Review: THE INHERITANCE at Round House Theatre
by David Friscic - September 25, 2025
The Inheritance (as in the title of the same award-winning epic play now being presented in a moving and masterly production at Bethesda’s Round House Theatre) is the legacy that must be respected, remembered and passed on from generation to generation so that a record of the tortuous winding road of LGBTQ history can never be forgotten or erased.
by David Friscic - September 25, 2025
The Inheritance (as in the title of the same award-winning epic play now being presented in a moving and masterly production at Bethesda’s Round House Theatre) is the legacy that must be respected, remembered and passed on from generation to generation so that a record of the tortuous winding road of LGBTQ history can never be forgotten or erased.
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL at Capital One Hall
by Hannah R. Wing - September 25, 2025
The Addams Family musical isn’t as campy and charming as the movies, nor does it have the eccentric vibes of Tim Burton’s Wednesday. The musical makes you cringe (and not in the way a member of the Addams family would want you to).
by Hannah R. Wing - September 25, 2025
The Addams Family musical isn’t as campy and charming as the movies, nor does it have the eccentric vibes of Tim Burton’s Wednesday. The musical makes you cringe (and not in the way a member of the Addams family would want you to).
WITCH Comes to Richmond Shakespeare
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
Richmond Shakespeare will open its 27th Season with Witch, a bold and bitingly funny new play by Jen Silverman, beginning in October. Learn more about the performance here!
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
Richmond Shakespeare will open its 27th Season with Witch, a bold and bitingly funny new play by Jen Silverman, beginning in October. Learn more about the performance here!
Review: THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW at Imagination Stage
by Jennifer Muscato - September 23, 2025
What did our critic think of THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW at Imagination Stage? Four stories from iconic children’s book author Eric Carle, 75 puppets, and even a bubble party – what could go wrong? Spoiler alert: nothing. Everything goes right.
by Jennifer Muscato - September 23, 2025
What did our critic think of THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW at Imagination Stage? Four stories from iconic children’s book author Eric Carle, 75 puppets, and even a bubble party – what could go wrong? Spoiler alert: nothing. Everything goes right.
Review: MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! at National Theatre
by Mary Lincer - September 22, 2025
According to an interview Richard Thomas gave to DC Theater Arts, Hal Holbrook's estate asked him to consider playing Mark Twain in the one-man show that Holbrook compiled for himself back in 1954 when he was 29. Their idea was a good one; after a brief stop in DC, this excellent production has moved on to North Carolina.
by Mary Lincer - September 22, 2025
According to an interview Richard Thomas gave to DC Theater Arts, Hal Holbrook's estate asked him to consider playing Mark Twain in the one-man show that Holbrook compiled for himself back in 1954 when he was 29. Their idea was a good one; after a brief stop in DC, this excellent production has moved on to North Carolina.
Review Roundup: DAMN YANKEES Opens at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 22, 2025
See what the critics are saying about Damn Yankees at Arena Stage! Read the reviews for the production starring Rob McClure, Ana Villafañe and more, and learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 22, 2025
See what the critics are saying about Damn Yankees at Arena Stage! Read the reviews for the production starring Rob McClure, Ana Villafañe and more, and learn more here!
Photos: First Look at Arena Stage's Revised DAMN YANKEES
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2025
Now running at Arena Stage is a revival of Damn Yankees, running through November 9, 2025, in the Fichandler Theater. Check out a first look at the star-studded cast in action!
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2025
Now running at Arena Stage is a revival of Damn Yankees, running through November 9, 2025, in the Fichandler Theater. Check out a first look at the star-studded cast in action!
Gala Hispanic Theatre To Present World Premiere Of HÉCTOR, THE ELECTRIC KID THIS FALL
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2025
GALA Hispanic Theatre will premiere Héctor, The Electric Kid October 18 – November 1, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The bilingual musical for young audiences, by Cornelia Cody with music by Aldo Ortega, tells the story of a shy boy who discovers he is electric.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2025
GALA Hispanic Theatre will premiere Héctor, The Electric Kid October 18 – November 1, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The bilingual musical for young audiences, by Cornelia Cody with music by Aldo Ortega, tells the story of a shy boy who discovers he is electric.
