NLC Selects Nine Cities To Participate In One Nation/One Project, A National Arts And Wellness Initiative
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2022
The National League of Cities Institute for Youth, Education, and Families (IYEF) has competitively selected nine sites to participate in a pilot peer learning cohort for its newly-launched initiative, Improving Community Health and Resilience through the Arts.
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2022
The National League of Cities Institute for Youth, Education, and Families (IYEF) has competitively selected nine sites to participate in a pilot peer learning cohort for its newly-launched initiative, Improving Community Health and Resilience through the Arts.
World Premiere of INCENDIARY & More Announced for Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company 2022-2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2022
Woolly Mammoth’s upcoming 2022-2023 season is a break-out collection of unconventional storytelling, filled with characters who upend roles, rules, and regimes, and authentic, in-your-face playwriting voices.
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2022
Woolly Mammoth’s upcoming 2022-2023 season is a break-out collection of unconventional storytelling, filled with characters who upend roles, rules, and regimes, and authentic, in-your-face playwriting voices.
DISNEY PRINCESS - THE CONCERT, CARMEN & More at the Kennedy Center in May
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2022
Kennedy Center events and performances have been announced for the months of May – June 2022.
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2022
Kennedy Center events and performances have been announced for the months of May – June 2022.
Hylton Center Raises Record-Breaking Amount During Two-Night 12th Anniversary Gala
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2022
The Hylton Performing Arts Center hosted a special two-day celebration for the Hylton Center's 12th Anniversary Gala on April 29 and April 30. The first Anniversary Gala held in-person since 2019, the event welcomed more than 1,000 guests and supported the Hylton Center's mission of presenting diverse performances and programs of high quality and artistic excellence to inspire, educate, and enrich the community.
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2022
The Hylton Performing Arts Center hosted a special two-day celebration for the Hylton Center's 12th Anniversary Gala on April 29 and April 30. The first Anniversary Gala held in-person since 2019, the event welcomed more than 1,000 guests and supported the Hylton Center's mission of presenting diverse performances and programs of high quality and artistic excellence to inspire, educate, and enrich the community.
BWW Review: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN at Studio Theatre
by David Friscic - May 03, 2022
Topical themes rule the day at the current production at Studio Theatre’s current production John Proctor is the Villain. This is a play that has good intentions to spare, fine acting, and superb production values but never quite gels as it tries to do too much at the same time.
by David Friscic - May 03, 2022
Topical themes rule the day at the current production at Studio Theatre’s current production John Proctor is the Villain. This is a play that has good intentions to spare, fine acting, and superb production values but never quite gels as it tries to do too much at the same time.
Solas Nua to Stage MAZ & BRICKS
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
In a year when U.S. headlines are filled with news of increasingly restrictive reproductive rights legislation, and U.S. streets are filled with women protesting for rights they thought they'd won nearly 50 years ago, Solas Nua, the Washington DC-based contemporary Irish arts organization, will stage an Irish play that lands the political firecracker in the middle of a romance. Maz & Bricks will perform June 2-26 at Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE, Washington DC.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
In a year when U.S. headlines are filled with news of increasingly restrictive reproductive rights legislation, and U.S. streets are filled with women protesting for rights they thought they'd won nearly 50 years ago, Solas Nua, the Washington DC-based contemporary Irish arts organization, will stage an Irish play that lands the political firecracker in the middle of a romance. Maz & Bricks will perform June 2-26 at Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE, Washington DC.
THE EYES OF THE WORLD: FROM D-DAY TO VE DAY Announced At The John F. Kennedy Center Opera House
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
Following sold-out performances at Carnegie Hall, historian and narrator John Monsky brings his groundbreaking American History Unbound series to The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Opera House with The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day on Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
Following sold-out performances at Carnegie Hall, historian and narrator John Monsky brings his groundbreaking American History Unbound series to The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Opera House with The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day on Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m.
DRUNK SHAKESPEARE Opens In Washington, D.C. June 16
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
Creators Scott Griffin and David Hudson announced that the Washington, D.C. production of the 'smashed' hit comedy, Drunk Shakespeare, will open at The Sage Theatre (located at 1100 13th St NW) on Thursday, June 16th, 2022 for a limited run thru October 1st.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
Creators Scott Griffin and David Hudson announced that the Washington, D.C. production of the 'smashed' hit comedy, Drunk Shakespeare, will open at The Sage Theatre (located at 1100 13th St NW) on Thursday, June 16th, 2022 for a limited run thru October 1st.
