Review: THE SCORE at Sidney Harman Hall
I was eager to see The Shakespeare Theatre's presentation of The Score for the same reason, I'm sure, as most people who will see it: the opportunity to see Brian Cox as Johann Sebastian Bach.…
Signature Theatre
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Review: MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at Round House Theatre
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.…
BWW Reviews: SOMEWHERE OVER THE BORDER at Mosaic Theater Company
The immigrant story meets Wizard of Oz in DC premiere of new musical. See what our critic had to say.…
Review: VENUS at Woolly Mammoth
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…
Review: SOMETHING WONDERFUL: BROADWAY'S LEADING LADIES at Signature Theatre
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…
Review: Step Afrika!’s THE FRUITS OF OUR LABOR at Arena Stage
What did our critic think of THE FRUITS OF OUR LABOR at Arena Stage?…
Review: A BEAUTIFUL BLUE MORNING SKY at The Keegan Theatre
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.…
Review: PHILADELPHIA BALLET at Wolf Trap
What did our critic think of PHILADELPHIA BALLET at Wolf Trap?…
Review: GARBO: THE ACTOR WHO SAVED THE WORLD at GALA Hispanic Theatre
The world premiere production kicking off the 51st season at GALA Hispanic Theatre, “GARBO: The Actor Who Saved the World,” is not, it turns out, about Greta at all. Rather, it’s about somebody else far fewer people have heard of, who was working roughly the same time — World War II to be sp…
Review: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at Signature Theatre
Merrily We Roll Along tackles these behemoth existentialisms at a granular level in the lives of three old friends. It’s one of those shows that leaves you with something to ponder for days after the lights come up. In Signature Theatre’s hands, Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s masterpiece …
Past Shows
31 total · showing 1–10
Pippin
Signature Theatre will present Pippin, directed by Matthew Gardiner, from May 12 to July 26, 2026. This musical by Stephen Schwartz follows Pippin, the heir of Charlemagne, on his quest for purpose amid a world of ambition and disillusionment. With a mix of thrilling dance and...
What Became of Us
What Became of Us is a poignant play that explores the lifelong bond between two siblings, highlighting their unique experiences as one is an immigrant from The Old Country and the other is born in This Country. Through shared memories and significant life events, they navigate...
Safety Not Guaranteed
Safety Not Guaranteed is an indie-rock musical by Ryan Miller and Nick Blaemire, inspired by the film of the same name. The story follows ambitious journalist Darius as she responds to a classified ad seeking a companion for a time travel expedition. As Darius delves deeper into...
In Clay
In Clay is an American premiere musical set in 1930s Paris that tells the story of Marie-Berthe Cazin, an overlooked female artist. As she prepares for a visit from her estranged childhood friend, Cazin reflects on her journey from a gifted protégé to a sidelined artist whose...
Strategic Love Play
Strategic Love Play is a new comedic exploration of modern dating, written by Miriam Battye, known for her work on Succession. This razor-sharp, not-quite-romantic comedy follows a man and a woman who meet after matching online, beginning their encounter on the wrong foot yet...
Play On!
Play On! is a musical production inspired by Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, set against the vibrant backdrop of 1930s Harlem and featuring the music of Duke Ellington. The story follows aspiring songwriter Vy as she disguises herself as a man to break into a male-dominated music...
The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical
Anarchy. Ambition. Peacocks. Who was Hunter S. Thompson? He changed journalism. He defined counterculture. Equal parts philosopher, clown and genius, he was armed and dangerous with a typewriter as his preferred weapon. Careening from the 1940s to his death in 2005, this gonzo...
In the Heights
The joyous Tony Award-winning triumph by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) and Quiara Alegría Hudes (Daphne’s Dive).
2025 Sondheim Award Presentation Honoring Mandy Patinkin
The 2025 Sondheim Award Presentation at Signature Theatre will honor Mandy Patinkin, a celebrated figure in musical theater, particularly known for his collaborations with Stephen Sondheim. The event features performances by Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award winner Ben Platt, opera...
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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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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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Are You Now or Have You Ever Been? Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (10/17-12/06) |
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Measure for Measure Folger Shakespeare Library (9/22-11/01) |
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Hairspray Hylton Performing Arts Center (9/18-9/27) |
