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
New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players “The Pirates of Penzance”
Oct 13
Everyone has pretended to be a pirate at some point. Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs...
OCEAN Celtic Quartet presents: “The Lusty Month of May”
May 14
McLean Central Park, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd., McLean, Va. 22101Free admission. Outdoor Concert. Bring chairs and a picnic.The ancient Irish festival of Beltane (May Day)...
L’Chaim
May 7
LChaimJewish American Heritage Month EventSunday, May 7, 2 p.m.$30/$25 seniors and studentsFrom the stages of the lower east side to the bright lights of Broadway,...
Honolulu Theatre for Youth: “The Pa’akai We Bring”
May 6
Honolulu Theatre for Youth: The Paakai We BringSaturday, May 6, 4 p.m.$15$12 seniors Bringing together stories and shared ritual, Honolulus Theatre for Youths latest performance...
Windmill Theatre Company of Australia: “Hiccup!”
Apr 23
Windmill Theatre Company of Australia: Hiccup!Sunday, April 23; 4 p.m.$15Its a perfect, balmy night in the outback. A sleep-deprived camper, a cheeky quokka and an...
David Dorfman Dance: (A) Way Out of My Body
Apr 14
David Dorfman Dance: (A) Way Out of My BodyFriday, April 14, 7 p.m.$25/$15 MCC district residents/$20 for seniors and students David Dorfman Dance's (A)Way Out...
The Good Humor Men
Apr 1
How about some stand-up comedy without an edge? Humor that’s light blue at its darkest? This is your jam. Three of America’s funniest stand-up comedians...
Trick of the Light Theatre: “The Griegol”
Mar 25
Trick of the Light Theatre: The GriegolSaturday, March 25, 4 p.m.$15/$10 MCC district residents/$12 seniors and studentsNew Zealands Trick of the Light Theatre shares an...
“Makin’ Cake” with Dasha Kelly Hamilton
Mar 18
Makin Cake with Dasha Kelly HamiltonSaturday, March 18, 6 p.m.$25/$20 seniors and studentsMakin Cake slices into American history exploring race, culture and class in a...
Mad River Theater Works: “Freedom Flight”
Mar 4
Mad River Theater Works: "Freedom Flight" Saturday, March 4, 4 p.m.$25/$20 seniors and students The mission of Mad River Theater Works is to create and...
“Paddington Gets in a Jam”
Feb 25
Jonathan Rockefeller Productions Paddington Gets in a JamSaturday, Feb. 25, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.$30/$20 MCC district residents/$27 seniors and students$45/$35 VIP Tickets 1 p.m....
Sweet Honey in the Rock®
Feb 11
The Grammy-nominated, iconic, women-led, African American vocal ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock® marks its 50th anniversary with a powerful, three-year celebration that will honor...
The Barter Players: “Frosty”
Dec 19
The Barter Players: FrostyMonday, Dec. 19, 4 p.m.$15/$10 MCC district residents/$12 seniors and studentsA young orphan named Billy discovers magic in a stolen hat, and...
George Emilio Sanchez: “In the Court of the Conqueror”
Nov 19
George Emilio Sanchez: In the Court of the ConquerorNative Heritage Month EventSaturday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.$20/$17 seniors and studentsGeorge Emilio Sanchez's solo performance work is...
The Peking Acrobats®
Oct 23
The Peking AcrobatsFeaturing The Shanghai CircusSunday, Oct. 23, 2 p.m.$40/$35 seniors and studentsFor the last 32 years, The Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions of...
“Tackling Body Image and Flipping Mental Health Challenges”
Oct 15
Tackling Body Image and Flipping Mental Health ChallengesA Discussion with Laurie Hernandez and Shaquem Griffin. Moderated by Christine Brennan (All Ages)Saturday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m.$25Laurie...
The Boy Band Project
Oct 14
The Boy Band ProjectFriday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m.$30/$25 seniors and studentsThe Boy Band Project transports you back to a time when the boy band phenom...
Furia Flamenca: “A Trip to Spain”
Oct 8
Furia Flamenca: A Trip to SpainHispanic Heritage Month EventSaturday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m.$15, $10 for MCC district residentsThis interactive Hispanic Heritage Month show for families...
Lil’ Maceo
Sep 11
Free Parking at Dolley Madison Library. Bring a picnic and chairs. Old-school funky, foot-stomping R&B saxophone. Lil Maceos musical roots in funk,pop, dance and contemporary...
DuPont Brass
Jul 31
Summer Sunday Concerts in the ParkSunday, July 31New Start Time! 3 p.m.McLean Central Park, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd, McLean, Va., 22102Free admission. Free parking at...
Dog Loves Books
May 9
For ages 5+. Louise Yates’ New York Times best seller comes to life in ArtsPower’s newest musical about the irresistible Dog who loves everything about...
The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favourites
Apr 25
For ages 4+. Three beloved stories by Eric Carle, award-winning children’s book illustrator and author, are retold on stage through the magic of black light...
Call Me William: The Life and Loves of Willa Cather
Apr 19
Actor/author Prudence Wright Holmes performs her one-woman show based on the life of legendary author Willa Cather. A courageous pioneer of the LGBT community, Cather...
Pilobolus
Apr 17
A rare “get” for a space as intimate as The Alden, Pilobolus is an innovative dance company that is acclaimed for its mix of humor,...
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Mar 5
Graceful dancers, tulle, pointe shoes and—is that chest hair!? Founded by a group of ballet enthusiasts for the purpose of presenting a playful, entertaining view...
Chita Rivera "A Lengendary Celebration"
Feb 24
Come celebrate the one and only CHITA RIVERA in a unique solo concert event celebrating the Broadway legend’s 80th Birthday! The two-time Tony Award-winner will...
Fly Guy and Other Stories
Feb 22
For ages 5+. Fly Guy has met his match, and her name is Fly Girl. Fly Guy is totally impressed and totally smitten. Will Fly...
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