Review: NATIONAL BALLET OF CHINA'S CHINESE NEW YEAR at Kennedy Center
by Emily Berger - February 01, 2025
Thus it was with great fanfare and symbolism that the National Ballet of China’s return to the Kennedy Center took place Wednesday, with performances of Chinese New Year, a reimagining of The Nutcracker story.
by Emily Berger - February 01, 2025
Thus it was with great fanfare and symbolism that the National Ballet of China’s return to the Kennedy Center took place Wednesday, with performances of Chinese New Year, a reimagining of The Nutcracker story.
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE AGE OF INNOCENCE at Arena Stage
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2025
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for The Age of Innocence. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2025
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for The Age of Innocence. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Theatre Life with Kaitlyn Jackson
by Elliot Lanes - January 30, 2025
Today’s subject Kaitlyn Jackson is currently living her theatre life on tour playing multiple characters which include Beverley the pilot in the North American Tour of Come From Away. The show will be in our area from January 31st to February 2nd at Capital One Hall.
by Elliot Lanes - January 30, 2025
Today’s subject Kaitlyn Jackson is currently living her theatre life on tour playing multiple characters which include Beverley the pilot in the North American Tour of Come From Away. The show will be in our area from January 31st to February 2nd at Capital One Hall.
Review: GUAC At Woolly Mammoth
by Jake Bridges - January 29, 2025
What did our critic think of GUAC at Woolly Mammoth?
by Jake Bridges - January 29, 2025
What did our critic think of GUAC at Woolly Mammoth?
Peabody Institute Announces Spring 2025 Peabody Performance Series
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2025
The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University has announced the spring 2025 programming for its Peabody Performance Series at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2025
The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University has announced the spring 2025 programming for its Peabody Performance Series at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center.
Folger Theatre Presents the World Premiere of Lauren M. Gunderson's A ROOM IN THE CASTLE
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2025
Folger Theatre and the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company have announced the world-premiere production of A Room in the Castle, a reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet from the perspectives of the women within the troubled castle walls.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2025
Folger Theatre and the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company have announced the world-premiere production of A Room in the Castle, a reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet from the perspectives of the women within the troubled castle walls.
Washington Concert Opera to Present Mozart's LA CLEMENZA DI TITO & VERDI'S LUISA MILLER This Spring
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2025
The first Washington Concert Opera performance of 2025 WILL honor the remarkable W.A. Mozart by presenting his La clemenza di Tito. Learn more about the concert and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2025
The first Washington Concert Opera performance of 2025 WILL honor the remarkable W.A. Mozart by presenting his La clemenza di Tito. Learn more about the concert and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Theatre Life with Barry Edelstein
by Elliot Lanes - January 28, 2025
Today’s subject Barry Edelstein is currently living his theatre life as the Artistic Director of San Diego’s renowned Old Globe. On January 30th he will be giving a special presentation on putting together his adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry VI plays entitled Henry 6. at our very own Folger Theatre as part of their third annual Reding Room Series which runs from January 30th through February 2nd.
by Elliot Lanes - January 28, 2025
Today’s subject Barry Edelstein is currently living his theatre life as the Artistic Director of San Diego’s renowned Old Globe. On January 30th he will be giving a special presentation on putting together his adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry VI plays entitled Henry 6. at our very own Folger Theatre as part of their third annual Reding Room Series which runs from January 30th through February 2nd.
Capital Fringe Festival Ends After 20 Years
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2025
Capital Fringe has announced that it will no longer produce the annual Fringe Festival after twenty years. Learn more about the next chapter and what's in store for the future here.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2025
Capital Fringe has announced that it will no longer produce the annual Fringe Festival after twenty years. Learn more about the next chapter and what's in store for the future here.
1st Stage Launches The Directors' Residency And Commission To Develop Regional Directors
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2025
1st Stage is launching the Directors’ Residency and Commission program to help develop early career directors who live and work in the region. Learn ore.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2025
1st Stage is launching the Directors’ Residency and Commission program to help develop early career directors who live and work in the region. Learn ore.
Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at National Theatre
by David Friscic - January 27, 2025
Twenty -six musical numbers (including two welcome encores) shine like mega-watt voltage in the dynamic musical story of family woes, domestic abuse and racism that are all overcome in tribute to the resiliency of the human spirit of survival in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical now playing at the National Theatre in Washington, DC and continuing touring in a long North American tour. The beloved and iconic “Queen of Rock and Roll”, Tina Turner’s highly justified showmanship and musical artistry is combined with a heart-wrenching and achingly real story of triumph amidst seeming impossible odds.
by David Friscic - January 27, 2025
Twenty -six musical numbers (including two welcome encores) shine like mega-watt voltage in the dynamic musical story of family woes, domestic abuse and racism that are all overcome in tribute to the resiliency of the human spirit of survival in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical now playing at the National Theatre in Washington, DC and continuing touring in a long North American tour. The beloved and iconic “Queen of Rock and Roll”, Tina Turner’s highly justified showmanship and musical artistry is combined with a heart-wrenching and achingly real story of triumph amidst seeming impossible odds.
Deborah F. Rutter to Step Down as Kennedy Center President at Year’s End
by Joshua Wright - January 27, 2025
Deborah F. Rutter will leave her role as president of the Kennedy Center at the end of the year after a decade of leadership marked by expansion, innovation, and pandemic recovery.
by Joshua Wright - January 27, 2025
Deborah F. Rutter will leave her role as president of the Kennedy Center at the end of the year after a decade of leadership marked by expansion, innovation, and pandemic recovery.
Middle Atlantic Region Returns To Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition
by Blair Ingenthron - January 25, 2025
The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition, designed to discover and assist with the career development of tomorrow's opera stars, will host the final round for the Middle Atlantic Region at the Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center.
by Blair Ingenthron - January 25, 2025
The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition, designed to discover and assist with the career development of tomorrow's opera stars, will host the final round for the Middle Atlantic Region at the Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center.
Ford's Theatre Announces Cast and Creatives of SISTER ACT
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2025
Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault has announced the cast and creative team of the production of Sister Act. Nia Savoy-Dock returns to Ford's to take on the role of the indelible Deloris Van Cartier.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2025
Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault has announced the cast and creative team of the production of Sister Act. Nia Savoy-Dock returns to Ford's to take on the role of the indelible Deloris Van Cartier.
Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Round House Theatre
by David Friscic - January 23, 2025
The fine playwright Heidi Schreck has written an impassioned play about the many undercurrents and issues that percolate throughout the United States Constitution in the stimulating and invigorating production What the Constitution Means to Me. The constant tension between this cherished document as a more legalistic document to be taken literally (originalist interpretation) and the more fluid interpretation of the Constitution as a living, breathing document –are felt throughout this absorbing and ever-timely play which is presented by the Round House Theatre.
by David Friscic - January 23, 2025
The fine playwright Heidi Schreck has written an impassioned play about the many undercurrents and issues that percolate throughout the United States Constitution in the stimulating and invigorating production What the Constitution Means to Me. The constant tension between this cherished document as a more legalistic document to be taken literally (originalist interpretation) and the more fluid interpretation of the Constitution as a living, breathing document –are felt throughout this absorbing and ever-timely play which is presented by the Round House Theatre.
Video: Sneak Peek of SCHMIGADOON at the Kennedy Center
by Joey Mervis - January 22, 2025
Schmigadoon may have reached its end on Apple TV+, but it's been resurrected for the stage! Watch in this video as we meet the cast and check our sneak previews of 'Corn Puddin',''Not That Kinda Gal,' and the title song.
by Joey Mervis - January 22, 2025
Schmigadoon may have reached its end on Apple TV+, but it's been resurrected for the stage! Watch in this video as we meet the cast and check our sneak previews of 'Corn Puddin',''Not That Kinda Gal,' and the title song.
Videos: Watch Songs From SCHMIGADOON! Musical Including 'Corn Puddin'' & More
by Michael Major - January 22, 2025
Watch videos from rehearsals for the world premiere of Schmigadoon! See inside rehearsals with the star-studded cast performing beloved songs like 'Corn Puddin',' the title song, and a new song not heard in the series.
by Michael Major - January 22, 2025
Watch videos from rehearsals for the world premiere of Schmigadoon! See inside rehearsals with the star-studded cast performing beloved songs like 'Corn Puddin',' the title song, and a new song not heard in the series.
Theater J Hosts Convening of Years-Long Initiative to Foster Diverse Jewish Playwrights
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2025
Theater J will bring together six playwrights from across North America who have been working for three years on writing new plays that center around the stories of ethnically and racially diverse Jews.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2025
Theater J will bring together six playwrights from across North America who have been working for three years on writing new plays that center around the stories of ethnically and racially diverse Jews.
