BWW Review: IT'S NOT A TRIP IT'S A JOURNEY at Round House Theatre
by Megan Gray - April 26, 2022
The world premiere of Charly Evon Simpson's new play 'It's Not a Trip It's a Journey' has opened at Round House Theatre in Bethesda, MD in collaboration with the theater's first annual National Capital New Play Festival. Simpson's play, directed skillfully by Nicole A. Watson, invites audiences along on June's (Erin Margaret Pettigrew) arduous trip, or journey rather, of self-discovery as she travels with her friends from New York City to the Grand Canyon. All four friends have a purpose drawing them towards escape. Whether it be a roadside attraction or getting over an ex, all four wind up battling thoughts, feelings, experiences, and truths that they had been suppressing about their intersecting identities of being Black and femme in this country.
by Megan Gray - April 26, 2022
The world premiere of Charly Evon Simpson's new play 'It's Not a Trip It's a Journey' has opened at Round House Theatre in Bethesda, MD in collaboration with the theater's first annual National Capital New Play Festival. Simpson's play, directed skillfully by Nicole A. Watson, invites audiences along on June's (Erin Margaret Pettigrew) arduous trip, or journey rather, of self-discovery as she travels with her friends from New York City to the Grand Canyon. All four friends have a purpose drawing them towards escape. Whether it be a roadside attraction or getting over an ex, all four wind up battling thoughts, feelings, experiences, and truths that they had been suppressing about their intersecting identities of being Black and femme in this country.
BWW Review: LEA SALONGA at The Music Center at Strathmore
by Elliot Lanes - April 26, 2022
There are very few times in a reviewer’s career where he/she can honestly say they saw a perfect performance. This past weekend at The Music Center at Strathmore international star of stage, screen, and the concert stage Lea Salonga gave a perfect performance. Her Dream Again Tour has a song list that’s so well constructed it’s as if they had been planning it for over two years….oh wait!!! Seriously though, Salonga’s mix of pop, showtunes and of course, film songs made for a totally wonderful evening of music.
by Elliot Lanes - April 26, 2022
There are very few times in a reviewer’s career where he/she can honestly say they saw a perfect performance. This past weekend at The Music Center at Strathmore international star of stage, screen, and the concert stage Lea Salonga gave a perfect performance. Her Dream Again Tour has a song list that’s so well constructed it’s as if they had been planning it for over two years….oh wait!!! Seriously though, Salonga’s mix of pop, showtunes and of course, film songs made for a totally wonderful evening of music.
BWW News: New veteran owned production team hits the DMV theater scene with a new Tyler Perry style Gospel Play entitled ALL COUNSEL AIN'T WISE
by Elliot Lanes - April 25, 2022
Sometimes you have no idea where your career path will take you. Lee Mooring was just minding his own business serving our country as a member of the U.S. Air Force. When asked to produce a Christian event for believers in his community everything changed.
by Elliot Lanes - April 25, 2022
Sometimes you have no idea where your career path will take you. Lee Mooring was just minding his own business serving our country as a member of the U.S. Air Force. When asked to produce a Christian event for believers in his community everything changed.
The Mason Players Present JUST LIKE US By Karen Zacarías
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2022
“Just Like Us” by Karen Zacarías is presented by The Mason Players and appears at George Mason University TheaterSpace on Fairfax Campus.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2022
“Just Like Us” by Karen Zacarías is presented by The Mason Players and appears at George Mason University TheaterSpace on Fairfax Campus.
BWW Review: THE MAMALOGUES at 1st Stage Theater
by Tavish Young - April 25, 2022
Earnest, funny, and full of life, Lisa B. Thompson's The Mamalogues is an intimate piece about navigating the world and looking for a fulfilling way of life (and in particular America) as a single Black mother.
by Tavish Young - April 25, 2022
Earnest, funny, and full of life, Lisa B. Thompson's The Mamalogues is an intimate piece about navigating the world and looking for a fulfilling way of life (and in particular America) as a single Black mother.
BWW Review: WE DECLARE YOU A TERRORIST. . . at Round House Theatre
by Rachael F. Goldberg - April 22, 2022
There’s certainly something timely about 'We declare you a terrorist. . .' premiering now, as Russia, once again under Putin’s control, lays siege on neighboring Ukraine, but Lord’s script also makes it clear that the show’s relevance goes far beyond the current war.
by Rachael F. Goldberg - April 22, 2022
There’s certainly something timely about 'We declare you a terrorist. . .' premiering now, as Russia, once again under Putin’s control, lays siege on neighboring Ukraine, but Lord’s script also makes it clear that the show’s relevance goes far beyond the current war.
