DC JazzFest Adds Jazzmeia Horn, Sy Smith, Brass-A-Holics, Next Gen And International Artists To 2023 Lineup!
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2023
The DC Jazz Festival (DCJF) recently announced exciting lineup additions! Grammy-nominated vocalist Jazzmeia Horn has been added to our incredible August 30 Generations concert lineup at Arena Stage; the Corcoran Holt Group featuring rising trumpeter Marquis Hill at Takoma Station; young Brazilian pianist Jose Luis Martins and flutist Alex Hamburger will play the Parks at Walter Reed; saxophonist Langston Hughes II will play Jazz in the Garden; ASCAP-award winning drummer-composer Chase Elodia's Perennials will play DCJF at The Wharf; and the delightful and rangy vocalist Sy Smith has been added to DCJF '22/'23 Artist-in-Residence Orrin Evans' Quintet performance on Saturday, September 2 at The Wharf.
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2023
The DC Jazz Festival (DCJF) recently announced exciting lineup additions! Grammy-nominated vocalist Jazzmeia Horn has been added to our incredible August 30 Generations concert lineup at Arena Stage; the Corcoran Holt Group featuring rising trumpeter Marquis Hill at Takoma Station; young Brazilian pianist Jose Luis Martins and flutist Alex Hamburger will play the Parks at Walter Reed; saxophonist Langston Hughes II will play Jazz in the Garden; ASCAP-award winning drummer-composer Chase Elodia's Perennials will play DCJF at The Wharf; and the delightful and rangy vocalist Sy Smith has been added to DCJF '22/'23 Artist-in-Residence Orrin Evans' Quintet performance on Saturday, September 2 at The Wharf.
Kaiyla Gross & Tobias A. Young to Present DISCO FEVER Concert at Signature Theatre This Summer
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2023
Signature Theatre favorites Kaiyla Gross and Tobias A. Young will perform in Disco Fever, a syncopated celebration of the music of Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Diana Ross and more. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2023
Signature Theatre favorites Kaiyla Gross and Tobias A. Young will perform in Disco Fever, a syncopated celebration of the music of Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Diana Ross and more. Learn how to purchase tickets!
NextStop Theatre Hosts SUPER SENIOR PROM Featuring THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES '58
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2023
NextStop Theatre has announced their special summer production of Super Senior Prom: Featuring the Marvelous Wonderettes ‘58, a fully immersive, theater-party hybrid event, opening Friday, July 14th and running through August 6th in Herndon, Virginia.
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2023
NextStop Theatre has announced their special summer production of Super Senior Prom: Featuring the Marvelous Wonderettes ‘58, a fully immersive, theater-party hybrid event, opening Friday, July 14th and running through August 6th in Herndon, Virginia.
Review: THE LION KING at The Kennedy Center
by Jake Bridges - June 26, 2023
What did our critic think of THE LION KING AT THE KENNEDY CENTER at Opera House At The Kennedy Center?
by Jake Bridges - June 26, 2023
What did our critic think of THE LION KING AT THE KENNEDY CENTER at Opera House At The Kennedy Center?
Feature: THE DEVONSHIRE ARMS is Shepherdstown's, and the Contemporary American Theater Festival's Royal Gem
by Andrew White - June 23, 2023
For years, I have had the incredible privilege and pleasure of reviewing shows, every July, at the Contemporary American Theater Festival in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. But I have a small confession to make: the plays are good, sure, but I’m really in it for the Afternoon Tea at Shepherdstown’s treasured pub, the Devonshire Arms. The triple-tier of delights the Arms offers will leave you with what my sainted grandmother would call “a sufficiency” to last the rest of the weekend.
by Andrew White - June 23, 2023
For years, I have had the incredible privilege and pleasure of reviewing shows, every July, at the Contemporary American Theater Festival in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. But I have a small confession to make: the plays are good, sure, but I’m really in it for the Afternoon Tea at Shepherdstown’s treasured pub, the Devonshire Arms. The triple-tier of delights the Arms offers will leave you with what my sainted grandmother would call “a sufficiency” to last the rest of the weekend.
Review: SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL At Keegan Theatre
by Pamela Roberts - June 22, 2023
Keegan Theatre’s SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL is bright and exuberant. It’s a production full of heart and hope. The Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty musical is ambitious for the company – and the tiny stage. The company delivers. The twelve cast members and the six-person band fill the space with music and movement, working on tiers and in every nook and cranny of the stage.
by Pamela Roberts - June 22, 2023
Keegan Theatre’s SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL is bright and exuberant. It’s a production full of heart and hope. The Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty musical is ambitious for the company – and the tiny stage. The company delivers. The twelve cast members and the six-person band fill the space with music and movement, working on tiers and in every nook and cranny of the stage.