Performances, An Indigenous Foodways Cooking Demonstration & More Announced for WE THE PEOPLES BEFORE
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
First Peoples Fund and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the full line-up for We The Peoples Before, a festival of events designed to explore and expand deep truths and reflections about the history and experience of this country’s Native peoples.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
First Peoples Fund and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the full line-up for We The Peoples Before, a festival of events designed to explore and expand deep truths and reflections about the history and experience of this country’s Native peoples.
Pianist Brian Ganz Joins National Philharmonic For Chopin and Gorecki Concerts Featuring Soprano Aleksandr
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
Playing with the National Philharmonic pianist Brian Ganz returns to continue his journey through the music of Frédéric Chopin with the Fantasia on Polish Airs and Rondo à la krakowiak.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
Playing with the National Philharmonic pianist Brian Ganz returns to continue his journey through the music of Frédéric Chopin with the Fantasia on Polish Airs and Rondo à la krakowiak.
King Center Announces Three Shows Coming This Fall
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
The King Center for the Performing Arts, ASM Global and Local Beat Productions are proud to announce three events coming to perform LIVE at the King Center L3HARRIS Technologies Theatre (Main Stage) this fall.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
The King Center for the Performing Arts, ASM Global and Local Beat Productions are proud to announce three events coming to perform LIVE at the King Center L3HARRIS Technologies Theatre (Main Stage) this fall.
BWW Review: AN UNTITLED LOVE ---A.I.M BY KYLE ABRAHAM at Kennedy Center
by David Friscic - May 02, 2022
Four years in the making, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham presented the hour-long dance piece entitled An Untitled Love but, although it may have been “untitled” it certainly encompassed many myriad moods, feelings and styles of dance while emphasizing the need for connection in an often-broken world with humor, subtle satire, compassion, and deft timing. Utilizing an exceptional ensemble of dancers and incorporating extremely compelling and continually surprising styles of choreography, music, lighting, and scenic design---this mesmerizing dance composition was constantly eclectic in presentation.
by David Friscic - May 02, 2022
Four years in the making, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham presented the hour-long dance piece entitled An Untitled Love but, although it may have been “untitled” it certainly encompassed many myriad moods, feelings and styles of dance while emphasizing the need for connection in an often-broken world with humor, subtle satire, compassion, and deft timing. Utilizing an exceptional ensemble of dancers and incorporating extremely compelling and continually surprising styles of choreography, music, lighting, and scenic design---this mesmerizing dance composition was constantly eclectic in presentation.
BWW Review: WHY I LIVE AT THE P.O., A New Opera by UrbanArias
by Hannah Wing - May 02, 2022
A 70-minute opera is a challenge, especially as it is based on source material that is also short. UrbanArias’ Why I Live at the P.O. isn’t the full package, but it delivers with its lively cast.
by Hannah Wing - May 02, 2022
A 70-minute opera is a challenge, especially as it is based on source material that is also short. UrbanArias’ Why I Live at the P.O. isn’t the full package, but it delivers with its lively cast.
GRACE, FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME, EVERY BRILLIANT THING & More Lead Washington, DC's May Theater Top 10
by BWW Staff - May 02, 2022
Washington, D.C. 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.
by BWW Staff - May 02, 2022
Washington, D.C. 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.
BWW Review: THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER at Strathmore & Woolly Mammoth
by Rachael F. Goldberg - April 29, 2022
'The Parable of the Sower' might be a bit too on-the-nose for some viewers, but it's a beautifully produced performance that showcases phenomenal talents while drawing necessary attention to key issues.
by Rachael F. Goldberg - April 29, 2022
'The Parable of the Sower' might be a bit too on-the-nose for some viewers, but it's a beautifully produced performance that showcases phenomenal talents while drawing necessary attention to key issues.
25th Annual Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival Announces Two Free Performances
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2022
The Kennedy Center has announced two free performances at Millennium Stage, featuring Next Jazz Legacy, as part of the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2022
The Kennedy Center has announced two free performances at Millennium Stage, featuring Next Jazz Legacy, as part of the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival.
Theater Alliance Will Produce DO YOU FEEL ANGER? By Mara Nelson-Greenberg
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2022
The final production of Theater Alliance's 19th Season, Mara Nelson-Greenberg's Do You Feel Anger?, gives audiences a comedic exploration of contemporary gender, workplace, and power dynamics.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2022
The final production of Theater Alliance's 19th Season, Mara Nelson-Greenberg's Do You Feel Anger?, gives audiences a comedic exploration of contemporary gender, workplace, and power dynamics.
