Review: NOTHING UP MY SLEEVE at Round House
by Itai Yasur - February 19, 2026
Master illusionist Dendy gives you the gift of a stone in your shoe. See what our critic had to say....
Review: BEOWULF, A RETELLING at Taffety Punk Theatre Company
by Laurie Sara Oliver - February 18, 2026
“So I’ve got a story to tell you. It’s a good one.” Marcus Kyd paces the small stage of the black box theater at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop where the house has been arranged like a comedy club. ...
Review: LITTLE MISS PERFECT at The Olney Theatre Center
by Audrey Cahak - February 22, 2026
As part of their self-ascribed “year of world premieres,” Olney Theatre Center is debuting the profoundly peppy, wonderfully messy, coming-of-age celebration Little Miss Perfect, written by Joriah Kwamé. The musical has been in development for more than five years, originally based on the catch...
Review: Scena Theatre's KRAPP'S LAST TAPE a Moving Tribute to Beckett, Mortality
by Andrew White - February 17, 2026
Krapp’s Last Tape is Scena Theatre’s contribution to a mini-Beckett festival that has popped up in our midst this past week, and it’s a poignant reminder of how Beckett foresaw demise—his, ours, everyone’s—with a combination of wry humor, and a resignation that sometimes borders on relie...
Review: CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage
by David Friscic - February 17, 2026
An embarrassment of theatrical riches, bordering on sensory, stimulating overload, is on display in an exceptionally bold and satisfying reimagining of the very influential musical Pal Joey—now reconceived as Chez Joey. The show still takes place in the 1940’s Chicago music/nightclub scene, but ...
Review: SNAPSHOTS: A MUSICAL SCRAPBOOK at Creative Cauldron Stage
by Doug Poms - February 16, 2026
What did our critic think of SNAPSHOTS: A MUSICAL SCRAPBOOK at Creative Caudron Stage?...
Review: TAMBO & BONES at Spooky Action Theater
by Jake Bridges - February 16, 2026
With TAMBO & BONES, Spooky Action Theatre takes on a satirical and biting piece that refuses to play by the rules, whether it be of narrative, of genre, or of comfort. What starts as a minstrel show quickly mutates into a centuries-spanning interrogation of race, capitalism, and the hunger for auton...
Review: THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA at GALA Hispanic Theatre
by Jackson Malmgren - February 15, 2026
What did our critic think of THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA at Gala Hispanic Theatre?...
Review: THE WORLD TO COME at Woolly Mammoth
by Pamela Roberts - February 15, 2026
Friendship as Resistance in a Powerful World Premiere - The World to Come, a world-premiere co-production by Woolly Mammoth and Theater J, delivers powerful, honest performances and an intriguing story in an extraordinary, deeply touching production that shouldn’t be missed....
Review: ABT'S THE WINTER'S TALE at Kennedy Center Opera House
by Emily Berger - February 16, 2026
American Ballet Theatre, the country’s great ballet company of theatrical stars and story ballets, returned to DC this week to present Christopher Wheeldon’s retelling of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. A star vehicle with six leading roles, the ballet succeeds in delivering sumptuous danci...
Past Shows
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
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
Jul 2 – Aug 3, 2025
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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