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.…
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
www.unofficiallatenight.comWashington, DC 20566
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 …
Review: FREDDIE: A GIRL at Taffety Punk Theatre Company
Freddie: A Girl (now being presented by the Taffety Punk Theatre Company) is a triumph of theatrical form over content. The subject of resistance fighters against the Nazis in World War II is obviously a fraught and very serious business especially in these polarized times-- but Director Lise Brunea…
BWW Reviews: IT ENDS WITH GUINEA PIGS at 1st Stage
Diana Gitelman brings her one-person show to the Logan Festival of Solo Performance. See what our critic had to say.…
Past Shows
34 total · showing 1–10
Unofficial Late Night
The 'can't-miss' show is back. Unofficial Late Night is storming the Kennedy Center one more time with your favorite sketches, songs, and more to close out their unforgettable Residency with a show so good, they may just close the Kennedy Center after it. Built on cinematic...
Joe Hisaishi: Concerto for Orchestra (World Premiere)
Joe Hisaishi conducts the National Symphony Orchestra in the world premiere of his Concerto for Orchestra, running May 14–16 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Written in five movements and approximately 45 minutes in length, the work places the orchestra itself at the...
Unofficial Late Night: We're Back
"It's like 30-Rock Live!" Built on cinematic writing and the unpredictability of live theater, Unofficial Late Night blends stand-up, sketch, improvisation, and character-driven comedy with the chaotic behind-the-scenes reality of running a Late Night Show. Host & Executive...
Le Vent du Nord
A leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone folk movement, Le Vent du Nord enhances its hard-driving soulful music with global influences. Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from...
FeaturedShear Madness
Figure out whodunit at this wildly popular record-breaking comedy. Audiences all over the world have spotted the clues and questioned the suspects amid much hilarity. But dont be surprised if you think youve cracked the case... Shear Madness is different every night, so...
Schmigadoon!
Based on the hit Apple TV series! Introducing Schmigadoon! , the world-premiere musical of the Emmy Award®–winning hit show. New York doctors Josh and Melissa go backpacking in a last-ditch attempt to save their failing relationship, but instead get lost in the woods and end up...
The Second Annual Local Theatre Festival
The Second Annual Local Theatre Festival takes place at The Kennedy Center on August 24, 2024, highlighting the vibrant theater scene of the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. The festival features an exclusive conversation between Peter Marks and Naveen Kumar, both prominent...
The Sleeping Beauty
TWB presents this beloved, time-traveling fairy tale. In an illustrious kingdom from long ago, iconic fairytale characters, opulent and imaginative sets and costumes, and classical ballet will light up The Kennedy Center.
Taiwan Philharmonic’s D.C. Debut at the Kennedy Center
Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as “a first-rate ensemble, one of Asia’s best,” the Taiwan Philharmonic makes its debut appearance at the Kennedy Center presented by Washington Performing Arts. In a wide-ranging program combining new work from Taiwan with European classics...
Balanchine!
The Washington Ballet honors the Father of American Ballet! George Balanchine (co-founder of New York City Ballet & longtime artistic director) was one of the most influential 20th century choreographers. Featured repertoire include Concerto Barocco, Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux...
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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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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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Natural History Mosaic Theater Company (1/21-2/07) |
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Crowns Olney Theatre Center (1/31-3/07) |
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Victorian Lyric Opera Company presents "The Merry Widow" F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (2/26-3/07) |
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Twelfth Night: Karaoke Marina The Coil Project (12/04-12/19) |