The National Symphony Orchestra Presents Three Classical Programs In June
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2022
The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) concludes its 2021–2022 Classical series with three subscription concert programs this June, featuring the NSO debuts of conductor Kazuki Yamada and pianist Stewart Goodyear and the Orchestra's final season concert at Capital One Hall.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2022
The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) concludes its 2021–2022 Classical series with three subscription concert programs this June, featuring the NSO debuts of conductor Kazuki Yamada and pianist Stewart Goodyear and the Orchestra's final season concert at Capital One Hall.
Keegan Theatre Announces Artists for 2022 Boiler Room Series
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2022
The Keegan Theatre has announced the 2022 Boiler Room Series (BRS), a series of presentations and events that take audiences into the world where new plays get made.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2022
The Keegan Theatre has announced the 2022 Boiler Room Series (BRS), a series of presentations and events that take audiences into the world where new plays get made.
Theatre Life with Anne Runolfsson and Tess Adams
by Elliot Lanes - April 28, 2022
Today’s subjects Anne Runolfsson and Tess Adams are currently living their theatre lives performing in their mother/daughter self-created show about the ups and downs of being in show business entitled The Story Goes On. You can see these crazily talented ladies in action April 29th at the New Spire Arts’ Ausherman Theatre in Frederick, Maryland.
by Elliot Lanes - April 28, 2022
Today’s subjects Anne Runolfsson and Tess Adams are currently living their theatre lives performing in their mother/daughter self-created show about the ups and downs of being in show business entitled The Story Goes On. You can see these crazily talented ladies in action April 29th at the New Spire Arts’ Ausherman Theatre in Frederick, Maryland.
Round House Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2022
Following a transformative season of performances—including three regional premieres, the inaugural year of the National Capital New Play Festival, and the world premieres of Tim J. Lord's “We declare you a terrorist…” and Charly Evon Simpson's “it's not a trip it's a journey”—Round House is excited for audiences to return and experience a celebration of live theatre, with a slate of shows designed to remind them of the power, joy, and necessity of this art form.
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2022
Following a transformative season of performances—including three regional premieres, the inaugural year of the National Capital New Play Festival, and the world premieres of Tim J. Lord's “We declare you a terrorist…” and Charly Evon Simpson's “it's not a trip it's a journey”—Round House is excited for audiences to return and experience a celebration of live theatre, with a slate of shows designed to remind them of the power, joy, and necessity of this art form.
Sterling Playmakers Presents DIRTY WORK AFOOT
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2022
Following another successful weekend in Leesburg and Purcellville, evil villain, Ravenaw Blackwing says to follow him and the rest of the wacky, fun troupe of actors to Lucketts Community Center, which will finally end the theatre train's stops in Loudoun County. Never before has the little town of Lucketts seen such an entertaining show put on by Sterling Playmakers.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2022
Following another successful weekend in Leesburg and Purcellville, evil villain, Ravenaw Blackwing says to follow him and the rest of the wacky, fun troupe of actors to Lucketts Community Center, which will finally end the theatre train's stops in Loudoun County. Never before has the little town of Lucketts seen such an entertaining show put on by Sterling Playmakers.
BWW Review: THE OTHER SIDE at Kennedy Center
by Elliot Lanes - April 27, 2022
There are some ideas for theatrical pieces that seem great on paper but never quite become what you hoped they would be. Kennedy Center’s World Premiere dance commission The Other Side is that kind of piece.
by Elliot Lanes - April 27, 2022
There are some ideas for theatrical pieces that seem great on paper but never quite become what you hoped they would be. Kennedy Center’s World Premiere dance commission The Other Side is that kind of piece.
Weissberg Foundation Will Fund Woolly Mammoth's First Dedicated Commissioning Program
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2022
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company has been chosen by the Weissberg Foundation for a grant to honor the late Marvin Weissberg, tremendous philanthropist and theatre lover, through the creation of the theatre's first dedicated commissioning program, the Weissberg Commissions.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2022
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company has been chosen by the Weissberg Foundation for a grant to honor the late Marvin Weissberg, tremendous philanthropist and theatre lover, through the creation of the theatre's first dedicated commissioning program, the Weissberg Commissions.
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