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Holiday Cheer!

Nov 1

National Chamber Ensemble's annual holiday concert features the winners of the Nancy Peery Marriott Young Artist Competition alongside talented young musicians from the community. The concert is part of NCE's 20th Anniversary Season celebrating chamber music in Arlington.

A Valentine's Tribute to Roberta Flack

Feb 1, 2027

A special tribute to Arlington native Roberta Flack featuring vocalist Alison Crockett performing some of Flack's most beloved songs. This concert is part of National Chamber Ensemble's 20th Anniversary Season.

Vivaldi's Four Seasons with Lynda Carter

May 1, 2027

Lynda Carter returns to National Chamber Ensemble to narrate Vivaldi's Four Seasons in a multimedia presentation combining music, storytelling, and humor. This spectacular season finale caps NCE's 20th Anniversary Season.

Articles

Review: COMING TO AMERICA: AN IMMIGRANT CABARET at Atlas Performing Arts Center

Review: COMING TO AMERICA: AN IMMIGRANT CABARET at Atlas Performing Arts Center

by Peter Rouleau · October 2, 2026

It may be the case that any theatrical work dealing with political or social themes gains an added level of immediacy and urgency by virtue of being staged in or near Washington, DC.  That's certainly the case with ExPats Theatre's new production 'Coming to America: an Immigrant Cabaret.'  Now sho…

Review: DIRTY DANCING at The National Theatre

Review: DIRTY DANCING at The National Theatre

by Peter Rouleau · September 30, 2026

In August of 1963, sheltered Jewish teenager Frances 'Baby' Houseman (Annalese Starzec) arrives at the Catskills resort Kellerman's with her father Jake (Bryan Fenkart), a successful doctor, mother Marjorie (Gina Lamparella) and her more worldly older sister Lisa (Lily Kren).…

Review: WISH YOU WERE HERE at Studio Theatre

Review: WISH YOU WERE HERE at Studio Theatre

by Doug Poms · September 29, 2026

This funny and moving play by Sanaz Toossi about the friendship of five young women in Iran during the late twentieth century revolution, plays through November 1 at Studio Theatre and is a poignant reminder of our universal humanity.…

Review: MEASURE FOR MEASURE at Folger Theatre

Review: MEASURE FOR MEASURE at Folger Theatre

by Mary Lincer · September 28, 2026

Of the many fine elements in Folger Theatre's Measure for Measure, directed by Psalmayene 24, the A number one greatest absolute top is Renea S. Brown's performance as Isabella. Brown has already earned a small pile of Helen Hayes Awards, but not for Shakespeare. …

Review: BODY LANGUAGE at The Writer's Center

Review: BODY LANGUAGE at The Writer's Center

by David Friscic · September 28, 2026

The world premiere of Body Language (the one-person show presented at The Writer’s Center by Proud of You Productions) is transformative and therapeutic theatre at its best. Often, solo shows can become unduly victimizing and self-serving, but this gem of a solo show goes beyond niche, insular tro…

Review: NOT EXACTLY A NUN at Story District (at Woolly Mammoth)

Review: NOT EXACTLY A NUN at Story District (at Woolly Mammoth)

by Mary Lincer · September 28, 2026

When 5 year old Yasmin Elhady arrived in America around 1990 with her Libyan and Egyptian Muslim parents, a Catholic charity staffed by nuns helped the family settle in. Elhady had seen plenty of women wearing similar clothing as a toddler in Egypt, so she felt right at home.…

Past Shows

Mozart and Bruch: The Great Concertos

Jun 6

The National Chamber Ensemble closes its season with Mozart and Bruch: The Great Concertos on June 6 at 7:30 PM in Arlington. The program features two beloved masterworks performed in an intimate chamber setting, alongside music by Florence Price and Johan Svendsen.

Holiday Cheer

Dec 20

The National Chamber Ensemble presents Holiday Cheer, showcasing the winners of the 2025 Nancy Peery Marriott Young Artist Competition. Featured performers include First Prize winner Sam Brose, along with Minjae Jeon and Jude Bruce, who will highlight their exceptional talents...

FeaturedParisian Dreams: Ravel and Saint-Saëns

Nov 8

The National Chamber Ensemble opens its 2025–2026 season with Parisian Dreams: Ravel and Saint-Saëns, an evening showcasing the charm of turn-of-the-century Paris through a selection of orchestral works. Featured are pieces by Maurice Ravel, including the Habanera and Alborada...

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Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play in Washington, DC Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center (10/09-10/18)
The Score in Washington, DC The Score
Shakespeare Theatre Company (9/11-10/25)
The Second-Best School Shooting in Washington, DC The Second-Best School Shooting
NextStop Theatre (9/17-10/11)
Coming to America: An Immigrant Cabaret in Washington, DC Coming to America: An Immigrant Cabaret
ExPats Theatre (9/30-10/18)
Monsters of the Villa Diodati in Washington, DC Monsters of the Villa Diodati
Creative Cauldron (10/08-11/01)
Some Like It Hot in Washington, DC Some Like It Hot
Bernard Family Theatre, Olney Theatre Center (9/18-11/08) VIDEOS
Stonewall's Bust in Washington, DC Stonewall's Bust
The Writers Center (10/09-10/25)
Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show in Washington, DC Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (12/04-12/23)
"The Addams Family" in Washington, DC "The Addams Family"
The Alden Theatre (10/09-10/18)
Dracula's Midnight Masquerade in Washington, DC Dracula's Midnight Masquerade
George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor (10/16-11/01) PHOTOS VIDEOS