Interview: Theatre Life with Doug Brown
by Elliot Lanes - November 20, 2025
Today’s subject veteran actor Doug Brown is currently living his theatre life onstage in the World Premiere production of Fremont Ave.. The show plays through December 7th in the Kreeger Theater at Arena Stage.
by Elliot Lanes - November 20, 2025
Today’s subject veteran actor Doug Brown is currently living his theatre life onstage in the World Premiere production of Fremont Ave.. The show plays through December 7th in the Kreeger Theater at Arena Stage.
Folger Theatre Reveals Plays And Playwrights For The Fourth Annual Reading Room Festival
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2025
Folger Theatre at the Folger Shakespeare Library revealed the plays and playwrights for the fourth annual Reading Room Festival, a four-day festival of staged readings, panel discussions, workshops, and community celebrations.
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2025
Folger Theatre at the Folger Shakespeare Library revealed the plays and playwrights for the fourth annual Reading Room Festival, a four-day festival of staged readings, panel discussions, workshops, and community celebrations.
Folger Theatre Unveils Plays And Playwrights For The Fourth Annual READING ROOM FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2025
Folger Theatre has announced the lineup for the fourth annual Reading Room Festival, which will present staged readings, workshops, panels, and community events exploring new writing inspired by Shakespeare.
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2025
Folger Theatre has announced the lineup for the fourth annual Reading Room Festival, which will present staged readings, workshops, panels, and community events exploring new writing inspired by Shakespeare.
Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at Olney Theatre Center
by Ken Kemp - November 19, 2025
This holiday season Olney Theatre Center's Hello, Dolly! gives audiences a chance to see a rarely performed classic on the Roberts Mainstage, in an entertaining production that harks back to the Golden Age of Broadway musicals.
by Ken Kemp - November 19, 2025
This holiday season Olney Theatre Center's Hello, Dolly! gives audiences a chance to see a rarely performed classic on the Roberts Mainstage, in an entertaining production that harks back to the Golden Age of Broadway musicals.
Review: THE MOTHER PLAY: A PLAY IN FIVE EVICTIONS at Studio Theatre
by David Friscic - November 19, 2025
The autobiographical world of playwright Paula Vogel comes alive in the illuminating and fragilely evocative “tone poem” of a play entitled The Mother Play at the Studio Theatre. This very moving and occasionally caustic play explores all the hard issues of life in a family—such as death, illness, financial problems and –above all—the dislocation that occurs from constant moving to new locations. (Indeed, the subtitle of the play is “ A Play in Five Evictions”). The Herman family is composed of a very peripatetic mother who has survived the onslaught of a divorce and unwanted children, but she passes so much rage onto her two children, and she drowns herself in martinis.
by David Friscic - November 19, 2025
The autobiographical world of playwright Paula Vogel comes alive in the illuminating and fragilely evocative “tone poem” of a play entitled The Mother Play at the Studio Theatre. This very moving and occasionally caustic play explores all the hard issues of life in a family—such as death, illness, financial problems and –above all—the dislocation that occurs from constant moving to new locations. (Indeed, the subtitle of the play is “ A Play in Five Evictions”). The Herman family is composed of a very peripatetic mother who has survived the onslaught of a divorce and unwanted children, but she passes so much rage onto her two children, and she drowns herself in martinis.
Review: NOVEMBER 4 at Voices Festival Productions
by Mary Lincer - November 19, 2025
The world première of November 4 has opened just after the 30th anniversary of the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on November 4, 1995. It is a mitzvah that there are now no longer Israeli hostages and a shande that, as the script of November 4 pointedly notes, Israel now has a Prime Minister who thinks he's the Messiah.
by Mary Lincer - November 19, 2025
The world première of November 4 has opened just after the 30th anniversary of the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on November 4, 1995. It is a mitzvah that there are now no longer Israeli hostages and a shande that, as the script of November 4 pointedly notes, Israel now has a Prime Minister who thinks he's the Messiah.
Review: HO HO HO HA HA HA HA at Woolly Mammoth
by Roger Catlin - November 19, 2025
Julia Masli was a hit when she first came to the Woolly Mammoth Theatre for her 2024 one-woman performance piece “Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha,” soliciting problems from the audience and conjuring community, whimsy and sometimes magic on the way to solving them.
by Roger Catlin - November 19, 2025
Julia Masli was a hit when she first came to the Woolly Mammoth Theatre for her 2024 one-woman performance piece “Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha,” soliciting problems from the audience and conjuring community, whimsy and sometimes magic on the way to solving them.
Review: PETER PAN AND WENDY at Creative Cauldron
by Audrey Cahak - November 18, 2025
Creative Cauldron is uplifting children’s theater and giving young actors opportunities to fly in their original, musical adaptation of Peter Pan and Wendy. However, the script could use some more fairy dust to adapt it for a modern rendition.
by Audrey Cahak - November 18, 2025
Creative Cauldron is uplifting children’s theater and giving young actors opportunities to fly in their original, musical adaptation of Peter Pan and Wendy. However, the script could use some more fairy dust to adapt it for a modern rendition.
