Interview: Theatre Life with Lance Pennington
by Elliot Lanes - October 11, 2022
Today's subject Lance Pennington proves that longevity can be achieved while working in theatre. For 45 years, yes you read that right, he has been living his theatre life as a member of the props department at Arena Stage. His work can currently be seen with their current production of Holiday which runs through November 6th.
by Elliot Lanes - October 11, 2022
Today's subject Lance Pennington proves that longevity can be achieved while working in theatre. For 45 years, yes you read that right, he has been living his theatre life as a member of the props department at Arena Stage. His work can currently be seen with their current production of Holiday which runs through November 6th.
Tune in This Friday for NEXT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER on PBS
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2022
PBS is premiering NEXT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER, the public broadcaster's recently announced collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to spotlight critical contributions to the arts that continue to inspire contemporary artists.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2022
PBS is premiering NEXT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER, the public broadcaster's recently announced collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to spotlight critical contributions to the arts that continue to inspire contemporary artists.
Rorschach Theatre to Present DISSONANT CITY Immersive Opus Chronicling DC Music History
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2022
Rorschach Theatre will present Dissonant City. From October through May, each box reveals a new location and a new chapter in the ongoing story. The first chapter of DISSONANT CITY: A Psychogeographies Project releases October 30, 2022, but participants can join at any time and will be sent the chapters they missed.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2022
Rorschach Theatre will present Dissonant City. From October through May, each box reveals a new location and a new chapter in the ongoing story. The first chapter of DISSONANT CITY: A Psychogeographies Project releases October 30, 2022, but participants can join at any time and will be sent the chapters they missed.
WASHINGTON WOMEN, Featuring the Words of Hilary Clinton, Michelle Obama & More Released by Essential Voices USA
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2022
Essential Voices USA, Judith Clurman, Music Director and Conductor, announced the release of WASHINGTON WOMEN, a new collection of choral songs by David Chase and Judith Clurman.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2022
Essential Voices USA, Judith Clurman, Music Director and Conductor, announced the release of WASHINGTON WOMEN, a new collection of choral songs by David Chase and Judith Clurman.
Tony Award Winner Melba Moore Stars in ROLL ON! A GOSPEL MUSICAL This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2022
Roll On! Productions in association with the Center for Nonprofit Advancement and Dasu Productions will present Roll On! A Gospel Musical, starring legendary Tony Award Winner and Grammy Award nominee, Melba Moore, at the THEARC Theater in Washington, DC for 21 shows, opening Sunday, October 9 until Sunday, October 30, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2022
Roll On! Productions in association with the Center for Nonprofit Advancement and Dasu Productions will present Roll On! A Gospel Musical, starring legendary Tony Award Winner and Grammy Award nominee, Melba Moore, at the THEARC Theater in Washington, DC for 21 shows, opening Sunday, October 9 until Sunday, October 30, 2022.
Review: DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM at Sidney Harman Hall
by Alexander C. Kafka - October 08, 2022
Dance Theatre of Harlem presents the world premiere of 'Sounds of Hazel,' a celebration of Hazel Scott, at Sidney Harman Hall.
by Alexander C. Kafka - October 08, 2022
Dance Theatre of Harlem presents the world premiere of 'Sounds of Hazel,' a celebration of Hazel Scott, at Sidney Harman Hall.
Studio Theatre to Present PEOPLE, PLACES, AND THINGS Beginning in November
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2022
Beginning on November 9 and running through December 11, Studio Theatre will bring Duncan Macmillan's People, Places & Things to the stage. The play will be directed by Studio Theatre Artistic Director David Muse, making his first in-person directorial appearance since the pandemic, and will be only the second production in Studio Theatre's new Victor Shargai Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2022
Beginning on November 9 and running through December 11, Studio Theatre will bring Duncan Macmillan's People, Places & Things to the stage. The play will be directed by Studio Theatre Artistic Director David Muse, making his first in-person directorial appearance since the pandemic, and will be only the second production in Studio Theatre's new Victor Shargai Theatre.
NO PLACE TO GO, SHEAR MADNESS & More Lead Washington DC's October Top 10
by BWW Staff - October 07, 2022
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Coming up in September are The Color Purple, No Place To Go, Shear Madness and more!
by BWW Staff - October 07, 2022
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Coming up in September are The Color Purple, No Place To Go, Shear Madness and more!
