Video: Sergio Trujillo On Reimagining DAMN YANKEES At Arena Stage
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will present a new adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical Damn Yankees, running September 9 through November 9, 2025, in the iconic in-the-round Fichandler Stage, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo. Watch video of from inside the rehearsal room!
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will present a new adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical Damn Yankees, running September 9 through November 9, 2025, in the iconic in-the-round Fichandler Stage, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo. Watch video of from inside the rehearsal room!
Review: FIRE WORK at Theater Alliance
by Roger Catlin - September 08, 2025
It’s an odd thing to consider, especially in a week that began with Labor Day. But that’s an early surprise turn in Mary Glen Fredrick’s fiercely strange play “Fire Work” that is having part of its “rolling world premiere” at Theater Alliance.
by Roger Catlin - September 08, 2025
It’s an odd thing to consider, especially in a week that began with Labor Day. But that’s an early surprise turn in Mary Glen Fredrick’s fiercely strange play “Fire Work” that is having part of its “rolling world premiere” at Theater Alliance.
Cast and Creative Team Set for FREMONT AVE. at Arena Stage
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
Arena Stage has revealed the cast and creative team for Fremont Ave., a searing and soulful new dramatic-comedy where three generations of Black men face off against masculinity, identity, and the weight of silence passed down.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
Arena Stage has revealed the cast and creative team for Fremont Ave., a searing and soulful new dramatic-comedy where three generations of Black men face off against masculinity, identity, and the weight of silence passed down.
Review: THE KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN at GALA Hispanic Theatre
by Mary Lincer - September 07, 2025
The Kiss of the Spider Woman, a 2-hour show presented in Spanish with English surtitles, runs through September 28. See here for more details!
by Mary Lincer - September 07, 2025
The Kiss of the Spider Woman, a 2-hour show presented in Spanish with English surtitles, runs through September 28. See here for more details!
BWW Q&A: José Luis Arellano on KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN at GALA Hispanic Theatre
by Joshua Wright - September 04, 2025
Set in an Argentine prison, Kiss of the Spider Woman follows two cellmates as they struggle to overcome prejudices and preconceptions—Valentín, a revolutionary political prisoner, and Molina, a queer idealist who copes by escaping reality into film noir fantasies.
by Joshua Wright - September 04, 2025
Set in an Argentine prison, Kiss of the Spider Woman follows two cellmates as they struggle to overcome prejudices and preconceptions—Valentín, a revolutionary political prisoner, and Molina, a queer idealist who copes by escaping reality into film noir fantasies.
The Drunk Shakespeare Society Sinks Its Teeth Into DRUNK DRACULA
by Michael Major - September 03, 2025
Drunk Dracula will stalk toward the stage in the latest incarnation of the beloved underground phenomenon, Drunk Shakespeare. In the must-see event of the spooky season, a blood-sucking villain comes to take over the nation’s capital.
by Michael Major - September 03, 2025
Drunk Dracula will stalk toward the stage in the latest incarnation of the beloved underground phenomenon, Drunk Shakespeare. In the must-see event of the spooky season, a blood-sucking villain comes to take over the nation’s capital.
Jacob Ming-Trent Joins MERRY WIVES at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Michael Major - September 03, 2025
Lance Coadie Williams, originally announced as Falstaff in Merry Wives, will no longer appear in the show. Trent's Broadway credits include the Gypsy revival with Audra MacoDnald, Shrek the Musical, and Hands on a Hardbody.
by Michael Major - September 03, 2025
Lance Coadie Williams, originally announced as Falstaff in Merry Wives, will no longer appear in the show. Trent's Broadway credits include the Gypsy revival with Audra MacoDnald, Shrek the Musical, and Hands on a Hardbody.
Shakespeare Theatre Company Sets Cast For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY
by Michael Major - September 03, 2025
This North American premiere from Levi Holloway (Broadway’s Grey House) and Punchdrunk’s Felix Barrett (Sleep No More) features illusions by Tony Award winner Chris Fisher (Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child).
by Michael Major - September 03, 2025
This North American premiere from Levi Holloway (Broadway’s Grey House) and Punchdrunk’s Felix Barrett (Sleep No More) features illusions by Tony Award winner Chris Fisher (Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child).
Video: 'Rocks in My Bed' from PLAY ON! at Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - September 03, 2025
Watch Wesley J. Barnes and Derrick D. Truby Jr. perform 'Rocks in My Bed' from PLAY ON! Signature Theatre is now presenting Play On!, a musical based on Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night, set to the syncopated soundtrack of Duke Ellington’s greatest hits. Performances run through October 5, 2025 in Signature’s MAX Theatre.
by Joshua Wright - September 03, 2025
Watch Wesley J. Barnes and Derrick D. Truby Jr. perform 'Rocks in My Bed' from PLAY ON! Signature Theatre is now presenting Play On!, a musical based on Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night, set to the syncopated soundtrack of Duke Ellington’s greatest hits. Performances run through October 5, 2025 in Signature’s MAX Theatre.
