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Upcoming Shows

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Sep 24 – Oct 18, 2026

Enter an abandoned (and possibly haunted) tavern in Sleepy Hollow for this haunting and humorous autumn treat. Rediscover the timeless legend of the headless horseman in author Washington Irving ’s ghoulishly funny cautionary tale of overconfident schoolmaster Ichabod Crane and...

The Last Victorian

The Last Victorian

Nov 19 – Dec 13, 2026

Two failed British antique dealers, partners in both business and in life, unbelievably inherit the world's oldest person – AND try to monetize her. Soon questions surface regarding the woman’s true provenance (and age), and the dealers turn on each other. But then the tables...

Crime & Punishment

Crime & Punishment

Jan 28 – Feb 21, 2027

This taut, award-winning adaptation of Dostoyevsky's literary masterpiece delves into the mind of troubled student Raskolnikov – emboldened to commit a horrible crime, believing himself superior and above the law. Campbell and Columbus force us to have a "conversation on the...

Jitta's Atonement

Jitta's Atonement

Apr 8 – May 2, 2027

A rarity from the pen of George Bernard Shaw, his very free adaptation of a juicy German potboiler. As a mea culpa for having an affair with his wife, Jitta’s lover (her husband’s colleague) asks that her husband take possession of his final book and publish it under his own...

Review: GARBO: THE ACTOR WHO SAVED THE WORLD at GALA Hispanic Theatre

Review: GARBO: THE ACTOR WHO SAVED THE WORLD at GALA Hispanic Theatre

by Roger Catlin · September 8, 2026

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

Review: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at Signature Theatre

by Aidan O'Connor · September 3, 2026

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

Review: FREDDIE: A GIRL at Taffety Punk Theatre Company

by David Friscic · September 1, 2026

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…

Review: BRONTË SISTER HOUSE PARTY at Nu Sass Productions

Review: BRONTË SISTER HOUSE PARTY at Nu Sass Productions

by Abby Korb · August 26, 2026

If you’ve ever wondered what it may be like to party with the Brontё sisters, get ready to sip on a lot of cordials, margaritas, and rosè and experience an evening like no other at Nu Sass Productions’ Brontё Sister House Party.…

Review: BARON VAUGHN: CYCLE BREAKER at 1st Stage

Review: BARON VAUGHN: CYCLE BREAKER at 1st Stage

by Abby Korb · August 24, 2026

Baron Vaughn tells tales of complex family relationships, generational trauma, and breaking that cycle through the way that he parents his own children and manages family life, with just the right amount of comedy. …

Review: THE NOTEBOOK at The National Theatre

Review: THE NOTEBOOK at The National Theatre

by Aidan O'Connor · August 20, 2026

The Notebook at The National Theatre remarkably utilizes Allie & Noah’s lifelong love as an emotional smokescreen for the underlying calamity, time. Guided by a sweeping score, the beloved story is somehow even more impactful in musical form.…

Past Shows

20 total · showing 1–10

Happy Days by Samuel Beckett

Happy Days by Samuel Beckett

Jan 29 – Feb 22, 2026

Winnie is inexplicably buried waist-deep in a mound of scorched earth in a bleak landscape, while nearby, her husband Willie dozes.

Accused!

Nov 20 – Dec 14, 2025

Accused! is the latest installment in Patricia Milton's Victorian Ladies’ Detective Collective trilogy, featuring the return of beloved characters Loveday, Valeria, and Katie as they tackle a complex murder case. The play, directed by Morgan Duncan, includes returning cast...

The One Good Thing, or Are Ya Patrick Swayze?

The One Good Thing, or "Are Ya Patrick Swayze?"

Sep 25 – Oct 19, 2025

In a small cottage perched above the Irish Sea, brothers Jamie and Tommy live side by side, bound by routine, memory, and a lifetime of unspoken truths. But one morning, after a relentless night of wind and rain, Jamie makes a startling revelation – one that shakes the...

Sofonisba

Apr 10 – May 4, 2025

Sofonisba, an area premiere by Callie Kimball, explores the life of painter Sofonisba Anguissola, who navigates the intricacies of the Spanish royal court as an unmarried woman and renowned artist. Directed by Deidra LaWan Starnes, the production features a cast that includes...

Shaw’s Shorts

Nov 21 – Dec 15, 2024

Shaw’s Shorts presents three of George Bernard Shaw's engaging one-act plays, showcasing his trademark wit and political commentary. Directed by Laura Giannarelli, the production features a talented cast including Thomas Daniels, Morgan Duncan, Patricia Hurley, and Leah Packer...

Endgame by Samuel Beckett

Endgame by Samuel Beckett

Jan 26 – Feb 19, 2023

A quartet of characters inhabit a nearly empty room, surrounded by nothing, it seems. Do they want it to end, or can they go on with their limited lives? A profound and eerie masterpiece from Beckett, the author of WAITING FOR GODOT and HAPPY DAYS. Directed by Alan Wade...

MAJOR BARBARA

MAJOR BARBARA

Nov 17 – Dec 11, 2022

The arms trade and The Salvation Army collide in Shaw’s great play about faith, morality, and family battles.Last seen at WSG in our 2001 Helen Hayes-nominated production, our 2022 production will take a fresh look at this always-timely dissection of power and compassion.

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GARBO: EL ACTOR QUE SAVÓ AL MUNDO (Garbo: The Actor Who Saved The World) in Washington, DC GARBO: EL ACTOR QUE SAVÓ AL MUNDO (Garbo: The Actor Who Saved The World)
GALA Hispanic Theatre (9/03-9/27)
Coming to America: An Immigrant Cabaret in Washington, DC Coming to America: An Immigrant Cabaret
ExPats Theatre (9/30-10/18)
Stonewall's Bust in Washington, DC Stonewall's Bust
The Writers Center (10/09-10/25)
Murder at the Mansion presents "Funeral for a Gangster" in Washington, DC Murder at the Mansion presents "Funeral for a Gangster"
Glenview Mansion (11/06-11/08)
Ballet Hispánico New York "MUJERES: Women in Motion" in Washington, DC Ballet Hispánico New York "MUJERES: Women in Motion"
The Alden Theatre (10/02-10/02)
Mamma Mia! in Washington, DC Mamma Mia!
National Theatre (10/27-11/15)
Measure for Measure in Washington, DC Measure for Measure
Folger Shakespeare Library (9/22-11/01)
Hairspray in Washington, DC Hairspray
Hylton Performing Arts Center (9/18-9/27)
Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary Tour with Ellen Greene (the Original Audrey) in Washington, DC Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary Tour with Ellen Greene (the Original Audrey)
Lincoln Theatre (9/25-9/25)
The Last Victorian in Washington, DC The Last Victorian
Washington Stage Guild (11/19-12/13)