The Edge of the Universe Players 2 Present A NUMBER By Caryl Churchill
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2022
On the heels of creating two audio plays during the pandemic (The Marriage Proposal, featuring Kimberly Gilbert, Jamie Smithson and Cody Nickell, and Laughter in the Shadow of the Trees, featuring Sarah Marshall, Holly Twyford and David Bryan Jackson), The Edge of the Universe Players 2 return to in-person producing with Caryl Churchill's A NUMBER.
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2022
On the heels of creating two audio plays during the pandemic (The Marriage Proposal, featuring Kimberly Gilbert, Jamie Smithson and Cody Nickell, and Laughter in the Shadow of the Trees, featuring Sarah Marshall, Holly Twyford and David Bryan Jackson), The Edge of the Universe Players 2 return to in-person producing with Caryl Churchill's A NUMBER.
McLean Community Players' Return to The Alden Theatre With A Musical Revue THE SHOW MUST GO ON!
by Grace Cutler - June 24, 2022
A Musical Revue THE SHOW MUST GO ON! marks the return of the McLean Community Players to the Alden Theater in McLean after a three-year hiatus.
by Grace Cutler - June 24, 2022
A Musical Revue THE SHOW MUST GO ON! marks the return of the McLean Community Players to the Alden Theater in McLean after a three-year hiatus.
SPEAKEASY Arrives To National Harbor Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2022
The National Harbor's Waterfront District premiere restaurant, Bond 45 and New York Producer Holly-Anne Devlin announced today that SPEAKEASY At The Sunset Room, an all-in-one immersive mixology experience that combines the worlds of cirque, illusion, burlesque and musical theatre with an upscale cocktail flight will open at the Sunset Room in National Harbor for a limited engagement this summer following a sold out run in New York City.
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2022
The National Harbor's Waterfront District premiere restaurant, Bond 45 and New York Producer Holly-Anne Devlin announced today that SPEAKEASY At The Sunset Room, an all-in-one immersive mixology experience that combines the worlds of cirque, illusion, burlesque and musical theatre with an upscale cocktail flight will open at the Sunset Room in National Harbor for a limited engagement this summer following a sold out run in New York City.
Photos: Blair Underwood & SIX TRIPLE EIGHT Team Celebrate The 6888th Central Postal Battalion Congressional Gold Medals
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2022
Blair Underwood and the creative team of Six Triple Eight, Morgan J Smart, Ronvé O'Daniel, and Jevares C. Myrick, were invited to celebrate the 6888th's Congressional Gold Medal. See photos here!
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2022
Blair Underwood and the creative team of Six Triple Eight, Morgan J Smart, Ronvé O'Daniel, and Jevares C. Myrick, were invited to celebrate the 6888th's Congressional Gold Medal. See photos here!
Signature Theatre Now Accepting New Play Submissions for SIGWORKS: MONDAY NIGHT NEW PLAY READINGS
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2022
Signature Theatre is accepting submissions for original and unpublished full-length plays (no musicals) from now through August 15, 2022. Playwrights must currently reside in Virginia, Maryland or DC. Only one submission per playwright.
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2022
Signature Theatre is accepting submissions for original and unpublished full-length plays (no musicals) from now through August 15, 2022. Playwrights must currently reside in Virginia, Maryland or DC. Only one submission per playwright.
Review: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE at The Keegan Theatre
by Rachael F. Goldberg - June 21, 2022
'Shakespeare in Love' may appeal to fans of the movie, but its convoluted plot and awkward presentation make this production one that is unlikely to earn new admirers. It can make for a fun night out, but isn’t a production I’d actively recommend prioritizing over others.
by Rachael F. Goldberg - June 21, 2022
'Shakespeare in Love' may appeal to fans of the movie, but its convoluted plot and awkward presentation make this production one that is unlikely to earn new admirers. It can make for a fun night out, but isn’t a production I’d actively recommend prioritizing over others.
Review: JERSEY BOYS at the Kennedy Center
by David Friscic - June 19, 2022
A group of streetwise guys from Jersey sing about the everyday battles of daily life that so many people can relate to in the emotionally direct and hard -hitting smash hit tour of Jersey Boys now playing at the Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater. Romance, heartache, family ties, financial woes and fractious friendships are all explored in the surging, driving beats of the catchy songs (and romantic ballads) that comprise the catalogue of the song chart hit-making group,.
by David Friscic - June 19, 2022
A group of streetwise guys from Jersey sing about the everyday battles of daily life that so many people can relate to in the emotionally direct and hard -hitting smash hit tour of Jersey Boys now playing at the Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater. Romance, heartache, family ties, financial woes and fractious friendships are all explored in the surging, driving beats of the catchy songs (and romantic ballads) that comprise the catalogue of the song chart hit-making group,.
Ted Delong Named Interim Managing Director of Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2022
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company has announced Ted DeLong as the Interim Managing Director, following the departure of Emika Abe. DeLong will work alongside Abe in June 2022 and hold the position until the new director is named, following a national search.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2022
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company has announced Ted DeLong as the Interim Managing Director, following the departure of Emika Abe. DeLong will work alongside Abe in June 2022 and hold the position until the new director is named, following a national search.
