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Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL at Olney Theatre Center

Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL at Olney Theatre Center

by Ken Kemp — July 10, 2024
The fascinating story of one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th Century, flawless presented by a sublimely talented cast.
THIS IS MY SISTER To Take The Capital Fringe Festival By Storm

THIS IS MY SISTER To Take The Capital Fringe Festival By Storm

by BWW News Desk — July 9, 2024
Experience the drama of love, loss, and elections in THIS IS MY SISTER at the Capital Fringe Festival.
Review: CATF Touches Down Brilliantly with innovative TORNADO TASTES LIKE ALUMINUM ST

Review: CATF Touches Down Brilliantly with innovative TORNADO TASTES LIKE ALUMINUM STING

by Andrew White — July 9, 2024
With Harmon dot aut’s semi-autobiographical play, Tornado Tastes Like Aluminum Sting, audiences at CATF will have that rarest of encounters—a play that reveals the world as it is experienced, and processed, by a profoundly autistic, synaesthetic pre-teen who can only communicate with the outside
Review: Suspense & Horror at CATF with ENOUGH TO LET THE LIGHT IN

Review: Suspense & Horror at CATF with ENOUGH TO LET THE LIGHT IN

by Andrew White — July 9, 2024
With her play Enough to Let the Light In, Paloma Nozicka has crafted one of those great psychological thrillers; the build-up is slow but steady, the characters finely drawn, and the climax will make you jump.
Review: KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY MUSICAL at Adventure Theatre & ATMTC Academy

Review: KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY MUSICAL at Adventure Theatre & ATMTC Academy

by Jennifer Muscato — July 6, 2024
What did our critic think of KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY MUSICAL at Adventure Theatre & ATMTC Academy?
Review: PATHWAYS TO PERFORMANCE at Kennedy Center

Review: PATHWAYS TO PERFORMANCE at Kennedy Center

by Emily Berger — July 5, 2024
This outstanding festival featured brilliant new or recent work by five choreographers.
The Capital Fringe To Present BLACK SMOKE SHOWING - STORIES OF AFRICAN AMERICAN FIREF

The Capital Fringe To Present BLACK SMOKE SHOWING - STORIES OF AFRICAN AMERICAN FIREFIGHTERS

by BWW News Desk — July 3, 2024
The Capital Fringe will present Black Smoke Showing - Stories Of African American Firefighters.
Olivia Martin And Caitlin Frazier Present RE: WRITING As Part Of Capital Fringe Festi

Olivia Martin And Caitlin Frazier Present RE: WRITING As Part Of Capital Fringe Festival 2024

by BWW News Desk — July 3, 2024
Olivia Martin and Caitlin Frazier will present RE: WRITING at Capital Fringe 2024, exploring themes of communication and human connection through a unique theatrical performance.
Capital Fringe To Present LOVE WEST OF DUPONT CIRCLE This Month

Capital Fringe To Present LOVE WEST OF DUPONT CIRCLE This Month

by BWW News Desk — July 3, 2024
Explore the themes of faith, desire, and politics in the new play LOVE WEST OF DUPONT CIRCLE, featured at the Capital Fringe Festival.
Review: AMERICAN PSYCHO at Monumental Theatre Company

Review: AMERICAN PSYCHO at Monumental Theatre Company

by Tavish Young — July 3, 2024
Local theatergoers would be remiss to miss this production, and Broadway World highly recommends the 'Psycho Experience' for those willing to get a little out there.
1st Stage Unveils 2024-2025 Season, Kicking Off With LOGAN FESTIVAL OF SOLO PERFORMAN

1st Stage Unveils 2024-2025 Season, Kicking Off With LOGAN FESTIVAL OF SOLO PERFORMANCE

by BWW News Desk — July 2, 2024
1st Stage will kick off the 2024-2025 season with the Logan Festival of Solo Performance.
Review: BLACKSTAR SYMPHONY: THE MUSIC OF DAVID BOWIE at Kennedy Center

Review: BLACKSTAR SYMPHONY: THE MUSIC OF DAVID BOWIE at Kennedy Center

by Roger Catlin — July 2, 2024
It was a one-two punch to fans of David Bowie in early 2016 when the rock star was suddenly pronounced dead and two days later, on what would have been his 69th birthday, released his final album, “Blackstar,” a preordained farewell addressing his demise.
Review: BROADWAY IN THE PARK at Wolf Trap