BWW Q&A: Jacob Ming-Trent on MERRY WIVES at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - September 19, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company is currently presenting Merry Wives, and we spoke to Jacob Ming-Trent about the production. The first show of STC’s forthcoming 40th Anniversary Season, Merry Wives is adapted by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Taylor Reynolds (Studio Theatre’s Fat Ham). Merry Wives plays STC’s Harman Hall through October 5.
by Joshua Wright - September 19, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company is currently presenting Merry Wives, and we spoke to Jacob Ming-Trent about the production. The first show of STC’s forthcoming 40th Anniversary Season, Merry Wives is adapted by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Taylor Reynolds (Studio Theatre’s Fat Ham). Merry Wives plays STC’s Harman Hall through October 5.
Review: DREAM HOU$E at NextStop Theatre
by Hannah R. Wing - September 18, 2025
There’s a lot of stress and anxiety around selling a house. Ultimately, it comes down to one question: Will the buyer like it? Reality TV shows on cable channels like HGTV have added on to the pressure. These shows have seeped into potential home buyers’ subconsciousness, causing a phenomenon of HGTV-inspired trends that can make or break a home sale.
by Hannah R. Wing - September 18, 2025
There’s a lot of stress and anxiety around selling a house. Ultimately, it comes down to one question: Will the buyer like it? Reality TV shows on cable channels like HGTV have added on to the pressure. These shows have seeped into potential home buyers’ subconsciousness, causing a phenomenon of HGTV-inspired trends that can make or break a home sale.
Review: EVERYTHING IS WONDERFUL at Keegan Theatre
by David Friscic - September 18, 2025
The title of the devastating and psychologically complex play entitled Everything is Wonderful is considered to be code in the Amish way of life, but it is, concurrently, a bit of an ironic title as well for a play that looks to differing points of view for its appeal (the “English” culture might consider this phrase to be almost ironic).
by David Friscic - September 18, 2025
The title of the devastating and psychologically complex play entitled Everything is Wonderful is considered to be code in the Amish way of life, but it is, concurrently, a bit of an ironic title as well for a play that looks to differing points of view for its appeal (the “English” culture might consider this phrase to be almost ironic).
The Washington Chorus & National Philharmonic Present Bach's MAGNIFICAT and More in October
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2025
The Washington Chorus and National Philharmonic will partner to present the program One Song: Exultávit! at The Music Center at Strathmore. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2025
The Washington Chorus and National Philharmonic will partner to present the program One Song: Exultávit! at The Music Center at Strathmore. Learn more here!
Review: MERRY WIVES at Harman Hall
by Laurie Sara Oliver - September 16, 2025
What did our critic think of MERRY WIVES at Harman Hall? Shakespeare Theatre Company is opening their 40th Season with Merry Wives, pulling one of Shakespeare’s lesser known plays into modern day Harlem while retaining all the impact of the original work.
by Laurie Sara Oliver - September 16, 2025
What did our critic think of MERRY WIVES at Harman Hall? Shakespeare Theatre Company is opening their 40th Season with Merry Wives, pulling one of Shakespeare’s lesser known plays into modern day Harlem while retaining all the impact of the original work.
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at the Kennedy Center
by David Friscic - September 15, 2025
The Sound of Music is a veritable old warhorse of the Broadway musical canon, and it has stood the test of the vicissitudes of time. No amount of changing source material, cynicism, saccharine, or negativity can puncture the universal themes of familial love, romantic love, devotion spirituality, perseverance, forgiveness, and devotion that permeate this beloved musical. These universal themes have resonated with audiences from time immemorial---and are especially pertinent in today’s polarized times.
by David Friscic - September 15, 2025
The Sound of Music is a veritable old warhorse of the Broadway musical canon, and it has stood the test of the vicissitudes of time. No amount of changing source material, cynicism, saccharine, or negativity can puncture the universal themes of familial love, romantic love, devotion spirituality, perseverance, forgiveness, and devotion that permeate this beloved musical. These universal themes have resonated with audiences from time immemorial---and are especially pertinent in today’s polarized times.
Review: CRAIGSLISTED at Nu Sass
by Mary Lincer - September 13, 2025
Nu Sass, an excellent part of DC's “off Broadway” since 2009, opens its season in a new space: it's accessible! it's clean! (and its entrance is actually on 11th St., around the corner from its given address, 1100 H St. NW—super close to a Metro Center entrance).
by Mary Lincer - September 13, 2025
Nu Sass, an excellent part of DC's “off Broadway” since 2009, opens its season in a new space: it's accessible! it's clean! (and its entrance is actually on 11th St., around the corner from its given address, 1100 H St. NW—super close to a Metro Center entrance).
