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Arena Stage, in collaboration with Thrive DC and Georgetown Ministry Center, will launch '75 Acts for 75 Years' to mark its 75th anniversary with a series of community service initiatives starting February 11.

Signature Theatre will present Safety Not Guaranteed, a new indie-rock musical by Ryan Miller of Guster and book writer Nick Blaemire.

James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past… An original story set in the world of the terrifying PARANORMAL ACTIVITY film franchise, this thrilling new play will haunt you long after the lights go out.

While parents enjoy the heat and sound of Chez Joey’s 2pm matinee, kids (ages 6–12) are invited to have a Valentine’s celebration of their own—filled with creativity, play, and imagination.

The National Chamber Ensemble will present CHORDS OF DESIRE, a captivating musical event, in February 2026.

Signature Theatre will honor star of stage and screen Vanessa Williams with the company’s fifteenth Stephen Sondheim Award.

Actors Theatre for Young Audiences will present The Princess and the Pea, a professional theatre production for children.

Actors Theatre at the ARTfactory will present Visitng Mr.

What did our critic think of ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER at Warner Theatre?

Ghosts are not infrequent in Shakespeare’s work, from the spirits of Hamlet’s father to Banquo in “Macbeth.

GALA Theatre continues its Golden Season with a contemporary staging of the modern classic La casa de Bernarda Alba (The House of Bernarda Alba) by Spanish playwright Federico García Lorca.

Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings.

Theater Alliance will present the Hothouse New Works Block Party, showcasing new theatrical pieces and fostering creative dialogue.

The new 'Clue' stage adaptation is written by Sandy Rustin, and based on writer-director Jonathan Lynn's screenplay for the cult classic 1985 film version of 'Clue,' featuring Tim Curry, Martin Mull, Michael McKean, Lesley-Ann Warren and others.

George Mason University (GMU) in Fairfax VA has one of the fastest growing Musical Theater programs in the area.

The composer withdraws the planned world premiere of Symphony No.

Today’s subject Shannon Cochran is currently living her theatre life onstage at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) in the stage version of the horror movie franchise Paranormal Activity.

Renée Fleming has withdrawn from two scheduled appearances in May at the Kennedy Center, marking the latest high-profile cancellation at the storied arts institution following sweeping leadership changes under President Donald Trump.

Compass Rose Theater and Anne Arundel Community College are collaborating on a production of Rent in Annapolis.

Ann Talman will present her solo cabaret Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile at the Arts Club of Washington.

BroadwayWorld spoke to Cher Álvarez about the upcoming production of Paranoma Activity at Shakespeare Theatre Company, running January 28th through February 7th, 2026.

Classical Arts Entertainment is on their annual North American tour and stopped by Strathmore on January 17th for a glitzy, glamorous rendition of Swan Lake, where the set pieces, principal dancers, and costumes shone like snow in moonlight.

Theatre Washington has announced the recipients of the 2026 Victor Shargai Leadership Award, honoring leadership and service within the Washington, DC-area theatre community.

Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the full cast and creative team of Othello, directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin and featuring Wendell Pierce in the titular role.

Theater J has canceled its scheduled performances for January 24 and 25 due to a predicted winter storm.