Charles Randolph-Wright (Arenas Born for This: The BeBe Winans Story, Broadways Motown the Musical) returns to Arena Stage with a groundbreaking musical powered by Frederick Douglass own speeches and writings. Coupled with soaring new melodies and an original script from Grammy Award-winning songwriter Marcus Hummon and Randolph-Wright, Douglass rises as a fierce abolitionist and distinguished orator. Filled with an electrifying new score, this world premiere celebrates the revolutionary legacy of one of historys first freedom fighters, whose fire is needed now more than ever.
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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Constellation Theatre Company (1/23 - 2/15) | |
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↓D←R←O←W←N←E←R [Renword]
NextStop Theatre (1/29 - 2/22) | |
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Paranormal Activity
Shakespeare Theatre Company (1/28 - 2/7) | |
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LA CASA DE BERNARDA ALBA (The House of Bernarda Alba)
GALA Hispanic Theatre (2/5 - 3/1) | |
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Chez Joey
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (1/30 - 3/15) | |
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25th Anniversary Tour of Patti LuPone Matters of the Heart
Center for the Arts at George Mason University (3/5 - 3/5) | |
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Wish World: a Bad Medicine Sketch Comedy Show
DC Improv Comedy Club (3/17 - 3/17) NEW COMEDY | |
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Catch Me If You Can
Shenandoah Conservatory (2/26 - 3/1) | |
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Romeo & Juliet & Their Friend Mario
The Roguish Players (1/30 - 2/1) LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN NEW PLAY WASHINGTON DC PREMIERE | |
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How Shakespeare Saved My Life
Folger Shakespeare Library (6/9 - 7/5) | |
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Inherit the Wind
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (2/27 - 4/5) | |
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Wish World: a Bad Medicine Sketch Comedy Show
DC Improv Comedy Club (3/17 - 3/17) | |
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As You Like It
Folger Shakespeare Library (3/10 - 4/12) | |
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Our Lady of 121st Street
Shenandoah Conservatory (4/23 - 4/26) | |
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