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The National Memorial Day Choral Festival brings together 200 singers from across the nation, joining with the Capital Wind Symphony in a moving musical tribute...
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...
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....
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...
by Audrey Cahak - April 30, 2026
The Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company produced two programs for back-to-back weekends of An Asian American Dance Journey at Woolly Mammoth Theatre, April 24th through May 3rd. “Program A” consisted of longstanding repertoire classics and included the premiere of an inspired and inspirational p...
by Pamela Roberts - April 29, 2026
I & You: The Musical, premiering at Olney Theatre Center, is ambitious. It’s full of tremendous verve, emotion and promise. But it’s not without flaws....
by Laurie Sara Oliver - April 27, 2026
What did our critic think of 44 THE MUSICAL at KLEIN THEATRE?...
by Itai Yasur - April 27, 2026
Tennessee William's iconic work crackles to life at site of DC's long abadoned streetcar. See what our critic had to say....
by Rachael F. Goldberg - April 27, 2026
Prologue Theatre’s evocative production of Sam Holcroft's 'A Mirror' is a wonderful examination of storytelling in an age where our sense of truth and reality feels constantly under attack....
by Roger Catlin - April 24, 2026
Dragons are fire-breathing their way back into the culture, from the animated series “How to Train Your Dragon” to the fierce special effect triumphs in “Game of Thrones.” Their images date back thousands of years to ancient Mesopotamia....
by Aidan O'Connor - April 19, 2026
Picture former United States President Ronald Reagan as a demon drag queen summoned to the Chicago apartment of a group of twenty somethings. A bit bizarre to think about. On paper, the far-fetched, extraordinarily unique pitch shouldn’t work. Yet, in the world premiere production of Everything, D...
Past Shows
"It's like 30-Rock Live!"Built on cinematic writing and the unpredictability of live theater, Unofficial Late Night blends stand-up, sketch, improvisation, and character-driven comedy with the chaotic behind-the-scenes reality...
Figure out whodunit at this wildly popular record-breaking comedy. Audiences all over the world have spotted the clues and questioned the suspects amid much hilarity....
Based on the hit Apple TV series!Introducing Schmigadoon!, the world-premiere musical of the Emmy Award®–winning hit show. New York doctors Josh and Melissa go backpacking in...
The Second Annual Local Theatre Festival takes place at The Kennedy Center on August 24, 2024, highlighting the vibrant theater scene of the DC, Maryland,...
TWB presents this beloved, time-traveling fairy tale. In an illustrious kingdom from long ago, iconic fairytale characters, opulent and imaginative sets and costumes, and classical...
Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as “a first-rate ensemble, one of Asia’s best,” the Taiwan Philharmonic makes its debut appearance at the Kennedy Center...
The Washington Ballet honors the Father of American Ballet! George Balanchine (co-founder of New York City Ballet & longtime artistic director) was one of the...
BLUE MAN GROUP is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique...
Featuring a book by Tina Fey, MEAN GIRLS tells the story of a naïve newbie who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies. Entertainment...
In Memory of Isaac Stern, Celebrating His 101st BirthdayEmanuel Ax, pianoLeonidas Kavakos, violinYo-Yo Ma, celloMonday, March 7, 8 pmKennedy Center Concert HallTheyre back! The classical...
Sphinx Symphony OrchestraTito Muoz, conductorExigence Vocal Ensemble and Members of The Washington ChorusEugene Rogers, music directorJNai Bridges, mezzo-soprano Tuesday, February 1, 8pmKennedy Center Concert HallCelebrating...
Living the DreamSinging the DreamWashington Performing Arts Gospel ChoirsMichele Fowlin & Theodore Thorpe III, artistic directorsThe Choral Arts Society of WashingtonScott Tucker, artistic directorSunday, January...
Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, BROOKLYN girl with Passion and Chutzpah. She fought her way into the...
Holiday Tings is the third installation of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington's annual Holiday Sing & Swing Trilogy event created by the organization's...
Part fact, part fiction, and set in the harsh backstage world of the Paris Opera Ballet, this world premiere Kennedy Center musical is inspired by...
Billy Elliot the Musical is a joyous celebration of one young boy’s journey to make his dreams come true based on the smash-hit independent film...
Based on his beloved Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, six-time Emmy Award winner Mo Willems joins Grammy Award-winning composer Michael Silversher to lovingly celebrate the heart...
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