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Review: IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre

Review: IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre

by Jackson Malmgren — February 20, 2025
In Washington Heights, Usnavi (Ángel Lozada) sings to us about life in the neighborhood while carrying out his day-to-day activities involved in operating his bodega (“In the Heights”).
Shakespeare Theatre Company Mock Trial Set For Next Month

Shakespeare Theatre Company Mock Trial Set For Next Month

by BWW News Desk — February 20, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company will present the 36th annual Mock Trial next month.
Photos: KUNENE AND THE KING at Shakespeare Theatre Company

Photos: KUNENE AND THE KING at Shakespeare Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — February 20, 2025
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Kyle Beltran and Nic Ashe to Headline Tarell Alvin McCraney’s WE ARE GATHERED at Ar

Kyle Beltran and Nic Ashe to Headline Tarell Alvin McCraney’s WE ARE GATHERED at Arena Stage

by BWW News Desk — February 19, 2025
Arena Stage will present Tarell Alvin McCraney’s new play We Are Gathered, a world-premiere production about queer love and forest magic from the screenwriter of Moonlight.
Review: THE FIGS at Rorschach Theatre

Review: THE FIGS at Rorschach Theatre

by Morgan Musselman — February 19, 2025
Theater-goers searching for something off the beaten path may find their curiosity satiated at Rorschach Theatre’s production of The Figs, on stage now through March 16.
Interview: Theatre Life with Jordan Slattery

Interview: Theatre Life with Jordan Slattery

by Elliot Lanes — February 18, 2025
Today’s subject Jordan Slattery is currently living her theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the role of Jane in Job.
SANCTUARY CITY By Martyna Majok to Open at 5th Wall Theatre in March

SANCTUARY CITY By Martyna Majok to Open at 5th Wall Theatre in March

by BWW News Desk — February 18, 2025
5th Wall Theatre will present Sanctuary City, a gripping and timely drama by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok.
Video: Watch a First Look at IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre

Video: Watch a First Look at IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre

by Michael Major — February 18, 2025
Signature Theatre has released a video preview of In the Heights, with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Encanto) and a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes (Daphne’s Dive, Water by the Spoonful).
Review: WAITRESS at Olney Theatre Center

Review: WAITRESS at Olney Theatre Center

by Ken Kemp — February 18, 2025
From the moment MALINDA appears on stage as Jenna in Waitress at Olney Theatre Center, it's clear that this is a role she was born to play.
Dancers to Protest Trump Takeover Outside the Kennedy Center

Dancers to Protest Trump Takeover Outside the Kennedy Center

by BWW News Desk — February 17, 2025
BroadwayWorld previously reported that President Trump was elected as the chairman of the board of trustees of the Kennedy Center.
Review: THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage

Review: THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage

by Dara Homer — February 15, 2025
Based on comedian Sarah Silverman’s memoir, The Bedwetter uses brazen humor to explore themes of broken family bonds, depression, and being different.
Cast of Kennedy Center's FINN Reacts To Tour Cancellation

Cast of Kennedy Center's FINN Reacts To Tour Cancellation

by Sidney Paterra — February 14, 2025
Creators of the new children's musical Finn, Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, and Christopher Dimond, announced on Instagram yesterday that the upcoming Kennedy Center-produced tour has been canceled.
Hugh Bonneville To Be Honored At STC's Annual Gala

Hugh Bonneville To Be Honored At STC's Annual Gala

by BWW News Desk — February 14, 2025
Actor Hugh Bonneville will be honored with the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Will Award at the theatre’s annual Gala.
Kennedy Center Removes LGBTQ+ Pride Concert Following Trump Takeover

Kennedy Center Removes LGBTQ+ Pride Concert Following Trump Takeover

by Joshua Wright — February 14, 2025
Amidst administrative shifts, the Kennedy Center has deleted the National Symphony Orchestra's WorldPride 2025 concert from its listings, raising concerns about the impact of the Trump administration on LGBTQ+ cultural events.
Review: ABT'S CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at Kennedy Center

Review: ABT'S CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at Kennedy Center

by Emily Berger — February 14, 2025
American Ballet Theatre (ABT) regularly brings new story ballets to DC for their Kennedy Center performances and this year was no different.
Arena Stage to Present Free Special Events for Sarah Silverman's THE BEDWETTER

Arena Stage to Present Free Special Events for Sarah Silverman's THE BEDWETTER

by BWW News Desk — February 14, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is currently in rehearsals at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more.
Signature Theatre to Honor Mandy Patinkin with 2025 Stephen Sondheim Award

Signature Theatre to Honor Mandy Patinkin with 2025 Stephen Sondheim Award

by BWW News Desk — February 14, 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.
Photos: Shoshana Bean and More in THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage

Photos: Shoshana Bean and More in THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage

by Stephi Wild — February 14, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is currently in rehearsals at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more.
Josu De Solaun Will Perform Free Recital at St. Ann Church Near American University

Josu De Solaun Will Perform Free Recital at St. Ann Church Near American University

by BWW News Desk — February 14, 2025
Famed Spanish pianist Josu De Solaun will perform a  free recital at the St.
Kennedy Center Cancels Tour of New Children's Musical, FINN

Kennedy Center Cancels Tour of New Children's Musical, FINN

by Sidney Paterra — February 13, 2025
Creators of the new children's musical Finn, Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, and Christopher Dimond, announced on Instagram that the upcoming Kennedy Center-produced tour has been cancelled.
Review: FUENTEOVEJUNA at GALA Hispanic Theatre

Review: FUENTEOVEJUNA at GALA Hispanic Theatre

by Audrey Cahak — February 13, 2025
Written in 1613 by Lope de Vega, Fuenteovejuna is widely considered a masterpiece by the most influential playwright from Spain’s golden age.
Shonda Rhimes, Renée Fleming, and Ben Folds Resign From Kennedy Center Amid Trump Ov

Shonda Rhimes, Renée Fleming, and Ben Folds Resign From Kennedy Center Amid Trump Overhaul

by Sidney Paterra — February 12, 2025
As BroadwayWorld reported earlier today, President Donald J.
Signature & Wolf Trap to Present Fifth Annual Broadway In The Park This Summer

Signature & Wolf Trap to Present Fifth Annual Broadway In The Park This Summer

by BWW News Desk — February 12, 2025
​Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts will present their fifth annual musical theater collaboration, Broadway in the Park.
Review: CONSTELLATIONS at Constellation Theatre

Review: CONSTELLATIONS at Constellation Theatre

by Brian Bochicchio — February 12, 2025
The title is not a typo.
Mardi Gras Performances Added For PETITE ROUGE

Mardi Gras Performances Added For PETITE ROUGE

by BWW News Desk — February 12, 2025
Imagination Stage has announced newly added Mardi Gras performances of Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red-Riding Hood.

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