Interview: Theatre Life with Christiane Noll
by Elliot Lanes - September 03, 2025
Today’s subject Christiane Noll is currently living her theatre life in a heavenly way to be sure. She is preparing to begin performances for the new touring production of The Sound of Music where she will be playing the role of Mother Abbess. The tour officially begins performances September 9th in the Opera House at Kennedy Center where it will run through October 5th after having it’s soft opening in Utica NY on September 5th and 6th.
by Elliot Lanes - September 03, 2025
Today’s subject Christiane Noll is currently living her theatre life in a heavenly way to be sure. She is preparing to begin performances for the new touring production of The Sound of Music where she will be playing the role of Mother Abbess. The tour officially begins performances September 9th in the Opera House at Kennedy Center where it will run through October 5th after having it’s soft opening in Utica NY on September 5th and 6th.
Danny Gavigan and Bligh Voth to Star in STRATEGIC LOVE PLAY at Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2025
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the DC premiere of Strategic Love Play, written by Miriam Battye. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2025
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the DC premiere of Strategic Love Play, written by Miriam Battye. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Theatre Life with Ana Villafañe
by Elliot Lanes - August 29, 2025
Today’s subject Ana Villafañe is currently living her theatre life at Arena Stage preparing to begin performances of the newly revised version of Damn Yankees. She will be playing the iconic role of Lola made famous by Gwen Verdon. The show will run from September 9th to November 9th in Arena Stage’s Fichandler Stage space.
by Elliot Lanes - August 29, 2025
Today’s subject Ana Villafañe is currently living her theatre life at Arena Stage preparing to begin performances of the newly revised version of Damn Yankees. She will be playing the iconic role of Lola made famous by Gwen Verdon. The show will run from September 9th to November 9th in Arena Stage’s Fichandler Stage space.
Interview: Theatre Life with Kanysha Williams
by Elliot Lanes - August 27, 2025
Today’s subject Kanysha Williams is currently living her theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the role of Miss Mary in Play On!. The Duke Ellington/Shakespeare infused extravaganza runs through October 5th in Signature’s MAX space.
by Elliot Lanes - August 27, 2025
Today’s subject Kanysha Williams is currently living her theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the role of Miss Mary in Play On!. The Duke Ellington/Shakespeare infused extravaganza runs through October 5th in Signature’s MAX space.
Review: TO WONG FOO - THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT at Olney Theatre
by Hannah R. Wing - August 27, 2025
To Wong Foo the Musical, featuring Quadry Brown, Solomon Parker III, Connor James Reilly, and David Singleton, recently made its American debut as a concert as part of Olney Theatre Center’s Outdoor series.
by Hannah R. Wing - August 27, 2025
To Wong Foo the Musical, featuring Quadry Brown, Solomon Parker III, Connor James Reilly, and David Singleton, recently made its American debut as a concert as part of Olney Theatre Center’s Outdoor series.
Keegan Theatre Reveals Cast and Team For EVERYTHING IS WONDERFUL
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2025
The Keegan Theatre has announced the cast and team of its Season 29 opener, Chelsea Marcantel's acclaimed play EVERYTHING IS WONDERFUL, making its DC Premiere at Keegan.
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2025
The Keegan Theatre has announced the cast and team of its Season 29 opener, Chelsea Marcantel's acclaimed play EVERYTHING IS WONDERFUL, making its DC Premiere at Keegan.
SO LATE INTO THE NIGHT to Have Fall Residency at Rorschach Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2025
SO LATE INTO THE NIGHT will be presented at Rorschach Theatre this fall. SO LATE INTO THE NIGHT immerses audiences in the laudanum-soaked, free-love world of the Romantics on their darkly funny, deeply human quest for forever. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2025
SO LATE INTO THE NIGHT will be presented at Rorschach Theatre this fall. SO LATE INTO THE NIGHT immerses audiences in the laudanum-soaked, free-love world of the Romantics on their darkly funny, deeply human quest for forever. Learn more!
Rorschach Theatre Announces Fall Residency At The Stacks With SO LATE INTO THE NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2025
Rorschach Theatre will present the world premiere of So Late Into the Night, a rock séance play about Mary Shelley and the creation of Frankenstein, October 7–November 2, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2025
Rorschach Theatre will present the world premiere of So Late Into the Night, a rock séance play about Mary Shelley and the creation of Frankenstein, October 7–November 2, 2025.
DC JAZZFEST Announces Full 2025 Lineup For August 27–31
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2025
The DC Jazz Festival returns August 27–31, 2025 with performances by NEA Jazz Masters, GRAMMY winners, and international stars. The five-day event culminates with a two-day finale at The Wharf over Labor Day weekend, featuring Marcus Miller, Lalah Hathaway, Branford Marsalis, John Scofield, Cécile McLorin Salvant, and many more.
