festival has been one of West Virginia’s perennial treasures, and is well deserving of our support. Be sure to plan your Summer around everything CATF has to offer!
by Andrew White - April 09, 2025
The ability to tell our stories and share of ourselves, with a community that is eager to reach out, is a superpower we all have. We are, truly, indivisible; and we should take advantage of every chance we have to break bread, share our stories, and broaden our horizons. The Contemporary American Theater Festival has been one of West Virginia’s perennial treasures, and is well deserving of our support. Be sure to plan your Summer around everything CATF has to offer!
Review: BEOWULF: A RETELLING by Taffety Punk Theatre
by Audrey Cahak - April 09, 2025
What did our critic think of BEOWULF: A RETELLING by Taffety Punk Theatre? Experience a dynamic retelling of Beowulf by Taffety Punk Theatre. Performed April 4-19 at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop. Don't miss it!
by Audrey Cahak - April 09, 2025
What did our critic think of BEOWULF: A RETELLING by Taffety Punk Theatre? Experience a dynamic retelling of Beowulf by Taffety Punk Theatre. Performed April 4-19 at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop. Don't miss it!
Review: CULLUD WATTAH at Mosaic Theater
by Roger Catlin - April 09, 2025
The Flint, Michigan water crisis began when the city decided to save money by switching its source of water from Detroit to the Flint River in 2014. It resulted in highly elevated lead levels and essentially toxic waste coming from the household taps on which tens of thousands of residents had depended.
by Roger Catlin - April 09, 2025
The Flint, Michigan water crisis began when the city decided to save money by switching its source of water from Detroit to the Flint River in 2014. It resulted in highly elevated lead levels and essentially toxic waste coming from the household taps on which tens of thousands of residents had depended.
THE AMERICAN FIVE WORLD PREMIERE, A CHRISTMAS CAROL & More Set For Ford's 2025-2026 Season
by Joshua Wright - April 09, 2025
Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault today announced the Ford's Theatre 2025-2026 season, featuring the world premiere of Chess Jakobs's The American Five, from The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions, directed by Aaron Posner; the beloved holiday musical of A Christmas Carol with Craig Wallace reprising the role of Ebenezer Scrooge; and in commemoration of our nation's 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the musical 1776, directed and choreographed by Luis Salgado.
by Joshua Wright - April 09, 2025
Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault today announced the Ford's Theatre 2025-2026 season, featuring the world premiere of Chess Jakobs's The American Five, from The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions, directed by Aaron Posner; the beloved holiday musical of A Christmas Carol with Craig Wallace reprising the role of Ebenezer Scrooge; and in commemoration of our nation's 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the musical 1776, directed and choreographed by Luis Salgado.
Video: Watch 'Wig In A Box' From Signature Theatre's HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH
by Michael Major - April 09, 2025
Watch a video of Sawyer Smith performing 'Wig In A Box' from Signature Theatre's production of the queer cult classic musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, featuring text by John Cameron Mitchell and music and lyrics by Stephen Trask.
by Michael Major - April 09, 2025
Watch a video of Sawyer Smith performing 'Wig In A Box' from Signature Theatre's production of the queer cult classic musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, featuring text by John Cameron Mitchell and music and lyrics by Stephen Trask.
Review: BAD BOOKS at Round House Theatre
by Mary Lincer - April 09, 2025
Experience a compelling take on censorship with Round House Theatre's Bad Books, exploring free speech's pitfalls during National Library Week.
by Mary Lincer - April 09, 2025
Experience a compelling take on censorship with Round House Theatre's Bad Books, exploring free speech's pitfalls during National Library Week.
Jade Jones, Kyle Beltran and More to Star in WE ARE GATHERED at Arena Stage
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney’s new play We Are Gathered. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney’s new play We Are Gathered. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Lindsay Mendez and Jessie Mueller to Headline BROADWAY IN THE PARK
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has revealed the headliners for the fifth annual musical theater collaboration, Broadway in the Park, featuring Lindsay Mendez and Jessie Mueller. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has revealed the headliners for the fifth annual musical theater collaboration, Broadway in the Park, featuring Lindsay Mendez and Jessie Mueller. Learn more!
