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Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity
1/28 - 2/7/2026


“A lesson in live, minimalist terror.”  – Chicago Tribune “ Truly scary. And it may be the year’s best staged production.”  – Los Angeles Times ...

On Beckett
2/11 - 3/8/2026


Bill Irwin will present his one-man show, On Beckett, at the Shakespeare Theatre Company, offering an insightful and humorous tribute to the works of Samuel ...

On Beckett
On Beckett
2/11 - 3/15/2026


Tony Award-winning actor and master clown  Bill Irwin  ( Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? ,  Sesame Street ) has spent a lifetime captivated by  Samuel ...

Hamnet
3/17 - 4/12/2026


Hamnet, adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s best-selling novel by Lolita Chakrabarti, delves into the profound impact of loss within the Shakespeare family. Directed by Erica Whyman, ...

Othello
5/19 - 6/21/2026


Wendell Pierce stars as Othello in Shakespeare Theatre Company's production of the iconic tragedy directed by Simon Godwin. This adaptation explores themes of betrayal and ...



Wendell Pierce to be Honored at Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Annual Gala


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 08, 2026

Wendell Pierce will be honored with  Shakespeare Theatre Company's Will Award at its annual Gala, All the World’s a Stage. The annual Sea Change Award will be presented to arts philanthropists Sudhakar and Alka Kesavan....

Emma Flynn Will Take Over The Role Of Sarah Brown In Shakespeare Theatre Company’s GUYS AND DOLLS


by A.A. Cristi - December 10, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced that Emma Flynn will assume the role of Sarah Brown in GUYS AND DOLLS. Flynn joins the cast following Julie Benko’s final performance on December 28....

Photos: Hayley Podschun, Julie Benko and More Star in GUYS AND DOLLS at Shakespeare Theatre Company


by A.A. Cristi - December 03, 2025

Sakespeare Theatre Company has released photos of its holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. Directed by Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello. ...

DC International Theatre Festival Announces Free September Panel Events


by Nicole Rosky - August 17, 2025

Tickets are now available for a special series of free events and discussions helmed by Shakespeare Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company as part of the DC International Theatre Festival....

Review: FRANKENSTEIN at Shakespeare Theatre Company


by Rachael F. Goldberg - June 02, 2025

Emily Burns' adaptation of 'Frankenstein,' brings a new perspective, and perfectly captures the Gothic atmosphere, the struggle between creation and responsibility, and what family means – all the elements that keep bringing us back to this story....

Signature, Keegan, and 1st Stage Lead Wins at 41st Annual Helen Hayes Awards


by Joshua Wright - May 20, 2025

The 41st Helen Hayes Awards took place on May 19, 2025, at The Anthem, honoring excellence in Washington D.C. theatre. Signature Theatre led with six wins. Awards were presented in 41 categories from 165 eligible 2024 productions....

FRANKENSTEIN Extends at Shakespeare Theatre Company Through Late June


by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 07, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company's world-premiere production of Frankenstein, adapted and directed by Emily Burns from the novel by Mary Shelley, has been extended by eight additional performances. Learn more!...

Theater Alliance to Present WORLDPRIDE ARTS HUB Featuring Performances and More


by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 07, 2025

In celebration of WorldPride DC 2025, Theater Alliance will present WorldPride Arts Hub, two weeks of dynamic and inclusive events including vibrant performances, participatory community gatherings, and visual art installations. Learn how to attend....

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Special Presentation Joins Shakespeare Theatre Company 25/26 Season Lineup


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 16, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company will present a strictly limited two-week engagement of the thrilling new play, Paranormal Activity: A New Story Live on Stage, a special add-on production for the 25/26 Season. Learn more!...

Video: Watch 'Wig In A Box' From Signature Theatre's HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH


by Michael Major - April 09, 2025

Watch a video of Sawyer Smith performing 'Wig In A Box' from Signature Theatre's production of the queer cult classic musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, featuring text by John Cameron Mitchell and music and lyrics by Stephen Trask....

Past Shows

Guys and Dolls
Guys and Dolls
12/2 - 1/4/2026


The oldest established permanent floating crap game in New York just got busted and Nathan Detroit needs cold hard cash to get it up and ...

Guys and Dolls
12/2 - 1/4/2026


Francesca Zambello directs Guys and Dolls at the Shakespeare Theatre Company, featuring the charming story of Nathan Detroit and Sky Masterson, who navigate love and ...

Guys and Dolls
12/4 - 12/5/2025


Copy: The oldest established permanent floating crap game in New York just got busted and Nathan Detroit needs cold hard cash to get it up ...

