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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Concert News: Music Director Jonathon Heyward and Yo-Yo Ma to Open Baltimore Symphony Orchestra 2024–25 Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

From Masterworks to Modern Fusion: The BSO Sets Stage for a Season of Music that Resonates BALTIMORE (February 29, 2024) — Under the baton of Music Director Jonathon Heyward, the Baltimore…

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Theatre News:  The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts  Presents ‘Reach to the Forest’   by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

The first installment of the biannual series REACH to NATURE February 20–March 3, 2024 at the REACH Aneeshwar Kunchala also named as Kennedy Center’s first Youth Ambassador for the Arts …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:06PM

Theatre News: Broadway at The National Announces 2024-25 Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Washington, D.C. (Tuesday, February 27, 2024) – Broadway at The National has announced its 2024/2025 season, featuring the highly anticipated D.C. premiere of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:35PM
Monday, February 26, 2024

Cappies Review: ‘Into the Woods’ at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School  by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School’s production of Into the Woods brings the audience into the woods and out again, with no shortage of twists and turns. As Little Red Ridinghood remarked nai…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:25PM

Theatre News: Shakespeare Theatre Company to honor Judith Light with Lifetime Achievement Award at Annual Gala by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

February 26, 2024, Washington, D.C.: Shakespeare Theatre Company announced today the addition of Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor Judith Light to its star-studded line-up and honorees to …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:12PM
Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Theatre News: American Shakespeare Center Announces Departure of Artistic Director, Brandon Carter by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

STAUNTON, VA – After nearly four years of dedicated service, the American Shakespeare Center (ASC) announces the departure of Brandon Carter, Artistic Director. Carter, who made history as…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 04:40PM
Thursday, February 15, 2024

Theatre News: Perisphere Theater Appoints New Artistic Leadership by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Silver Spring, Maryland (Feb. 15, 2024) — Montgomery County-based Perisphere Theater has appointed Gerrad Alex Taylor and Lizzi Albert as co-artistic directors, effective April 1, 2024. I…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:04PM
Monday, February 12, 2024

Cappies Review: ‘Cabaret’ at Walt Whitman High School  by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

A flash of red light. A marquee blinks to life, as a drum begins to roll. Slowly, the Master of Ceremonies enters, ready to bid audiences “Willkommen” to the night’s entertainment. Thu…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:43PM
Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Theatre News: Theatre Prometheus Announces Its 2024 Season Featuring World Premieres and New Partnerships by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

WASHINGTON, DC – Theatre Prometheus announces its tenth anniversary season, featuring adaptations of Greek myth, a world premiere, and exciting new partnerships that deepen the company’s…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 07:29PM
Sunday, February 4, 2024

Theatre News: Shaquille Stewart Joins Silver Spring Stage as Executive Director by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

SILVER SPRING, February 3, 2024  —  The Silver Spring Stage Board of Directors has hired Silver Spring native Shaquille Stewart as the company’s executive director as the Stage continu…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 07:07PM

Theatre News: Iron Crow Theatre’s ‘RENT’ Extends and Transfers to the Newly Renovated M&T Bank Exchange at The Hippodrome Theatre by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Extended due to popular demand and now at the newly renovated M&T Bank Exchange at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center – home of the Hippodrome Theatre! Following an overwhelming…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 06:51PM
Friday, February 2, 2024

Theatre News: Signature Theatre to Recognize Nathan Lane with the 2024 Stephen Sondheim Award by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

 Arlington, VA – On April 29, 2024, Virginia’s Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre will honor star of stage and screen Nathan Lane with the company’s thirteenth Stephen Sondheim Aw…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:19PM
Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Theatre News: Indira Varma and John Lithgow to be Honored at Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Annual Gala by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

January 31, 2024, Washington, D.C.: Shakespeare Theatre Company announced today the star-studded line-up and honorees to be celebrated at its annual Gala on April 15, 2024. Titled All the W…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 04:27PM
Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Theatre News: Folger Shakespeare Library to Open New Galleries, Café, and Shop on June 21 by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

  Following a Four-Year Renovation, Historic Building Reimagined with Welcoming and Accessible New Amenities • Poem by US Poet Laureate and Pulitzer-Prize Winner Rita Dove to Welcome Folg…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:42AM
Monday, January 29, 2024

Theatre News: David M. Rubenstein to Retire as Kennedy Center Board Chair in 2025; Will Head New Kennedy Center Foundation by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Rubenstein’s transformative leadership elevated the Cultural Center’s national profile, impact, and fundraising. In 2025, Rubenstein will become head of the newly formed Kennedy Center F…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:54PM
Friday, January 26, 2024

Theatre News: Hippodrome Theatre Announces 2024/2025 Series by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Sensational lineup to feature national tour launches, straight-from-Broadway debuts and more! BALTIMORE, Md. (Jan. 26, 2024) – Ron Legler, president of the France-Merrick Performing Arts C…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:46PM
Monday, January 22, 2024

