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Review: THE MOTION at Arena Stage


by Itai Yasur - May 17, 2026

An utterly convincing rollercoaster of life, death, and the world around us. See what our critic had to say....

Review: GHOST LIMB at Avant Bard Theatre


by Jackson Malmgren - May 15, 2026

What did our critic think of GHOST LIMB at Avant Bard Theatre?...

Review: PURLIE VICTORIOUS at Studio Theatre


by Jake Bridges - May 11, 2026

What did our critic think of PURLIE VICTORIOUS at Studio Theatre?...

Review: THE WASHINGTON BALLET'S CINDERELLA at The National Theatre


by Aidan O'Connor - May 09, 2026

The story of Cinderella is a classic known and beloved across the world for its rags-to-riches plot. Over the years, Charles Perrault’s 17th-century tale has taken many forms – films, various literary iterations, stage plays – but none more exquisite than Sergei Prokofiev’s Cinderella, Op. 8...

Review: GET DOWN TONIGHT: CLASSIC FUNK at Signature Theatre


by Roger Catlin - May 09, 2026

The current production ,“Get Down Tonight: Classic Funk,” is a engaging array of familiar songs from the 60s and 70s that didn’t have any trouble getting people to clap along, and a few to eventually get up and groove....

Review: AGUARDIENTE: WHERE MAGIC TRANSCENDS BORDERS at GALA Hispanic Theatre


by Roger Catlin - May 05, 2026

Aguardiente is the name of a firey drink from Colombia that’s sugary and strong. So it’s also a good name for the world premiere musical comissioned for the 50th anniversary season of GALA Hispanic Theatre in Columbia Heights. ...

Review: AN ASIAN AMERICAN DANCE JOURNEY, PROGRAM B at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company


by Laurie Sara Oliver - May 04, 2026

What did our critic think of AN ASIAN AMERICAN DANCE JOURNEY, PROGRAM B at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company?...

Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at National Theatre


by David Friscic - May 01, 2026

The Book of Mormon continues its robustly quirky, comedic, and intentionally offensive romp as it enjoys a much too-short touring run at the National Theatre in Washington, DC.  Rushing to get tickets to this production would be a wise idea ---the phenomenon that is the Tony-winning The Book of Mor...

Review: AESOP'S FABLES at Adventure Theatre MTC


by Elliot Lanes - April 30, 2026

I honestly think there is something in the water at Glen Echo Park because Adventure Theatre MTC is now four for four this season with their latest production Aesop’s Fables. This show is fast paced, well-acted, well- directed, and most importantly, educates as well as entertains....

Review: THE MAGNIFICENT MAZOWSZE


by Emily Berger - April 30, 2026

Polish folk dance and music ensemble Mazowsze returned to the Kennedy Center for the first time in over 20 years to a full and enthusiastic audience in the Opera house. With colorful costumes festooned with ribbons, bells, flowers, scarves, vests and hats galore, this group of over 150 artists offer...

Past Shows

An Evening with Lea Salonga
Sep 28

An Evening with Lea Salonga features the renowned Tony and Olivier Award-winning actress and singer in a special performance at George Mason University’s Center for...

American Festival Pops Orchestra
American Festival Pops Orchestra
Dec 11

Ding-dong, ding-dong, Christmas bells are ringing. Gather with the American Festival Pops Orchestra and special guests for its annual Holiday Pops concert, which is sure...

Dianne Reeves
Dianne Reeves
Dec 4

Dianne Reeves, the most admired jazz diva since the heyday of Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday (The New York Times), shares her timeless...

Lightwire Theater
Lightwire Theater
Nov 28

Make your season bright with Lightwire Theaters A Very Electric Holiday. Gather the whole family for this imaginative story cleverly told with cutting edge electroluminescent...

Canadian Brass
Canadian Brass
Nov 27

Back by popular demand! The internationally acclaimed Canadian Brass returns this holiday season for an evening of impeccable music and witty repartee, perfect for your...

Virginia Opera: La Bohème
Virginia Opera: La Bohème
Nov 14

Virginia Opera, the official opera company of the Commonwealth of Virginia, returns to the Center for the Arts stage with a condensed version of Giacomo...

Virginia Opera: La Bohème
Virginia Opera: La Bohème
Nov 13

Virginia Opera, the official opera company of the Commonwealth of Virginia, returns to the Center for the Arts stage with a condensed version of Giacomo...

Jerusalem Quartet featuring Pinchas Zukerman, violin/viola and Amanda Forsyth, cello
Jerusalem Quartet featuring Pinchas Zukerman, violin/viola and Amanda Forsyth, cello
Nov 7

Bruckner: Adagio from String Quintet in F major Dvok: Sextet for Strings in A major, Op. 48 Brahms: Sextet for Strings in B-flat major, Op....

Sphinx Virtuosi
Sphinx Virtuosi
Oct 17

Welcome Mason Artist-in-Residence Sphinx Virtuosi, the Detroit-based chamber orchestra dedicated to increasing racial and ethnic diversity in classical music. Prepare to stretch beyond the usual...

The Magic of Bill Blagg Live!
The Magic of Bill Blagg Live!
Oct 16

Witness the impossible with top illusionist Bill Blagg in his mind-bending and hilarious magic show The Magic of Bill Blagg Live! Unbelievable! raves USA Today,...

CARTOGRAPHY
CARTOGRAPHY
Oct 2

Five young refugees set out searching for a new place to call home in this stunning (The New York Times) and timely theatrical work. Inspired...

Arts Emerging: A Celebration of Renewal
Arts Emerging: A Celebration of Renewal
Sep 25

Welcome back to campus for a one-night only family-friendly extravaganza full of arts, food, and community to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Masons College of...

Videos


AGUARDIENTE: WHERE MAGIC TRANSCENDS BORDERS in Washington, DC AGUARDIENTE: WHERE MAGIC TRANSCENDS BORDERS
GALA Hispanic Theatre (4/30-5/24)
The Motion in Washington, DC The Motion
Arena Stage (5/06-6/14)
Wendell Pierce in Othello in Washington, DC Wendell Pierce in Othello
Shakespeare Theatre Company (5/19-6/28)
French Choir of Washington presents "Un Printemps Enchanté" in Washington, DC French Choir of Washington presents "Un Printemps Enchanté"
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (5/22-5/22)
CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical in Washington, DC CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical
Arena Stage (6/12-8/09)
Pete the Cat: A Live Rock Musical  in Washington, DC Pete the Cat: A Live Rock Musical
Imagination Stage (6/17-7/26)
Doja Cat at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC Doja Cat at Capital One Arena
Capital One Arena (11/11-12/11)
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Washington, DC The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Washington DC (7/25-7/25)
Lysistrata in Washington, DC Lysistrata
Dance Loft on 14th (5/23-6/07)
Beyond Therapy by Christopher Durang in Washington, DC Beyond Therapy by Christopher Durang
ARTfactory (7/24-8/02)