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.
Washington Concert Opera Single Tickets Now On Sale For 39th Season
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2025
Washington Concert Opera has announced that single tickets are now on sale for its 39th season at Lisner Auditorium. The 2025/26 season will feature Gluck’s Iphigénie en Tauride, Bizet’s Les Pêcheurs de Perles, and Mozart’s Idomeneo, with leading American singers under the baton of Artistic Director Antony Walker.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2025
Washington Concert Opera has announced that single tickets are now on sale for its 39th season at Lisner Auditorium. The 2025/26 season will feature Gluck’s Iphigénie en Tauride, Bizet’s Les Pêcheurs de Perles, and Mozart’s Idomeneo, with leading American singers under the baton of Artistic Director Antony Walker.
Mosaic Theater Company Promotes Chelsea Radigan And Shayna O’Neill To Leadership Roles
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2025
Mosaic Theater Company will enter its 11th season with two key promotions in its Artistic and Production Department. Chelsea Radigan will move from Artistic Producer to Associate Artistic Director, while Shayna O’Neill will take on the role of Director of Stage and Production Management after serving as Resident Stage Manager.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2025
Mosaic Theater Company will enter its 11th season with two key promotions in its Artistic and Production Department. Chelsea Radigan will move from Artistic Producer to Associate Artistic Director, while Shayna O’Neill will take on the role of Director of Stage and Production Management after serving as Resident Stage Manager.
Interview: Theatre Life with Robert Sella
by Elliot Lanes - August 20, 2025
Today's subject Robert Sella is currently living his theatre life onstage at Round House Theatre as he prepares to begin performances of Matthew López's epic play The Inheritance. The show is performed in two parts and will begin performances on August 27th running through October 19th.
by Elliot Lanes - August 20, 2025
Today's subject Robert Sella is currently living his theatre life onstage at Round House Theatre as he prepares to begin performances of Matthew López's epic play The Inheritance. The show is performed in two parts and will begin performances on August 27th running through October 19th.
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW is Coming to Imagination Stage
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2025
Imagination Stage will bring the perennial favorite The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show beautifully to life on stage. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2025
Imagination Stage will bring the perennial favorite The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show beautifully to life on stage. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
DJANGOFEST NORTHWEST To Celebrate 25 Years At Whidbey Island Center For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2025
The soulful melodies of Django music will once again fill the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) with the return of DjangoFest Northwest (DFNW), celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2025
The soulful melodies of Django music will once again fill the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) with the return of DjangoFest Northwest (DFNW), celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
DC International Theatre Festival Announces Free September Panel Events
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2025
Tickets are now available for a special series of free events and discussions helmed by Shakespeare Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company as part of the DC International Theatre Festival.
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2025
Tickets are now available for a special series of free events and discussions helmed by Shakespeare Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company as part of the DC International Theatre Festival.
Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Olney Theatre Center
by Itai Yasur - August 16, 2025
Olney Theatre marks 30th anniversary of Jason Robert Brown's debut musical with a powerful concert staging. See what our critic had to say.
by Itai Yasur - August 16, 2025
Olney Theatre marks 30th anniversary of Jason Robert Brown's debut musical with a powerful concert staging. See what our critic had to say.
Interview: Theatre Life with Talia Suskauer
by Elliot Lanes - August 14, 2025
Today’s subject Talia Suskauer is currently living her theatre life on tour playing the role of Lucille Frank in the Jason Robert Brown/Alfred Uhry modern day musical theatre masterwork Parade. The tour will make it’s final stop in the Eisenhower Theater at Kennedy Center from August 19th to September 7th.
by Elliot Lanes - August 14, 2025
Today’s subject Talia Suskauer is currently living her theatre life on tour playing the role of Lucille Frank in the Jason Robert Brown/Alfred Uhry modern day musical theatre masterwork Parade. The tour will make it’s final stop in the Eisenhower Theater at Kennedy Center from August 19th to September 7th.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING to be Presented at Actors Theatre at the ARTFactory
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2025
ARTfactory will present encore performances of the critically acclaimed one-man play, Every Brilliant Thing. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2025
ARTfactory will present encore performances of the critically acclaimed one-man play, Every Brilliant Thing. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Violinist Sarah Fazendin Joins THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour as Concertmaster
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2025
Violinist Sarah Fazendin will lead the Broadway North American tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music as concertmaster. Set to launch September 9, 2025 at The Kennedy Center, this national Broadway tour will continue into 2026.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2025
Violinist Sarah Fazendin will lead the Broadway North American tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music as concertmaster. Set to launch September 9, 2025 at The Kennedy Center, this national Broadway tour will continue into 2026.
Review: Broadway and TV Star Tituss Burgess Wows at Olney Theatre Center
by Tavish Young - August 11, 2025
It was an entertaining and charming night, and centered around a seasoned performer's talent and character. The music was engaging, and the outdoor venue was sumptuous.
by Tavish Young - August 11, 2025
It was an entertaining and charming night, and centered around a seasoned performer's talent and character. The music was engaging, and the outdoor venue was sumptuous.