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2025
The DC Jazz Festival returns August 27–31, 2025 with performances by NEA Jazz Masters, GRAMMY winners, and international stars. The five-day event culminates with a two-day finale at The Wharf over Labor Day weekend, featuring Marcus Miller, Lalah Hathaway, Branford Marsalis, John Scofield, Cécile McLorin Salvant, and many more.
Review: SOUTH PACIFIC IN CONCERT at Olney Theatre Center
by Tavish Young - August 23, 2025
It was an enchanting night of envigorating and touching music and tender narrative—a celebration of one of the most famous and apt musicals in the American Canon.
by Tavish Young - August 23, 2025
It was an enchanting night of envigorating and touching music and tender narrative—a celebration of one of the most famous and apt musicals in the American Canon.
Review: PARADE at Eisenhower Theater Runs Through September
by Mary Lincer - August 23, 2025
In two clicks of a mouse, a theatregoer can find a summary of Leo Frank's story; Parade, which tells it, isn't merely based on a true story, it IS a true story. So outlining the plot would be, by definition, a spoiler.
by Mary Lincer - August 23, 2025
In two clicks of a mouse, a theatregoer can find a summary of Leo Frank's story; Parade, which tells it, isn't merely based on a true story, it IS a true story. So outlining the plot would be, by definition, a spoiler.
Review: PLAY ON! at Signature Theatre
by David Friscic - August 23, 2025
Twenty-three songs from the catalogue of the legendary composer and musician Duke Ellington creatively exploding with swinging energy or calming with mellow moods are enough to make one’s mind spin ---but combine this with a creative book by Cheryl L. West (the project was conceived by Sheldon Epps) that is based on playwright William Shakespeare’s famous comedy Twelfth Night, and you have hit the merriment mother lode courtesy of the Signature Theatre.
by David Friscic - August 23, 2025
Twenty-three songs from the catalogue of the legendary composer and musician Duke Ellington creatively exploding with swinging energy or calming with mellow moods are enough to make one’s mind spin ---but combine this with a creative book by Cheryl L. West (the project was conceived by Sheldon Epps) that is based on playwright William Shakespeare’s famous comedy Twelfth Night, and you have hit the merriment mother lode courtesy of the Signature Theatre.
COLD COUNTRY Comes to ExPats Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2025
Expats Theatre will present the live stage production of Cold Country, by Swiss playwright Reto Finger. Cold Country is directed and translated by Karin Rosnizeck.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2025
Expats Theatre will present the live stage production of Cold Country, by Swiss playwright Reto Finger. Cold Country is directed and translated by Karin Rosnizeck.
Video: DAMN YANKEES Star Quentin Earl Darrington Performs National Anthem At Nationals Park
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2025
Quentin Earl Darrington, who stars as Joe Boyd in Arena Stage’s upcoming production of Damn Yankees, performed the National Anthem at Nationals Park on August 15, 2025, ahead of the Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies game. Watch the video!
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2025
Quentin Earl Darrington, who stars as Joe Boyd in Arena Stage’s upcoming production of Damn Yankees, performed the National Anthem at Nationals Park on August 15, 2025, ahead of the Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies game. Watch the video!
Video: First Look At PLAY ON! At Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2025
A delightful musical based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and set to the syncopated soundtrack of Duke Ellington’s greatest hits, Play On! is now running through October 5, 2025. See brand-new video of the show!
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2025
A delightful musical based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and set to the syncopated soundtrack of Duke Ellington’s greatest hits, Play On! is now running through October 5, 2025. See brand-new video of the show!
Folger Theatre Reveals Cast And Creative Team For JULIUS X
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2025
Folger Theatre will open its 2025–26 season with Julius X: A Re-envisioning of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, written by Al Letson, directed by Nicole Brewer, and starring Brandon Carter in the title role.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2025
Folger Theatre will open its 2025–26 season with Julius X: A Re-envisioning of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, written by Al Letson, directed by Nicole Brewer, and starring Brandon Carter in the title role.
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Fremont Ave.
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (10/8 - 12/7) | |
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Guys and Dolls
Shakespeare Theatre Company (12/2 - 1/4) | |
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ho ho ho ha ha ha ha
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (11/13 - 12/21) | |
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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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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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Accused! The Victorian Ladies' Detective Collective Returns! by Patricia Milton
Washington Stage Guild (11/20 - 12/14) | |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Washington DC (1/10 - 1/10) | |
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Young John Lewis
Mosaic Theater Company (3/26 - 4/26) | |
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Moulin Rouge!
Kennedy Center [Eisenhower Theatre] (6/16 - 7/5) | |
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Little Miss Perfect
Olney Theatre Center (2/12 - 3/8) | |
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