Review: LEONARDO! A WONDERFUL SHOW ABOUT A TERRIBLE MONSTER at The Kennedy Center
by Tavish Young - April 06, 2025
Leonardo! is a wonderful human machine full of texture, heart, and creativity.
by Tavish Young - April 06, 2025
Leonardo! is a wonderful human machine full of texture, heart, and creativity.
Review: UNCLE VANYA at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Roger Catlin - April 05, 2025
Devotees of Downton Abbey may be be surprised when Hugh Bonneville pops up as title character in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s first rate staging of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.
by Roger Catlin - April 05, 2025
Devotees of Downton Abbey may be be surprised when Hugh Bonneville pops up as title character in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s first rate staging of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.
Immersive PARADISE BLUE Cast Now In Rehearsals At Studio
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2025
Rehearsals are now in full swing for Studio Theatre's fully immersive production of Paradise Blue, the modern classic by Dominique Morisseau, part of her acclaimed Detroit Trilogy.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2025
Rehearsals are now in full swing for Studio Theatre's fully immersive production of Paradise Blue, the modern classic by Dominique Morisseau, part of her acclaimed Detroit Trilogy.
Alexander Kobrin Plays Free Brahms & Beethoven Recital This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2025
Pianist Alexander Kobrin will give a free recital at St. Ann Church in Washington DC on Sunday, April 27 at 3 pm. The performance will include pieces by Brahms and Beethoven by this Russian born pianist who is now a US citizen.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2025
Pianist Alexander Kobrin will give a free recital at St. Ann Church in Washington DC on Sunday, April 27 at 3 pm. The performance will include pieces by Brahms and Beethoven by this Russian born pianist who is now a US citizen.
THE LAST MARTYR Now Touring MCPS And DCPS High Schools
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2025
Imagination Stage will premiere a new touring show for teen audiences. The Last Martyr, part of Imagination Stage's Theatre for Change programming, is written by Malik Work, directed by Alina Collins Maldonado.
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2025
Imagination Stage will premiere a new touring show for teen audiences. The Last Martyr, part of Imagination Stage's Theatre for Change programming, is written by Malik Work, directed by Alina Collins Maldonado.
Review: SLEEPOVA at Olney Theatre Center
by Pamela Roberts - March 30, 2025
Grab your bunny slippers and pop some popcorn. SLEEPOVA is a coming-of-age story about the strong ties of female friendship amid the stresses and trials encountered on the road to adulthood. Like the teens themselves, the production at Olney Theatre Center is earnest, frank, funny … and a bit clunky and awkward.
by Pamela Roberts - March 30, 2025
Grab your bunny slippers and pop some popcorn. SLEEPOVA is a coming-of-age story about the strong ties of female friendship amid the stresses and trials encountered on the road to adulthood. Like the teens themselves, the production at Olney Theatre Center is earnest, frank, funny … and a bit clunky and awkward.
Review: AMERICAN FAST at Theater Alliance
by Audrey Cahak - March 30, 2025
What did our critic think of AMERICAN FAST at Theater Alliance?
by Audrey Cahak - March 30, 2025
What did our critic think of AMERICAN FAST at Theater Alliance?
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Guys and Dolls
Shakespeare Theatre Company (12/2 - 1/4) | |
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ho ho ho ha ha ha ha
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (11/13 - 12/21) | |
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Chanukah in the Dark
Theater J (12/6 - 12/21) | |
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The Snowman and The Snowdog
Imagination Stage (11/22 - 1/4)
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Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (12/5 - 12/23) | |
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Catch Me If You Can
Shenandoah Conservatory (2/26 - 3/1) | |
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Indecent
1st Stage (6/4 - 6/21) | |
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Our Lady of 121st Street
Shenandoah Conservatory (4/23 - 4/26) | |
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As You Like It
Folger Shakespeare Library (3/10 - 4/12) | |
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Birthday Candles
1st Stage (12/4 - 12/21) | |
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A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas
Olney Theatre Center (11/28 - 12/28) | |
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