“If you’re a Jim Henson buff, this show is not to be missed” ( Time Out ). Brian Henson’s Puppet Up!, the world-renowned stage show, beloved by comedy fans at Edinburgh Fringe and San Francisco's Sketch Fest Comedy Festival, combines “the magic of first-rate Henson-style...
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Little Shop of Horrors with a screening hosted by the original Audrey, Ellen Greene! This is a rare appearance by Ellen Greene, who originated the role in the stage musical and continued on to star in everyone's favorite film adaptation. There...
The Second Best School Shooting at NextStop Theatre asks a brutal question: what happens to grief when the next tragedy comes along and steals the focus? The show is riveting, thought-provoking and not to be missed.…
Come From Away at Ford’s Theatre recounts one such echo on that fateful day in Newfoundland, Canada – the northeast tip of North America. Digging into a vast array of individual stories from the day, this production is equal parts moving, humanizing, and at times even humorous.…
Excellent performances elevate an uneven script.…
Amid August Wilson’s ambitious and towering 10-play American Century Cycle, each one representing a different decade in the Black experience, “Ma Rainey’s Black Botton,” set in 1920s blues recording studio, is perhaps most dynamic.…
The immigrant story meets Wizard of Oz in DC premiere of new musical. See what our critic had to say.…
Written by Steve Yockey (HBO’s The Flight Attendant and Netflix’s Dead Boy Detectives) and directed by Reggie D. White, Woolly Mammoth's new Artistic Director, VENUS is wonderfully of the moment, full of all our modern anxieties, peculiarities, and humor, but at its core are timeless questions a…
Cabarets are always a bit of a crap shoot depending on the performer’s theme and choice of material. Signature Theatre’s current cabaret offering is a prime example of what happens when the performer and the material are in perfect sync. Take the immeasurable talents of Tracy Lynn Olivera, add a…
What did our critic think of THE FRUITS OF OUR LABOR at Arena Stage?…
Besides the massive geopolitics of it all, the terror attacks also jolted individual emotions , almost to a person. We dealt as a nation with loss, felt empathy, a degree of hopelessness and a welling of national pride and determination as a way to endure and persevere.…
What did our critic think of PHILADELPHIA BALLET at Wolf Trap?…
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Tina. Aretha. Diana. Patti. Gladys. Dionne. Whitney... Put on your dancing shoes! We are celebrating the music of phenomenal soul divas like Tina, Aretha, Diana, Patti, Gladys, Dionne, Roberta, Anita, Whitney… and many more! Songs include “I’m Coming Out,” “Respect,” “How Will I...
Comedy
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC continues its 2025–2026 season with THE HOLIDAY SHOW , a celebration of the holidays that has become one of the DC area’s most popular annual traditions. A crowd favorite, the show blends warmth, humor, and unforgettable music. Under the...
Prepare yourself for an evening of unpredictable comedy, hypnotic wonder, and audience-driven magic . Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis brings together two masters of their craft: Colin Mochrie – the quick-witted improv legend from Whose Line Is It Anyway? Asad Mecci – a...
JUNE 3 & 4, 2023Lincoln TheatreGMCW ends its season with a salute to none other than country music legend Dolly Parton! With a career spanning over 50 years and a record-setting 25 #1 songs on the Billboard Country Music charts (tied with Reba McEntire), were pulling out all the...
WHITNEYMARCH 11 & 12, 2023Lincoln TheatreGMCW brings you a celebration of beloved pop and R&B icon, Whitney Houston! She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with sales of over 200 million records worldwide. With a body of work boasting many well-known songs...
THE HOLIDAY SHOWDECEMBER 3, 9, & 11, 2022Lincoln TheatreOur popular holiday extravaganza returns with an all-new edition. Sparkly snow, dancers, over-the-top costumes, and more are in store from GMCW all wrapped up in a glittery bow! Songs include: Sleigh Ride, Underneath the...
Memphis Jookin: The ShowLil BuckFriday, March 25, 8pmLincoln TheatreOne of Dance Magazines 25 to Watch, street-dance sensation Charles Lil Buck Riley has collaborated with a staggering range of renowned artists, including Yo-Yo Ma (in a video directed by Spike Jonze), Spike Lee...
Syncopated LadiesSunday, February 20, 8pmLincoln TheatreGet ready for an explosion of tap-dance innovation, celebration, and motivation as the Syncopated Ladies take the Lincoln Theatre stage! Founded by D.C.-born, Emmy-nominated dancer-choreographer Chloe Arnold, the L.A.-based...
Free Performance:Hazel Scott 101st Birthday Celebration: Program 1The United States Air Force BandCol Don Schofield, commander and conductorMichelle Cann, pianoKaren Chilton, co-narrator and co-curatorAdam Clayton Powell III, co-narratorMurray Horwitz, writer and...
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Brian Henson's Puppet Up! Lincoln Theatre (9/30-9/30) |
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GARBO: EL ACTOR QUE SAVÓ AL MUNDO (Garbo: The Actor Who Saved The World) GALA Hispanic Theatre (9/03-9/27) |
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Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center (10/09-10/18) |
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Special Event: ARTS By George!: Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra Center for the Arts (10/03-10/03) |
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The Second-Best School Shooting NextStop Theatre (9/17-10/11) |
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Coming to America: An Immigrant Cabaret ExPats Theatre (9/30-10/18) |
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Some Like It Hot Bernard Family Theatre, Olney Theatre Center (9/18-11/08) |
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Stonewall's Bust The Writers Center (10/09-10/25) |
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Compagnie HERVÉ KOUBI: Sol Invictus Center for the Arts (10/24-10/24) |
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Dracula The Washington County Playhouse (9/12-11/01) |
