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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...
by Elliot Lanes - April 02, 2026
When it comes to the arts, there are a lot of things in DC that go either unnoticed or get lost in the shuffle. For almost twenty years now Ford’s Theatre has been presenting such a piece of theatre and it’s a very important one....
by Mary Lincer - April 02, 2026
When the original production of Chicago opened on Broadway in 1975, its subtitle read “A Musical Vaudeville.” And as distinctively Bob Fosse-style as it was (and is in this excellent touring production of the 1996 revival), Chicago has always been a slight history of vaudeville....
by Rachael F. Goldberg - April 01, 2026
NextStop Theatre navigates the production of 'Guards at the Taj' with a sincere and skillful blend of empathy and urgency, acknowledging the difficulties of the choices we make and the worlds we live in, while encouraging us to do better....
by Jake Bridges - March 30, 2026
What did our critic think of YOUNG JOHN LEWIS: PRODIGY OF PROTEST at Mosaic Theater Company?...
by Itai Yasur - March 30, 2026
Eddie Izzard puts on a bravura performance as Hamlet, and every other character, in her one-person take on Shakespeare's greatest. See what our critic had to say....
by Laurie Sara Oliver - March 24, 2026
What did our critic think of THE CRUCIBLE at Lisner Auditorium?...
by Elliot Lanes - March 24, 2026
Being married to someone that was raised Christian and myself being raised Jewish I never thought that Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) would be something that I would ever enjoy. Over our fifteen plus years of marriage (so far) my wife has introduced me to the likes and talents of such artists in...
by Jake Bridges - March 23, 2026
I like to cook. It’s been one of my hobbies most of my adult life, and I’ve grown a lot in my skill over the years with much practice. My wife often lovingly teases me about all the space my cooking instruments take up in our kitchen storage spaces. Like most things, there’s been quite a bit o...
by Elliot Lanes - March 23, 2026
Besides being the premiere theatre for musicals in the DMV, Signature Theatre also has a highly successful cabaret series. For many years the series has highlighted all genres of music featuring top flight talent....
by Roger Catlin - March 23, 2026
It’s a little surprising that in 40 years, that a production from the Royal Shakespeare Company has never before visited Washington’s Shakespeare Theatre Company (though the opposite is true — a Shakespeare Theater Company production of “Love’s Labor’s Lost” played Stratford-upon-Avon ...
Past Shows
"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...
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....
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 takes place at The Kennedy Center on August 24, 2024, highlighting the vibrant theater scene of the DC, Maryland,...
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...
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...
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 is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique...
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 BirthdayEmanuel Ax, pianoLeonidas Kavakos, violinYo-Yo Ma, celloMonday, March 7, 8 pmKennedy Center Concert HallTheyre back! The classical...
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 DreamSinging the DreamWashington Performing Arts Gospel ChoirsMichele Fowlin & Theodore Thorpe III, artistic directorsThe Choral Arts Society of WashingtonScott Tucker, artistic directorSunday, January...
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 is the third installation of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington's annual Holiday Sing & Swing Trilogy event created by the organization's...
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 is a joyous celebration of one young boy’s journey to make his dreams come true based on the smash-hit independent film...
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...
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