Review: THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO at Kennedy Center
by Roger Catlin - November 18, 2025
There are terrible things going on in the world and specifically at the Kennedy Center, where the staff’s been decimated, attendance is way down, booked engagements have withdrawn, and others have been cancelled in a few weeks to make way for activities related to the World Cup or maybe eventually the UFC.
by Roger Catlin - November 18, 2025
There are terrible things going on in the world and specifically at the Kennedy Center, where the staff’s been decimated, attendance is way down, booked engagements have withdrawn, and others have been cancelled in a few weeks to make way for activities related to the World Cup or maybe eventually the UFC.
Video: Kyle Taylor Parker & More Rehearse GUYS AND DOLLS
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
Watch a video of 'The Oldest Established,' performed by Rob Colletti (SCHOOL OF ROCK), Kyle Taylor Parker (KINKY BOOTS), Calvin McCullough (STC's PETER PAN AND WENDY), and the Company of GUYS AND DOLLS.
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
Watch a video of 'The Oldest Established,' performed by Rob Colletti (SCHOOL OF ROCK), Kyle Taylor Parker (KINKY BOOTS), Calvin McCullough (STC's PETER PAN AND WENDY), and the Company of GUYS AND DOLLS.
Review: A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD at Mosaic Theater
by Pamela Roberts - November 17, 2025
Written by MacArthur “genius” fellow and award-winning screenwriter Samuel D. Hunter and directed by Danilo Gambini, A Case for the Existence of God is vulnerable, funny, and intense. It builds like a wave on the horizon that slowly and steadily gathers power as it nears, landing with massive energy and impact.
by Pamela Roberts - November 17, 2025
Written by MacArthur “genius” fellow and award-winning screenwriter Samuel D. Hunter and directed by Danilo Gambini, A Case for the Existence of God is vulnerable, funny, and intense. It builds like a wave on the horizon that slowly and steadily gathers power as it nears, landing with massive energy and impact.
Eddie Izzard's HAMLET to Have Limited Engagement at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company will present a limited engagement of Tony Award-nominee Eddie Izzard's Hamlet. Following her triple-extended New York run, Izzard performs her solo performance of Shakespeare's Hamlet at STC's Klein Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company will present a limited engagement of Tony Award-nominee Eddie Izzard's Hamlet. Following her triple-extended New York run, Izzard performs her solo performance of Shakespeare's Hamlet at STC's Klein Theatre.
GALA Hispanic Theatre Will Present DC Premiere of THE OTHER SIDE STORY
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
GALA Hispanic Theatre will present the DC premiere of THE OTHER SIDE STORY, a one-man musical created and performed by Puerto Rican artist Ángel Vázquez.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
GALA Hispanic Theatre will present the DC premiere of THE OTHER SIDE STORY, a one-man musical created and performed by Puerto Rican artist Ángel Vázquez.
Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Signature Theatre
by David Friscic - November 14, 2025
Specific events in the intimate world of Anatevka, Russia are presented in a manner that propels universal understanding of the relevant themes of family, forgiveness, acceptance, and tolerance in the highly immersive and interactive staging of the renowned classic Fiddler on the Roof, now at the Signature Theatre. The engaging ensemble assembled here under the ingenious direction of Joe Calarco, shows why this landmark 1964 musical has spawned so many stage revivals through the decades as well as a magnificent 1971 film. (Based on the Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl).
by David Friscic - November 14, 2025
Specific events in the intimate world of Anatevka, Russia are presented in a manner that propels universal understanding of the relevant themes of family, forgiveness, acceptance, and tolerance in the highly immersive and interactive staging of the renowned classic Fiddler on the Roof, now at the Signature Theatre. The engaging ensemble assembled here under the ingenious direction of Joe Calarco, shows why this landmark 1964 musical has spawned so many stage revivals through the decades as well as a magnificent 1971 film. (Based on the Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl).
Interview: Theatre Life with Raymond Walsh
by Elliot Lanes - November 14, 2025
The holiday season is semi-officially here (It won’t be official for me until after Thanksgiving) and you might be looking for something a little different to attend with family and friends. Today’s subject Raymond Walsh can definitely help you with that. He is currently living his theatre life as the creator and one of the performers of The Shamrock Tenors. Their new show Shamrock Tenors: Christmas in Belfast will be here in DC at the Kennedy Center for a one week only engagement from November 25th through the 30th in the Eisenhower Theater. This engagement marks Raymond’s North American professional debut.
by Elliot Lanes - November 14, 2025
The holiday season is semi-officially here (It won’t be official for me until after Thanksgiving) and you might be looking for something a little different to attend with family and friends. Today’s subject Raymond Walsh can definitely help you with that. He is currently living his theatre life as the creator and one of the performers of The Shamrock Tenors. Their new show Shamrock Tenors: Christmas in Belfast will be here in DC at the Kennedy Center for a one week only engagement from November 25th through the 30th in the Eisenhower Theater. This engagement marks Raymond’s North American professional debut.