Irish Yiddishist Caraid O'Brien to Adapt Sholem Asch's RABBI DOCTOR SILVER
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2022
Theater J, the nation’s largest and most prominent Jewish theater and Solas Nua, Washington DC’s leading multidisciplinary Irish arts organization, have announced a co-commission of Irish Yiddishist Caraid O’Brien. O’Brien will translate and adapt Sholem Asch’s classic Yiddish play Rabbi Doctor Silver.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2022
Theater J, the nation’s largest and most prominent Jewish theater and Solas Nua, Washington DC’s leading multidisciplinary Irish arts organization, have announced a co-commission of Irish Yiddishist Caraid O’Brien. O’Brien will translate and adapt Sholem Asch’s classic Yiddish play Rabbi Doctor Silver.
DISNEY PRINCESS - THE CONCERT With Altomare, Egan, Reed & Winters to Perform With The National Symphony Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2022
The National Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Steven Reineke, will perform lush orchestrations of classic Disney songs featuring celebrated Broadway stars in a weekend of performances on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2022
The National Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Steven Reineke, will perform lush orchestrations of classic Disney songs featuring celebrated Broadway stars in a weekend of performances on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.
Adventure Theatre's Artistic Director Chil Kong Serves As Consulting Producer For Nickelodeon's New Animated Series, BOSSY BEAR
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2022
Adventure Theatre MTC's (ATMTC) Artistic Director Chil Kong will serve as a consulting producer on Nickelodeon's brand-new animated preschool series Bossy Bear, premiering 2023.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2022
Adventure Theatre MTC's (ATMTC) Artistic Director Chil Kong will serve as a consulting producer on Nickelodeon's brand-new animated preschool series Bossy Bear, premiering 2023.
The Washington Ballet Takes to the Plaza at CityCenter for Three Nights of Free Performances, June 2-4
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2022
Shop, dine and experience The Washington Ballet on June 2, 3 and 4 in the Plaza at CityCenter. Set against the backdrop of CityCenter's iconic pink lanterns, each evening will feature a unique, free program of classic pas de deux and energetic contemporary works by up-and-coming choreographers, all performed by the world-class artists of The Washington Ballet.
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2022
Shop, dine and experience The Washington Ballet on June 2, 3 and 4 in the Plaza at CityCenter. Set against the backdrop of CityCenter's iconic pink lanterns, each evening will feature a unique, free program of classic pas de deux and energetic contemporary works by up-and-coming choreographers, all performed by the world-class artists of The Washington Ballet.
The Hylton Performing Arts Center Announces 2022-2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2022
The Hylton Performing Arts Center announced today its 2022-2023 season of mainstage performances, featuring a diverse lineup of artists and ensembles across many genres, as part of Hylton Presents, Hylton Family Series, Matinee Idylls, and the American Roots Series...
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2022
The Hylton Performing Arts Center announced today its 2022-2023 season of mainstage performances, featuring a diverse lineup of artists and ensembles across many genres, as part of Hylton Presents, Hylton Family Series, Matinee Idylls, and the American Roots Series...
The Welders to Present CROSSROADS, DETOURS, & EXITS
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
The Welders, a collective of DC-area playwrights presents the third production of the third cohort's tenure and their first in-person production.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
The Welders, a collective of DC-area playwrights presents the third production of the third cohort's tenure and their first in-person production.
Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of A SINGLE PRAYER
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
Firehouse Theatre is set to present the world premiere of K. Jenkins' beautifully lyrical play A SINGLE PRAYER.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
Firehouse Theatre is set to present the world premiere of K. Jenkins' beautifully lyrical play A SINGLE PRAYER.
Playwright Moses T. Alexander Greene To Return 'Home' With Award-Winning Play
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2022
Playwright/Author Moses T. Alexander Greene today announced that his award-winning play Pooled: A Gospel Musical Drama will make its regional premiere this summer at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2022
Playwright/Author Moses T. Alexander Greene today announced that his award-winning play Pooled: A Gospel Musical Drama will make its regional premiere this summer at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.
Washington Stage Guild to Present MEMOIRS OF A FORGOTTEN MAN
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2022
The Washington Stage Guild will conclude its 2021-2022 season with Memoirs of a Forgotten Man by D.W. Gregory. The play, which had its world premiere at The Contemporary American Theatre Festival in 2018, takes place in the Stalinist Soviet Union, where a man’s inability to forget those whom the government has “erased” becomes increasingly problematic for him and his family.
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2022
The Washington Stage Guild will conclude its 2021-2022 season with Memoirs of a Forgotten Man by D.W. Gregory. The play, which had its world premiere at The Contemporary American Theatre Festival in 2018, takes place in the Stalinist Soviet Union, where a man’s inability to forget those whom the government has “erased” becomes increasingly problematic for him and his family.
Constellations Chamber Concerts Presents CELEBRATE
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2022
For one night only on Saturday, May 14 at 7:30 pm, Constellations Chamber Concerts presents “Celebrate,” the finale to its 2021-22 concert season. The concert, taking place at 910 Black Lives Matter Plaza (16th Street NW), features performances by a trio of world-renowned guest artists: oboist Toyin Spellman-Diaz and percussionists Javier Diaz and Mike Ramsey, joined by Artistic Director Ellen Hwangbo on piano.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2022
For one night only on Saturday, May 14 at 7:30 pm, Constellations Chamber Concerts presents “Celebrate,” the finale to its 2021-22 concert season. The concert, taking place at 910 Black Lives Matter Plaza (16th Street NW), features performances by a trio of world-renowned guest artists: oboist Toyin Spellman-Diaz and percussionists Javier Diaz and Mike Ramsey, joined by Artistic Director Ellen Hwangbo on piano.
