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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?...

Review: SALLY & TOM at Round House Theatre


by David Friscic - June 08, 2026

The historical and still-ongoing revelations about the children that Thomas Jefferson had with his slave woman Sally Hemmings has justifiably created a reevaluation of Thomas Jeferson’s image and reputation---as one can discover in Suzan-Lori Parks’ probing play Sally & Tom currently playing at ...

Review: A FINE MADNESS at Woolly Mammoth


by Roger Catlin - June 03, 2026

“It’s not a play,” Justin Weaks declares fairly early in his one-man “A Fine Madness” presented by the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. “But we gon’ play,” he adds....

Review: THE MUSIC MAN at Capital One Hall


by Brian Bochicchio - June 01, 2026

National Tour is tighter and cleans up some of the grittier sensibilities while employing Broadway level talent....

Review: OTHELLO at Shakespeare Theatre Company


by Roger Catlin - June 01, 2026

The Shakespeare Theatre Company has had a rich history of stars lured to its stage — not just to sell tickets through big names. The actors nearly always deliver — and the company attracts them because of the quality and rigor it retains....

Past Shows

National Memorial Day Choral Festival
National Memorial Day Choral Festival
May 24

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...

Joe Hisaishi: Concerto for Orchestra (World Premiere)
May 14 – May 16, 2026

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
Unofficial Late Night: We're Back
Mar 21

"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
Le Vent du Nord
Oct 29

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...

Shear Madness
Shear Madness
Oct 4 – Jun 30, 2025

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!
Schmigadoon!
Jan 31 – Feb 9, 2025

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
Aug 24

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
The Sleeping Beauty
May 4 – May 7, 2023

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
Taiwan Philharmonic’s D.C. Debut at the Kennedy Center
Apr 19

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!
Balanchine!
Feb 22 – Feb 26, 2023

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...

Hamilton
Jul 12 – Oct 2, 2022
Blue Man Group
Jul 19 – Jul 31, 2022

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...

The Band's Visit
Jul 5 – Jul 17, 2022
To Kill a Mockingbird
Jun 21 – Jul 10, 2022
Jersey Boys
Jun 14 – Jun 26, 2022
A Monster Calls
May 25 – Jun 12, 2022
Freestyle Love Supreme
May 10 – May 15, 2022
Mean Girls
Apr 5 – Apr 24, 2022

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...

Oklahoma!
Apr 5 – Apr 10, 2022
Jesus Christ Superstar
Feb 22 – Mar 13, 2022
In Memory of Isaac Stern, Celebrating His 101st Birthday
In Memory of Isaac Stern, Celebrating His 101st Birthday
Mar 7 – Feb 7, 2022

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 Orchestra
Feb 1

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 Dream…Singing the Dream
Jan 30

Living the DreamSinging the DreamWashington Performing Arts Gospel ChoirsMichele Fowlin & Theodore Thorpe III, artistic directorsThe Choral Arts Society of WashingtonScott Tucker, artistic directorSunday, January...

The Prom
Jan 4 – Jan 16, 2022
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Dec 14 – Jan 2, 2022

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...

Hadestown
Oct 13 – Oct 31, 2021
Holiday Tings'
Holiday Tings'
Dec 9

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
Little Dancer
Oct 25 – Nov 30, 2014

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
Dec 14 – Jan 15, 2012

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
Dec 17 – Jan 8, 2012

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...

Lemieux Pilon 4D Art's Norman
Oct 6 – Oct 8, 2011

Videos


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Arena Stage (6/12-8/09)
Wendell Pierce in Othello in Washington, DC Wendell Pierce in Othello
Shakespeare Theatre Company (5/19-6/28)
Loot in Washington, DC Loot
Gunston Arts Center (6/05-6/28)
Once in Washington, DC Once
NextStop Theatre (5/21-6/21)
Beyond Therapy by Christopher Durang in Washington, DC Beyond Therapy by Christopher Durang
ARTfactory (7/24-8/02)
7th Street Echo in Washington, DC 7th Street Echo
Mosaic Theater Company (3/25-4/18)
How Shakespeare Saved My Life in Washington, DC How Shakespeare Saved My Life
Folger Shakespeare Library (6/09-7/05) PHOTOS
Josh Johnson in Washington, DC Josh Johnson
DAR Constitution Hall (10/02-10/02)
Rockville Musical Theatre presents "Caroline, or Change"     in Washington, DC Rockville Musical Theatre presents "Caroline, or Change"    
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (10/31-11/15)
Slavic Festival Concert in Washington, DC Slavic Festival Concert
Hyatt Regency Dulles (7/11-7/11)