Two Acclaimed Russian Pianists to Perform Free DC Recital
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2025
Russian Pianists Nikita Fitenko and Katerina Zaitseva have been playing as a duo since 2001. They will perform a free recital at St. Ann Church of music composed by Bach, Schubert, Brahms, Stravinsky and Rachmaninoff.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2025
Russian Pianists Nikita Fitenko and Katerina Zaitseva have been playing as a duo since 2001. They will perform a free recital at St. Ann Church of music composed by Bach, Schubert, Brahms, Stravinsky and Rachmaninoff.
LOVE AND VINYL Will Be Staged at Byrdland Records In Union Market
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2025
Maryland-based playwright and long-time professor of theatre at Bowie State University, Bob Bartlett will bring Love and Vinyl to DC's hippest record store, Byrdland Records, just in time for Valentine's Day.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2025
Maryland-based playwright and long-time professor of theatre at Bowie State University, Bob Bartlett will bring Love and Vinyl to DC's hippest record store, Byrdland Records, just in time for Valentine's Day.
Review: SHAPESHIFT'S GREY SKIES BLUE at Kennedy Center's Family Theater
by Emily Berger - January 19, 2025
It’s a unique work for young audiences that treats those audiences like adults, ready to experience the joy and also grapple with the loss and confusion that come with adulthood.
by Emily Berger - January 19, 2025
It’s a unique work for young audiences that treats those audiences like adults, ready to experience the joy and also grapple with the loss and confusion that come with adulthood.
IN THE HEIGHTS to be Presented at Theatre Arlington in February
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2025
Join in for this romantic celebration of community, culture, and the dreams and aspirations of a largely Dominican American neighborhood in Washington Heights with In the Heights at Theatre Arlington. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2025
Join in for this romantic celebration of community, culture, and the dreams and aspirations of a largely Dominican American neighborhood in Washington Heights with In the Heights at Theatre Arlington. Learn more!
Arena Stage Selected to Join Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator Program
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2025
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has been selected to participate in the Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator Program. Learn more about the program.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2025
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has been selected to participate in the Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator Program. Learn more about the program.
BWW Q&A: Elena Velasco on Native Gardens at NextStop Theatre
by Joshua Wright - January 17, 2025
We spoke to Elena Velasco about Native Gardens at NextStop Theatre. NextStop Theatre Company is an award-winning professional theatre company in the heart of Herndon, VA. Located minutes away from Reston Town Center, Historic Downtown Herndon, Dulles Airport, and the Herndon Silver Line Metro Station, the company has established a strong regional reputation for producing critically acclaimed productions and educational programs, while showcasing a wide array of local talent and arts relevant to the community.
by Joshua Wright - January 17, 2025
We spoke to Elena Velasco about Native Gardens at NextStop Theatre. NextStop Theatre Company is an award-winning professional theatre company in the heart of Herndon, VA. Located minutes away from Reston Town Center, Historic Downtown Herndon, Dulles Airport, and the Herndon Silver Line Metro Station, the company has established a strong regional reputation for producing critically acclaimed productions and educational programs, while showcasing a wide array of local talent and arts relevant to the community.
Review: WHO CARES: THE CAREGIVER INTERVIEW PROJECT at Voices Festival Productions
by Roger Catlin - January 17, 2025
Health care systems and society in general has never adjusted to just how long people are living these days. It’s fallen largely to family members to do their best to help their elders stay at home as long as possible. The strained efforts have had a huge effect on all these volunteer caregivers, trying to help loved ones, in addition to life’s usual work and family obligations.
by Roger Catlin - January 17, 2025
Health care systems and society in general has never adjusted to just how long people are living these days. It’s fallen largely to family members to do their best to help their elders stay at home as long as possible. The strained efforts have had a huge effect on all these volunteer caregivers, trying to help loved ones, in addition to life’s usual work and family obligations.
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Guys and Dolls
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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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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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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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The Mad Ones
Three Notch Theatre (3/6 - 3/15) | |
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Little Miss Perfect
Olney Theatre Center (2/12 - 3/8) | |
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A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas
Olney Theatre Center (11/28 - 12/28) | |
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The Snowman™ and the Snowdog
Imagination Stage (11/22 - 1/4) | |
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Appropriate
Olney Theatre Center (3/18 - 4/19) | |
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