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Review: AGUARDIENTE: WHERE MAGIC TRANSCENDS BORDERS at GALA Hispanic Theatre


by Roger Catlin - May 05, 2026

Aguardiente is the name of a firey drink from Colombia that’s sugary and strong. So it’s also a good name for the world premiere musical comissioned for the 50th anniversary season of GALA Hispanic Theatre in Columbia Heights. ...

Review: AN ASIAN AMERICAN DANCE JOURNEY, PROGRAM B at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company


by Laurie Sara Oliver - May 04, 2026

What did our critic think of AN ASIAN AMERICAN DANCE JOURNEY, PROGRAM B at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company?...

Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at National Theatre


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...

Review: AESOP'S FABLES at Adventure Theatre MTC


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....

Review: THE MAGNIFICENT MAZOWSZE


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...

Review: AN ASIAN AMERICAN DANCE JOURNEY—PROGRAM A at Woolly Mammoth Theatre


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...

Review: I & YOU: THE MUSICAL at Olney Theatre Center


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....

Review: 44 THE MUSICAL at KLEIN THEATRE


by Laurie Sara Oliver - April 27, 2026

What did our critic think of 44 THE MUSICAL at KLEIN THEATRE?...

Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Dupont Underground


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....

Review: A MIRROR at Prologue Theatre


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....

Past Shows

White Christmas
White Christmas
Nov 5 – Dec 28, 2025

Step into a winter wonderland this holiday season with White Christmas at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts November 5 through December 28, 2025. This...

The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music
Aug 20 – Oct 26, 2025

Join us for one of musical theatre’s most beloved classics, The Sound of Music, live on the Riverside Center stage August 20 through October 26....

Next to Normal
Next to Normal
Jul 2 – Aug 3, 2025

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To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird
May 7 – Jun 22, 2025

Experience the timeless story of justice, morality, and courage as Riverside Center for the Performing Arts presents To Kill a Mockingbird on stage from May...

Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar
Mar 12 – Apr 27, 2025

Prepare for an unforgettable experience as Riverside Center for the Performing Arts proudly presents the groundbreaking rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar! Written by the legendary...

Heartbreak Hotel
Heartbreak Hotel
Jan 8 – Mar 2, 2025

Elvis is in the building! Riverside Center will be rockin’ this winter as HEARTBREAK HOTEL takes center stage. From the creator of the Tony Award-winning...

Riverside Christmas Spectacular
Riverside Christmas Spectacular
Nov 20 – Dec 29, 2024

One of everyone's favoite shows returns to the Riverside stage for the perfect Christmas experience. Enjoy the excitement, memories, and joy of Christmas as our...

Beautiful The Carole King Musical
Beautiful" The Carole King Musical
Sep 18 – Nov 10, 2024

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is excited to present Beautiful: The Carole King Musical running from Wednesday, September 18, 2024, through Sunday, November 10,...

Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express
Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express
Aug 14 – Sep 8, 2024

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but...

Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
Jan 17 – Mar 24, 2024

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is kicking off 2024 with phenomenal live theatre! Jersey Boys runs from Wednesday, January 17 through Sunday, March 24,...

Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street
Nov 22 – Dec 31, 2023

Get ready for a magical holiday extravaganza as Riverside Center for the Performing Arts presents Miracle on 34th Street. This show is running from Wednesday,...

The Bridges of Madison County
The Bridges of Madison County
Sep 20 – Nov 12, 2023

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts presents The Bridges of Madison County, which will run from Wednesday, September 20th - Sunday, November 12, 2023. Based...

42nd Street
42nd Street
Jul 19 – Sep 10, 2023

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is excited to present 42nd Street, opening Wednesday, July 19th and running until Sunday, September 10th. With music by Harry...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
May 17 – Jul 9, 2023

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is excited to present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, opening Wednesday, May 17th and running until Sunday, July 9th....

Ragtime the Musical
Ragtime the Musical
Mar 15 – May 7, 2023

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, located right in Washington DC's backyard,  is excited to present Ragtime the Musical. Opening Wednesday, March 15th and running until...

Escape to Margaritaville
Escape to Margaritaville
Jan 11 – Mar 5, 2023

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is excited to present the regional debut of Escape to Margaritaville, opening Wednesday, January 11 and running until Sunday, March...

