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The clash of cultures –between West and East—is portrayed with poetic and musical flourish in Signature Theatre’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s rarefied and insightful Pacific Overtures.

Folger Theatre will present the world premiere of Our Verse in Time to Come, a new play commissioned by the Folger Shakespeare Library.

The 11th Annual Monologue Madness tournament of acting takes over the stage at Planet Word in just ten days.

McLean Community Players to present The 39 Steps, April 14, 15, and 16 at The Vault in the Capital One Hall.

Rain and Zoe Save the World, written by Crystal Skillman with original music by Bobby Cronin, has attached Jared Mezzocchi as director, who will lead a developmental workshop at the University of Maryland beginning March 16, culminating in an industry presentation on March 26.

“Every story needs a teller – that's me – and a listener – that's you.

Rorschach Theatre has announced the three plays selected for development through its 2023 MAGIC IN ROUGH SPACES New Play Lab: AMERICAN DREAM by Trish Cole; EVEN WHEN THE WORLD BURNS I AM STILL WITH YOU by Elizabeth Shannon; and HUMAN MUSEUM by Miyoko Conley.

What did our critic think of GLORIA: A LIFE at Theater J?

Signature Theatre is presenting Pacific Overtures with music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by John Weidman.

The Tony nominated play by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage expertly humanizes the felonious kitchen staff of a truck stop sandwich shop through humor, storytelling and the power of possibility.

The Keegan Theatre has announced the new works and writers to be featured in the 2023 Boiler Room Series.

The Taiwan Philharmonic - known as the National Symphony Orchestra in its homeland - returns to the United States for a national tour this spring, led by new Music Director Jun Märkl.

A funny, touching variation on a familiar story.

What did our critic think of BLUE at Eisenhower Theater?

Mosaic Theater Company welcomes playwright Mona Mansour back to Washington, DC for the regional premiere of Unseen, the cross-cultural, time-shifting journey of an American conflict photographer.

The National Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2023–2024 season led by Music Director Gianandrea Noseda and incoming Executive Director Jean Davidson.

Continuing to bring world class dance to the stages of the National Cultural Center, the John F.

The Washington Ballet presents a one act version of The Sleeping Beauty – Aurora's Wedding and George Balanchine's Theme and Variations April 7-9 at the Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia.

1st Stage has announced that How the Light Gets In, written by E.

Arena Stage has announced its 2023-24 season, ahead of the departure of artistic director Molly Smith.

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the third extension of King Lear with Patrick Page in the titular role and directed by Artistic Director Simon Godwin.

QO Theatre, Quince Orchard High School's award-winning theatrical program, will present its production of Anastasia, a musical that tells the story of a girl on a search for her true identity.

What did our critic think of THE MORTIFICATION OF FOVEA MUNSON at Kennedy Center? The Mortification of Fovea Munson is a fast-paced, TYA musical based on the novel of the same name, both penned by Mary Winn Heider.

A humane, engaging look at how shared trauma can lead to meaningful connection.

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