Taffety Punk's Riot Grrrls to Perform THE TRAGEDIE OF MACBETH
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2024
Taffety Punk's Riot Grrrls will perform THE TRAGEDIE OF MACBETH, featuring an all-female cast. The production explores themes of ambition and power in Shakespeare's classic play. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2024
Taffety Punk's Riot Grrrls will perform THE TRAGEDIE OF MACBETH, featuring an all-female cast. The production explores themes of ambition and power in Shakespeare's classic play. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Special Offer: PILGRIM'S PROGRESS at World Stage Theater
by BWW Special Offer - September 23, 2024
You Don’t Want to Miss The Pilgrim’s Progress Live on Stage
by BWW Special Offer - September 23, 2024
You Don’t Want to Miss The Pilgrim’s Progress Live on Stage
Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Signature Theatre
by Pamela Roberts - September 22, 2024
Primary Trust is a touching, intimate, and deeply affecting work. The 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winner is making its Washington-area premiere at Signature Theatre in an outstanding production directed by Obie Award winner Taylor Reynolds.
by Pamela Roberts - September 22, 2024
Primary Trust is a touching, intimate, and deeply affecting work. The 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winner is making its Washington-area premiere at Signature Theatre in an outstanding production directed by Obie Award winner Taylor Reynolds.
Review: ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at Nu Sass Productions
by Dara Homer - September 22, 2024
What happens to the characters in a play when they’re not on stage? Do they continue to exist in a narrative limbo outside of time? Does the paradox of characters without stories parallel how we struggle to find meaning in life’s entrances and exits?
by Dara Homer - September 22, 2024
What happens to the characters in a play when they’re not on stage? Do they continue to exist in a narrative limbo outside of time? Does the paradox of characters without stories parallel how we struggle to find meaning in life’s entrances and exits?
Review: CLUE at The Kennedy Center
by Itai Yasur - September 21, 2024
CLUE: LIVE ON STAGE! at The Kennedy Center Opera House is a sharp and breezy murder-mystery farce right at home in DC says BWW's critic.
by Itai Yasur - September 21, 2024
CLUE: LIVE ON STAGE! at The Kennedy Center Opera House is a sharp and breezy murder-mystery farce right at home in DC says BWW's critic.
Review: DISTRICT CHOREOGRAPHER'S DANCE FESTIVAL 2024 at Dance Place
by Michela Dwyer - September 20, 2024
What did our critic think of DISTRICT CHOREOGRAPHER'S DANCE FESTIVAL 2024 at Dance Place?
by Michela Dwyer - September 20, 2024
What did our critic think of DISTRICT CHOREOGRAPHER'S DANCE FESTIVAL 2024 at Dance Place?
Arena Stage to Present Jaja's Marketplace, an EmpowerHER Event
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2024
Arena Stage will host Jaja's Marketplace, an EmpowerHER event inspired by the Tony Award-winning Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, running from September 6 to October. The pop-up market will be held between performances.
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2024
Arena Stage will host Jaja's Marketplace, an EmpowerHER event inspired by the Tony Award-winning Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, running from September 6 to October. The pop-up market will be held between performances.
Cast Set for John Leguizamo's World Premiere THE OTHER AMERICANS at Arena Stage
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2024
Arena Stage has revealed the cast and creative team for the world-premiere drama THE OTHER AMERICANS, written by John Leguizamo. The Other Americans follows Leguizamo as Nelson Castro, a Colombian-Puerto Rican laundromat owner determined to give his family a better life—but at what cost? Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2024
Arena Stage has revealed the cast and creative team for the world-premiere drama THE OTHER AMERICANS, written by John Leguizamo. The Other Americans follows Leguizamo as Nelson Castro, a Colombian-Puerto Rican laundromat owner determined to give his family a better life—but at what cost? Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: SOJOURNERS at Round House Theatre
by David Friscic - September 19, 2024
Nigerian ancestry, and American ideals clash, merge, and play off each other in Sojourners by playwright Mfoniso Udofia -this deeply moving play is part of the epic nine-play Ufot Cycle which follows a Nigerian American family through many cycles of life and generations. This production, presented by the Round House Theatre, quite obviously portrays ancestral themes/American values/assimilation, etc. but I feel that it concurrently succeeds as a theatrical meditation on how a strong central “survivor” can succeed in a world by intersecting with others to create bonding and community within a broken and challenging environment.