Review: ALISON LEIBY: OH GOD, A SHOW ABOUT ABORTION at Kennedy Center
by Shelby Tyler - June 22, 2023
Walking into the Kennedy Center’s Theater Lab last night, I did not know I’d walk out thinking about my identity as a woman in ways I hadn’t before due to a 70-minute comedy show about abortion. But not even a 5-mile hike from where Roe v. Wade was overturned, Alison Leiby brings her new show Oh God, A Show About Abortion and no matter who you are, it might change your perspective too.
by Shelby Tyler - June 22, 2023
Walking into the Kennedy Center’s Theater Lab last night, I did not know I’d walk out thinking about my identity as a woman in ways I hadn’t before due to a 70-minute comedy show about abortion. But not even a 5-mile hike from where Roe v. Wade was overturned, Alison Leiby brings her new show Oh God, A Show About Abortion and no matter who you are, it might change your perspective too.
Washington Production of DRUNK SHAKESPEARE to Unionize with Equity
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2023
The actors, stage managers, bartenders and servers of the Drunk Shakespeare production in Washington, D.C. are now the third company of the theatrical franchise to unionize as Drunk Shakespeare United.
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2023
The actors, stage managers, bartenders and servers of the Drunk Shakespeare production in Washington, D.C. are now the third company of the theatrical franchise to unionize as Drunk Shakespeare United.
World Premiere of AN UNBUILT LIFE & More Set for The Washington Stage Guild 2023-24 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2023
The Washington Stage Guild has revealed its 2023-2024 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2023
The Washington Stage Guild has revealed its 2023-2024 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!
Prologue Theatre Presents The Regional Premiere Of MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA By Christian St. Croix
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2023
Prologue Theatre's next production, Monsters of the American Cinema by Christian St. Croix, explores the definition of family, coming-of-age challenges, and the fun of classic films in this regional premiere presented at the Atlas Performing Arts Center July 20 - August 6, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2023
Prologue Theatre's next production, Monsters of the American Cinema by Christian St. Croix, explores the definition of family, coming-of-age challenges, and the fun of classic films in this regional premiere presented at the Atlas Performing Arts Center July 20 - August 6, 2023.
Theatre Washington Will Move Headquarters
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2023
Theatre Washington has announced that they are relocating their headquarters and office space to Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company at 641 D Street NW, Washington, DC.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2023
Theatre Washington has announced that they are relocating their headquarters and office space to Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company at 641 D Street NW, Washington, DC.
King Center Announces: THE FAB FOUR (BEATLES TRIBUTE) + SPYRO GYRA 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2023
The King Center for the Performing Arts is announcing two new shows to the King Center! AEG Presents, THE FAB FOUR performing The Beatles Rubber Soul & The Greatest Hits, coming to the King Center Sunday, December 3rd.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2023
The King Center for the Performing Arts is announcing two new shows to the King Center! AEG Presents, THE FAB FOUR performing The Beatles Rubber Soul & The Greatest Hits, coming to the King Center Sunday, December 3rd.
Michelle Buteau to Bring FULL HEART, TIGHT JEANS to the Kennedy Center in October
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2023
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has revealed additional programming for Comedy at the Kennedy Center, a signature program focused on elevating comedy as an art form and uniting the local community together through laughter.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2023
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has revealed additional programming for Comedy at the Kennedy Center, a signature program focused on elevating comedy as an art form and uniting the local community together through laughter.
Review: REVIEW: THE FISHERMAN AND HIS WIFE GETS THE KIDS INVOLVED! at Adventure Theatre & ATMTC Academy
by Jennifer Muscato - June 20, 2023
THE FISHERMAN AND HIS WIFE asks kids to get involved in the play! It's fun for the young audience with a couple adult-geared jokes sprinkled in.
by Jennifer Muscato - June 20, 2023
THE FISHERMAN AND HIS WIFE asks kids to get involved in the play! It's fun for the young audience with a couple adult-geared jokes sprinkled in.
Review: BROADWAY IN THE PARK at Wolf Trap
by Elliot Lanes - June 20, 2023
Wolf Trap and Signature Theatre’s yearly collaboration continued this past weekend with the third edition of Broadway in The Park. A concert that is meant to showcase some of our best and brightest talent while also featuring two headliners from Broadway. The event is always a good time and this year’s edition was no exception.
by Elliot Lanes - June 20, 2023
Wolf Trap and Signature Theatre’s yearly collaboration continued this past weekend with the third edition of Broadway in The Park. A concert that is meant to showcase some of our best and brightest talent while also featuring two headliners from Broadway. The event is always a good time and this year’s edition was no exception.
Review: WHAT'S GOING ON NOW at Kennedy Center
by Roger Catlin - June 19, 2023
The National Symphony Orchestra’s intent this weekend was to pay tribute to the 50th anniversary of native son Marvin Gaye’s classic “What’s Going On” album, a high water mark for both social commentary and Motown soul.
by Roger Catlin - June 19, 2023
The National Symphony Orchestra’s intent this weekend was to pay tribute to the 50th anniversary of native son Marvin Gaye’s classic “What’s Going On” album, a high water mark for both social commentary and Motown soul.
HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A PLAY IN A RECORD STORE?! World Premiere Comedy To Be Staged In Downtown Annapolis Record Store
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2023
Maryland-based playwright and long-time professor of theatre at Bowie State University Bob Bartlett is no stranger to staging his work in unusual locations. During Covid he staged one of his plays in his backyard, and last fall premiered his new play about werewolves, Lýkos Ánthrōpos, in a wooded clearing on a farm in Central Maryland.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2023
Maryland-based playwright and long-time professor of theatre at Bowie State University Bob Bartlett is no stranger to staging his work in unusual locations. During Covid he staged one of his plays in his backyard, and last fall premiered his new play about werewolves, Lýkos Ánthrōpos, in a wooded clearing on a farm in Central Maryland.
Photos: First Look at SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL at The Keegan Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2023
The Keegan Theatre has released production photos of their mainstage production SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL, by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Co-produced by Keegan PLAY-RAH-KA, Keegan’s brand for young people and families, the musical plays on the mainstage at Keegan June 17-July 22, 2023. Check out the photos here!
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2023
The Keegan Theatre has released production photos of their mainstage production SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL, by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Co-produced by Keegan PLAY-RAH-KA, Keegan’s brand for young people and families, the musical plays on the mainstage at Keegan June 17-July 22, 2023. Check out the photos here!
Review: THE LAST MATCH at 1st Stage
by Naomi Ducat - June 18, 2023
The Last Match provides an intimate look into the tribulations of two tennis titans, Tim (Drew Kopas) and Sergei (Ethan Miller), who are fighting to achieve greatness both on-and-off the court. This non-chronological story inspires the audience to reflect upon existential struggles that are persistent and timeless.
by Naomi Ducat - June 18, 2023
The Last Match provides an intimate look into the tribulations of two tennis titans, Tim (Drew Kopas) and Sergei (Ethan Miller), who are fighting to achieve greatness both on-and-off the court. This non-chronological story inspires the audience to reflect upon existential struggles that are persistent and timeless.
Review: SONNETS FOR AN OLD CENTURY at Spooky Action
by Mary Lincer - June 18, 2023
What did our critic think of SONNETS FOR AN OLD CENTURY at Spooky Action?
by Mary Lincer - June 18, 2023
What did our critic think of SONNETS FOR AN OLD CENTURY at Spooky Action?
Review: ONE JEWISH BOY at Theater J
by Rachael F. Goldberg - June 16, 2023
In a stunning US premiere, Stephen Laughton’s beautifully moving 'One Jewish Boy' tells the heartbreaking story of a couple’s relationship, and examines the impact of trauma and the different ways we process it.
by Rachael F. Goldberg - June 16, 2023
In a stunning US premiere, Stephen Laughton’s beautifully moving 'One Jewish Boy' tells the heartbreaking story of a couple’s relationship, and examines the impact of trauma and the different ways we process it.
Chamber Music Society Of Lincoln Center Presents SUMMER EVENINGS In July
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center returns to Alice Tully Hall this July to present its eighth season of Summer Evenings on July 9, 11, 16 and 18, with free and $20 tickets. In response to sold-out performances last summer, the series expands to four concerts this season, featuring artists from the acclaimed CMS roster in programs of chamber music masterworks designed to appeal to longtime chamber music fans as well as newcomers to classical music.
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center returns to Alice Tully Hall this July to present its eighth season of Summer Evenings on July 9, 11, 16 and 18, with free and $20 tickets. In response to sold-out performances last summer, the series expands to four concerts this season, featuring artists from the acclaimed CMS roster in programs of chamber music masterworks designed to appeal to longtime chamber music fans as well as newcomers to classical music.
Brooke Ishibashi, Abraham Kim & More to Star in CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND at Arena Stage
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Cambodian Rock Band. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Cambodian Rock Band. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
Cast Set for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at The Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
The cast has been revealed for the The Play That Goes Wrong Washington, D.C. production coming to The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for a limited three-and-a-half week engagement.
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
The cast has been revealed for the The Play That Goes Wrong Washington, D.C. production coming to The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for a limited three-and-a-half week engagement.
Review: RADIO GOLF at Round House Theatre
by David Friscic - June 15, 2023
Golf is a metaphor for “the haves and have nots” in playwright August Wilson’s masterful final play Radio Golf. This challenging play now being presented at Bethesda’s Round House Theatre is directed by Reginald L. Douglas with a finely tuned ear for the cadence of speech and the robust, all-encompassing writing style of August Wilson.
by David Friscic - June 15, 2023
Golf is a metaphor for “the haves and have nots” in playwright August Wilson’s masterful final play Radio Golf. This challenging play now being presented at Bethesda’s Round House Theatre is directed by Reginald L. Douglas with a finely tuned ear for the cadence of speech and the robust, all-encompassing writing style of August Wilson.
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The Snowman and The Snowdog
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