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Review: TO WONG FOO - THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT at Olney Theatre

Review: TO WONG FOO - THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT at Olney Theatre

by Hannah R. Wing — August 27, 2025
To Wong Foo the Musical, featuring Quadry Brown, Solomon Parker III, Connor James Reilly, and David Singleton, recently made its American debut as a concert as part of Olney Theatre Center’s Outdoor series.
Rorschach Theatre Announces Fall Residency At The Stacks With SO LATE INTO THE NIGHT

Rorschach Theatre Announces Fall Residency At The Stacks With SO LATE INTO THE NIGHT

by BWW News Desk — August 27, 2025
Rorschach Theatre will present the world premiere of So Late Into the Night, a rock séance play about Mary Shelley and the creation of Frankenstein, October 7–November 2, 2025.
SO LATE INTO THE NIGHT to Have Fall Residency at Rorschach Theatre

SO LATE INTO THE NIGHT to Have Fall Residency at Rorschach Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 27, 2025
SO LATE INTO THE NIGHT will be presented at Rorschach Theatre this fall.
Keegan Theatre Reveals Cast and Team For EVERYTHING IS WONDERFUL

Keegan Theatre Reveals Cast and Team For EVERYTHING IS WONDERFUL

by BWW News Desk — August 27, 2025
The Keegan Theatre has announced the cast and team of its Season 29 opener, Chelsea Marcantel's acclaimed play EVERYTHING IS WONDERFUL, making its DC Premiere at Keegan.
DC JAZZFEST Announces Full 2025 Lineup For August 27–31

DC JAZZFEST Announces Full 2025 Lineup For August 27–31

by BWW News Desk — August 25, 2025
The DC Jazz Festival returns August 27–31, 2025 with performances by NEA Jazz Masters, GRAMMY winners, and international stars.
Review: SOUTH PACIFIC IN CONCERT at Olney Theatre Center

Review: SOUTH PACIFIC IN CONCERT at Olney Theatre Center

by Tavish Young — August 23, 2025
It was an enchanting night of envigorating and touching music and tender narrative—a celebration of one of the most famous and apt musicals in the American Canon.
Review: PARADE at Eisenhower Theater Runs Through September

Review: PARADE at Eisenhower Theater Runs Through September

by Mary Lincer — August 23, 2025
In two clicks of a mouse, a theatregoer can find a summary of Leo Frank's story; Parade, which tells it, isn't merely based on a true story, it IS a true story.
Review: PLAY ON! at Signature Theatre

Review: PLAY ON! at Signature Theatre

by David Friscic — August 23, 2025
Twenty-three songs from the catalogue of the legendary composer and musician Duke Ellington creatively exploding with swinging energy or calming with mellow moods are enough to make one’s mind spin ---but combine this with a creative book by Cheryl L.
Video: DAMN YANKEES Star Quentin Earl Darrington Performs National Anthem At National

Video: DAMN YANKEES Star Quentin Earl Darrington Performs National Anthem At Nationals Park

by BWW News Desk — August 22, 2025
Quentin Earl Darrington, who stars as Joe Boyd in Arena Stage’s upcoming production of Damn Yankees, performed the National Anthem at Nationals Park on August 15, 2025, ahead of the Washington Nationals vs.
Video: First Look At PLAY ON! At Signature Theatre

Video: First Look At PLAY ON! At Signature Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 22, 2025
A delightful musical based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and set to the syncopated soundtrack of Duke Ellington’s greatest hits, Play On! is now running through October 5, 2025.
COLD COUNTRY Comes to ExPats Theatre

COLD COUNTRY Comes to ExPats Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 22, 2025
Expats Theatre will present the live stage production of Cold Country, by Swiss playwright Reto Finger.
Mosaic Theater Company Promotes Chelsea Radigan And Shayna O’Neill To Leadership Ro

Mosaic Theater Company Promotes Chelsea Radigan And Shayna O’Neill To Leadership Roles

by BWW News Desk — August 21, 2025
Mosaic Theater Company will enter its 11th season with two key promotions in its Artistic and Production Department.
Washington Concert Opera Single Tickets Now On Sale For 39th Season

Washington Concert Opera Single Tickets Now On Sale For 39th Season

by BWW News Desk — August 21, 2025
Washington Concert Opera has announced that single tickets are now on sale for its 39th season at Lisner Auditorium.
Folger Theatre Reveals Cast And Creative Team For JULIUS X

Folger Theatre Reveals Cast And Creative Team For JULIUS X

by BWW News Desk — August 21, 2025
Folger Theatre will open its 2025–26 season with Julius X: A Re-envisioning of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, written by Al Letson, directed by Nicole Brewer, and starring Brandon Carter in the title role.
Interview: Theatre Life with Robert Sella

Interview: Theatre Life with Robert Sella

by Elliot Lanes — August 20, 2025
Today's subject Robert Sella is currently living his theatre life onstage at Round House Theatre as he prepares to begin performances of Matthew López's epic play The Inheritance.
DJANGOFEST NORTHWEST To Celebrate 25 Years At Whidbey Island Center For The Arts

DJANGOFEST NORTHWEST To Celebrate 25 Years At Whidbey Island Center For The Arts

by BWW News Desk — August 20, 2025
The soulful melodies of Django music will once again fill the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) with the return of DjangoFest Northwest (DFNW), celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW is Coming to Imagination Stage

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW is Coming to Imagination Stage

by BWW News Desk — August 20, 2025
Imagination Stage will bring the perennial favorite The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show beautifully to life on stage.
DC International Theatre Festival Announces Free September Panel Events

DC International Theatre Festival Announces Free September Panel Events

by BWW News Desk — August 17, 2025
Tickets are now available for a special series of free events and discussions helmed by Shakespeare Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company as part of the DC International Theatre Festival.
Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Olney Theatre Center

Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Olney Theatre Center

by Itai Yasur — August 16, 2025
Olney Theatre marks 30th anniversary of Jason Robert Brown's debut musical with a powerful concert staging.
Interview: Theatre Life with Talia Suskauer

Interview: Theatre Life with Talia Suskauer

by Elliot Lanes — August 14, 2025
Today’s subject Talia Suskauer is currently living her theatre life on tour playing the role of Lucille Frank in the Jason Robert Brown/Alfred Uhry modern day musical theatre masterwork Parade.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING to be Presented at Actors Theatre at the ARTFactory

EVERY BRILLIANT THING to be Presented at Actors Theatre at the ARTFactory

by BWW News Desk — August 13, 2025
ARTfactory will present encore performances of the critically acclaimed one-man play, Every Brilliant Thing.
Violinist Sarah Fazendin Joins THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour as Concertmaster

Violinist Sarah Fazendin Joins THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour as Concertmaster

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2025
Violinist Sarah Fazendin will lead the Broadway North American tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music as concertmaster.
Review:  Broadway and TV Star Tituss Burgess Wows at Olney Theatre Center 

Review: Broadway and TV Star Tituss Burgess Wows at Olney Theatre Center 

by Tavish Young — August 11, 2025
It was an entertaining and charming night, and centered around a seasoned performer's talent and character.
Tickets to CHICAGO at Chrysler Hall on Sale Now

Tickets to CHICAGO at Chrysler Hall on Sale Now

by BWW News Desk — August 8, 2025
CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake.
Review: Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara with The National Symphony Orchestra at Wolf

Review: Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara with The National Symphony Orchestra at Wolf Trap

by Elliot Lanes — August 7, 2025
The word legend is tossed around quite a bit when talking about performers.

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