Leopoldstadt at Shakespeare Theatre Company

Leopoldstadt, directed by Carey Perloff, is a powerful family drama by Tom Stoppard that spans nearly six decades of a Jewish family's life in Vienna, addressing their assimilation and struggles during tumultuous historical events, including two World Wars and the Holocaust. The broad ensemble cast features familiar names from the D.C. theater community, including Samuel Adams, Firdous Bamji, and Rachel Felstein, alongside newcomers. The production brings to light themes of memory and cultural survival, reflecting on Stoppard's own Jewish heritage through a deeply personal lens. Running from November 30 to December 29 at the Shakespeare Theatre Company, this poignant work invites audiences to confront complex histories and familial bonds.