Measure for Measure
Shakespeare’s rarely staged comedy, where human nature collides with the letter of the law, comes to life under the direction of Psalmayene 24, Helen Hayes...
Folger Shakespeare Library
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Upcoming Shows
Rameau's Les Surprises de l'Amour
A modern world premiere restoring the alliance of Madame de Pompadour and Jean-Philippe Rameau to the stage for the first time since 1748, following Cupid...
Hamlet
“To be or not to be?” Shakespeare’s most celebrated play returns to the playwright’s American home. Helmed by acclaimed Broadway director Kate Whoriskey, winner of...
The Comedy of Errors
Two pairs of identical twins—separated at birth—spend the day travelling through the same city and only just missing each other. An uproarious farce filled with...
Review: HISTORY ON FOOT at Ford’s Theatre and on the Streets Of DC
Good theatre can take place practically anywhere if you know what you want out of the experience. Since 2008 Ford’s Theatre has been conducting walking tours under the banner of History On Foot. The tour takes you around to several places that all have some kind of connection to the assassination …
Review: MACBETH at Shakespeare Theatre Company Academy
This production of Macbeth took a classic play and, through the use of minimal stage design, presents it in a unique way. Macbeth draws the audience in from the moment the lights go down, and has you on the edge of your seat until curtain call.…
Review: LEFTOVER LAZZI: A COMMEDIA CABARET at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
Featuring a variety of recognizable musical theatre songs while performing with the physicality of Commedia dell’Arte, Faction of Fools delivers an enchanting yet hilarious cabaret, perfect for a summer night out. …
Review: THE WELL at District Fringe
THE WELL is a memorable and powerful production that will stay with you long after the house lights come up. Only three performances remain before it closes on Sunday, July 26 — don't miss it.…
Review: TWELFTH NIGHT at Shakespeare Theatre Company Academy
STC Academy's Summer Repertory wows with their production of Twelfth Night. The cast of young actors, nearing the completion of their graduate training at the Academy, deliver a professional caliber performance of the renowned comedy.…
Review: ADRIFT: A MEDIEVAL WAYWARD FOLLY by Happenstance Theatre
Stagecraft and magic shines a spotlight on the dark ages in Happenstance Theatre's ADRIFT: A MEDIEVAL WAYWARD FOLLY at Round House Theatre. See what our critic had to say.…
Review: B*TCH EAT DOG at District Fringe
What did our critic think of B*TCH EAT DOG at District Fringe?…
Review: MY FAVORITE SOCIOPATH at Contemporary American Theater Festival
We need plays like Aurin Squire's “My Favorite Psychopath” to remind us that when it comes to shameless, yellow journalism, we have nobody to blame but ourselves. Squire offers us a finely-crafted portrait of digital-age journalism in all its messiness, and director Céline Rosenthal has created…
Review: THIS IS A PLAY ABOUT GOD at District Fringe Festival
While the volleyball court may be the setting for most matchups, THIS IS A PLAY ABOUT GOD is far more concerned with the action behind the scenes when the athletes stop performing. Written by Aimee Dastin and directed by Rachel Johns, this is a world premiere produced as part of the District Fringe …
Review: BEST LINE WINS at Contemporary American Theater Festival
Ms. Kander has set herself a high bar indeed, writing at a level to match one of the early Sketch Comedy era’s most famous duos, and she absolutely nails it. It helps, too, that we have a perfect cast for this run: in the role of Elaine herself, Lori Vega is edgy, scalpel-sharp, and as proud and…
Past Shows
How Shakespeare Saved My Life
How Shakespeare Saved My Life is an autobiographical-inspired theatrical work by playwright and Broadway performer Jacob Ming-Trent (Folger Theatre’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream) and directed by Tony Taccone (The Harder They...
As You Like It
This production offers a love note to DC, imbuing the Forest of Arden with the familiar vibes, culture, and characters of Washington, DC.
The Reading Room Festival
Folger Theatre’s fourth annual Reading Room Festival returns with a four-day festival of staged readings, panel discussions, workshops, and community celebrations.Join artists, critics, scholars, and...
Julius X
Award-winning writer, journalist, and podcast host Al Letson harmonizes with Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar in his retelling of the story, Julius X: A Re-envisioning of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by...
Julius X: A Re-envisioning of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
Award-winning writer, journalist, and podcast host Al Letson harmonizes with Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar in his retelling of the story, Julius X: A Re-envisioning of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by...
The Love Birds: Chaucer’s A Parlement of Foules
Folger Consort presents The Love Birds: Chaucer's A Parlement of Foules, a celebration of love and music just in time for Valentine's Day. This program...
Tale of Two Cities: Music of Florence and Venice
Folger Consort opens its 2024/25 season with a series of concerts titled Tale of Two Cities: Music of Florence and Venice, featuring early music from...
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CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical Arena Stage (6/12-8/09) |
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Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary Tour with Ellen Greene (the Original Audrey) Lincoln Theatre (9/25-9/25) |
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Tosca Wolf Trap (8/07-8/07) |
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No Exit by Jean-Paul Sartre ARTfactory (9/11-9/20) |
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Grand Kyiv Ballet presents "The Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (11/18-11/18) |
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Hamilton (Angelica Company) National Theatre (12/15-2/07) |
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Concert Wolf Trap (8/27-8/27) |
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Misery Aldie Mill Historic Park (8/20-8/30) |
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Gershwin, Bernstein & American Mosaic Wolf Trap (8/15-8/15) |
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Measure for Measure Folger Shakespeare Library (9/22-11/01) |