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The 14th Annual ELVIS' BIRTHDAY FIGHT CLUB Returns in 2025
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2024
The 14th Elvis' Birthday Fight Club (EBFC) will kick-off 2025 with glorious debauchery on January 3 and 4 at Washington, DC's Gala Hispanic Theater (3333 14th Street, NW) and again on January 17 and 18 at Baltimore's Creative Alliance (3134 Eastern Ave).  
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Washington, DC Awards
by BWW Awards - December 02, 2024
Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY at Kennedy Center
by Rachael F. Goldberg - December 02, 2024
Improvised Shakespeare Company’s productions may not be faithful recreations of the Bard’s works, but their play off the familiar while indulging in the joy of bringing something new and unique makes for a wonderful theater experience.
Review: A HANUKKAH CAROL, OR GELT TRIP! THE MUSICAL at Round House Theatre
by Mary Lincer - December 01, 2024
What did our critic think of A HANUKKAH CAROL, OR GELT TRIP! THE MUSICAL at Round House Theatre?
Video: Hear 'Kaboom' from THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2024
Signature Theatre in Washington DC will present the second production of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical by Joe Iconis as part of their 2024/2025 season. Watch the cast perform the number, 'Kaboom' in a new video!
Special Offer: LEOPOLDSTADT at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by BWW Special Offer - November 27, 2024
Directed by celebrated playwright/director Carey Perloff, in a new arrangement she crafted with Stoppard, the Tony and Olivier Award-winning play Leopoldstadt offers “an intensely personal family drama” (Variety) for the holiday season. 
Review: SHAW'S SHORTS at Washington Stage Guild
by Roger Catlin - November 26, 2024
What did our critic think of SHAW'S SHORTS at Washington Stage Guild?
Edward Gero to Join John Kani in KUNENE AND THE KING at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2024
Edward Gero has been cast to play opposite previously announced John Kani in Kunene and the King at Shakespeare Theatre Company, directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Theatre Life with Jillian Ebanks
by Elliot Lanes - November 26, 2024
For many years, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company has had a long standing relationship with Chicago’s legendary comedy troupe The Second City. This holiday season, they are back with Dance Like There’s Black People Watching. The production runs through December 22nd.
Cast Set For AN IRISH CAROL at the Keegan Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2024
The Keegan Theatre has announced the 2024 cast and team of Matthew J. Keenan’s AN IRISH CAROL, Keegan’s own holiday tradition returning for its 14th year.
Voting Open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards
by BWW Awards - November 25, 2024
Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Review: CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC at The Kennedy Center
by Tavish Young - November 25, 2024
Whether you prefer to suspend all disbelief and allow yourself to be dazzled, or instead prefer to try and figure out how these tricks are being done, Champions of Magic has something for you.
Washington Master Chorale Rings in the Season with COMFORT + JOY
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2024
Due to popular demand, Washington Master Chorale's cherished holiday tradition of seasonal choral music will be performed two times this year. Comfort + Joy, as it has been dubbed this year, will present British and American works that embody the spirit of the season, such as Lute-Book Lullaby, I Saw Three Ships, Puer Natus by Samuel Scheidt and Hosanna to the Son of David by Orlando Gibbons.
Dance Institute of Washington Will Host THE SPIRIT OF KWANZAA Celebration
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2024
Dance Institute of Washington has announced their upcoming annual holiday celebration, The Spirit of Kwanzaa. This year sees the event moving to ATLAS Performing Arts Center and expanding from two to three performances.
Photos: First Look at the Cast of Agatha Christie's DEATH ON THE NILE at Arena Stage
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2024
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will open Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile this week. Check out photos of the cast and learn more here!
Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at NextStop Theatre
by Hannah R. Wing - November 20, 2024
What makes NextStop Theatre’s The Shawshank Redemption stand out is the dedication that the cast has to bringing these characters to life on stage without miming the performances from the movie.
Opera Lafayette Receives $410,000 Ford Foundation Grant
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2024
Opera Lafayette has announced that The Ford Foundation has awarded the opera company a $410,000 grant in support of its upcoming performance and recording of Morgiane by Edmond Dédé.
LEOPOLDSTADT & More Lead Washington, DC's Holiday Season Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - November 19, 2024
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 the holiday season include Leopoldstadt and more.
Interview: Theatre Life with Erin Driscoll And Christian "CJ" Gardiner
by Elliot Lanes - November 19, 2024
As the holiday season gets ready to kick into full force, Ford’s Theatre once again will be presenting their always excellent production of A Christmas Carol. This year’s production runs from November 21st to December 31st.
Interview: Theatre Life with Christopher Bloch
by Elliot Lanes - November 18, 2024
Today’s subject Christopher Bloch is currently living his theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the role of Senex in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. The production runs through January 12th in Signature’s MAX space.
Review: SUMMER, 1976 at Studio Theatre
by Mary Lincer - November 17, 2024
What did our critic think of SUMMER, 1976 at Studio Theatre?
Review: LO MEJOR DE EDWIN at GALA Hispanic Theatre
by Emily Berger - November 16, 2024
Flamenco afficionados and skeptics alike should make every effort to see this performance for its choreographic range and strong performances.
Review: I'LL TAKE YOU THERE: STAX RECORDS CO. at Signature Theatre
by Roger Catlin - November 16, 2024
Signature Theatre’s cabaret series has been mining the riches of the 1960s for some time, from Bacharach to Woodstock, with repeat visits to Motown. A new show diverges to Memphis for its own flavor of gritty soul and the gems that came from its own indelible record label.
Review: SIX at The National Theatre
by Jake Bridges - November 15, 2024
What did our critic think of SIX at National Theatre?
Interview: Theatre Life with Soloman Howard
by Elliot Lanes - November 15, 2024
Today’s subject Soloman Howard is currently living his theatre life onstage at Kennedy Center in the role of Banquo for Washington National Opera’s (WNO) production of Macbeth. The production plays through November 23rd in the Opera House.

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