Alex Finke to Star in IN CLAY at Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
Signature Theatre has revaled the cast and creative team for the American premiere of new musical In Clay, with book and lyrics by Rebecca Simmonds and music and lyrics by Jack Miles.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
Signature Theatre has revaled the cast and creative team for the American premiere of new musical In Clay, with book and lyrics by Rebecca Simmonds and music and lyrics by Jack Miles.
ATLAS INTERSECTIONS FESTIVAL 2026 Tickets Go On Sale November 21
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
The Atlas Performing Arts Center will present the 2026 ATLAS INTERSECTIONS FESTIVAL from February 14–March 15 in Washington, D.C. Tickets will go on sale November 21, with early-bird discounts and multi-show passes available.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
The Atlas Performing Arts Center will present the 2026 ATLAS INTERSECTIONS FESTIVAL from February 14–March 15 in Washington, D.C. Tickets will go on sale November 21, with early-bird discounts and multi-show passes available.
Washington Stage Guild Unveils Special Events For ACCUSED! Third Victorian Ladies Detective Collective Play
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
Washington Stage Guild will present the area premiere of Accused!, the third play in Patricia Milton’s Victorian Ladies Detective Collective trilogy, November 20–December 14, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
Washington Stage Guild will present the area premiere of Accused!, the third play in Patricia Milton’s Victorian Ladies Detective Collective trilogy, November 20–December 14, 2025.
STEP AFRIKA!'S MAGICAL MUSICAL HOLIDAY STEP SHOW Adds Two Performances at Arena Stage
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has extended its limited engagement of Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show. Exclusive to this year’s audiences, Step Afrika! is debuting a new dance piece: “Candy Cane Lane.”
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has extended its limited engagement of Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show. Exclusive to this year’s audiences, Step Afrika! is debuting a new dance piece: “Candy Cane Lane.”
Mosaic Theater Company Extends A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
Mosaic Theater Company will extend the DC premiere of Samuel D. Hunter’s A Case for the Existence of God through December 14 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
Mosaic Theater Company will extend the DC premiere of Samuel D. Hunter’s A Case for the Existence of God through December 14 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.
Interview: Theatre Life with Maaike Laanstra-Corn
by Elliot Lanes - November 12, 2025
Today’s subject Maaike Laanstra-Corn is currently living her theatre life onstage playing the role of Hedvig in the rarely produced Henrik Ibesn play The Wild Duck at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC). The show continues performances through November 16th at STC’s Klein Theatre.
by Elliot Lanes - November 12, 2025
Today’s subject Maaike Laanstra-Corn is currently living her theatre life onstage playing the role of Hedvig in the rarely produced Henrik Ibesn play The Wild Duck at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC). The show continues performances through November 16th at STC’s Klein Theatre.
Spotlight: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at Theater J
by BWW Special Offer - November 12, 2025
Meet the Cast: An Enemy of the People at Theater J. An Enemy of the People: Drama Desk Award winner for Outstanding Adaptation and recent Broadway sensation, Amy Herzog’s work unearths the relevance of Ibsen’s tale for our time, weighing the cost of standing up to power when pressured into silence.
by BWW Special Offer - November 12, 2025
Meet the Cast: An Enemy of the People at Theater J. An Enemy of the People: Drama Desk Award winner for Outstanding Adaptation and recent Broadway sensation, Amy Herzog’s work unearths the relevance of Ibsen’s tale for our time, weighing the cost of standing up to power when pressured into silence.
Review: LIE LOW at Solas Nua
by Rachael F. Goldberg - November 12, 2025
'Lie Low' leans into the dark absurdity of life and the things that go wrong. Smyth’s script and the Solas Nua team show a thoughtful understanding of humanity in their work, and connect with audiences with that authenticity – and a few cheeky jokes.
by Rachael F. Goldberg - November 12, 2025
'Lie Low' leans into the dark absurdity of life and the things that go wrong. Smyth’s script and the Solas Nua team show a thoughtful understanding of humanity in their work, and connect with audiences with that authenticity – and a few cheeky jokes.
CHANUKAH IN THE DARK is Coming to Theater J This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
Theater J will bring a production for the whole family, Chanukah in the Dark, to the stage, part of their Theater Jr. series for families. When the lights go out during Chanukah, young Max and her family begin sharing songs, stories, and traditions.
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
Theater J will bring a production for the whole family, Chanukah in the Dark, to the stage, part of their Theater Jr. series for families. When the lights go out during Chanukah, young Max and her family begin sharing songs, stories, and traditions.
Photos: Douglas Sills and More in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
Fiddler on the Roof is now playing at Signature Theatre! Based on the stories by Sholem Aleichem, the production will be directed by Joe Calarco and stars Douglas Sills as Tevye. See photos!
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
Fiddler on the Roof is now playing at Signature Theatre! Based on the stories by Sholem Aleichem, the production will be directed by Joe Calarco and stars Douglas Sills as Tevye. See photos!
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