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Review: PRESSURE! at ExPats Theatre


by Doug Poms - March 16, 2026

What did our critic think of PRESSURE! at ExPats Theatre?...

Review: THE LOST VIRGINITY TOUR at Best Medicine Rep


by Mary Lincer - March 14, 2026

What did our critic think of THE LOST VIRGINITY TOUR at Best Medicine Rep?...

Review: PILOBOLUS: OTHER WORLDS COLLECTION at Strathmore


by Audrey Cahak - March 16, 2026

What did our critic think of PILOBOLUS: OTHER WORLDS COLLECTION at Strathmore?...

Review: SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED at Signature Theatre


by Aidan O'Connor - March 12, 2026

Nostalgia is a funny thing. It catapults the ordinarily rational into webs of what-ifs and immobilizes presence in the now. But what if you could turn back time to fix that one regret or evaluate outcomes of disparate decisions. Would you do it, or would you choose to accept your past as part of you...

Review: THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF KILLARNEY at Avant Bard Theatre


by Jackson Malmgren - March 12, 2026

Séamus Miller’s THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF KILLARNEY at Avant Bard Theatre threads staying true to “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” source material while creatively expounding upon it. A musical testament to resilience, Shakespeare himself would stand in line for a ticket....

Review: CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN THEATER FESTIVAL'S 2026 Rollout


by Andrew White - March 12, 2026

One of the most eagerly-awaited debuts will be Beth Kander's 'Best Line Wins,' a show dedicated to the lives and careers of two of America’s great comic treasures, Elaine May and Mike Nichols. Whether you grew up with their subversive acts back in the day, or whether you’re a newcomer, or a fan ...

Review: TREEMONISHA at Washington National Opera At Lisner Auditorium


by Doug Poms - March 09, 2026

What did our critic think of TREEMONISHA at Washington National Opera At Lisner Auditorium?...

Review: INHERIT THE WIND at Arena Stage


by Roger Catlin - March 08, 2026

The sign of a good play is that it can ring out its truth through different eras and still seem utterly relevant to the moment. ...

Review: FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY THE MUSICAL at Adventure Theatre MTC


by Elliot Lanes - March 06, 2026

The third production of Adventure Theatre MTC’s 25/26 season Freckleface Strawberry The Musical keeps up the company’s winning streak with a show that features a stellar cast, a good message, superb direction, and more....

Review: The Washington Ballet’s GISELLE at Harman Hall


by Audrey Cahak - March 04, 2026

The Washington Ballet’s Artistic Director, Edwaard Liang, has added another ballet to his repertoire of re-imagined classics. Giselle through Liang’s eyes is a dramatic, whimsical rework which raises the stakes and strips back the stage to show the heart of the hauntingly stunning piece....

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...

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