MY SON THE WAITER: A JEWISH TRAGEDY Makes DC Debut At Theater J
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2022
In its seventh year of touring nationally, My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy will make its Washington, DC premiere at the Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater Edlavitch DCJCC (Theater J) from July 21 to August 21, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2022
In its seventh year of touring nationally, My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy will make its Washington, DC premiere at the Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater Edlavitch DCJCC (Theater J) from July 21 to August 21, 2022.
Review: FIRES IN THE MIRROR: CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN AND OTHER IDENTITIES at Theater J
by Rachael F. Goldberg - June 16, 2022
'Fires in the Mirror: Crown Heights, Brooklyn and Other Identities' is an intense, but fascinating portrait of community and identity, with a powerhouse creative team on and off the stage.
by Rachael F. Goldberg - June 16, 2022
'Fires in the Mirror: Crown Heights, Brooklyn and Other Identities' is an intense, but fascinating portrait of community and identity, with a powerhouse creative team on and off the stage.
Cast Announced for Concert of New Musical WE SHALL SOMEDAY at Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2022
Signature Theatre has announced the cast for the concert presentation of We Shall Someday, a timely new musical written by Harrison David Rivers and Ted Shen. The concert presentation will take place June 30 – July 2, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2022
Signature Theatre has announced the cast for the concert presentation of We Shall Someday, a timely new musical written by Harrison David Rivers and Ted Shen. The concert presentation will take place June 30 – July 2, 2022.
BWW Feature: The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts celebrates Thirty Years of Arts Education Excellence
by Elliot Lanes - June 16, 2022
This week marks a very important event for DC area arts education. On June thirteenth, The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts (TTL) held its very first class and co-founders Deb Gottesman, Buzz Mauro and Michael Rodgers never looked back. The organization has changed locations a few times over the years but the quality of the work that Theatre Lab’s instructors and administration have given to hundreds and hundreds of students has always remained at the top of its game.
by Elliot Lanes - June 16, 2022
This week marks a very important event for DC area arts education. On June thirteenth, The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts (TTL) held its very first class and co-founders Deb Gottesman, Buzz Mauro and Michael Rodgers never looked back. The organization has changed locations a few times over the years but the quality of the work that Theatre Lab’s instructors and administration have given to hundreds and hundreds of students has always remained at the top of its game.
Keegan Theatre Announces Cast and Team for THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR. WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!)
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2022
The Keegan Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of Lauren Gunderson and Bree Lowdermilk’s family fun science musical, THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR. WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!), produced on the mainstage by Keegan’s brand for young people and families, Keegan PLAY-RAH-KA.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2022
The Keegan Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of Lauren Gunderson and Bree Lowdermilk’s family fun science musical, THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF DR. WONDERFUL (AND HER DOG!), produced on the mainstage by Keegan’s brand for young people and families, Keegan PLAY-RAH-KA.
BWW Review: MAZ AND BRICKS at Solas Nua Is Fiery, Sharp, and Timely
by Elizabeth Seablom - June 15, 2022
Fiery, sharp, timely. Those are the words that first come to my mind after attending Solas Nua's production of Maz and Bricks. As a woman it is easily one of the most relatable pieces of theater in DC right now and the production seems to draw on the very energy of the protests taking place just down the street.
by Elizabeth Seablom - June 15, 2022
Fiery, sharp, timely. Those are the words that first come to my mind after attending Solas Nua's production of Maz and Bricks. As a woman it is easily one of the most relatable pieces of theater in DC right now and the production seems to draw on the very energy of the protests taking place just down the street.
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at The Kennedy Center
by Elizabeth Seablom - June 15, 2022
What did our critic think of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at The Kennedy Center?
by Elizabeth Seablom - June 15, 2022
What did our critic think of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at The Kennedy Center?
The Jewish Federation Of Greater Washington Celebrates Inaugural Capital Chai Awards
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2022
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington has named their inaugural class of Capital Chai Award honorees: 18 Jewish young adults under 40 who are working to make the world a better place. These individuals represent the next generation of local leaders –thought leaders, innovators, creators, philanthropists, volunteers, activists, and more – who are making a difference in Greater Washington and beyond, guided by their Jewish values.
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2022
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington has named their inaugural class of Capital Chai Award honorees: 18 Jewish young adults under 40 who are working to make the world a better place. These individuals represent the next generation of local leaders –thought leaders, innovators, creators, philanthropists, volunteers, activists, and more – who are making a difference in Greater Washington and beyond, guided by their Jewish values.
BWW Review: NOLLYWOOD DREAMS at Round House
by Roger Catlin - June 15, 2022
What did our critic think of NOLLYWOOD DREAMS at Round House? It's likely to be a crowd-pleaser, since it's from Jocelyn Bioh, who's earlier 'School Girls: Or, the African Mean Girls Play' was a hit at the Round House when it reopened following renovations in 2019.
by Roger Catlin - June 15, 2022
What did our critic think of NOLLYWOOD DREAMS at Round House? It's likely to be a crowd-pleaser, since it's from Jocelyn Bioh, who's earlier 'School Girls: Or, the African Mean Girls Play' was a hit at the Round House when it reopened following renovations in 2019.
