Theater Alliance Announces 2024-25 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2024
Theater Alliance announced its 2024-25 season, marking the inaugural season under new Artistic Director Shanara Gabrielle. The lineup includes a mix of contemporary plays and classic works, reflecting a new era for the company.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2024
Theater Alliance announced its 2024-25 season, marking the inaugural season under new Artistic Director Shanara Gabrielle. The lineup includes a mix of contemporary plays and classic works, reflecting a new era for the company.
Review: Cirque Du Soleil's OVO at Capital One Arena
by Elliot Lanes - September 12, 2024
Cirque Du Soleil is one of those attractions that is not easily explained because it has elements from many entertainment genres. Their shows have a very theatrical quality to them while melding circus elements in as well. At their core is fine storytelling, really good production values and dazzling circus skills. Another plus is that their shows always boast an international cast and crew. You will notice where each performer and artist come from in parenthesis throughout this review.
by Elliot Lanes - September 12, 2024
Cirque Du Soleil is one of those attractions that is not easily explained because it has elements from many entertainment genres. Their shows have a very theatrical quality to them while melding circus elements in as well. At their core is fine storytelling, really good production values and dazzling circus skills. Another plus is that their shows always boast an international cast and crew. You will notice where each performer and artist come from in parenthesis throughout this review.
Arena Stage to Present The CROWN Act Panel Discussion
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2024
Join Arena Stage on during the Congressional Black Caucus's week of events for a panel discussion on the CROWN Act. Learn more.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2024
Join Arena Stage on during the Congressional Black Caucus's week of events for a panel discussion on the CROWN Act. Learn more.
The Library of Congress to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With Jazz Legend Eddie Palmieri & More
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2024
The Library of Congress will host events for Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring jazz legend Eddie Palmieri, poetry readings, and a “Cartonero” book workshop. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2024
The Library of Congress will host events for Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring jazz legend Eddie Palmieri, poetry readings, and a “Cartonero” book workshop. Learn more!
Feature: A Landmark Production with a Landmark Actor: Remembering James Earl Jones' Star Turn in DC
by Elliot Lanes - September 11, 2024
This past Monday the theatre world lost someone who was arguably one of the finest performers of all time. Most people knew James Earl Jones as the voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars movies or from the film Field of Dreams but for those of us who live and breathe theatre, we will always remember his performances onstage.
by Elliot Lanes - September 11, 2024
This past Monday the theatre world lost someone who was arguably one of the finest performers of all time. Most people knew James Earl Jones as the voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars movies or from the film Field of Dreams but for those of us who live and breathe theatre, we will always remember his performances onstage.
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Unions Launch Policy Agenda Reimagining Federal Support For Nonprofit Arts And Media
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2024
Arts, entertainment, and media unions announced a new policy agenda aimed at reimagining federal support for nonprofit arts and public media, focusing on sustainable funding and equitable access.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2024
Arts, entertainment, and media unions announced a new policy agenda aimed at reimagining federal support for nonprofit arts and public media, focusing on sustainable funding and equitable access.
Review: LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL at Mosaic Theater Company
by David Friscic - September 10, 2024
The celebrated and now-iconic jazz vocalist and legend Billie Holiday is portrayed as a tormented “just holding on” survivor in playwright Lanie Robertson’s play Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill. The audience is transported back to the feel of this classic bar and grill to the year 1959 where a tired-out “Lady Day” (Billie Holiday) looks back at her life and sings fifteen of her classic songs with three superb jazz accompanists backing her up. The nightclub ambience of Emerson’s Bar and Grill envelops the theater’s patrons as soon as they enter Mosaic Theater Company’s top-notch cabaret setting (scenic designer Nadir Bey’s atmospheric work includes a neon-lit sign, and a stage filled with warmth).
by David Friscic - September 10, 2024
The celebrated and now-iconic jazz vocalist and legend Billie Holiday is portrayed as a tormented “just holding on” survivor in playwright Lanie Robertson’s play Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill. The audience is transported back to the feel of this classic bar and grill to the year 1959 where a tired-out “Lady Day” (Billie Holiday) looks back at her life and sings fifteen of her classic songs with three superb jazz accompanists backing her up. The nightclub ambience of Emerson’s Bar and Grill envelops the theater’s patrons as soon as they enter Mosaic Theater Company’s top-notch cabaret setting (scenic designer Nadir Bey’s atmospheric work includes a neon-lit sign, and a stage filled with warmth).