Theatre News: Theatre Washington Announces the 2024 Helen Hayes Award Nominees by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Nominations in 41 categories were announced on January 22, 2024 at the ATLAS Performing Arts Center. Ceremony will take place Monday, May 20 at The Anthem at the District Wharf. WASHINGTON, …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 08:20PM

Theatre News: Nominations for the 22nd Annual Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH) Awards Announced by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

The nominations for the 2023 WATCH awards honoring community theater in the DC metro area were announced on January 21, 2024 at The Little Theatre of Alexandria. The awards ceremony will tak…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:27PM
Saturday, January 20, 2024

Theatre News: The 2024 Maryland Community Theatre Festival (MCTFA) Awards by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

By Scott Bloom The Maryland Community Theatre Festival Association (MCTFA) held its 35th Festival on January 12-14, 2024 at Chesapeake College in Wye Mills, MD. MCTFA (mctfa.org) it is the o…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 08:04PM
Friday, January 19, 2024

Theatre News: Shakespeare Theatre Company Announces Its ‘National Theatre Live’ Winter Screenings by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

January 18, 2024, Washington, D.C.: Shakespeare Theatre Company is delighted to announce its National Theatre Live screenings lineup this winter. Filmed live from Britain’s most exciting s…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:14PM
Monday, January 15, 2024

Theatre News: Ford’s Theatre Presents ‘The Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look Festival’ and New Cohort of Ford’s Theatre Legac by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ford’s Theatre presents The Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look on January 26-27, 2024, as well as the second cohort of commissioned playwrights. The For…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 04:02PM
Friday, January 12, 2024

Theatre News: Folger Theatre Announces Artists and Releases Full Program Lineup for the Second Year of ‘The Reading Room Festival’ by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Four-day festival includes staged readings, screenings, open rehearsals, pre- and post-show conversations, receptions and more! (WASHINGTON, DC) – Folger Shakespeare Library announced a fu…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 05:29PM

Theatre News: Ford’s Theatre Charity Drive Donations for ‘A Christmas Carol’ Surpass $1 Million in Total  by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Ford’s yearly fundraising drive has raised more than $1,000,000 for Washington-area charities since 2009, with 2023 donations on behalf of Hope and a Home. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ford’s Th…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 05:07PM

Theatre News: Theatre Washington Announces GALA’s Rebecca Medrano as the Recipient of the 2024 Victor Shargai Leadership Award by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Rebecca Medrano, collaborative leader, co-founder, and executive director of GALA Hispanic Theatre, the National Center for Latino Performing Arts Will Be Recognized for Her Exemplary Leader…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:42PM
Thursday, January 4, 2024

Theatre News: American Shakespeare Center Announces Vanessa Morosco as New Executive Director by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

STAUNTON, VA – January 4, 2023 – The American Shakespeare Center (ASC) proudly announces the appointment of Vanessa Morosco as its new Executive Director, marking a significant milestone…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:38AM
Saturday, December 30, 2023

Theatre News: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Georgetown University Present the Let Freedom Ring Celebration by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

  (WASHINGTON)—The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Georgetown University celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a free, ticketed musical tribute, the L…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:11PM

Theatre News: Flying V Announces 2024 Season, ‘Animate Reality’ by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Silver Spring, MD – Flying V’s 14th season draws from the art of Animation to bring bold expressions, vibrant visions, and colorful characters to life! With this year’s theme, ANIMATE …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:55PM
Friday, December 29, 2023

Theatre News: Ford’s Theatre Charity Drive Donations for ‘A Christmas Carol’ Surpass $1 Million in Total by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Ford’s yearly fundraising drive has raised more than $1,000,000 for Washington-area charities since 2009, with 2023 donations on behalf of Hope and a Home. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ford’s Th…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 05:37PM
Saturday, December 9, 2023

Theatre News: Iron Crow Theatre Announces New Administrative Appointments and a Daringly Re-envisioned Production of ‘RENT’ by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Dr. Natka Bianchini is the new Managing Director, Broadway playwright James Magruder is a new Board Member and April Forrer is the new General Manager. BALTIMORE, Maryland — Iron Crow Thea…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:30PM
Tuesday, November 21, 2023

News: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present The 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Kevin Hart by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Prize Will Be Awarded at the Kennedy Center at a Gala Performance on March 24, 2024.  (WASHINGTON)—The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 25th Mark Twain Priz…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:54PM

Theatre News: Shakespeare Theatre Company Announces Rebecca Ende Lichtenberg as Executive Director by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

DC Arts Veteran joins Artistic Director Simon Godwin to Lead STC in an Era of Extreme Growth Washington, DC; November 21, 2023 – Rebecca Ende Lichtenberg is the Shakespeare Theatre Company…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:18PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime