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Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards

Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards

by BWW Awards — January 27, 2023
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
Review: BILLY AND GEORGE at Avant Bard Theatre

Review: BILLY AND GEORGE at Avant Bard Theatre

by Ken Kemp — January 27, 2023
Billy and George is not always easy to watch, but it's compelling, evocative, and thought provoking.
Photos & Video: First Look at RIDE THE CYCLONE DC Premiere at Arena Stage

Photos & Video: First Look at RIDE THE CYCLONE DC Premiere at Arena Stage

by BWW News Desk — January 27, 2023
Get a first look at photos and video of the DC Premiere of Ryde the Cyclone at Arena Stage!
George Mason University's School Of Theater Announces Spring 2023 Guest Artist Series

George Mason University's School Of Theater Announces Spring 2023 Guest Artist Series

by BWW News Desk — January 27, 2023
George Mason University's School of Theater has announced the Spring 2023 dates for its Guest Artist Series: Creating Anti-Racist Theater with leading voices from the theatrical industry discussing the logistics of making and cultivating Anti-Racist Theater.
Monumental Theatre Company Presents SPRING AWAKENING

Monumental Theatre Company Presents SPRING AWAKENING

by BWW News Desk — January 24, 2023
Monumental Theatre Company will stage Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater's Spring Awakening.
Theater J Names Hayley Finn as New Artistic Director

Theater J Names Hayley Finn as New Artistic Director

by BWW News Desk — January 24, 2023
Theater J has announced that Hayley Finn (she/her) will become its new Artistic Director on February 1, 2023.
Chita Rivera to be Honored With Signature Theatre's 2023 Stephen Sondheim Award

Chita Rivera to be Honored With Signature Theatre's 2023 Stephen Sondheim Award

by BWW News Desk — January 24, 2023
On April 3, 2023, Virginia’s Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor the theatrical icon Chita Rivera with the company’s twelfth Stephen Sondheim Award.
Pianist Brian Ganz Performs All Chopin's Chamber Music With Cellist Carter Brey Next

Pianist Brian Ganz Performs All Chopin's Chamber Music With Cellist Carter Brey Next Month

by BWW News Desk — January 24, 2023
Internationally acclaimed pianist Brian Ganz celebrates his 12th annual concert in his quest to perform the complete works of Frédéric Chopin with “An Evening of Chopin's Chamber Music with Brian Ganz and Friends” at The Music Center at Strathmore at 8 p.
Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE at Arena Stage's Kreeger Theater

Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE at Arena Stage's Kreeger Theater

by Ken Kemp — January 23, 2023
Ride the Cyclone is a simply wonderful evening of fun, escapist theatre.
Review: THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON at The Kennedy Center

Review: THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON at The Kennedy Center

by Dara Homer — January 22, 2023
Inspired by the true story of the founder and director of the National Negro Opera Company, The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson packs untold history, outstanding vocal talent, and intensity fit for its title into a short 70 minutes.
Review: HAIRSPRAY at Capital One Hall

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Capital One Hall

by Olivia Murray — January 22, 2023
I strongly recommend going to see this show for its last couple of performances at Capital One Hall, or try to catch a performance in another city that the tour will be visiting.
Firehouse Theatre to Present BLOOD FROM A TURNIP Puppet Salon This Month

Firehouse Theatre to Present BLOOD FROM A TURNIP Puppet Salon This Month

by BWW News Desk — January 21, 2023
Firehouse Theatre will be the site for the 2023 installment of Blood From a Turnip puppet salon on Sunday, January 29 at 7:30pm.
DC's Top Arts Education Institution Launches New Podcast Series

DC's Top Arts Education Institution Launches New Podcast Series

by BWW News Desk — January 20, 2023
The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts is announcing the launch of a new podcast that lays out an innovative approach to public speaking using the skills of professional actors.
Imagination Stage Premieres THE HULA-HOOPIN' QUEEN

Imagination Stage Premieres THE HULA-HOOPIN' QUEEN

by BWW News Desk — January 19, 2023
Imagination Stage, the metro DC region's largest professional theatre for children, debuts its latest new play commission, The Hula-Hoopin' Queen, adapted for the stage by Gloria Bond Clunie from the book by Thelma Lynne Godin, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton.
Taiwan Philharmonic to Return to the US Under The Baton Of Music Director Jun Märkl

Taiwan Philharmonic to Return to the US Under The Baton Of Music Director Jun Märkl

by BWW News Desk — January 19, 2023
The Taiwan Philharmonic - known as the National Symphony Orchestra in its homeland - will be one of the first international orchestra to be presented by the New York Philharmonic in David Geffen Hall in their return to the United States for a national tour this spring, led by new Music Director Jun
SUNSET BOULEVARD & More Lead Washington DC's January Top Picks

SUNSET BOULEVARD & More Lead Washington DC's January Top Picks

by BWW Staff — January 19, 2023
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings.
March and April 2023 Events Announced at The Hylton Performing Arts Center

March and April 2023 Events Announced at The Hylton Performing Arts Center

by BWW News Desk — January 19, 2023
The Hylton Performing Arts Center continues its 2022-2023 season this March and April 2023 with performances as part of Hylton Presents, Hylton Family Series, Matinee Idylls Series, the American Roots Series, and Mason Arts at the Hylton Center, plus performances by Hylton Center Arts Partners and a
Review: CATS at National Theatre

Review: CATS at National Theatre

by Hannah Wing — January 18, 2023
So, should you attend the Jellicle Ball? Absolutely.
Photos: First Look at Firehouse Theatre's GHOST QUARTET

Photos: First Look at Firehouse Theatre's GHOST QUARTET

by BWW News Desk — January 18, 2023
Firehouse Theatre has released production photos from their upcoming Mid Altantic premiere of Dave Malloy's GHOST QUARTET.
Jason Graae and David Turner Will Lead MAX AND WILLY'S LAST LAUGH Reading at Mosaic T

Jason Graae and David Turner Will Lead MAX AND WILLY'S LAST LAUGH Reading at Mosaic Theater's Catalyst New Play Festival

by BWW News Desk — January 18, 2023
Co-authored by Conor Duffy and Jake Broder, Max & Willy’s Last Laugh is based on the true story of entertainers Max Ehrlich and Willy Rosen, who for 18 months performed the funniest cabaret in Europe to ensure their safety at the Westerbork Transit Camp during World War II.
Legendary Film Composer Anirudh Announces U.S. Tour Dates

Legendary Film Composer Anirudh Announces U.S. Tour Dates

by BWW News Desk — January 18, 2023
The ”Once Upon A Time” Tour presented by Shri Balaji Entertainment, and powered by Kash Patel Productions, features the North American debut of Anirudh Ravichander, the fastest rising film composer in the World.
Review: ENGLISH at Studio Theatre

Review: ENGLISH at Studio Theatre

by David Friscic — January 18, 2023
Is learning a new language a hindrance to your heart’s love of your cultural heritage, is it purely functional, or is it a means of gaining enrichment and new understanding? Is precise pronunciation meant to trip lightly off the tongue in any language or is it best to take pride in your original a
Review: TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR. . . at Theater J

Review: TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR. . . at Theater J

by Rachael F. Goldberg — January 17, 2023
'Two Jews Walk into a War.
Keegan's Boiler Room Series Announces 2023 Artist Opportunities

Keegan's Boiler Room Series Announces 2023 Artist Opportunities

by BWW News Desk — January 17, 2023
The Keegan Theatre's Boiler Room Series has announced numerous opportunities for actors, stage managers, and videographers for this spring's Boiler Room Series, a new works-focused initiative working to support and promote theater-makers who are driving theater in DC and beyond to new and unexpecte
Review: AMERICA'S SEXIEST COUPLE at Best Medicine Rep

Review: AMERICA'S SEXIEST COUPLE at Best Medicine Rep

by Hannah Wing — January 17, 2023
Best Medicine Rep's production of America's Sexiest Couple, directed by Kathleen Barth, explores the relationship between Susan and Craig, and how Residents impacted their lives.

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