Review: PROFESSOR WOLAND'S BLACK MAGIC ROCK SHOW at Spooky Action Theater
by Roger Catlin - March 29, 2025
Professor Woland’s Black Magic Rock Show continues through April 13 at Spooky Action Theatre, operating at the Universalist National Memorial Church. Check here for the review.
by Roger Catlin - March 29, 2025
Professor Woland’s Black Magic Rock Show continues through April 13 at Spooky Action Theatre, operating at the Universalist National Memorial Church. Check here for the review.
Review: TWYLA THARP DANCE DIAMOND JUBILEE at The Kennedy Center
by Emily Berger - March 28, 2025
What did our critic think of TWYLA THARP DANCE DIAMOND JUBILEE at The Kennedy Center?
by Emily Berger - March 28, 2025
What did our critic think of TWYLA THARP DANCE DIAMOND JUBILEE at The Kennedy Center?
Interview: Theatre Life with Megan Fairchild
by Elliot Lanes - March 28, 2025
Today’s subject Megan Fairchild has been dancing with New York City Ballet (NYCB) since 2001. She started as an apprentice before joining the company as a member of the corps de ballet. In 2005 she became a principal dancer. NYCB is performing Coppélia week at Kennedy Center in the Opera House and this evening, if you choose to attend as you should, You will see Megan Fairchild perform in the role of Swanilda. If you are unable to attend this evening, the ballet plays through March 30th.
by Elliot Lanes - March 28, 2025
Today’s subject Megan Fairchild has been dancing with New York City Ballet (NYCB) since 2001. She started as an apprentice before joining the company as a member of the corps de ballet. In 2005 she became a principal dancer. NYCB is performing Coppélia week at Kennedy Center in the Opera House and this evening, if you choose to attend as you should, You will see Megan Fairchild perform in the role of Swanilda. If you are unable to attend this evening, the ballet plays through March 30th.
Washington Concert Opera Issues Cast Update for Verdi's LUISA MILLER
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2025
Washington Concert Opera's 2024/2 Season finale takes place on Sunday, April 13, 2025 with Verdi's Luisa Miller. Making her role debut is the renowned soprano, Angel Blue in the role of “Luisa”.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2025
Washington Concert Opera's 2024/2 Season finale takes place on Sunday, April 13, 2025 with Verdi's Luisa Miller. Making her role debut is the renowned soprano, Angel Blue in the role of “Luisa”.
Review: NEW YORK CITY BALLET'S COPPÉLIA at Kennedy Center Opera House
by Emily Berger - March 27, 2025
What did our critic think of NEW YORK CITY BALLET'S COPPÉLIA at Kennedy Center Opera House?
by Emily Berger - March 27, 2025
What did our critic think of NEW YORK CITY BALLET'S COPPÉLIA at Kennedy Center Opera House?
STC's UNCLE VANYA & More Lead Washington, DC's April 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - March 27, 2025
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2025 include STC's production of Uncle Vanya & more.
by Team BWW - March 27, 2025
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2025 include STC's production of Uncle Vanya & more.
Ford’s Theatre Society Opens Frances And Craig Lindner Center For Culture And Leadership
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2025
Ford’s Theatre has opened the Frances and Craig Lindner Center for Culture and Leadership at Ford's Theatre. Learn more about the Center and its upcoming programming here.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2025
Ford’s Theatre has opened the Frances and Craig Lindner Center for Culture and Leadership at Ford's Theatre. Learn more about the Center and its upcoming programming here.
Woolly Mammoth And Theater J Present THE WORLD TO COME
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2025
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company and Theater J will present the world premiere of The World to Come written by Ali Viterbi and directed by Howard Shalwitz.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2025
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company and Theater J will present the world premiere of The World to Come written by Ali Viterbi and directed by Howard Shalwitz.
LEGALLY BLONDE Postponed at the Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2025
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ upcoming Broadway Center Stage production of Legally Blonde has been postponed. Learn more about the production here.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2025
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ upcoming Broadway Center Stage production of Legally Blonde has been postponed. Learn more about the production here.