The Wild Duck
10/18 - 11/16/2025


The Wild Duck, directed by Simon Godwin and adapted by David Eldridge, explores the complexities of family secrets and the pursuit of truth. When an ...

The Wild Duck
The Wild Duck
10/18 - 11/16/2025


The eccentric son of a wealthy businessman wreaks havoc when he embarks on a crusade to unveil the false foundations of his friend’s life. Ignorant ...

Merry Wives
Merry Wives
9/9 - 10/5/2025


William Shakespeare’s farce gets a joyful spin from  Jocelyn Bioh  ( Jaja’s African Hair Braiding ), dropping the debaucherous Falstaff into the melting pot of ...

Merry Wives
Merry Wives
9/9 - 10/5/2025


William Shakespeare’s farce gets a joyful spin from  Jocelyn Bioh  ( Jaja’s African Hair Braiding ), dropping the debaucherous Falstaff into the melting pot of ...

Merry Wives
9/9 - 10/5/2025


Merry Wives, adapted by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Taylor Reynolds, brings a contemporary twist to Shakespeare's classic farce. Set in a vibrant South Harlem ...

2025 Summer Repertory - King John/Taming of the Shrew


The  Shakespeare Theatre Company Academy  is a Master of Fine Arts program that trains actors to work with classical language and embody mythic storytelling. This ...

Duel Reality
Duel Reality
7/1 - 7/20/2025


by  The 7 Fingers directed by  Shana Carroll Originally produced and created with  Virgin Voyages Commissioning partner  ArtsEmerson Two households, both alike in agility…  Crackling ...

Frankenstein
Frankenstein
5/27 - 6/29/2025


Emily Burns  (adaptor of STC’s  Macbeth  and  Much Ado About Nothing ), reimagines  Mary Shelley ’s gothic science fiction masterpiece as a chilling exploration of ...

Uncle Vanya
4/1 - 4/30/2025


Shakespeare Theatre Company presents Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, directed by Simon Godwin and featuring Hugh Bonneville in the title role. The play explores themes of ...

Uncle Vanya
3/20 - 4/20/2025


When the distinguished elderly owner of a rural estate returns with a new young wife, chaos erupts. Tensions run high, marriages reach their limits, confessions—and ...

Kunene and the King
2/16 - 3/16/2025


A celebrated South African classical actor has just been given a career-defining role as King Lear and a life-changing diagnosis—and Lunga Kunene (John Kani) has ...

Leopoldstadt
Leopoldstadt
11/30 - 12/29/2024


A Jewish family grows and struggles over the course of nearly 60 years, beginning with their initial assimilation into Viennese culture, negotiating the outbreak of ...

Leopoldstadt
11/30 - 12/29/2024


Leopoldstadt, directed by Carey Perloff, is a powerful family drama by Tom Stoppard that spans nearly six decades of a Jewish family's life in Vienna, ...

Babbitt
10/1 - 11/3/2024


Babbitt, adapted from Sinclair Lewis’s satirical novel, explores the life of George F. Babbitt, a successful real estate agent played by Matthew Broderick, who embarks ...

Comedy of Errors
9/10 - 10/6/2024


Shakespeare Theatre Company presents a music-infused production of Comedy of Errors, directed by Simon Godwin. Featuring Alex Brightman and David Fynn as the twin Dromios, ...

The Matchbox Magic Flute
The Matchbox Magic Flute
5/21 - 6/16/2024


In her acclaimed signature style, Mary Zimmerman conceives a brand new theatrical adaptation of Mozart’s beloved opera. Playful and imaginative, it’s big music in a small space. This “matchbox” ...

The Lehman Trilogy
The Lehman Trilogy
2/22 - 3/24/2024


Meet the Lehman brothers—immigrants building an American dream that crumbles into a chaotic nightmare for future generations. With a cast of three actors covering 160 years ...

As You Like It
As You Like It
12/2 - 12/31/2023


by  William Shakespeare  Adapted & Directed by  Daryl Cloran  Conceived by  Daryl Cloran & Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival    It’s the 1960s and flower ...

Macbeth In Stride
Macbeth In Stride
10/10 - 10/29/2023


By Whitney White Choreographed by Raja Feather Kelly Directed by Tyler Dobrowsky & Taibi Magar   Something wicked this way comes… Created by Obie Award-winning artist Whitney White,  ...

Evita
Evita
9/5 - 10/15/2023


Lyrics by  Tim Rice Music by  Andrew Lloyd Webber Choreographed by  Emily Maltby & Valeria Solomonoff Directed by  Sammi Cannold Sammi Cannold ( Forbes ‘ ...