Riverside Christmas Spectacular
Riverside Christmas Spectacular
Nov 16 – Dec 31, 2022

It is time to celebrate the Christmas season as Riverside Center for the Performing Arts presents Riverside Christmas Spectacular, opening Wednesday November 16th, and closing...

Souvenir
Mar 3 – Mar 6, 2022
The Marvelous Wonderettes
The Marvelous Wonderettes
Jun 2 – Jul 11, 2021

This smash Off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy: four girls...

Meet Me in St. Louis
Meet Me in St. Louis
Nov 11 – Dec 27, 2020

Based on the heartwarming MGM film starring Judy Garland, Meet Me in St. Louis is a rare treasure in the musical theatre; a wholesome and...

Souvenir: A Fantasia about the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins
Souvenir: A Fantasia about the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins
Sep 23 – Nov 8, 2020

Souvenir tells the enchanting and hilarious true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a wealthy society eccentric who suffered under the delusion that she was a...

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Sep 9 – Nov 1, 2020

A progressive white couple's liberal sensibilities are put to the test when their daughter brings her black fianc home to meet them in this fresh...

Ghost the Musical
Ghost the Musical
Jul 8 – Aug 30, 2020

A timeless fantasy about the power of love. Molly is in grave danger when a mugging while walking back to their apartment one-night leaves Sam...

Murder for Two
Murder for Two
May 27 – Jun 28, 2020

In this hilarious 90-minute one-act off-Broadway hit, 2 performers play 13 rolesnot to mention the pianoin a witty and winking homage to old-fashioned murder mysteries....

Bright Star
Bright Star
Mar 25 – May 17, 2020

Inspired by a real event and featuring the bluegrass-tinged Grammy-nominated Steven Martin and Edie Brickell score, Broadways Bright Star is a sweeping tale of love...

Grease
Grease
Nov 8 – Mar 15, 2020

1:30pm: Performance StartThurs. - Sat. Evenings5:30pm: Dinner & Show Arrival7:00pm: Show Only Arrival7:30pm: Performance StartSunday Matinees1:00pm: Dinner & Show Arrival2:30pm: Show Only Arrival3:00pm: Performance StartIf...

The Riverside Christmas Spectacular
The Riverside Christmas Spectacular
Nov 27 – Dec 29, 2019

Back by popular demand and updated for 2019! Experience the excitement, memories, and joy of Christmas as our spectacular cast of singers and dancers present...

Annie
Annie
Sep 25 – Nov 17, 2019

Unlike most of the other children at Miss Hannigan's orphanage, little orphan Annie believes that her parents are still alive and will one day return...

South Pacific
South Pacific
Jul 24 – Sep 15, 2019

Set against the dramatic background of an idyllic South Pacific island during WWII, Rodgers and Hammersteins South Pacific intertwines the themes of romance, duty, and...

The Pirates of Penzance or The Rascals of the Rappahannock
The Pirates of Penzance or The Rascals of the Rappahannock
May 22 – Jul 7, 2019

The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia is proud to present Gilbert & Sullivans comedic operetta, The Pirates of Penzance or The...

The Color Purple
The Color Purple
Mar 13 – May 5, 2019

The Riverside Center for the performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia is excited to present The Color Purple opening Wednesday, March 13 and running until Sunday,...

ALWAYS PATSY CLINE
ALWAYS PATSY CLINE
May 16 – Jul 15, 2018

The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes 27 of Patsy's unforgettable hits such as Crazy,...

MAMMA MIA
MAMMA MIA
Jan 10 – Mar 4, 2018

The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia is excited to be the first regional theater in the metropolitan area to present Mamma...

The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Oklahoma
The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Oklahoma
May 14 – Jul 10, 2016

RIVERSIDE CENTER THEATER ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Oklahoma Producing Artistic Director: Patrick A’Hearn (The Music of ALW - Production...

My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady
Mar 19 – May 8, 2016

My Fair Lady (March 19 – May 8, 2016), the musical version of George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion, tells the familiar story of Eliza Doolittle,...

MAME
MAME
Nov 15 – Jan 17, 2016

Mame is a celebrated Broadway musical “classic” that revolves around the hilarious antics of Mame Dennis, a fun-loving, wealthy eccentric with a razor sharp wit...

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