Review: NOTHING UP MY SLEEVE at Round House
by Itai Yasur - February 19, 2026
Master illusionist Dendy gives you the gift of a stone in your shoe. See what our critic had to say....
Review: BEOWULF, A RETELLING at Taffety Punk Theatre Company
by Laurie Sara Oliver - February 18, 2026
“So I’ve got a story to tell you. It’s a good one.” Marcus Kyd paces the small stage of the black box theater at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop where the house has been arranged like a comedy club. ...
Review: Scena Theatre's KRAPP'S LAST TAPE a Moving Tribute to Beckett, Mortality
by Andrew White - February 17, 2026
Krapp’s Last Tape is Scena Theatre’s contribution to a mini-Beckett festival that has popped up in our midst this past week, and it’s a poignant reminder of how Beckett foresaw demise—his, ours, everyone’s—with a combination of wry humor, and a resignation that sometimes borders on relie...
Review: CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage
by David Friscic - February 17, 2026
An embarrassment of theatrical riches, bordering on sensory, stimulating overload, is on display in an exceptionally bold and satisfying reimagining of the very influential musical Pal Joey—now reconceived as Chez Joey. The show still takes place in the 1940’s Chicago music/nightclub scene, but ...
Review: SNAPSHOTS: A MUSICAL SCRAPBOOK at Creative Cauldron Stage
by Doug Poms - February 16, 2026
What did our critic think of SNAPSHOTS: A MUSICAL SCRAPBOOK at Creative Caudron Stage?...
Review: TAMBO & BONES at Spooky Action Theater
by Jake Bridges - February 16, 2026
With TAMBO & BONES, Spooky Action Theatre takes on a satirical and biting piece that refuses to play by the rules, whether it be of narrative, of genre, or of comfort. What starts as a minstrel show quickly mutates into a centuries-spanning interrogation of race, capitalism, and the hunger for auton...
Review: THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA at GALA Hispanic Theatre
by Jackson Malmgren - February 15, 2026
What did our critic think of THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA at Gala Hispanic Theatre?...
Review: THE WORLD TO COME at Woolly Mammoth
by Pamela Roberts - February 15, 2026
Friendship as Resistance in a Powerful World Premiere - The World to Come, a world-premiere co-production by Woolly Mammoth and Theater J, delivers powerful, honest performances and an intriguing story in an extraordinary, deeply touching production that shouldn’t be missed....
Review: ABT'S THE WINTER'S TALE at Kennedy Center Opera House
by Emily Berger - February 16, 2026
American Ballet Theatre, the country’s great ballet company of theatrical stars and story ballets, returned to DC this week to present Christopher Wheeldon’s retelling of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. A star vehicle with six leading roles, the ballet succeeds in delivering sumptuous danci...
Review: ON BECKETT at Shakespeare Theatre
by Mary Lincer - February 14, 2026
What did our critic think of ON BECKETT at Shakespeare Theatre?...
Past Shows
Little Red & The Renegades Mardi Gras Passport Finale Party
Feb 1
Little Red & The Renegades Mardi Gras Passport Finale Party offers an energetic celebration of Squeeze Box Rock & Roll, Zydeco, Blues, and New Orleans...
Veronneau
Jan 31
Creative Cauldron's Passport Music Festival returns for its 14th year, running from January 10 to February 1, 2025. The festival showcases a diverse lineup of...
Brad & Ken Kolodner
Jan 26
Brad & Ken Kolodner will showcase their unique blend of Old-Time, Bluegrass, and American Roots music at Creative Cauldron. The father-son duo will perform on...
RAYMI
Jan 26
RAYMI showcases the rich musical traditions of the Andes, led by Juan Cayrampoma. This DC-based band fuses traditional instruments like Zampoñas and Quenas with contemporary...
From China to Appalachia
Jan 25
Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, GRAMMY Award-winning artists, collaborate with Chinese hammered dulcimer player Chao Tian to create a unique fusion of music in From...
DC Great Guitars
Jan 19
DC Great Guitars features three notable jazz guitarists, Jan Knutson, Steve Abshire, and Steve Herberman, as they unite for an evening dedicated to the craft...
Shenandoah Run
Jan 19
Shenandoah Run is a nine-member folk ensemble from the Washington, DC area known for its vibrant mix of traditional and contemporary folk music. Since its...
Project Locrea
Jan 18
Project Locrea showcases a remarkable fusion of global music traditions, featuring an ensemble led by Yana Nikol from Bulgaria. This performance includes musicians from Ethiopia,...
Soul Music for a Better World
Jan 17
Cecily brings a powerful performance to Creative Cauldron with Soul Music for a Better World. The talented artist presents her original compositions alongside beloved classics...
Celebrating Simon & Garfunkel
Jan 12
Creative Cauldron presents a special performance of Celebrating Simon & Garfunkel, highlighting the legendary duo's timeless music and harmonies. Featuring Kipyn Martin, Heather Lloyd, Mark...
The Kennedys
Jan 11
Creative Cauldron's Passport Music Festival returns for its 14th year, running from January 10 to February 1, 2025. The series, curated by Ken Avis and...
Love & Bossa Nova
Jan 10
Love & Bossa Nova features the talented duo of Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar, who bring the vibrant sounds of bossa nova to the stage....
Sondheim Tribute Revue
Oct 3 – Oct 27, 2024
A scintillating musical revue celebrating the work of the legendary Stephen Sondheim, one of the most influential and innovative composers and lyricists in Broadway history....
Chicks in Heaven
Apr 11 – Apr 28, 2024
A "Bold New Voices" PremiereWhen four friends come together in a rural southwest Virginia town for a reunion, it's a happy gathering filled with remembrance...
Chicks in Heaven
Apr 11 – Apr 28, 2024
When four friends come together in a rural southwest Virginia town for a reunion, it's a happy gathering filled with remembrance and ritual. But when...
Working
Feb 8 – Mar 3, 2024
Based on Studs Terkel's best-selling book of interviews with American workers, Working paints a vivid portrait of the workers that the world so often takes...
Monarch: A Mexican American Musical
Oct 5 – Oct 29, 2023
Monarch follows the journey of dreamers and undocumented immigrants who live and work in this country, but still must remain in the shadows. After 20...
Diagnosed
Feb 9 – Mar 5, 2023
Lydia inherits a family boutique and creates a space for women to share their stories. Guided by their ancestors, inspired by their surroundings and each other...will...
New Play
Girls of Madison Street
Feb 15 – Mar 6, 2022
Having Our Say
Oct 7 – Oct 31, 2021
Season Opener: Having Our Say, October 7 - 31 2021Play by Emily Mann adapted from the book by Sarah L. Delany andA. Elizabeth Delany with...
The Jungle Book
Mar 6 – Mar 29, 2015
Our Learning Theater turns to one of the most well loved books in the English language, presenting an original musical adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s The...
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