by David Friscic - September 19, 2024
Nigerian ancestry, and American ideals clash, merge, and play off each other in Sojourners by playwright Mfoniso Udofia -this deeply moving play is part of the epic nine-play Ufot Cycle which follows a Nigerian American family through many cycles of life and generations. This production, presented by the Round House Theatre, quite obviously portrays ancestral themes/American values/assimilation, etc. but I feel that it concurrently succeeds as a theatrical meditation on how a strong central “survivor” can succeed in a world by intersecting with others to create bonding and community within a broken and challenging environment.
Cellist Santiago Cañón-Valencia Will Perform in Recital With Pianist Victor Santiago Asuncion
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2024
Colombian-born cellist Santiago Cañón-Valencia will perform in recital with pianist Victor Santiago Asuncion at The Phillips Collection in Washington D.C. on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 4:00pm.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2024
Colombian-born cellist Santiago Cañón-Valencia will perform in recital with pianist Victor Santiago Asuncion at The Phillips Collection in Washington D.C. on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 4:00pm.
Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING At Arena Stage
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2024
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is presenting the Manhattan Theatre Club production of Jocelyn Bioh's, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. See photos from the production!
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2024
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is presenting the Manhattan Theatre Club production of Jocelyn Bioh's, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. See photos from the production!
Leana Rae Concepcion to Replace Anna Zavelson in SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2024
Leana Rae Concepcion has joined the company of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as Marcy Park. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2024
Leana Rae Concepcion has joined the company of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as Marcy Park. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: THE COMEUPPANCE at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
by David Friscic - September 18, 2024
Themes of identity, bonding, loss, self-realization and especially death permeate the numerous layers of Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins’ thought-provoking play The Comeuppance. This penetrating work explores so many layers that it is best to let the experience take you where it will. The high school reunion of five characters (with a sixth character often referred to and heard on a cell phone) based on experiences of the playwright himself (who grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland) has a distinct, edgy feeling as this group of millennials celebrate, banter, reminisce, self-analyze, and even ridicule each other with equal doses of affection and recrimination.
by David Friscic - September 18, 2024
Themes of identity, bonding, loss, self-realization and especially death permeate the numerous layers of Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins’ thought-provoking play The Comeuppance. This penetrating work explores so many layers that it is best to let the experience take you where it will. The high school reunion of five characters (with a sixth character often referred to and heard on a cell phone) based on experiences of the playwright himself (who grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland) has a distinct, edgy feeling as this group of millennials celebrate, banter, reminisce, self-analyze, and even ridicule each other with equal doses of affection and recrimination.
Review: Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming at Wolf Trap
by Elliot Lanes - September 18, 2024
Every once in a while, you see the billing for a concert and think to yourself “That’s an interesting combination”. This was my exact thought at Wolf Trap with Broadway superstars Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on the same bill. Don’t get me wrong, their talent is not to be questioned. It’s more the fact that Kristin Chenoweth has a very squeaky clean Christian raised wholesome personality while Alan Cumming is more no filter. Based on that, the evening felt like two different concerts with me and my wife enjoying one half of the program more than the other.
by Elliot Lanes - September 18, 2024
Every once in a while, you see the billing for a concert and think to yourself “That’s an interesting combination”. This was my exact thought at Wolf Trap with Broadway superstars Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on the same bill. Don’t get me wrong, their talent is not to be questioned. It’s more the fact that Kristin Chenoweth has a very squeaky clean Christian raised wholesome personality while Alan Cumming is more no filter. Based on that, the evening felt like two different concerts with me and my wife enjoying one half of the program more than the other.