Kennedy Center Lays Off Social Impact Team
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2025
In the wake of Trump's takeover, The Kennedy Center has laid off its social impact team. Multiple anonymous staff members reported to the Post that the members were terminated, including artistic director Marc Bamuthi Joseph.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2025
In the wake of Trump's takeover, The Kennedy Center has laid off its social impact team. Multiple anonymous staff members reported to the Post that the members were terminated, including artistic director Marc Bamuthi Joseph.
D.C. Theater Artists Launch New Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2025
A coalition of D.C.-based theater artists are joining forces to produce a new independent theater festival, District Fringe, to be held in the summer of 2025. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2025
A coalition of D.C.-based theater artists are joining forces to produce a new independent theater festival, District Fringe, to be held in the summer of 2025. Learn more here!
Interview: Rikki Howie Lacewell on CHICKEN & BISCUITS at NextStop Theatre Company
by Michael Major - March 25, 2025
NextStop Theatre Company's production of Chicken & Biscuits, the hit Broadway comedy by Douglas Lyons, is directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell. Lacewell is discussing her history with the play, how she approached the comedy, and more.
by Michael Major - March 25, 2025
NextStop Theatre Company's production of Chicken & Biscuits, the hit Broadway comedy by Douglas Lyons, is directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell. Lacewell is discussing her history with the play, how she approached the comedy, and more.
Review: #CHARLOTTESVILLE at Keegan Theatre
by David Friscic - March 25, 2025
When I walked into the Keegan Theatre Saturday evening to see the galvanizing play #Charlottesville, I noticed two changes since I reviewed this play at the Capital Fringe Festival one year and eight months ago: this play is no longer about one portentous and isolated incident but, rather, this play is a succinct encapsulation of an incident that is a mirror of what is going on in society at the present time.
by David Friscic - March 25, 2025
When I walked into the Keegan Theatre Saturday evening to see the galvanizing play #Charlottesville, I noticed two changes since I reviewed this play at the Capital Fringe Festival one year and eight months ago: this play is no longer about one portentous and isolated incident but, rather, this play is a succinct encapsulation of an incident that is a mirror of what is going on in society at the present time.
Ford’s Theatre to Celebrate Frances and Craig Lindner Center for Culture and Leadership
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2025
Ford’s Theatre will mark a historic moment with the grand opening of the Frances and Craig Lindner Center for Culture and Leadership, a dynamic new hub dedicated to inspiring leadership through the arts, culture, and history. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2025
Ford’s Theatre will mark a historic moment with the grand opening of the Frances and Craig Lindner Center for Culture and Leadership, a dynamic new hub dedicated to inspiring leadership through the arts, culture, and history. Learn more!
Interview: Theatre Life with Rayanne Gonzales
by Elliot Lanes - March 24, 2025
Today’s subject Rayanne Gonzales is currently living her theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre in a role she is very familiar with. Through May 4th in Signature’s MAX space, Rayanne is portraying Abuela Claudia in In The Heights.
by Elliot Lanes - March 24, 2025
Today’s subject Rayanne Gonzales is currently living her theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre in a role she is very familiar with. Through May 4th in Signature’s MAX space, Rayanne is portraying Abuela Claudia in In The Heights.
Annaleigh Ashford and James Lapine to Honor Mandy Patinkin at Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2025
Virginia’s Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor star of stage and screen Mandy Patinkin with the company’s fourteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2025
Virginia’s Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor star of stage and screen Mandy Patinkin with the company’s fourteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: #CHARLOTTESVILLE Playing at the The Keegan Theatre
by Emmy Rice - March 23, 2025
#Charlottesville, a world premiere written and performed by Priyanka Shetty, is now open at the Keegan Theatre in Washington, D.C. Check here for the photos.
by Emmy Rice - March 23, 2025
#Charlottesville, a world premiere written and performed by Priyanka Shetty, is now open at the Keegan Theatre in Washington, D.C. Check here for the photos.
SING ANYWAY CABARET - A Night Of Music Supporting Immigrant Services In The DMV
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2025
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Theatre on the Run in Arlington, VA, will host 'Sing Anyway', a one-night-only cabaret featuring a collection of songs from Broadway and beyond.
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2025
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Theatre on the Run in Arlington, VA, will host 'Sing Anyway', a one-night-only cabaret featuring a collection of songs from Broadway and beyond.
