National Memorial Day Choral Festival
The National Memorial Day Choral Festival brings together 200 singers from across the nation, joining with the Capital Wind Symphony in a moving musical tribute...
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
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Review: SUFFS at The National Theatre
by Aidan O'Connor - June 17, 2026
The women’s suffrage movement in the United States spanned 72 years, finally concluding in 1920 when women gained the right to vote. Thousands of women lended their lives to the cause with a hope for the future, that subsequent generations would be inspired by the suffragists. Yet, their names wer...
Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Keegan Theatre
by David Friscic - June 17, 2026
The Play That Goes Wrong, now playing at the Keegan Theatre, amusingly subverts classic murder mystery tropes by merrily mixing the physical comedy of the Three Stooges with the verbal intricacy of the Marx Brothers. This frenetically and madcap play conveys the double-entendre of Charlie Chan and t...
Review: EVIL LIBRARIAN: A NEW MUSICAL at Landless Theatre Company
by Rachael F. Goldberg - June 17, 2026
Many of us have less-than-fond memories of high school, and can relate to the idea that “high school is hell” – enough so that a musical about a high school literally at the mouth of hell, overrun by demons and evildoing feels fairly apropos. ...
Review: ONCE at NextStop Theatre
by Audrey Cahak - June 16, 2026
Once is a musical based on the acclaimed film of the same name. It remains the only musical to have won an Oscar Award, Grammy Award, Olivier Award, and Tony Award—an OGOT, if you will. If the accolades don’t ring a bell, this movie-turned-musical also inspired another movie, Begin Again starrin...
Review: PLEASE UNDERESTIMATE ME at Olney Theatre Center
by Itai Yasur - June 15, 2026
Carla Hall delivers her signature flavor in new, autobiographical, one-person play. See what our critic had to say....
Review: FEELING AFRAID AS IF SOMETHING TERRIBLE IS GOING TO HAPPEN at Studio Theatre
by Jackson Malmgren - June 14, 2026
What did our critic think of FEELING AFRAID AS IF SOMETHING TERRIBLE IS GOING TO HAPPEN at Studio Theatre?...
Review: PRECARIOUS at Mosaic Theater Company
by Pamela Roberts - June 12, 2026
In its world premiere at Mosaic Theater Company, Precarious begins at a simmer and quickly works toward a boil. Vi arrives unannounced at her daughter’s apartment just as a dangerous heatwave envelopes the city....
Review: LOOT at Edge Of The Universe Theater
by Audrey Cahak - June 11, 2026
Billed by Edge of the Universe Theater as “Monty Python meets Oscar Wilde,” Loot is a quirky, satirical snapshot of 1960s Britain that shares images of 2020s America. Written in 1965 by controversial playwright Joe Orton, Loot explores religious, moral, and institutional corruption through the c...
Review: THE ROARING GIRL at Theatre Prometheus
by Roger Catlin - June 08, 2026
Theatre Prometheus, a company devoted to queer and feminist art, celebrates Pride Month 2026 with a production that’s more than 400 years old....
Review: INDECENT at 1st Stage
by Jake Bridges - June 07, 2026
What did our critic think of INDECENT at 1st Stage?...
Past Shows
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Blue Man Group
BLUE MAN GROUP is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique...
Mean Girls
Featuring a book by Tina Fey, MEAN GIRLS tells the story of a naïve newbie who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies. Entertainment...
In Memory of Isaac Stern, Celebrating His 101st Birthday
In Memory of Isaac Stern, Celebrating His 101st BirthdayEmanuel Ax, pianoLeonidas Kavakos, violinYo-Yo Ma, celloMonday, March 7, 8 pmKennedy Center Concert HallTheyre back! The classical...
Sphinx Symphony Orchestra
Sphinx Symphony OrchestraTito Muoz, conductorExigence Vocal Ensemble and Members of The Washington ChorusEugene Rogers, music directorJNai Bridges, mezzo-soprano Tuesday, February 1, 8pmKennedy Center Concert HallCelebrating...
Living the Dream…Singing the Dream
Living the DreamSinging the DreamWashington Performing Arts Gospel ChoirsMichele Fowlin & Theodore Thorpe III, artistic directorsThe Choral Arts Society of WashingtonScott Tucker, artistic directorSunday, January...
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, BROOKLYN girl with Passion and Chutzpah. She fought her way into the...
Holiday Tings'
Holiday Tings is the third installation of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington's annual Holiday Sing & Swing Trilogy event created by the organization's...
Little Dancer
Part fact, part fiction, and set in the harsh backstage world of the Paris Opera Ballet, this world premiere Kennedy Center musical is inspired by...
Billy Elliot the Musical
Billy Elliot the Musical is a joyous celebration of one young boy’s journey to make his dreams come true based on the smash-hit independent film...
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Based on his beloved Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, six-time Emmy Award winner Mo Willems joins Grammy Award-winning composer Michael Silversher to lovingly celebrate the heart...
Videos
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CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical Arena Stage (6/12-8/09) |
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Wendell Pierce in Othello Shakespeare Theatre Company (5/19-6/28) |
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Loot Gunston Arts Center (6/05-6/28) |
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Once NextStop Theatre (5/21-6/21) |
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Rockville Musical Theatre presents "Sister Act" F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (6/27-7/12) |
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RIVERDANCE 30 Wolf Trap (6/26-6/28) |
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Rockville Little Theatre presents "Lettice & Lovage" F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (1/29-2/07) |
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ArmEvents presents: An Evening of Elegance & Virtuosity Live Concert F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (9/12-9/12) |
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Carla Hall - Please Underestimate Me Olney Theatre Center (6/03-7/12) |
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Hook in Concert Wolf Trap (9/05-9/05) |
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