WOMAN IN BLACK Returns to Keegan Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2024
The Keegan Theatre has announced the cast and team of its Season 28 opener, the spine-chilling thriller THE WOMAN IN BLACK, adapted by Stephen Mallatratt from the book by Susan Hill.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2024
The Keegan Theatre has announced the cast and team of its Season 28 opener, the spine-chilling thriller THE WOMAN IN BLACK, adapted by Stephen Mallatratt from the book by Susan Hill.
Feature: NATIONAL DANCE DAY 2024 at The Kennedy Center
by Emily Berger - September 16, 2024
Saturday, September 21, 2024 marks the 15th year of National Dance Day, a celebration of artistic expression and the joy of movement.
by Emily Berger - September 16, 2024
Saturday, September 21, 2024 marks the 15th year of National Dance Day, a celebration of artistic expression and the joy of movement.
Review: COMEDY OF ERRORS at Shakespeare Theatre Comany
by Pamela Roberts - September 16, 2024
The Shakespeare Theatre Company has opened its 2024-2025 season with a fun, frothy, beautifully rendered Comedy of Errors by the theatre’s “resident playwright” William Shakespeare and directed by the company’s artistic director, Simon Godwin. Godwin layers visual and aural punch to keep the pace lively – including a band of versatile on-stage musician storytellers.
by Pamela Roberts - September 16, 2024
The Shakespeare Theatre Company has opened its 2024-2025 season with a fun, frothy, beautifully rendered Comedy of Errors by the theatre’s “resident playwright” William Shakespeare and directed by the company’s artistic director, Simon Godwin. Godwin layers visual and aural punch to keep the pace lively – including a band of versatile on-stage musician storytellers.
Review: ECHOES OF AMERICA at Kennedy Center
by Elliot Lanes - September 16, 2024
The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) began their classical season this past Saturday evening in a very satisfying manner. The program was entitled Echoes of America and was conducted by the Artistic Director of The Washington Chorus Eugene Rogers.
by Elliot Lanes - September 16, 2024
The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) began their classical season this past Saturday evening in a very satisfying manner. The program was entitled Echoes of America and was conducted by the Artistic Director of The Washington Chorus Eugene Rogers.
Brittney Mack & More to Star in SPELLS OF THE SEA in DC & Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2024
The Kennedy Center will present the DC premiere of Spells of the Sea, a new family musical. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2024
The Kennedy Center will present the DC premiere of Spells of the Sea, a new family musical. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Exclusive Photos: PRIMARY TRUST at Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2024
Get a first look at photos of Primary Trust at Signature Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2024
Get a first look at photos of Primary Trust at Signature Theatre.
We Happy Few Brings ROSSUM'S UNIVERSAL ROBOTS to the Stage This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2024
Helen Hayes Recommended We Happy Few will try their hand at an underseen sci-fi classic for this year's fall production.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2024
Helen Hayes Recommended We Happy Few will try their hand at an underseen sci-fi classic for this year's fall production.
Spotlight: HOW TO BE A KOREAN WOMAN at Theater J
by BWW Special Offer - September 16, 2024
How To Be A Korean Woman Onstage at Theater J September 12 -22, 2024
by BWW Special Offer - September 16, 2024
How To Be A Korean Woman Onstage at Theater J September 12 -22, 2024
Review: THE WAVERLY GALLERY at 1st Stage
by Mary Lincer - September 15, 2024
What did our critic think of THE WAVERLY GALLERY at 1st Stage?
by Mary Lincer - September 15, 2024
What did our critic think of THE WAVERLY GALLERY at 1st Stage?
Review: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Arena Stage
by Jake Bridges - September 15, 2024
What did our critic think of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Arena Stage?
by Jake Bridges - September 15, 2024
What did our critic think of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Arena Stage?
Review: OH MY HEART, OH MY HOME at Studio Theatre
by Mary Lincer - September 15, 2024
What did our critic think of OH MY HEART, OH MY HOME at Studio Theatre?
by Mary Lincer - September 15, 2024
What did our critic think of OH MY HEART, OH MY HOME at Studio Theatre?
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