Creative Cauldron to Present INTO THE WOODS
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2022
The 2021-22 Season “Reignite, Reimagine!” Continues at Creative Cauldron with Into the Woods, the beloved hit musical with book by James Lapine, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2022
The 2021-22 Season “Reignite, Reimagine!” Continues at Creative Cauldron with Into the Woods, the beloved hit musical with book by James Lapine, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
Yiddish Theater Lab Spring Series Announced at Theater J
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2022
Theater J, the nation's largest and most prominent Jewish theater, is proud to announce their Yiddish Theater Lab Spring 2022 Series, which will take place throughout the month of May 2022.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2022
Theater J, the nation's largest and most prominent Jewish theater, is proud to announce their Yiddish Theater Lab Spring 2022 Series, which will take place throughout the month of May 2022.
The Laboratory for Global Performance & Politics Announces THE GATHERING 2022
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2022
The Laboratory for Global Performance & Politics (The Lab) will present the return of The Gathering, a 4-day theater festival on Georgetown University's campus.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2022
The Laboratory for Global Performance & Politics (The Lab) will present the return of The Gathering, a 4-day theater festival on Georgetown University's campus.
BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY at The National Theatre
by Ken Kemp - April 14, 2022
Read our critic's review - The National Tour of Come From Away is playing this week at The National Theatre, bringing all of the joy and magic of the Broadway production with it.
by Ken Kemp - April 14, 2022
Read our critic's review - The National Tour of Come From Away is playing this week at The National Theatre, bringing all of the joy and magic of the Broadway production with it.
Encore Creativity to Present 15th Anniversary Choral Concert At Strathmore
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2022
Encore Creativity for Older Adults, the nation's largest choral organization for adults over 55, will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a special concert honoring founder Jeanne Kelly at the renowned Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Md., Saturday, May 14th at 3 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2022
Encore Creativity for Older Adults, the nation's largest choral organization for adults over 55, will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a special concert honoring founder Jeanne Kelly at the renowned Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Md., Saturday, May 14th at 3 p.m.
A MAMMOTH RENAISSANCE Fundraising Gala Breaks Fundraising Record
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2022
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company’s gala, A MAMMOTH RENAISSANCE, was a night to remember, as more than 350 attendees at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library joined in honoring social activist, political strategist, philanthropist, and modern “Renaissance man” Luis A. Miranda, Jr. More than $565,000 — the most in Woolly’s history — was raised to support its work towards a radically inclusive theatre industry.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2022
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company’s gala, A MAMMOTH RENAISSANCE, was a night to remember, as more than 350 attendees at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library joined in honoring social activist, political strategist, philanthropist, and modern “Renaissance man” Luis A. Miranda, Jr. More than $565,000 — the most in Woolly’s history — was raised to support its work towards a radically inclusive theatre industry.
Complete Cast and Creative Team Announced for THE OTHER SIDE
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2022
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced the full cast and creative team for The Other Side, which brings Kennedy Center Education Artist-in-Residence Jacqueline Woodson’s simple yet powerful book to life with movement from choreographer and Kennedy Center Artistic Advisor for Dance Education, Hope Boykin.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2022
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced the full cast and creative team for The Other Side, which brings Kennedy Center Education Artist-in-Residence Jacqueline Woodson’s simple yet powerful book to life with movement from choreographer and Kennedy Center Artistic Advisor for Dance Education, Hope Boykin.
Olney Theatre Launches New Performance Series
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2022
The Olney Performance Series launches later this month with a wide variety of performances ranging from jazz to theatre for young audiences and kicking off on April 22 & 23 with a two-night competitive poetry slam hosted by Simply Sherri.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2022
The Olney Performance Series launches later this month with a wide variety of performances ranging from jazz to theatre for young audiences and kicking off on April 22 & 23 with a two-night competitive poetry slam hosted by Simply Sherri.
BWW Review: Shakespeare Theatre Company's MOCK TRIAL puts 'Much Ado' on the Witness Stand
by Andrew White - April 12, 2022
Last night, the Sidney Harman Theatre was just sitting there, minding its own business. Who knew it would be invaded by a small squadron of lawyers, hell-bent on mayhem, in a full-frontal assault on the integrity of one of Shakespeare's most innocent (if naïve) characters?
by Andrew White - April 12, 2022
Last night, the Sidney Harman Theatre was just sitting there, minding its own business. Who knew it would be invaded by a small squadron of lawyers, hell-bent on mayhem, in a full-frontal assault on the integrity of one of Shakespeare's most innocent (if naïve) characters?
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