Review: HEATHER HEADLEY with the National Symphony Orchestra at Kennedy Center
by Elliot Lanes - September 10, 2024
When summer ends many people get depressed. Let’s face it, you can’t go to the beach or your private summer home for another year. However, you can look on the bright side of things knowing that the end of summer brings a new season of audible brilliance from the mighty National Symphony Orchestra (NSO). This past Saturday evening, the NSO Pops season opened with a bang as Tony Award winning performer Heather Headley made her Kennedy Center Concert Hall debut. The evening featured lots of show tunes, a choir, a TV vocal competition winner, and most importantly, YOUR NSO under the baton of Maestro Steven Reineke.
by Elliot Lanes - September 10, 2024
When summer ends many people get depressed. Let’s face it, you can’t go to the beach or your private summer home for another year. However, you can look on the bright side of things knowing that the end of summer brings a new season of audible brilliance from the mighty National Symphony Orchestra (NSO). This past Saturday evening, the NSO Pops season opened with a bang as Tony Award winning performer Heather Headley made her Kennedy Center Concert Hall debut. The evening featured lots of show tunes, a choir, a TV vocal competition winner, and most importantly, YOUR NSO under the baton of Maestro Steven Reineke.
Review: THE 22+ WEDDINGS OF HUGO at GALA Hispanic Theatre
by Tavish Young - September 09, 2024
A comforting and sweet time, The 22+ Weddings of Hugo offers a little taste of everything on the menu. It may leave you wanting something more substantial, but none the less was delicious along the way.
by Tavish Young - September 09, 2024
A comforting and sweet time, The 22+ Weddings of Hugo offers a little taste of everything on the menu. It may leave you wanting something more substantial, but none the less was delicious along the way.
Rorschach Theatre to Present SLEEPING GIANT Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - September 07, 2024
Rorschach Theatre will present the DC-Area premiere of Sleeping Giant, by Steve Yockey and directed by Jenny McConnell Frederick, from October 4 – November 3, 2024.
by Blair Ingenthron - September 07, 2024
Rorschach Theatre will present the DC-Area premiere of Sleeping Giant, by Steve Yockey and directed by Jenny McConnell Frederick, from October 4 – November 3, 2024.
THE TAMING By Lauren Gunderson Comes to The Vault at Capital One Hall
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2024
Tweetering, pandashrews, and undying giddiness for James Madison-what else could you expect to find at a Miss America pageant? In this hilarious, raucous, all-female 'power-play' inspired by Shakespeare's Shrew, contestant Katherine has political aspirations to match her beauty pageant ambitions.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2024
Tweetering, pandashrews, and undying giddiness for James Madison-what else could you expect to find at a Miss America pageant? In this hilarious, raucous, all-female 'power-play' inspired by Shakespeare's Shrew, contestant Katherine has political aspirations to match her beauty pageant ambitions.
Cast and Creatives Set For Ford's Theatre Society's MISTER LINCOLN
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2024
Ford’s Theatre announced the cast and creative team for MISTER LINCOLN, featuring David Selby as Abraham Lincoln. The production will run from October 10 to November 15, 2024.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2024
Ford’s Theatre announced the cast and creative team for MISTER LINCOLN, featuring David Selby as Abraham Lincoln. The production will run from October 10 to November 15, 2024.
Nominations Open For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards
by BWW Awards - September 03, 2024
Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
by BWW Awards - September 03, 2024
Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Interview: Theatre Life with Danny Troob
by Elliot Lanes - August 30, 2024
Today’s subject, Danny Troob, has been living his theatre life for over 50 years as an accomplished orchestrator and dance music composer. You can currently hear his orchestral brilliance in Signature Theatre’s production of Soft Power. The show runs through September 15th in The MAX.
by Elliot Lanes - August 30, 2024
Today’s subject, Danny Troob, has been living his theatre life for over 50 years as an accomplished orchestrator and dance music composer. You can currently hear his orchestral brilliance in Signature Theatre’s production of Soft Power. The show runs through September 15th in The MAX.
Arena Stage Announces Free Community Day In September
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2024
Arena Stage announced a free Community Day featuring performances, workshops, and family-friendly activities on September 15, 2024.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2024
Arena Stage announced a free Community Day featuring performances, workshops, and family-friendly activities on September 15, 2024.
George Mason's College Of Visual & Performing Arts Presents ARTS BY GEORGE!
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2024
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra will kick off its 46th season with multifaceted vocalist Storm Large for The Seven Deadly Sins on Sept. 28-29 at 7 p.m. at the Southern Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2024
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra will kick off its 46th season with multifaceted vocalist Storm Large for The Seven Deadly Sins on Sept. 28-29 at 7 p.m. at the Southern Theatre.
Washington Stage Guild Season Opens with Area Premiere of FAITHLESS by Jon Klein in September
by Blair Ingenthron - August 24, 2024
The Washington Stage Guild's 2024-2025 Season of Determination opens with the area premiere of a provocative and funny play looking at faith from all angles through the lens of one family –Faithless by Jon Klein.
by Blair Ingenthron - August 24, 2024
The Washington Stage Guild's 2024-2025 Season of Determination opens with the area premiere of a provocative and funny play looking at faith from all angles through the lens of one family –Faithless by Jon Klein.