Review: LUZIA at Cirque Du Soliel
by Pamela Roberts - September 13, 2025
Cirque du Soliel’s LUZIA merges powerful artistry and adrenaline-fueled action punctuated with lush music, evocative scenery and a dreamy atmosphere for 125 minutes of pure entertainment. It’s exciting, with an immediacy and connection that only live performance can deliver.
by Pamela Roberts - September 13, 2025
Cirque du Soliel’s LUZIA merges powerful artistry and adrenaline-fueled action punctuated with lush music, evocative scenery and a dreamy atmosphere for 125 minutes of pure entertainment. It’s exciting, with an immediacy and connection that only live performance can deliver.
Photos: Felicia Curry and More in MERRY WIVES at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company is presenting Merry Wives. The first show of STC’s forthcoming 40th Anniversary Season, Merry Wives is adapted by Jocelyn Bioh. Get a first look at photos here!
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company is presenting Merry Wives. The first show of STC’s forthcoming 40th Anniversary Season, Merry Wives is adapted by Jocelyn Bioh. Get a first look at photos here!
MISS HOLMES RETURNS Comes to Centerstage Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2025
At turns funny, suspenseful, and insightful, this standalone sequel to Centerstage’s highly-praised Miss Holmes will keep you guessing and gasping until the very end.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2025
At turns funny, suspenseful, and insightful, this standalone sequel to Centerstage’s highly-praised Miss Holmes will keep you guessing and gasping until the very end.
MERRY WIVES & More Lead Washington, DC's September 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - September 10, 2025
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for September 2025 include Merry Wives and more.
by Team BWW - September 10, 2025
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for September 2025 include Merry Wives and more.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards
by BWW Awards - September 10, 2025
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - September 10, 2025
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Complete Cast Announced for Shakespeare Theatre Company's GUYS AND DOLLS
by Joshua Wright - September 10, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company has shared casting for its holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. In addition to previously announced Broadway stars, the cast includes both local favorites and fresh talents to the STC stage.
by Joshua Wright - September 10, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company has shared casting for its holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. In addition to previously announced Broadway stars, the cast includes both local favorites and fresh talents to the STC stage.
Review: DODI & DIANA at Mosaic Theater Company
by Itai Yasur - September 09, 2025
Mosaic's season opener pits a failing marriage against seventy-two hours confined in a hotel room. See what our critic had to say.
by Itai Yasur - September 09, 2025
Mosaic's season opener pits a failing marriage against seventy-two hours confined in a hotel room. See what our critic had to say.
Theater J Adds EUREKA DAY to Upcoming Season
by Stephi Wild - September 09, 2025
Theater J has announced the final play of its 35th year of producing thought-provoking, dynamic, and impactful theater. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
by Stephi Wild - September 09, 2025
Theater J has announced the final play of its 35th year of producing thought-provoking, dynamic, and impactful theater. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Traveling Players Will Perform SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
Traveling Players presents Carlo Goldoni's slapstick comedy, Servant of Two Masters. The play will perform on weekends at the Traveling Players Studio in Tysons Corner Center.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
Traveling Players presents Carlo Goldoni's slapstick comedy, Servant of Two Masters. The play will perform on weekends at the Traveling Players Studio in Tysons Corner Center.
ANNIE Kicks Off Compass Rose Theater 2025–26 Season This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
Compass Rose Theater has announced its 2025–26 season featuring Annie, Pride & Prejudice, Rent, and a 15th anniversary cabaret. The Annapolis company opens with Annie on September 19, 2025, at Maryland Hall.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
Compass Rose Theater has announced its 2025–26 season featuring Annie, Pride & Prejudice, Rent, and a 15th anniversary cabaret. The Annapolis company opens with Annie on September 19, 2025, at Maryland Hall.
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Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (12/5 - 12/23) | |
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Guys and Dolls
Shakespeare Theatre Company (12/2 - 1/4) | |
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Fremont Ave.
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (10/8 - 12/7) | |
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ho ho ho ha ha ha ha
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (11/13 - 12/21) | |
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The Snowman and The Snowdog
Imagination Stage (11/22 - 1/4)
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Chanukah in the Dark
Theater J (12/6 - 12/21) | |
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Catch Me If You Can
Shenandoah Conservatory (2/26 - 3/1) | |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Washington DC (1/17 - 1/17) | |
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Carla Hall - Please Underestimate Me
Olney Theatre Center (6/3 - 7/12) | |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Washington DC (12/12 - 12/12) | |
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As You Like It
Folger Shakespeare Library (3/10 - 4/12) | |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Washington DC (1/24 - 1/24) | |
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