Review: THE NOTEBOOKS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Roger Catlin - October 06, 2022
What did our critic think of THE NOTEBOOKS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI at Shakespeare Theatre Company?
by Roger Catlin - October 06, 2022
What did our critic think of THE NOTEBOOKS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI at Shakespeare Theatre Company?
The Mark Morris Dance Group 2022-2023 Tour Season To Feature THE LOOK OF LOVE and More
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2022
The Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) will resume national touring for its 2022-2023 season, with ten confirmed nationwide stops from October 2021 to June 2022. The touring season centers on Mark Morris's BOLD new creation, The Look of Love.
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2022
The Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) will resume national touring for its 2022-2023 season, with ten confirmed nationwide stops from October 2021 to June 2022. The touring season centers on Mark Morris's BOLD new creation, The Look of Love.
Review: DANCE NATION at Olney Theatre
by Martrese Meachum - October 05, 2022
Dance Nation, Olney Theatre's 22-23 Season opener, is a 2019 finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama by playwright and performer Clare Barron and directed for Olney Theatre by Jenna Place. The play follows a 'tweenage dance team from Liverpool, Ohio, more is at stake than a first-place trophy.' Its about the battle between self doubt and self belief as well as the devotion required in order to be truly great at something.
by Martrese Meachum - October 05, 2022
Dance Nation, Olney Theatre's 22-23 Season opener, is a 2019 finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama by playwright and performer Clare Barron and directed for Olney Theatre by Jenna Place. The play follows a 'tweenage dance team from Liverpool, Ohio, more is at stake than a first-place trophy.' Its about the battle between self doubt and self belief as well as the devotion required in order to be truly great at something.
Review: MAPLE AND VINE at Spooky Action
by Roger Catlin - October 04, 2022
What did our critic think of MAPLE AND VINE at Spooky Action?
by Roger Catlin - October 04, 2022
What did our critic think of MAPLE AND VINE at Spooky Action?
Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Constellation Theatre Company
by Olivia Murray - October 04, 2022
You will laugh, cry, and feel many emotions in between. I strongly recommend going to see this incredibly talented cast put on a show that goes beyond any regular theatre performance.
by Olivia Murray - October 04, 2022
You will laugh, cry, and feel many emotions in between. I strongly recommend going to see this incredibly talented cast put on a show that goes beyond any regular theatre performance.
The Contemporary American Theater Festival to Present Inaugural Fall Reading Series This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2022
The Contemporary American Theater Festival will be presenting its inaugural Fall Reading Series. For over thirty years, the professional new play festival held performances in July. This is the first time the festival will offer programming outside of its traditional summer season.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2022
The Contemporary American Theater Festival will be presenting its inaugural Fall Reading Series. For over thirty years, the professional new play festival held performances in July. This is the first time the festival will offer programming outside of its traditional summer season.
Cellist Seth Parker Woods Curates and Performs George Walker Centennial at The Phillips Collection
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2022
Cellist Seth Parker Woods curates a concert profile honoring the centennial of the birth of the great Washington D.C.-born composer, George Walker (1922-2018) on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 4:00pm at The Phillips Collection. The program is also available via livestream.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2022
Cellist Seth Parker Woods curates a concert profile honoring the centennial of the birth of the great Washington D.C.-born composer, George Walker (1922-2018) on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 4:00pm at The Phillips Collection. The program is also available via livestream.
DPE Commends Biden Declaring October National Arts And Humanities Month, Reestablishing The Committee On Arts And Humanities
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2022
President Biden has released a proclamation declaring October National Arts and Humanities Month for 2022. Additionally, President Biden has issued an executive order to promote the arts, humanities, museum and library services by reestablishing the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities and directing cooperation among Federal agencies and offices.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2022
President Biden has released a proclamation declaring October National Arts and Humanities Month for 2022. Additionally, President Biden has issued an executive order to promote the arts, humanities, museum and library services by reestablishing the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities and directing cooperation among Federal agencies and offices.
Review: THE GOOD DOCTOR at Washington Stage Guild
by Ken Kemp - October 03, 2022
WSG's The Good Doctor runs through October 23rd, and this production gets it right with standout performances from a tight knit cast.
by Ken Kemp - October 03, 2022
WSG's The Good Doctor runs through October 23rd, and this production gets it right with standout performances from a tight knit cast.
Special Offer: SOUNDS OF HAZEL at Dance Theatre of Harlem
by BWW Special Offer - October 03, 2022
Special Offer: See Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Stevie Wonder Ballet
by BWW Special Offer - October 03, 2022
Special Offer: See Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Stevie Wonder Ballet
Alex Edelman's JUST FOR US to Replace IS THIS A ROOM at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2022
Due to a scheduling conflict, the previously-announced show IS THIS A ROOM will not be presented at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. Alex Edelman’s JUST FOR US will instead be performed at Woolly Mammoth.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2022
Due to a scheduling conflict, the previously-announced show IS THIS A ROOM will not be presented at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. Alex Edelman’s JUST FOR US will instead be performed at Woolly Mammoth.
Review: EINSTEIN'S WIFE at ExPats Theatre
by David Friscic - October 03, 2022
A dramatic and ruminative journey through the personal history of two famous figures, Albert Einstein, and his wife Mileva Marić, takes place in an afterlife limbo in Einstein’s Wife. This intriguing play will be welcome by anyone who is interested in the interpersonal battles of Einstein and his first wife, who was a brilliant scientist in her own right.
by David Friscic - October 03, 2022
A dramatic and ruminative journey through the personal history of two famous figures, Albert Einstein, and his wife Mileva Marić, takes place in an afterlife limbo in Einstein’s Wife. This intriguing play will be welcome by anyone who is interested in the interpersonal battles of Einstein and his first wife, who was a brilliant scientist in her own right.
The Henri Debuts 3-Course Pre-Theater Menu
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2022
The Henri, located in Downtown D.C., is pleased to debut its pre-theater menu just in time for the start of The National Theatre's 2022-2023 season.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2022
The Henri, located in Downtown D.C., is pleased to debut its pre-theater menu just in time for the start of The National Theatre's 2022-2023 season.
Review: THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL at Ford's Theatre
by Pamela Roberts - October 02, 2022
The Trip to Bountiful at Ford's Theatre is an incredible showcase for Nancy Robinette, one of Washington’s foremost actors, who skillfully drives the production as Mrs. Carrie Watts who yearns to leave the small Houston apartment of her son and daughter-in-law to return to her Texas homeland, Bountiful.
by Pamela Roberts - October 02, 2022
The Trip to Bountiful at Ford's Theatre is an incredible showcase for Nancy Robinette, one of Washington’s foremost actors, who skillfully drives the production as Mrs. Carrie Watts who yearns to leave the small Houston apartment of her son and daughter-in-law to return to her Texas homeland, Bountiful.
THE HERO ART PROJECT Honoring Healthcare Heroes Launches Nationally
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2022
The HERO ART PROJECT, portraits of healthcare heroes lost in the line of duty during the pandemic, rolls out its national launch this fall with an exhibit on the National Mall and additional exhibits planned for New York (October), Miami, Texas, Georgia, New England, and the West Coast.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2022
The HERO ART PROJECT, portraits of healthcare heroes lost in the line of duty during the pandemic, rolls out its national launch this fall with an exhibit on the National Mall and additional exhibits planned for New York (October), Miami, Texas, Georgia, New England, and the West Coast.
Review: SERGIO MENDES at Strathmore
by Olivia Murray - October 01, 2022
This show was lively and joyful, giving the audience what they wanted and more. Mendes is a true gift to music as his legacy continues to live on.
by Olivia Murray - October 01, 2022
This show was lively and joyful, giving the audience what they wanted and more. Mendes is a true gift to music as his legacy continues to live on.
ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG to Launch 2022-23 National Tour Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2022
All Things Equal – The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a new play by multiple-Tony Award winning playwright Rupert Holmes, will launch its 16 city, 2022-2023 National Tour on Oct. 5th in St. Petersburg, FL.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2022
All Things Equal – The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a new play by multiple-Tony Award winning playwright Rupert Holmes, will launch its 16 city, 2022-2023 National Tour on Oct. 5th in St. Petersburg, FL.
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