Washington Performing Arts Announces 2022-23 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2022
Washington Performing Arts announces its 2022/23 Season with the theme of The World in Our City, running from October of 2022 through June of 2023 and featuring artists from 19 nations.
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2022
Washington Performing Arts announces its 2022/23 Season with the theme of The World in Our City, running from October of 2022 through June of 2023 and featuring artists from 19 nations.
Project1VOICE to Host Juneteenth Celebration Of Black Artistic Endeavors
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2022
Project1VOICE, a New York-based organization dedicated to supporting theatre and the performing arts by people of African descent, is set for a free, two-day online event for Juneteenth.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2022
Project1VOICE, a New York-based organization dedicated to supporting theatre and the performing arts by people of African descent, is set for a free, two-day online event for Juneteenth.
Recipients Announced For The Inaugural Victor Shargai Leadership Award
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2022
The Board of Directors and Advancement Committee of Theatre Washington, in partnership with Craig Pascal, retired community banking executive and husband of Victor Shargai, are thrilled to announce the recipients of the inaugural Victor Shargai Leadership Award: Edgar Dobie, collaborative leader and Executive Producer at Arena Stage, and Paige Hernandez, acclaimed multidisciplinary artist.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2022
The Board of Directors and Advancement Committee of Theatre Washington, in partnership with Craig Pascal, retired community banking executive and husband of Victor Shargai, are thrilled to announce the recipients of the inaugural Victor Shargai Leadership Award: Edgar Dobie, collaborative leader and Executive Producer at Arena Stage, and Paige Hernandez, acclaimed multidisciplinary artist.
The Washington Ballet Concludes 2021/22 Season with NEXTsteps, Featuring Three World Premieres, June 22-26
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2022
The Washington Ballet concludes its 2021/22 “Season of Gratitude” with NEXTsteps, its annual series dedicated to new works by contemporary choreographers. The program runs in six performances, June 22-26 at Sidney Harman Hall, and features new works by Brett Ishida (company debut), Jessica Lang, and Mthuthuzeli November (U.S. debut).
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2022
The Washington Ballet concludes its 2021/22 “Season of Gratitude” with NEXTsteps, its annual series dedicated to new works by contemporary choreographers. The program runs in six performances, June 22-26 at Sidney Harman Hall, and features new works by Brett Ishida (company debut), Jessica Lang, and Mthuthuzeli November (U.S. debut).
King Center Announces FOREIGNER and 2nd Show for Comedian Tom Segura
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2022
AEG Presents and the King Center for the Performing Arts have announced Foreigner: The Greatest Hits returning to the L3HARRIS Technologies Theatre Main Stage on Sunday, November 20th at 8 PM. This upcoming performance marks over seven years since the band last performed at the King Center in Melbourne.
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2022
AEG Presents and the King Center for the Performing Arts have announced Foreigner: The Greatest Hits returning to the L3HARRIS Technologies Theatre Main Stage on Sunday, November 20th at 8 PM. This upcoming performance marks over seven years since the band last performed at the King Center in Melbourne.
'Framing Fatherhood' Photo Exhibit Celebrates Positive Images of Black Men and Boys
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2022
'It Takes A Village: Basics of Boyhood and Messages for Manhood' - which examines how social media impacts the public and mental health of both content creators and the broader Black community - announces the opening of their photography exhibition, 'Framing Fatherhood,' on June 18 at George Washington University's Corcoran School of the Arts and Design in Washington, DC.
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2022
'It Takes A Village: Basics of Boyhood and Messages for Manhood' - which examines how social media impacts the public and mental health of both content creators and the broader Black community - announces the opening of their photography exhibition, 'Framing Fatherhood,' on June 18 at George Washington University's Corcoran School of the Arts and Design in Washington, DC.
The Keegan Theatre Announces 2022-23 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2022
The Keegan Theatre has announced its 26th Season in 2022-2023, featuring 8 mainstage productions in its intimate and welcoming theater home in Dupont Circle. The season includes the world premieres of 2 newly commissioned works from DC area playwrights, 1 regional premiere, 1 DC premiere, 2 musicals, and a Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2022
The Keegan Theatre has announced its 26th Season in 2022-2023, featuring 8 mainstage productions in its intimate and welcoming theater home in Dupont Circle. The season includes the world premieres of 2 newly commissioned works from DC area playwrights, 1 regional premiere, 1 DC premiere, 2 musicals, and a Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
Rorschach Theatre Announces CHEMICAL EXILE: SYNTHESIS
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2022
When chemist Teddy Morris left Amsterdam to return to her hometown last October, it was not the DC she remembered. A stranger followed her around the city, her memories were coming apart at the seams, and a man claiming to be her dead dad had become a controversial faith leader. Over the next six months, her life took a swerve she never saw coming.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2022
When chemist Teddy Morris left Amsterdam to return to her hometown last October, it was not the DC she remembered. A stranger followed her around the city, her memories were coming apart at the seams, and a man claiming to be her dead dad had become a controversial faith leader. Over the next six months, her life took a swerve she never saw coming.
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