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The Ford's Theatre 2010-2011 season opens with 'Sabrina Fair' by Samuel A.

Step back in time to Listre, North Carolina, an indiscreet small town, steeped in tradition and superstition, populated by some of the most eccentric characters you'll ever meet as Barter Theatre presents the world premiere, 'Where Trouble Sleeps.

What do seduction and secrets, lies and lilies and mistresses and mayhem all have in common? They are all elements of Barter Theatre's upcoming mystery, 'Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily,' playing at Barter Theatre October 1 through November 13.

As Arena Stage begins a new life in its renovated home at the Mead Center for American Theater in Southwest D.

The Helen Hayes Star Gala - benefitting the audience development and community service programs of The Helen Hayes Awards - will be hosted by stage and screen star Tyne Daly on Friday, October 15, 6:30pm, at The Four Seasons Hotel Washington (2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW).

We're planning on reprising our popular holiday show, Langston Hughes' Black Nativity December 9 through January 2 (with Saturday and Sunday matinees and Wednesday performances, too!)

VSA (The International Organization on Arts and Disability), an affiliate of the John F.

Writer, actress and comedian Tina Fey will be awarded the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in a ceremony at the Kennedy Center on November 9.

The Firehouse Theatre Project Presents a new comedy and improvisational troupe - SketchProv Live! opening Tuesday, Sept.

The New York Times reports today that the Kennedy Center will be doling out a series of $10,000 grants each year to 'inspirational teachers' courtesy of a grant from MTI's Freddie Gershon and his wife, Myrna.

Washington National Opera (WNO) today announced that Placido Domingo's tenure as General Director of the company will conclude on June 30, 2011.

Due to extraordinary audience demand, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company extends its run of In the Next Room or the vibrator play by one week.

Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director of the Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, today announced the company's 2010-2011 season of four musicals and three plays, with the innovative company producing three world premieres and one regional premiere.

Wayside Theatre, in Middletown, VA, presents the musical comedy, STRIKING 12, as its third production of the 2010/2011 season from August 28th to September 25th.

Theater of War Productions, a social impact company that presents readings of ancient Greek plays will host its first public performance at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in Washington D.

Morton loves performing at the Signature Theatre's 276 seat theater.

That's right, Theater Alliance's Artistic Director Paul Douglas Michnewicz is returning to the boards!

ShenanArts announces OPEN AUDITIONS for our mainstage holiday show The Butterfingers Angel, by William Gibson and directed by Anne Armentrout.

Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key administration post

Mr.

The Not Too Bad Bluegrass Band has been selected to represent Indiana's vibrant tradition of bluegrass music in the nation's capital.

Virginia's Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre today announced that, due to popular demand, the world premiere comedy, starring Helen Hayes Award winners Sherri L.

The Barter Players are welcoming this fall with the hair-raising tale of a Headless Horseman.

What do seduction and secrets, lies and lilies and mistresses and mayhem all have in common? They are all elements of Barter Theatre's upcoming mystery, 'Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily,' playing at Barter Theatre October 1 through November 13.