Review: BROADWAY IN THE PARK at Wolf Trap

by Roger Catlin — July 2, 2024
The intent of Wolf Trap’s annual “Broadway in the Park” event is to blend the star power of the Great White Way (if it’s still called that) with the rising stars of the local co-presenter, Signature Theatre.
Review: FUNNY GIRL at The Kennedy Center

Review: FUNNY GIRL at The Kennedy Center

by David Friscic — July 1, 2024
Funny Girl is a solidly entertaining vehicle for a high-profile performance by Katerina McCrimmon as beloved vaudeville performer Fanny Brice.
FUNNY GIRL & More Lead Washington, DC's July 2024 Top Theatre Shows

FUNNY GIRL & More Lead Washington, DC's July 2024 Top Theatre Shows

by Team BWW — July 1, 2024
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings.
National Philharmonic Reveals 2024-2025 Season Lineup

National Philharmonic Reveals 2024-2025 Season Lineup

by BWW News Desk — July 1, 2024
National Philharmonic has announced its 2024-2025 Season, which opens in September with an all-Rachmaninoff program to celebrate NatPhil's 40th Anniversary.
Review: PANTI BLISS: IF THESE WIGS COULD TALK at Solas Nua and Studio Theatre

Review: PANTI BLISS: IF THESE WIGS COULD TALK at Solas Nua and Studio Theatre

by Rachael F. Goldberg — June 30, 2024
Famed Irish drag queen Panti Bliss leads the audience on an emotionally satisfying journey in her one-woman show, 'If These Wigs Could Talk,' reflecting on her own internal journey as she considers the role she’s played over the years and where she fits in today’s modern landscape.
Review: 10,000 DREAMS: A CELEBRATION OF ASIAN CHOREOGRAPHY, PROGRAM B at Kennedy Cent

Review: 10,000 DREAMS: A CELEBRATION OF ASIAN CHOREOGRAPHY, PROGRAM B at Kennedy Center

by Michela Dwyer — June 28, 2024
What did our critic think of 10,000 DREAMS: A CELEBRATION OF ASIAN CHOREOGRAPHY, PROGRAM B at Kennedy Center?
THIS IS MY SISTER Comes to Capital Fringe in July

THIS IS MY SISTER Comes to Capital Fringe in July

by BWW News Desk — June 28, 2024
On the eve of the 2016 presidential election, two sisters are forced to reassess their lives through a series of unexpected events in Luigi Laraia’s latest theatrical offering, 'This Is my sister.
Cast Set For THE ULTIMATE IMPROV SHOW at the Kennedy Center

Cast Set For THE ULTIMATE IMPROV SHOW at the Kennedy Center

by BWW News Desk — June 28, 2024
The Kennedy Center has announced a star-studded line-up for The Ultimate Improv Show, July 30–August 11, in the Theater Lab.
Folger Shakespeare Library Announces a Diverse Line-Up of Free Summer Programming and

Folger Shakespeare Library Announces a Diverse Line-Up of Free Summer Programming and Events

by BWW News Desk — June 27, 2024
The Folger Shakespeare Library has announced its slate of free summer programming for the months of July and August, 2024.
Richmond Shakespeare to Presents DOCTOR FAUSTUS in July

Richmond Shakespeare to Presents DOCTOR FAUSTUS in July

by BWW News Desk — June 27, 2024
Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus will be presented at Richmond Shakespeare this summer.
Review: THE KITE RUNNER at Kennedy Center

Review: THE KITE RUNNER at Kennedy Center

by Shelby Tyler — June 27, 2024
In a time and age where it seems that our dichotomous natures are at the core of all interaction, there is one thing that remains true: we are all human, faced with difficult choices and sometimes, we make the wrong choices.
Library Of Congress Acquires House Of Blues Radio Collection

Library Of Congress Acquires House Of Blues Radio Collection

by BWW News Desk — June 27, 2024
The Library of Congress has acquired the HOUSE OF BLUES Radio Collection, featuring 20 years of radio shows that highlight blues music history and culture.

OVER HER DEAD BODY Returns to Capital Fringe

by BWW News Desk — June 27, 2024
Pinky Swear will revive their most award-winning, popular hit musical at this year’s Capital Fringe Festival with their award-winning hit, Over Her Dead Body! The show has been updated and has an exciting new cast and director for this revival.

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