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The Keegan Theatre will present the world premiere of John Doe by Angelle Whavers, running January 31 through February 22, 2026, as part of its Boiler Room Series initiative for new works.

Concerts from the Library of Congress will launch an exciting, yearlong America 250 celebration this January, presenting a broad panorama of the nation's music in concerts and conversations, lectures, film screenings, educational programs and more.

​​​​​​​Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced a casting update for Paranormal Activity, an original story based Paramount Pictures' terrifying film franchise—now live on stage.

Mosaic Theater Company's benefit The Spark 2026 will honor philanthropist and civic leader George Vradenburg for his dedication to new play development and emerging female writers; and entrepreneur and philanthropist Andy Shallal for his commitment to art and activism.

ARTfactory will present Trouble in Deadwood, an interactive murder mystery dinner theatre experience, at the Wind River Theater.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for Chez Joey.

Watch Rob Colletti and Hayley Podschun perform Sue Me from Guys and Dolls.

Ford’s Theatre Society has revealed that staff, audiences and the company of this season’s production of A Christmas Carol raised $53,448.

What did our critic think of the national touring company production of DR.

NPR's A Martinez spoke with choreographer Doug Varone about his decision to cancel upcoming performances by his dance company Doug Varone & Dancers at the Kennedy Center.

Stephen Schwartz, who was previously set to host the Washington National Opera Gala at the Kennedy Center, is dropping out of the event after President Donald Trump's name was added to the building.

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced a second week of performances of Tony Award-nominee Eddie Izzard’s Hamlet.

Doug Varone and Dancers has canceled its upcoming performances at the John F.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight.

What did our critic think of MEREDITH WILLSON'S MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: THE MUSICAL at Capital One Hall?

The Kennedy Center's annual Christmas Eve jazz concert was canceled due to the venue being renamed after Trump.

The Washington Stage Guild will continue its 2025-2026 season with a return to famed playwright Samuel Beckett and his 1961 classic Happy Days.

Take your first look at 'Luck Be a Lady' performed by Jacob Dickey and the company of GUYS AND DOLLS at Sakespeare Theatre Company.

The American College Theatre Festival announced it has suspended its long-standing affiliation with the John F.

IN CLAY is an affecting, engaging, and utterly unique theatrical experience — unlike anything on stage now.

This diverting if uneven revival of the 2004-5 Broadway hit is an amusing distraction from the tense politics playing out at the venue.

The Kennedy Center has never presented a Christmas spectacular in house before.

Members of the Kennedy family publicly criticized the board’s decision to rename the John F.

International performer Michael Crawford is probably best known the world over for originating the title character in The Phantom of the Opera in the West End, on Broadway, and an extended engagement in Los Angeles.

The board overseeing Washington’s John F.