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Astrological omens predict that if King Basilio's son Segismundo is crowned, he will become a horrible tyrant who will bring destruction to his kingdom. Basilio imprisons Segismundo for life, but decades later he decides to let his son prove his ability to defy the stars. In Nilo Cruz's translation of Calderón de la Barca's classic, the question of whether life is a dream or an illusion takes on a renewed relevance and urgency.
News About Life is a Dream at Synetic Theater
Arts on the Horizon to Present World Premiere of OFF THE PAGE
March 04, 2024Arts on the Horizon, a non-verbal theatre company whose programs are specifically designed for children ages 0 to 6, will present Off the Page, a world premiere play, as part of its 2023-24 season. Learn more about the show!
NEXT TO NORMAL, THE PALACIOS SISTERS & More Lead Washington DC's September 2024 Top Picks
February 01, 2024Washington, DC 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. Check out our top picks for February 2024 including Next to Normal, The Palacios Sisters and more!
Cast and Creative Team Set for TEMPESTUOUS ELEMENTS World Premiere at Arena Stage
January 16, 2024Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Tempestuous Elements, playwright Kia Corthron’s new work exploring the trailblazing career of visionary Black feminist and educational luminary Anna Julia Cooper.
Patrick Page to Star in KING LEAR at Shakespeare Theatre Company
December 21, 2022Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of King Lear. STC favorite Patrick Page will star as the titular king. See who else is in the cast, how to purchase tickets, and more!
NO PLACE TO GO, SHEAR MADNESS & More Lead Washington DC's October Top 10
October 07, 2022Washington, DC 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. Coming up in September are The Color Purple, No Place To Go, Shear Madness and more!
New Gender-Bending TWELFTH NIGHT Will Be Performed at the DC War Memorial Next Month
July 20, 2021The adaptation is a 90-minute version with a music score excerpted from the 1960's and 70's pop songbook. It is among the first professional live theatre productions in the DC area next month.
Kennedy Center Announces 2019 Page-to-Stage Festival
August 02, 2019The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts hosts its 18th annual Page-to-Stage New Play Festival from Saturday, August 30, 2019 through Monday, September 2, 2019. The festival is a free three-day celebration of local playwrights featuring more than 65 theater companies from the D.C. metropolitan area. Theaters and artists participating in Page-to-Stage present open rehearsals, concert readings, and workshops of new plays that are still in the development phase.
Synetic Announces 2019/20 Season
May 10, 2019Synetic Theater announces their 19th Season, beginning with a remount of the popular, water-filled adaptation of The Tempest September 25 through October 20, 2019.
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Chicks in Heavem
Creative Cauldron (4/11 - 4/28) | |
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The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence
Kreeger Theater at Arena Stage (6/6 - 7/14) | |
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The 35th Annual: Evening of Comedy
The Barns at Wolf Trap (4/26 - 4/27) | |
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Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now - The Three Leading Ladies of Hairspray
The Alden Theatre (6/8 - 6/8) | |
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Jesus Christ Superstar
The National Theatre (5/17 - 5/19) | |
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The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence
Arena Stage (6/6 - 7/14) | |
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An Unbuilt Life
Washington Stage Guild (4/11 - 5/5) | |
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Riverside Christmas Spectacular
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