Here There Are Blueberries
5/7 - 5/28/2023


Copy: A mysterious album of never before seen Nazi-era photographs arrives at the desk of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist Rebecca Erbelding. As Rebecca ...

King Lear with Patrick Page
2/28 - 4/8/2023


Caught in a carousel of memory, the head of a dysfunctional royal family grapples with power-hungry children and the threat of losing the empire he ...

The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice
3/22 - 4/22/2022


In a city steeped in the ills of antisemitism, racism, misogyny, and homophobia, Shakespeares incendiary play exposes the fissures between fairness, accountability, and justiceand who ...

Our Town
Our Town
2/17 - 3/20/2022


Thornton Wilders Pulitzer Prize-winning Our Town continues to leave audiences awestruck with wonder and a shared sense of our humanity. Guided by an amiable stage ...

Once Upon a One More Time
Once Upon a One More Time
11/30 - 1/9/2022


In this highly anticipated world premiere of the Broadway-bound musical, beloved classic fairytale princesses gather for their fortnightly book club, longing for a new story. ...

Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski


In a tour-de-force solo performance, Academy Award nominee David Strathairn (Good Night, and Good Luck; Nomadland) portrays World War II hero and Holocaust witness Jan ...

The Amen Corner
The Amen Corner
9/14 - 9/26/2021


Brilliantly directed by Whitney White (Brightest Young Things), James Baldwins The Amen Corner returns to Sidney Harman Hall to complete its original run. In a ...

All the Devils are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the Villain


Macbeth. Iago. Claudius. STC Affiliated Artist Patrick Page invites you to experience the evolution of evil in Shakespeares villainsfrom rogues and cutthroats to tyrants and ...

Blindness
Blindness
5/1 - 6/13/2021


Based on Nobel Prize-winning author Jos Saramagos phantasmagorical novel, adapted by Simon Stephens (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time), Blindness begins with ...

Will on the Hill


Washington’s favorite congressional performers are returning to the screen this June with a witty script that skewers the federal capital’s unique political milieu! This joyous ...

Blindness
Blindness
5/1 - 5/23/2021


Based on Nobel Prize-winning author Jos Saramagos phantasmagorical novel, adapted by Simon Stephens (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time), Blindness begins with ...

Shakespeare Family Fest
Shakespeare Family Fest
4/10 - 4/11/2021


Hear ye! Hear ye! Join the fun in a FREE weekend of virtual events for the whole family. Explore the magic of theatre with virtual ...

Shakespeare Hour LIVE!
Shakespeare Hour LIVE!
4/22 - 3/17/2021


Join Shakespeare Theatre Company and like-minded fans of the Bard for Shakespeare Hour LIVE!, an ongoing tour through every corner of the Shakespeare universe. Artistic ...

Shakespeare Hour LIVE!
Shakespeare Hour LIVE!
11/25 - 3/10/2021


Join Shakespeare Theatre Company and like-minded fans of the Bard for Shakespeare Hour LIVE!, an ongoing tour through every corner of the Shakespeare universe. Artistic ...

Will on the Hill


Will on the Hill 2020 is going digitalbringing Washingtons favorite congressional performers to the screen with a witty script that skewers the unique political milieu ...

Timon of Athens
Timon of Athens
2/20 - 3/22/2020


Artistic Director Simon Godwin makes his directorial debut at the Shakespeare Theatre Company with a restaging of his recent, acclaimed production of Timon of Athens, ...

The Amen Corner
The Amen Corner
2/11 - 3/15/2020


In a 1950s storefront church in Harlem, Pastor Margaret Alexander rails at her congregation and her teenaged son for their vices. With a gospel choir ...

Peter Pan and Wendy
Peter Pan and Wendy
12/3 - 1/12/2020


Bold, budding scientist Wendy Darling dreams of earning a Nobel Prize. When Peter Pan arrives at her bedroom window, she takes a leap and leaves ...

The Woman in Black
The Woman in Black
12/3 - 12/22/2019


Susan Hills acclaimed ghost story comes dramatically alive in Stephen Mallatratts ingenious stage adaptationThe most brilliantly effective spine-chiller you will ever encounter (Daily Telegraph). Now ...

The Woman in Black
The Woman in Black
12/3 - 12/22/2019


Susan Hills acclaimed ghost story comes dramatically alive in Stephen Mallatratts ingenious stage adaptationThe most brilliantly effective spine-chiller you will ever encounter (Daily Telegraph). Now ...

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