Tickets to CHICAGO at Chrysler Hall on Sale Now
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2025
CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake. CHICAGO will play five performances at Chrysler Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2025
CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake. CHICAGO will play five performances at Chrysler Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara with The National Symphony Orchestra at Wolf Trap
by Elliot Lanes - August 07, 2025
The word legend is tossed around quite a bit when talking about performers. Sometimes it’s true but many times it isn’t. This past Friday evening at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center two true modern day legends of musical theatre took the stage to pay homage to two all-time legends of entertainment.
by Elliot Lanes - August 07, 2025
The word legend is tossed around quite a bit when talking about performers. Sometimes it’s true but many times it isn’t. This past Friday evening at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center two true modern day legends of musical theatre took the stage to pay homage to two all-time legends of entertainment.
Cast Set for THE WILD DUCK at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the cast for Henrik Ibsen's The Wild Duck, produced in association with Theatre for a New Audience. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the cast for Henrik Ibsen's The Wild Duck, produced in association with Theatre for a New Audience. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Interview: Theatre Life with Emmet Smith
by Elliot Lanes - August 05, 2025
Today’s subject Emmet Smith is currently living his theatre life on tour playing Albus Severus Potter, the son of wizarding legend Harry Potter, in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The tour continues its two month engagement at the National Theatre through September 7th.
by Elliot Lanes - August 05, 2025
Today’s subject Emmet Smith is currently living his theatre life on tour playing Albus Severus Potter, the son of wizarding legend Harry Potter, in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The tour continues its two month engagement at the National Theatre through September 7th.
Review: DISNEY 80S – 90S CELEBRATION IN CONCERT at Wolf Trap
by Elliot Lanes - July 31, 2025
Over the decades, Disney music has brought much joy to generations of fans. The 80s and 90s were a particularly important time for Disney as a company because it was that period when the company came back from a creative slump with powerhouse animated features such as The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.
by Elliot Lanes - July 31, 2025
Over the decades, Disney music has brought much joy to generations of fans. The 80s and 90s were a particularly important time for Disney as a company because it was that period when the company came back from a creative slump with powerhouse animated features such as The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.
Signature Theatre Reveals Brand-New Education Studios
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2025
Signature Theatre is opening the Signature Theatre Education Studios, a newly-renovated facility located at 2784 South Arlington Mill Drive in Arlington, VA 22206. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2025
Signature Theatre is opening the Signature Theatre Education Studios, a newly-renovated facility located at 2784 South Arlington Mill Drive in Arlington, VA 22206. Learn more!
DODI & DIANA Will Have DC Premiere at Mosaic Theater Company This Fall
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2025
Mosaic Theater Company will present the DC premiere of Dodi & Diana, a new play by Kareem Fahmy, running September 4–28, 2025 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2025
Mosaic Theater Company will present the DC premiere of Dodi & Diana, a new play by Kareem Fahmy, running September 4–28, 2025 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE AMERICAN FIVE at Ford's Theatre Society
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025
The cast and creative team of Chess Jakob's world-premiere of The American Five at Ford's Theatre has been revealed. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025
The cast and creative team of Chess Jakob's world-premiere of The American Five at Ford's Theatre has been revealed. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Rob McClure, Ana Villafañe, Jordan Donica and More to Star in DAMN YANKEES at Arena Stage
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025
Arena Stage has revealed the cast for their revival of Damn Yankees, starring Rob McClure, Ana Villafañe and more. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025
Arena Stage has revealed the cast for their revival of Damn Yankees, starring Rob McClure, Ana Villafañe and more. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
1st Stage Reveals Lineup for 2025 Logan Festival of Solo Performance
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025
1st Stage has revealed the lineup for the 2025 Logan Festival of Solo Performance, returning September 18–28, 2025, with generous support from the Revada Foundation.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025
1st Stage has revealed the lineup for the 2025 Logan Festival of Solo Performance, returning September 18–28, 2025, with generous support from the Revada Foundation.
Review: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THE TWENTY SIDED TAVERN at The Kennedy Center
by Laurie Sara Oliver - July 28, 2025
Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern is not just a play. It’s an active (albeit simplified) D&D campaign set in the Forgotten Realms. There is an expert Dungeon Master (Conner Marx) and a Tavern Keeper (Alex Stompoly) who serves as his partner in crime. The two of them manage live storytelling, special effects, and the rules of the game, which is played by a rotating cast of three player characters - and you.
by Laurie Sara Oliver - July 28, 2025
Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern is not just a play. It’s an active (albeit simplified) D&D campaign set in the Forgotten Realms. There is an expert Dungeon Master (Conner Marx) and a Tavern Keeper (Alex Stompoly) who serves as his partner in crime. The two of them manage live storytelling, special effects, and the rules of the game, which is played by a rotating cast of three player characters - and you.
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Chanukah in the Dark
Theater J (12/6 - 12/21) | |
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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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The Snowman and The Snowdog
Imagination Stage (11/22 - 1/4)
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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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Catch Me If You Can
Shenandoah Conservatory (2/26 - 3/1) | |
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A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Olney Theatre Center (7/2 - 8/23) | |
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A Case for the Existence of God
Mosaic Theater Company (11/13 - 12/7) | |
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Octet
Studio Theatre (1/14 - 2/22) | |
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Xanadu
Dominion Stage (1/30 - 2/14) | |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Washington DC (12/20 - 12/20) | |
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