Review: SISTER ACT at Ford's Theatre
by Jake Bridges - March 22, 2025
What did our critic think of SISTER ACT at Ford's Theatre?
by Jake Bridges - March 22, 2025
What did our critic think of SISTER ACT at Ford's Theatre?
BWW Q&A: Jeff Calhoun Talks SISTER ACT at Ford's Theatre
by Joshua Wright - March 21, 2025
We speak to Jeff Calhoun who is directing and choreographing Sister Act at Ford's Theatre. Sister Act is a riotous musical comedy based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! The production plays Ford's Theatre from March 14th through May 17,th, 2025.
by Joshua Wright - March 21, 2025
We speak to Jeff Calhoun who is directing and choreographing Sister Act at Ford's Theatre. Sister Act is a riotous musical comedy based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! The production plays Ford's Theatre from March 14th through May 17,th, 2025.
Review: hang at 1st Stage
by Hannah R. Wing - March 21, 2025
hang takes its time getting to what the play is actually about. The suspense doesn't really start to develop until the final half hour, and this is where the small ensemble cast of Marie, Greer, and Joy really shine.
by Hannah R. Wing - March 21, 2025
hang takes its time getting to what the play is actually about. The suspense doesn't really start to develop until the final half hour, and this is where the small ensemble cast of Marie, Greer, and Joy really shine.
Special Offer: UNCLE VANYA at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by BWW Special Offer - March 21, 2025
Save 20% to See Hugh Bonneville in UNCLE VANYA. Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey, Paddington) plays the eponymous Uncle Vanya in this heartbreaking comedy about the eternal battle between futility and change.
by BWW Special Offer - March 21, 2025
Save 20% to See Hugh Bonneville in UNCLE VANYA. Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey, Paddington) plays the eponymous Uncle Vanya in this heartbreaking comedy about the eternal battle between futility and change.
Spotlight: CIRQUE MECHANICS at Center for the Arts at George Mason University
by BWW Special Offer - March 21, 2025
Tickets on Sale Now for Cirque at Mason's Center for the Arts! Known for their modern circus incorporating mechanical marvels, Cirque Mechanics introduces the wildly astonishing Pedal Punk, set in a Steampunk-inspired world where cycling provides wondrous escape from pervasive obsession with technology.
by BWW Special Offer - March 21, 2025
Tickets on Sale Now for Cirque at Mason's Center for the Arts! Known for their modern circus incorporating mechanical marvels, Cirque Mechanics introduces the wildly astonishing Pedal Punk, set in a Steampunk-inspired world where cycling provides wondrous escape from pervasive obsession with technology.
THE WORLD TO COME World Premiere And More Set for Theater J 2025-2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2025
Theater J has announced its 2025-2026 season, marking its 35th year of producing thought-provoking, dynamic, and impactful theater. The season includes a mix of new works and beloved classics, featuring stories that explore identity, resilience, and the intersections of Jewish life and the broader human experience.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2025
Theater J has announced its 2025-2026 season, marking its 35th year of producing thought-provoking, dynamic, and impactful theater. The season includes a mix of new works and beloved classics, featuring stories that explore identity, resilience, and the intersections of Jewish life and the broader human experience.
Cast Set for HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2025
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the queer cult classic musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2025
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the queer cult classic musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
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Guys and Dolls
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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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Chanukah in the Dark
Theater J (12/6 - 12/21) | |
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ho ho ho ha ha ha ha
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (11/13 - 12/21) | |
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The Snowman and The Snowdog
Imagination Stage (11/22 - 1/4)
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Catch Me If You Can
Shenandoah Conservatory (2/26 - 3/1) | |
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Trouble in Deadwood - ARTfactory's Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
ARTfactory (2/13 - 2/15) | |
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How Shakespeare Saved My Life
Folger Shakespeare Library (6/9 - 7/5) | |
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Pied Piper Theatre’s In The Burning Darkness
ARTfactory (3/13 - 3/15) | |
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Birthday Candles
1st Stage (12/4 - 12/21) | |
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Victorian Lyric Opera Company presents The Elixir of Love
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (2/27 - 3/8) | |
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