Studio Theatre Announces Re-Vamped 'Fellows In Residence' Program
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2024
Studio Theatre revamps its 'Fellows in Residence' program, offering employment and housing opportunities for emerging artists in Washington, DC.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2024
Studio Theatre revamps its 'Fellows in Residence' program, offering employment and housing opportunities for emerging artists in Washington, DC.
Expats Theatre to Present MARLENE by Pam Gems
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2024
Expats Theatre will present its upcoming production of MARLENE, a new play that explores the life and legacy of Marlene Dietrich. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2024
Expats Theatre will present its upcoming production of MARLENE, a new play that explores the life and legacy of Marlene Dietrich. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Kennedy Center to Celebrate National Dance Day 2024 in September
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2024
Celebrate National Dance Day 2024 with events across the country, featuring performances, workshops, and community dance activities. Learn how to join.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2024
Celebrate National Dance Day 2024 with events across the country, featuring performances, workshops, and community dance activities. Learn how to join.
Review: MAMMA MIA at Kennedy Center
by Ken Kemp - August 21, 2024
Jukebox musicals generally fall into one of three categories: tribute shows which try to reproduce the music and staging of an iconic musical act as closely as possible (Rain, the Beatles Tribute, for example), biographical narratives (Beautiful, the Carole King Musical and Ain't Too Proud being two good examples), and original stories, wherein a traditional musical theatre book attempts to interweave popular music with a fictional story line.
by Ken Kemp - August 21, 2024
Jukebox musicals generally fall into one of three categories: tribute shows which try to reproduce the music and staging of an iconic musical act as closely as possible (Rain, the Beatles Tribute, for example), biographical narratives (Beautiful, the Carole King Musical and Ain't Too Proud being two good examples), and original stories, wherein a traditional musical theatre book attempts to interweave popular music with a fictional story line.
Machel Montano 50th Birthday Celebration Concert Announced At The Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2024
The Kennedy Center has announced additional Contemporary Music programming to take place in the Concert Hall on November 25, 2024, with Machel Montano's 50th Birthday Celebration Concert: A Black Tie Affair.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2024
The Kennedy Center has announced additional Contemporary Music programming to take place in the Concert Hall on November 25, 2024, with Machel Montano's 50th Birthday Celebration Concert: A Black Tie Affair.
Cast and Creative Team Set for PRIMARY TRUST at Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2024
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the DC premiere of Primary Trust, the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Eboni Booth. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2024
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the DC premiere of Primary Trust, the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Eboni Booth. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: Bandhouse Gigs 20th Anniversary Tribute to DC Legends at Strathmore
by Roger Catlin - August 20, 2024
Bandhouse Gigs, an outfit that assembles top local musicians to honor a variety of artists from Bob Dylan to the Stones, began its life outdoors at the Strathmore, honoring Nils Lofgren. For a big event Saturday with the full title “Strathmore Presents A BandHouse Gigs 20th Anniversary Tribute to DC Legends,” an attempt was made to honor no less than 24 acts over three and a half hours, involving, by one count, 75 different musicians.
by Roger Catlin - August 20, 2024
Bandhouse Gigs, an outfit that assembles top local musicians to honor a variety of artists from Bob Dylan to the Stones, began its life outdoors at the Strathmore, honoring Nils Lofgren. For a big event Saturday with the full title “Strathmore Presents A BandHouse Gigs 20th Anniversary Tribute to DC Legends,” an attempt was made to honor no less than 24 acts over three and a half hours, involving, by one count, 75 different musicians.
Review: MJ: THE MUSICAL at National Theatre
by David Friscic - August 19, 2024
The myriad music, moods, and motifs of the “king of pop” (not to mention generic mastery of soul, rhythm and blues, funk, rock, disco, and dance-pop) Michael Jackson, are electrifyingly on display in the ingeniously cutting -edge musical MJ: The Musical now playing at the National Theatre. Not at all the expected “jukebox musical”, I was surprised to witness the finesse and craftsmanship of an extremely ambitious theatrical offering that was truly intelligent.
by David Friscic - August 19, 2024
The myriad music, moods, and motifs of the “king of pop” (not to mention generic mastery of soul, rhythm and blues, funk, rock, disco, and dance-pop) Michael Jackson, are electrifyingly on display in the ingeniously cutting -edge musical MJ: The Musical now playing at the National Theatre. Not at all the expected “jukebox musical”, I was surprised to witness the finesse and craftsmanship of an extremely ambitious theatrical offering that was truly intelligent.
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The Snowman and The Snowdog
Imagination Stage (11/22 - 1/4)
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Guys and Dolls
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The Mad Ones
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Chez Joey
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Doja Cat at Capital One Arena
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The Motion
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (5/6 - 6/14) | |
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