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Shakespeare Theatre Company's new production of Coriolanus offers a no-nonsense approach to the text and memorable performances that go a long way to make a case for audiences to discover this difficult play.

The John F.

Set on a moving scaffold of a stage filled with sharp lines and empty space, Ari Roth's ANDY AND THE SHADOWS launches Year 2 of Theatre J's exciting initiative, Locally Grown: Community Supported Art Festival.

Wayside Theatre's Spring Emerging Artist production will be The Tempest by William Shakespeare, in cooperation with Barns of Rose Hill in Berryville, VA.

Future Synetic stars are emerging in this production.

Only six days remain until the opening for DC-7: The Roberto Clemente Story in Washington DC.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announces the Voices of Now Festival, a five-day event featuring original works of theater written and performed by 13 different youth ensembles from the internationally renowned Community Engagement program.

You will laugh out loud, even though you know what's coming next.

With shows like American Idol, The Voice and America's Got Talent all the rage, Taproot Theatre brings the original 18th century reality show to the stage as Itamar Moses' Bach at Leipzig opens on May 17.

Synetic 2012 comedy hit is back! The Synetic Teen Ensemble will remount Synetic's 'Silent Shakespeare' hit - The Taming of the Shrew.

Ghost-Writer by Michael Hollinger will be in performance at MetroStage April 25-June 2.

At the 2013 Helen Hayes Awards, Imagination Stage received two awards for The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe.

The Washington Stage Guild completes the T.

Molotov Theatre Group, Washington DC's only Grand Guignol-based theatre company, is looking for Set Designers and Carpenters as part of its ongoing technical team for the 2013/2014 season and beyond.

Washington National Opera (WNO) celebrates its fifth season of free opera simulcasts at Nationals Park with the M&M'S Opera in the Outfield performance of the American classic Show Boat on Saturday, May 18.

Mark Jaster and Sabrina Mandell have established Happenstance as one of the most inventive, genuinely spontaneous companies in town.

Bill Mendieta, cast member playing Ricky in the new hit musical stage show I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE, adapted from the beloved television program and coming to Warner Theatre (513 13th Street NW) in Washington, D.

Jason Robert Brown's wonderful musical is given top rate production.

Signature Theatre presents the acclaimed musical The Last Five Years to this spring's programming.

Tazewell Thompson's world premiere drama Mary T.

Katori Hall's Olivier Award-winning drama The Mountaintop is now playing at the Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater following an acclaimed run at the Alley Theatre in Houston.

This production is a must-see.

The bipartisan favorite of both theatre and political fans, Will on the Hill returns to the Shakespeare Theatre Company this spring.

Ellen Burstyn, acclaimed film, television, and stage actress, will be a special guest of the 29th Helen Hayes Awards tonight, April 8 to help accept the this year's Helen Hayes Tribute, presented to Actors' Equity Association.

This show is worth a look for the adventurous DC theatregoer.